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iPhone 6s Rose Gold is the Most Popular Option for Pre-Orders

With hours to go before the launch of the iPhone 6s, pre-orders are rising. It seems that the iPhone 6s Rose Gold model is the most popular iPhone right now with most pre-orders for that variant having already stopped on most e-commerce sites.

Initially, the Rose Gold variant was met with lukewarm reactions right after the Apple event. But the pre-orders tell a different story. Flipkart has already stopped pre-orders for the Rose Gold flavour. Other sites will soon follow since the Rose Gold variant is seeking a massive popularity around the world.
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One reason behind the popularity might be that Apple fans have grown tired of the usual colours that come with every new iPhone and the Rose Gold is a pleasing sight. The Rose Gold colour is unique to iPhone 6s, so far. Other smartphone makers are aware of the craze behind this colour and are trying to come out with their own Rose Gold variants as well. One example is the upcoming HTC One A9 phone which will have a Rose Gold variant along with the traditional Space Grey and White.

This could signal other smartphone makers to experiment with different hues now. However Apple brought acceptance to the Gold colour a few years back and now it looks like Rose Gold will be the colour of choice in the next years.

October 15, 2015
French Carrier Website Accidentally Leaks Specs and Price of HTC One A9

We’re just days away from the official launch of the new HTC One A9 smartphone. However, the phone’s specs has been spotted in a French carrier’s website. Orange ‘accidentally’ listed some key specs of the HTC One A9 as well as the price.

The iPhone look-alike will sport a 5-inch Full HD AMOLED display with 1080 x 1920 resolution, 13-megapixel rear camera and 4-megapixel front, and will run Google’s Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS as mentioned in an earlier post. The price of the phone was listed at €599.90, which translates to around $688. The specs of the HTC One A9 and the pricing certainly do not add up.

The HTC One A9 was just recently spotted on GFXBench which confirmed some other specs such as a Snapdragon 615 octa-core processor with Adreno 405 GPU, 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal memory. The Indian pricing of the phone could translate to anywhere between Rs.45,000 – Rs. 60,000. We’ll have to wait until the 20th event to confirm the prices.

October 15, 2015
Get iPhone 6 Gold For As Low as Rs. 24,999 With Exchange Offer Discount

Flipkart’s Big Billion Sale is offering some interesting offers on mobiles. But what has got everyone talking are the incredibly low prices available for iPhones. You could get a 16 GB iPhone 6 Gold for as low as Rs. 24,999, but only with exchange offer discounts.The iPhone 6, which was launched last year, currently costs Rs. 39,999 for the 16 GB Gold model. However, if you give a mid-range phone for the exchange, it cuts down the price by about Rs. 8,000. Depending on the type and brand of your phone, you can get a discount up to Rs. 15,000, bringing down the price to around Rs. 24,000.The iPhone 4s is marked at Rs. 12,999 and its price can be brought down to Rs. 7,999 post the exchange offer discount.

Any other outlet is likely to offer a value higher than Flipkart for an exchanged device, but online shopping also saves buyers a lot of hassle of hunting down the right stores for them. Either way, there’s an option available for potential customers now if they’re bent on getting themselves an Apple device. The new iPhones -6s and 6s Plus – go on sale in the country tomorrow on 16th October. Watch this space for all the latest Apple updates.

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October 15, 2015
Motorola Phones Get Cheaper: Check Out the Top 5 Deals
Motorola is taking advantage of Flipkart’s Big Billion Days Sale to offer customers a huge discount of their various handsets. These offers can be availed of from the 15th of October to the 17th of October, 2015 exclusively on the Flipkart app. Here is a list of some of the better deals you can browse through :

