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Lenovo Launches Vibe S1 With Dual Front Sensors

Lenovo launched its Vibe S1 in India at Rs.15,999, which will exclusively be sold through amazon.in from the 24th of November 2015.

The Lenovo Vive S1 comes with a 5 inch 1080p IPS LCD display, and a MediaTek MT6752 processor. It also comes with 3GB of RAM space along with 32GB of internal storage. On the camera front, it comes with a 13MP primary camera and an 8MP secondary camera with a 2MP secondary depth sensor. Other connectivity features include a dual SIM and 4G/LTE. The phone is packed with a 2,420mAh battery and runs on the Android 5.1 Lollipop.

The handset comes in two colour variants – blue and white. Here are the specs:

Specifications	Lenovo Vibe S1
Display	5.0 inches, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	HD, 1080 x 1920 pixels
Chipset	Mediatek MT6752
Processor	Octa-core 1.7 GHz
RAM	3GB
Storage	32GB
Expandable Upto	microSD, up to 128 GB
Rear Camera	13MP
Front Camera	8MP with 2MP secondary depth sensor
Video	Yes
Battery	2,420mAh battery
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot. Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP. GPS and Radio.
USB	microUSB v2.0
Price	Rs.15,999

November 23, 2015

Samsung’s A9 Spotted On GeekBench With 3GB RAM

The specifications of a new Samsung A9 (SM-A9000) showed up on Geekbench and it looks like this new handset will arrive with a Snapdragon 620 SoC(MSM8976). Other features include a dual quad-core CPU, Cortex-A72 cores along with Cortex-A53. The chip is said to be geared towards single core performance with a score of 1446 while the multi core score was 4134. The device can also be expected to arrive with a 3GB of RAM and run on the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop version.

The specifications of this device had earlier also appeared on An Tu Tu and match the specifications shown on GeekBench. An Tu Tu had said that the A9 could also arrive with a 5.5 inch full HD Super AMOLED display and 32GB of internal storage. The only information that seems to be missing is that of the anticipated handset’s camera. The A8 comes with a 16MP primary camera, so going by that, the new phone might comes with either the same camera or an enhanced one.

November 23, 2015
Xiaomi Smartwatch Rumored to be Unveiled on 24th November

Xiaomi is holding a big event on Tuesday, November 24 where the company plans on unveiling a few new products that include the Redmi Note 2 Pro and an Android Wear smartwatch. Yes, rumours have pretty much been confirmed that Xiaomi will showcase its very first smartwatch this Tuesday.

Popular Chinese tipster Leaksfly said that Xiaomi will pull the wraps off the Mi smartwatch on 24 November. Although not much is known yet about the internal hardware of the Xiaomi Mi smartwatch, it is all but confirmed that the watch is expected to run on Google’s Android Wear OS. Earlier in the month, Xiaomi launched a new fitness tracker, called the Mi Band 1S series.

Xiaomi Mi Bands

Meanwhile, Xiaomi is also planning to unveil the Redmi Note Pro 2 (which may well be called Note 3 based on a teaser) at said event. The device will sport a metal build and a fingerprint sensor. The specs are similar to the Note 2 with a 5.5-inch screen, 1080×1920 resolution, MediaTek MT6795 chipset and a true octal-core 2GHz CPU. There is 2GB/3GB RAM inside and 16GB of internal storage, a 13MP primary camera and a 5MP front.

We’ll bring you more details on all the devices unveiled at the event on November 24.

November 23, 2015
Nexus 6P Users Complain of Poor Microphone Quality During Calls

Seems like Apple is not the only company with its fair share of problems. Google makes sure its tech competitor never feels left out, even when it comes to running into controversies with their latest gadgets.

JerryRigEverything.com put the Nexus 6P through a series of tests few weeks ago. These tests included heat test and checking the bending capabilities of the phone. Even though the phone is otherwise a sturdy device, it has a hardware flaw which meant -the phone snapped into two when it was tested for bending.

However, twisting your phone at unnatural angles is not something most users are likely to do. So this whole ‘bend-gate’ issue a second time over with a flagship could be simply overlooked, right? And all was well in the Nexus 6P paradise one more time…until new issues emerged.