1. Moto X Play : This handset is currently priced at Rs.18,499 for the 16GB version and Rs.19,999 for the 32GB version. However, during the Big Billion Days Sale it is priced at Rs.16,999 and Rs.18,499 respectively. The specifications of the Moto X Play are as follows :
- Display – 5.5 inches
- Resolution – 1080×1920 pixels
- Storage – 16GB and 32GB
- Rear Camera – 21MP
- Front Camera – 5MP
- RAM – 2GB
- OS – Android 5.1.1
- Battery – 3630mAh
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2. Moto E2 (4G) : This smartphone launched at a price of Rs.6,999 but will be priced Rs.5,999 on Flipkart during the sale period. The specs include :
- Display : 4.50-inch
- Resolution : 540×960 pixels
- Storage : 8GB
- RAM : 1GB
- Rear Camera : 5MP
- Front Camera : 0.3MP
- OS : Android 5.0.2
- Battery : 2390mAh
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3. Moto G2 (3G) : Launched at Rs.9,999 and will now be sold at Rs.7,999. The specs for this phone are-
- Display – 5 inches
- Resolution – 720×1280 pixels
- Storage – 16GB
- RAM – 1GB
- Rear Camera – 8MP
- Front Camera – 2MP
- OS – Android 4.4.4
- Battery – 2070mAh
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4. Moto Turbo – Launched at a price of Rs.41,999 will now be priced at Rs.31,999. The specs include-
- Display – 5.20-inch
- Resolution – 1440×2560 pixels
- Storage – 64GB
- RAM – 3GB
- Rear Camera – 21MP
- Front Camera – 2MP
- OS – Android 5.0.2
- Battery – 3900mAh
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5. Motorola Nexus 6 : Initially launched at a price of Rs.29,999 it will now be available at Rs.24,999 on Flipkart. Its specs include –
- Display – 5.96-inch
- Resolution – 1440×2560 pixels
- Storage – 32GB
- RAM – 3GB
- Rear Camera – 13MP
- Front Camera – 2MP
- OS – Android 5.0
- Battery – 3220mAh
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Since the sale is happening exclusively on the Flipkart app, you will have to navigate through it to avail of any of the above offers.
October 15, 2015
Fresh Leak Confirms OnePlus X/Mini Specs

Over the past few weeks, there has been a lot of discussion regarding OnePlus’ upcoming phone, the OnePlus X/Mini. None of the rumours and reports have clearly stated what the official name of the phone will be. However, the specs of the phone have pretty much been confirmed now by China’s TENNA, which is a regulatory agency similar to FCC in the US.

While some of the specs keep with past leaks, others are a bit different. The TENAA listing reports that the OnePlus X/Mini will sport a 5-inch OLED display with a resolution of 1080 by 1920 pixels at 441 ppi. So far so good.

Rumours that the latest phone will not feature a dual camera set have been squashed. The OnePlus X/Mini will feature a 13-megapixel primary camera and an 8-megapixel front. In the storage department, the phone will have 3 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage, and a MicroSD card slot.

The CPU is totally different from what we have come to learn. Earlier it was rumoured that the phone will be powered by MediaTek’s Helio X10 chipset with a 2.2 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU. The TENAA listing, however, shows that that’s not the case. The device will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 801 but will run at 2.0GHz unlike other Snapdragon 801 variants, which all come with a CPU clocked at 2.26GHz or higher. No confirmation on the battery of the device as of yet.

In case you missed it, a teaser by OnePlus India was posted yesterday on Facebook. The image suggests that the phone will be launched on the 29th of October. There were also rumours about OnePlus X/Mini featuring the Force Touch technology similar to the 3D Touch found in the latest iPhones, but nothing more has been revealed on that front. We’ll have a detailed specs table up once the device is officially out.

October 15, 2015
Registrations for BlackBerry Priv Begin

BlackBerry has opened registrations for its newest smartphone, BlackBerry Priv and interested customers can sign up for the device here.

The phone, to cost $630, is the device BlackBerry is making its comeback with in the tech-world. It will also be the first BlackBerry phone to run on Android. Earlier this month, the company CEO, John Chen officially showcased the Priv (albeit in a slightly fumbling manner) in a video.

It has been officially confirmed that Priv will have a slide-out keyboard feature and a curved display that is reminiscent of Samsung’s Galaxy S6 Edge. Some of the specs have also been confirmed and they include a 5.4 inch screen, 3410 mAh battery and Schneider-Kreuznach certified camera. Watch this space for more updates on the BlackBerry Priv.

October 15, 2015
We Can Expect to See Android Marshmallow 6.0 on the LG G4 Soon

A report has confirmed that LG will begin to roll out the highly awaited Android M 6.0 in the G4, in the coming week. Rejoicing? Hold on. They plan to do this only in Poland though and then roll out the update to other countries.

LG marketing, VP Chris Yie said in a statement:

“By working closely with Google, LG has been able to bring Android 6.0 to the G4 ahead of any of our competitors,”

Unveiled back in April, the latest flagship from LG’s stable, LG G4, is available with a price tag of Rs. 41,500 in India. One of the most highlighted features of the device is its powerful camera. It boasts a 16MP camera with f/1.8 aperture (widest aperture on any smartphone camera) equipped with Optical Image Stabilization 2.0, color spectrum sensor, and Laser Auto Focus functionality.

The bad news is you have to have an LG G4 somewhere in Poland to be ecstatic about this news because LG hasn’t announced any other phone they will be making the update available on. However, the good news is that it means that we can see the update in India, soon.

Stay tuned for more information and updates on iGyaan.

October 15, 2015
Google Now Has Your Entire Recording History, Here’s How You Can Delete It

Here’s something you probably didn’t know. Google has the entire recording history of your Google Now conversations. All the questions you’ve asked Google Now is stored by Google in a vast pool of information that it has already on you. You can find your recording history in the archives and The Guardian’s Alex Hern tells you how.