Users are now complaining of poor sound quality during phone calls. The person on the other side is unable to hear them properly. Other than standard phone calls, this is also happening during VoIP calls, like Hangouts.

The poor microphone quality has been experienced by users in both the speaker as well as the ear-piece mode. People have taken to Google forums and reddit to talk about it. Google is currently looking into the problem.

If you have used a Nexus 6P, did you face the same, or any other problem, as well? Let us know in the comments below.

November 23, 2015
Google To Launch Play Store In China Next Year

Google wants to launch a special version of its Play Store in China next year. Reports suggest that the company wants to launch a stand-alone version for the country in order to comply with their government’s censorship requirements.

Google has had a short and somewhat tumultuous relationship with the country. It left China in 2010 as a reaction to the Chinese hacking attacks and the government’s censorship requirements. However, with the new turn of events, it seems like the company is agreeing to comply with content censorship request, but will keep the Chinese version of the Play Store separate from the existing app store. This will be done so that the rest of the users located outside the country won’t have to comply with those specific censorship guidelines.

Even with Android being the most used operating system in China, many users do not have Google apps on their phone because of the above mentioned reasons. They currently use web browsers like Tencent and Baidu in order to access app stores from mobile phones. Therefore, hopefully with the introduction of the Google Play Store, things might change for the ‘techizens’ of China, and will inversely even help Google expand towards more areas of influence.

This app store can be expected to launch during the first half of 2016, sometime after the Chinese New Year in February.

November 21, 2015
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Prices to Drop by 10k in India Mid December

Apple is ready to launch itself in the country later this year, with news of Apple launching official stores and finally breaking free of the 5 year minimum entry tie up clause with its partners including Reliance. Apple will launch as an independent company with flagship stores all around the country.

Sources inside of Apple tell iGyaan that the Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus that launched with huge price disparities between the US and Indian markets , will see some price moderation and capping. Apple will follow global pricing standards and soon, try to match up to US prices to make consumers buy locally in India.

The Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, that feature new 3D touch and 4k Video recording among many hardware improvements, launched in India with a starting price of Rs. 62,000 and Rs. 72,000, respectively for the 16 GB version.

Apple follows a global warranty policy with all it’s products. The iPhone which has been left out of the Global warranty, here in India, due to tie ups with Indian distributors, will also come within Apple’s warranty standards. Meaning, people buying iPhones anywhere else in the world will enjoy warranty in India.

It would only make sense for Apple to offer products at a nearly matched price to reduce imports of their products from global destinations, including Thailand and UAE.

The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus are expected to drop in price by Rs. 10,000 making them slightly more pocket friendly. You may want to hold of your purchases for a month, incase this turns out to be true. Here are the current prices.

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November 21, 2015
Samsung Galaxy J3 Launched with 5-inch Display and a Quad-Core CPU

After receiving TENAA and 3C certifications this month, Samsung’s new smartphone Galaxy J3 has now been listed on the company’s China website. However, the name of the device has been slightly altered, it’s called Galaxy J3? now.

In terms of the specs, the phone packs a quad-core 1.2GHz CPU, along with 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display. It further has a 1.5 GB RAM and 8 GB of expandable internal memory. The battery is marked at a 2600 mAh. The main and the front cameras are marked at 8 MP and 5 MP respectively. With a measurement of 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm, the device weighs a 138 g.

Though the TENAA certified model was running on Android 5.1.1, the official listing doesn’t mention the operating system of the phone. Milk Music app and a Smart Manager tool are some of its other highlights on the software front. The official listing also doesn’t mention the price and the availability of the phone in other markets. Watch this space for more updates.

November 21, 2015

Lumia 950 Goes On Sale At The Online Microsoft Store

Microsoft has been very busy prior to its December 2nd product launch in UK. Just having announced pre-orders for the Lumia 950 and 950 XL; they have now announced that the Lumia 950 will go on sale through the Microsoft Store.

The two smartphones are Microsoft’s flagship Windows 10 editions. The Lumia 950 is currently selling at $19.97 on contract, which is approximately Rs.1,320. However, keep in mind that this is the AT&T variant, as the Lumia 950 will be exclusive to this carrier for the time-being. The Lumia 950 will come in to colour variants – Black and White. If you want to buy the Lumia 950 sans contract, then it will be available at $589.99, that is, approximately Rs. 39,003.