Hern recently discovered all the recording he had ever had with Google Now and felt a little unnerved about it since some of the recording was done when he wasn’t exactly sober. “I found a recording of me asking for the nearest Waitrose in Glasgow (well, I am a Guardian journalist), lazily doing Fahrenheit conversions for cooking, trying to get driving directions to an Ikea, and just hurling random obscenities as a dumb, unfeeling computer,” he writes in an article.

This is not the only way Google has collected user information. The company also offers location history, showing users every location that it has tracked them to, through apps like Google Maps. Such features can make one feel very uneasy as it brings into question just how much companies like Google know about you. Google has already stated that it would start suggesting tailor-made ads based on the users Gmail account and YouTube search.

But why does Google need to store your voice recordings? According to the company it is to “help recognize your voice and improve speech recognition.”

However, there is a way to delete the cache of recordings. All you have to do is log into your Google account and open the page for your Voice and Audio Activity Controls. To delete in bulk, click on the three-dots menu icon and select ‘Delete options’.

The ‘Delete option’ will give you three choices. You can choose to delete voice activity for ‘Today’, ‘Yesterday’, and by selecting the ‘Advance’ option, you can remove activity for ‘All Time’

You can also turn off the voice activity as well from ‘Activity controls’, but it won’t stop Google from storing the recordings it already has. It will, however, be kept under an anonymous identity which can be traced back to your account.

October 15, 2015
Legal Trouble For Apple, Company Could Face $862 Million Penalty

The tech giant has found itself at the centre of legal trouble with a US jury. It has been ruled out that Apple is using technology patented by the University of Wisconsin. The patent in question involves the chips used in iPhone, iPad Mini, and iPad Air.

Apple was sued last year in April by the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) and now it may have to pay a fine of almost a billion USD. WARF claims that the A7, A8, and A8X processors used in the iPhone 5S, 6, and 6 Plus were developed from technology that had already been patented by the University in 1998.

If during the course of the legal proceedings, it is discovered that Apple used the technology in its devices while having knowledge of the patent, the fine amount may go up.Irrespective of whether or not Apple has to pay this ridiculously huge fine, there is some more trouble in store for the company. Last month, WARF sued Apple for the technology used in its newest iPhones and iPad Pro. WARF has had a track record of suing tech companies in the past, including a law suit with Intel in 2008 which lasted for almost a year.

October 14, 2015
Moto X Style Goes Up For Pre-Order in India

Moto X Style is now up for pre-order on Flipkart. It is a stylish variant of Moto X Play which was launched in our country, last month. The pre-orders for the phone had begun on the 8th of this month and it is now up for grabs.

The phone was earlier announced to go on pre-order today at midnight but it has arrived early, priced at Rs. 29,999 for the 16 GB variant, and Rs. 31,999 for the 32 GB variant. Motorola’s newest device has a 5.7 inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 chipset. For specs and other details of Moto X Style, take a look at our previous post.

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Watch our unboxing and the hands on review here:

October 14, 2015

Samsung Reveals its Second Tizen-Powered Smartphone at Rs. 8490

Samsung has unveiled a new super budget smartphone called the Z3 at Rs.8,490 today. It comes with a dual SIM connectivity and a 5 inch HD Super AMOLED display. Here is what Samsung’s second Tizen powered smartphone looks like :

The Z3 is powered by the Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 with a Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and an Adreno 306 GPU. It also comes with 1GB of RAM space and an 8GB internal memory that is expandable up to 128GB via a micro SD card.

On the camera front, it comes with a 8MP primary camera and a 5MP secondary camera. Other connectivity features include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connection, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS, microUSB v2.0 and radio.

The Z3 is run on the Tizen OS version 2.4 and is fueled by a 2,600mAh battery. Lastly, it comes in three colour variants – gold, black and silver.

Here are its specifications:

Samsung Z3	Specifications
Display	5 inch HD Super AMOLED
OS	Tizen OS version 2.4
Processor	Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410
CPU	Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU	Adreno 306
RAM	1GB
Internal Storage	8GB expandable up to 128GB via microSD card
Primary Camera	8MP
Secondary Camera	5MP
Connectivity	Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connection, Bluetooth v4.1, GPS, microUSB v2.0 and radio
Colour Variants	Gold, Black and Silver
Battery	2,600mAh
Price	Rs.8,490

October 14, 2015

New OnePlus X Teaser Reveals Specs and Launch Date

A listing on Amazon, which has since been taken down, showed us a device called the ‘OnePlus Mini’. According to the listing, this handset will come with a 5 inch display, along with a 1080 pixel resolution and will be powered by a MediaTek MT6795 processor. It will also house 32GB internal storage with 2GB of RAM. Here is what OnePlus India’s general manager, Vikas Agarwal has to say:

“We’re introducing a new device by the end of this year. Diwali would be the ideal time..”