Here are the specs for you:

Features	Lumia 950
Display	5.2 inch WQHD (1440×2560) OLED
Body	Matte White or black polycarbonate body
Processor	Snapdragon 808, 64-bit Hexa core
RAM	3GB of RAM
Storage	32GB of internal storage expandable up to 200GB via microSD card slot
Rear Camera	20MP PureView
Front Camera	5MP Wide-angle
Battery	Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Other	Qi wireless charging with flip cover, Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello,GPS, NFC,Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
USB	Type-C
Price	Rs.39,003 (approximately)

November 21, 2015

iPhone 7 to be Waterproof and Have 3GB of RAM

There’s still about 10 months left before Apple comes out with its next flagship devices, and yet there have been tons of rumours and speculations already in the air about every little detail related to the iPhone 7.

Research company TrendForce has revealed some more dirt on the iPhone 7. Apparently, the highlights of the next generation of iPhones will be a 3GB RAM and waterproof design. These are supposed to be the defining new features of the iPhone 7, though as usual, you should take these rumours with a grain of salt. Furthermore, it seems like only the iPhone 7 Plus variant will get the bumped up RAM.

TrendForce also reiterates what many sources have speculated that a 4-inch iPhone is in the offing and will see an early 2016 release, while the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will be unveiled sometime during the second half of 2016.

Lastly, while Apple will likely beat its own sales performance next year with an estimated 260 million units, the Cupertino giant, however, might not manage to take the smartphone sales crown from Samsung, which is expected to sell around 310 million units next year.

Source

November 21, 2015
Panasonic Releases Two Flagship Cameras With 4K Recording

Panasonic has just unveiled its new Bridge Camera DMC-FZ1000 and Rugged DMC-FZ300 to the LUMIX Range in India. Both cameras take 4k videos and photos and come at a price of Rs.45,990INR and Rs.58,990 respectively.

The cameras come packed with wide-angle LEICA lens systems and high-precision OLED live viewfinders. They also have High Sensitivity MOS sensors and Venus Engine image processors. For an improved speed these cameras are enabled with the DFD (depth from defocus) mode and has an autofocus time of 0.09 seconds and a quick start-up time of 0.66 seconds.

The DMC-FZ1000 comes with a 1-inch 20.1 megapixel MOS sensor, 16x optical zoom, a 5-axis HYBRID Optical Image Stabilizer and a 5-step speed control feature. The DMC-FZ300 comes with a splash- and dust-proof design, full range F2.8 aperture in 600mm, 12.1 megapixel sensor with a 24x optical zoom.

Other features of both cameras include – 4K Burst Shooting, 4K Burst S/S (Start/Stop) and 4K Pre-burst. Connectivity options enable Wi-Fi functionality and is compatible with smartphones and tablets.

November 20, 2015
LG Cancels World-Wide Rollout Of New Smartwatch Due to Technical Glitches

If sources are to be believed, LG has cancelled the rollout of its latest smartwatch, Urbane 2nd Edition, worldwide because of an specified “hardware issues”. AT&T notified customers of a “quality issue” with the gadget and offered them a refund.

Additionally, Android Police received an email from LG, post their review of Urbane, in which LG clearly mentioned that the glitch with the Watch “affects the day-to-day functionality of the device.”

LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition is the first Android Wear device with a 4G LTE support. On the display and resolution front, Urbane is equipped with a 1.38-inch fully circular P-OLED display, and 480 x 480 pixels along with 348 ppi. Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SoC, 768MB of RAM, and 4GB of built-in memory are some of the other features to be part of the deal.

However, before you get too excited, it should be pointed out that LG has gone ahead to comment that they are unsure when and if the watch will be available for order in the future. According to the company, this can only be decided “at a later time.” Let’s see if Urbane 2nd Edition manages to make its entrance into the tech world, and if it does, how does these hiccups influence audience’s response towards it.

November 20, 2015
Moto X Force With its Crack-Proof Screen is All Set to Hit the Indian Markets

Last month we had reported about Moto X Force arriving in India in November. And now, Motorola has announced an imminent release of the Moto X Force in the country. The phone, famous because of its ‘crack-proof’ screen, will soon hit the Indian markets.