The OnePlus Mini is also said to feature the Force Touch technology, similar to the 3D Touch display available on the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Apart from this leak, OnePlus has posted a new teaser on its India Facebook page showing off the OnePlus X that will be unveiled on the 29th of October, 2015.

Hence, taking a cue from the leak and the teaser, we can safely assume that OnePlus might announce two different smartphones by the end of this year. However, there have been no official reports about the OnePlus Mini, so we’ll just have to sit tight and find out what the Chinese smartphone maker has in store for us until the 29th of October.

October 14, 2015
iPhone 6s Sales Dubbed As ‘Disappointing’ By Reports

Pacific Crest, an investment bank, revealed on Sunday that the latest Apple smartphone has so far sold less than the expected number analysts had in mind. The expected numbers are around 76 million while the shipments so far have been of around 67 million iPhones.

Within three days of its launch on 25th September, Apple had gone ahead to make an official statement of how the sales have been unprecedented in the history of iPhones with 13 millions devices sold by 28th September. In the light of these claims, Pacific Crest’s report comes as a surprise. The company claims that Apple has seen a drop in the demand of the phones since then, resulting in reduced orders being placed by Apple to its suppliers. Pacific Crest commented on it and said:

“In contrast to the launch of the iPhone 6 last year, we note: … less than 10% of the carrier stores we surveyed have been sold out of iPhones; last year, carriers didn’t have iPhone stock on hand until November…almost all carriers surveyed indicated that iPhone 6s sales were down y/y, compared to the iPhone 6.”

iPhone 6 had sold as much as 74.4 million devices, giving Apple the most profitable quarter any tech company had ever seen. Things don’t seem to be following the same pattern this year. Let’s see how the numbers stand for Apple by the end of this year.

October 14, 2015
WhatsApp Rolls Out 3D Touch Support For iPhones 6s

Apple introduced the 3D Touch with their latest iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s plus. It is, without a doubt, one of the coolest technological improvements from the company in a long while. As you may know already, the 3D Touch makes navigating apps a whole lot easier with the ability to ‘Peek and Pop’, as Apple calls it.

Apps like Instagram, Twitter and Facebook have already begun rolling out updates that make use of the 3D Touch feature. Now WhatsApp joins the list as well. The messaging service rolled out its latest version yesterday and the description mentions how you’ll be able to make use of the 3D Touch feature with your latest iPhone.

While not many found the previous update (starring a message by tapping and holding the message) all that useful, the new update is sure to be a treat for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus users out there who want to get as much out of the 3D Touch feature as they can. As the update mentions, the 3D Touch feature will now allow you to quickly Peek and Pop pictures, videos, links, contact cards, and locations that you send and receive in chats.

Another update is not 3D Touch related but worth a mention. The WhatsApp interface is now mirrored and optimized for right-to-left languages like Arabic.

October 14, 2015
Xiaomi’s Mi 4c Offers Similar Specs as the Nexus 5X, but at Half the Price

Yesterday saw the official launch of Google’s Nexus 5X with pre-orders having already begun on Amazon. By now you must be aware of what the Nexus 5X has to offer and the price of the phone as well. Just to refresh your memory, the Nexus 5X will come at a price of Rs. 31,990 for the 16 GB variant and Rs. 35, 990 for the 32GB variant in India.

From what the phone offers in terms of specs, the price is a bit steep, especially when you compare it with the China-only Xiaomi Mi 4c, The Mi 4c comes very close to the Nexus 5X, at least specs-wise. The Mi 4c has a 5-inch display and is powered by a 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64-bit processor, 2 GB RAM and USB Type-C port, all similar to the Nexus 5X.

On the camera front, the Mi 4c has a 13 MP primary camera and a 5 MP front, whereas the Nexus 5X features a 12.3 MP primary camera and a 5 MP front. On paper, the Mi 4c seems to have a better camera, however, the Nexus 5X has 1.55 micron pixels that allows for sharper images that can take on the iPhone 6 camera.

Xiaomi’s Mi 4c has a bigger battery at 3,080mAh when compared to the Nexus 5X’s 2,700 mAh battery. In terms of performance, you’ll find both the devices at par, giving a smooth and fast handling.

Keeping these specs in mind, we come to the prices. If the Mi 4c launched in India, the price of the device would have been around Rs 13,500 for 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage, and around Rs 15,500 for 3GB RAM and 32GB internal. In comparison, the Nexus 5X starts at Rs. 31,990 for the 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal. Clearly, the Mi 4c offers almost the same specs but at half the price.

October 14, 2015