The country head for Motorola India, Amit Boni said in an official statement that the smartphone will soon arrive in India. This news follows a global press release where Motorola had mentioned that the Moto X Force, launched as Droid Turbo 2 in the US last month, would come to India in November. The smartphone is expected to hit the market with its current price tag of $624 (Rs. 40,000 approximately) and $720 (Rs. 47,000 approximately) for the 32GB and 64GB variants respectively.

On the specs front, Moto X Force packs a 5.4 inch Quad HD display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core chipset along with 3 GB of RAM. The two internal storage options of 32 GB and 64 GB are expandable up to 2 TB with the help of a microSD card.

The highlight of the device is its super-hardy screen. Motorola claims to have integrated a ‘Moto Shattershield’ technology in the display of Moto Force which, it says, is the first shatterproof screen in a phone ever. The company feels confident enough to affirm the screen would stay intact for up to four years, owing to the multiple layers of different materials used in making it capable of absorbing shock and providing protection against cracking. The phone also boasts of two touchscreen layers, which make sure that the smartphone can be used even if one of the layers is cracked.

Needless to say, Motorola cannot stop talking about its first ever shatter-proof phone in the world. Let’s see if Moto X Force manages to live up to all the expectations. Watch this space for all the updates

November 20, 2015
Microsoft Sends Out Invites For Its 2nd December Product Launch Event

Microsoft is holding its launch event on the 2nd of December 2015, where it will showcase its new flagship phones with Windows 10. The two phone are – the Lumia 950 and the Lumia 950 XL. However, this event will be exclusive to Windows Insiders, who have already been invited for the scheduled event.

Apart from gaining exclusive access, they will also have the ability to purchase the two smartphones at the event. For those who do decide to purchase one of the two devices will also receive a Microsoft Display Dock, which will help them turn an external screen into a PC-like experience.

The event will be held Manchester and London at 6:00pm (local time). Both phones are expected to feature liquid cooling, USC Type-C, Windows Continuum, and 1440p OLED displays.Pre-orders for the Lumia 950 XL have already begun.

November 20, 2015
OnePlus X is Now Available in the U.S and Canada

The OnePlus X smartphone was launched last month in many countries. Now, the mid-range smartphone makes its way to the U.S and Canada. The OnePlus X is available for order starting today. But as is always the case with OnePlus, the latest device will only be available via invite system.

OnePlus continues to stick to its much-maligned invite system, so those who’ve managed to get the invite will be the only ones excited about the launch of the device. Others will just have to fish for an invite elsewhere.

The OnePlus X sports a 5-inch AMOLED display (1920×1080), with a primary camera of 13 MP and a 8 MP front. The device runs on a 2.1 GHz Snapdragon 801 chipset. It features a 3 GB RAM with 16 GB internal storage and is expandable up to 128 via MicroSD card slot. The phone includes an alert slider, like the one found on OnePlus 2. The OnePlus X weighs around 138 gm for the Onyx variant and a heavier 160 gm for the Ceramic variant.

November 20, 2015

Oneplus X Review

The Oneplus X is the company’s second phone this year, but in all likelihood will be their flagship of 2015. The OnePlus 2 did not achieve the goals the world had set for it and the OnePlus X revives expectations for the company once again. But does it live upto them ?

Specification	OnePlus X
Display	5-inch full HD AMOLED screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	1920×1080 pixels, 441ppi
Dimensions	140 x 69 x 6.9 mm
Weight	138 g (Onyx)/ 160 g (Ceramic)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
CPU	2.3 GHz Quad-core processor
GPU	Adreno 330
RAM	3 GB
Front Camera	8 MP f/2.4
Rear Camera	13 MP f/2.2 ISOCELL
Storage	16 GB eMMC v5.0
Expandability	Up to 128 GB via MicoSD
Battery	2,525 mAh embedded rechargeable battery
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz b/g/n WCN3680 / Bluetooth 4.0
Operating System	Oxygen OS based on Android 5.1.1
Price	Rs. 16,999 (Onyx)/ Rs. 22,999 (limited edition Ceramic)

November 20, 2015

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