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Panasonic Launches Eluga Icon, Priced at Rs.10,999

Panasonic India is all set to launch its new smartphone – the Eluga Icon at Rs.10,999. Panasonic has exclusively tied up with Amazon.in for this project, which has gone live today, on its ‘Exclusive’ page.

Image Source: Amazon.in

The Eluga Icon comes with a 5.5 HD IPS screen and promises an enhanced colour display, it will also support the new 4G/LTE band network with a 1.5 GHz True Octa Core Processor, allowing one to truly enjoy the games and video experience with its speed.

The camera has an 8MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera with auto focus and LED flash. Other features include the ICON User Interface that provides single access to apps and arranges them in thematic folders , it also supports the iSense, Smart Awake, Air Swipe, Mediatek Hot-Knot and Blink Play.

“At Panasonic, we believe in incorporating phenomenal features in our devices which cater to the changing customers demand. In line with this, we have come up with our new Eluga Icon which offers advanced features like the Smart iSense Technology which supports Single Tap & Blink Play which in turn enhances user experience.” said Mr. Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India

The Eluga Icon is supported by a 3500mAh battery, weighing 147 gms, a RAM space of 2GB and a 16GB ROM that is expandable to up to 32GB.

Here are the specs:

Features	Panasonic Eluga Icon
OS	Android
Display	5.5 HD IPS screen
Processor	1.5 GHz True Octa Core Processor
Item Weight	145 g
Product Dimensions	7.9mm Uni-body Eluga
Storage	16 GB ROM expandable upto 32 GB
RAM	2GB
Rear Camera	13 MP with auto focus and LED flash
Front Camera	8MP
Wireless connectivity	Bluetooth, WiFi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Global Positioning System, FM, 4G/LTE.
Special features	Video Calls, Dual SIM, GPS, Music Player, Video Player, E-mail, FM Radio, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient Light sensor
Form factor	Touchscreen Phone
Colour	Slate
Price on Amazon	Rs.10,999

August 10, 2015

Google is Reworking Its Android One Strategy In India

According to reports, Google is set to relaunch its Android cut-price smartphone project in India with a goal of delivering an efficient Android device at an approximate rate of $50 (Rs.3,187 approx.). Android One is a set of specifications that helps manufacturers make cheap and good quality smartphones. This project launched in New Delhi last September, but has struggled since.

Mr Anandan, the managing director in India and Southeast Asia, has reportedly attributed this to supply chain issues that are imported from China, however, the plans for a reboot are said to be revealed in “the next few weeks”. The Android One phones, when launched last year, were priced at about $100 (Rs. 6376 approx.) but, it has been reported that the company would like to target the cost-conscious smartphone users in India and price the phones at $31 to $47, that is around Rs.2000 and Rs.3000.

Over the new few years Google aims “to bring to market high-quality, even more affordable devices… from 6,000 rupees to 5,000 rupees, 4,000 rupees to 3,000 rupees”, he added.

However, there are certain problems that Google faces in India, one of them being – the small size of the local market for digital advertising accompanied by India’s slow bandwidth that hampers their apps such as YouTube and maps; both of which require fast internet connections.

Their response to this, is to fend off local competitors by developing products that are suitable for Indian customers with slow data connections. And an example of this, would be their recently launched offline versions of YouTube and Maps.

It is yet to be seen whether this Google initiative will catch up with the Indian market, and 10 years from now, which big company will dominate India’s ever growing online population.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0%2F6009c540-3ce0-11e5-8613-07d16aad2152.html#axzz3iNsgHeJK”]ft.com[/tw-button]

August 10, 2015
Xiaomi Expected to Launch its First Made-in-India Smartphone Today

Last year in July, when Xiaomi entered the Indian market, it took the country by surprise. More than its potential buyers, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer managed to shake up the ground for its competitors. Today, a year later, the company has come a long way. Xiaomi is going to launch its first ‘Made in India’ smartphone, in Visakhapatnam, today. The launch will be conducted by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu; this event will also see Xiaomi make announcements for further expansion plans in India.

The seed of this project is said to have been planted, when the CM visited China, earlier this year. The event today will see CEO Xiaomi India, Manu Jain delivering the welcome address and Hugo Barra, VP Global Xiaomi, briefing the audience on the ‘Journey of Xiaomi in India’. It has also been reported, that Secretary DIPP, Govt. of India, Amitabh Kant, will be the Guest of Honour.

With India estimated to become the second largest smartphone market by 2017, after China, it is said, that many companies will be looking to invest in India, in the near future. However, China is not the first country to show interest in India, and specifically Andhra Pradesh; Japan and Malaysia have all shown an interest in being partners in capital construction and have also come forward to contribute to the construction of people’s capital. It has also been reported that PM Narendra Modi suggested Naidu to send a delegation to cities like Astana and Asghabat, to study and incorporate some of the best practices they follow.

Xiaomi is the third largest smartphone maker in the world, following Samsung and Apple, that has come to Visakhapatnam to launch its first main-in-India smartphone. The phone is being re-branded as MI and is looking forward to a successful launch.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/mobile-tabs/chandrababu-naidu-to-launch-first-made-in-india-xiaomi-phone-on-monday/”]Indian Express[/tw-button]

August 10, 2015
You Will No Longer Be Tricked Into Installing Chrome Extensions

Google has decided to take control over ‘inline installations’ that promise exciting features and then latch themselves on to your Chrome Web browser using random plugins.

Starting September 3rd, 2015, Google will restrict the installation of such extensions. The inline installation allows developers and web publishers a convenient option to make readers install their extensions without leaving the website.

The extensions can be found on the Chrome Web Store. However, publishers also found a way to embed a shortcut to it – so when a reader clicks on the install button, an installation dialogue automatically appears on the website, instead of the reader getting redirected to the Chrome Web Store first.

“It’s an important step to maintain a healthy extension ecosystem for users and the vast majority of extension developers who don’t use deceptive tactics.” says Google.

This feature soon began to annoy users, as the developers who maintain various advertisements claiming to offer free software updates etc. tricked users into installing their own extensions as well.

Google will now monitor any unwanted or mysterious extension and redirect them to the product page of that extension in the Chrome Web Store. This is to allow the user to decide whether he/she wants to install that particular extension or not.

However, it is also reported that inline installations will continue, but just not the unwanted ones.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://chrome.blogspot.in/2014/05/protecting-chrome-users-from-malicious.html”]Chrome Blogspot[/tw-button]

August 9, 2015
Report: We Might See the Samsung Galaxy S7 By This December

In a usual scenario, we would see a new Samsung S series handset being released in the second quarter of every year. However, if reports from Phonearea are right, we may soon see a new Galaxy S7 in the market. Reports read that the company has adopted the new ‘Agile’ process instead of the traditional ‘Waterfall’ method.

The Agile methodology means creating a project with simple beginnings and building it up by dividing development into modules that are executed as fast as possible. The project gets tested and assessed every time a module gets completed, but the main advantage of this method is that the product can easily be replaced mid-way due to the flexibility of modular development. This goes in contrast with Waterfall development that basically implies a very precise plan, and once you finish a critical stage of the project, you can no longer go back.

If the S7 applies the Agile methodology, we may see a new S-series devices in the next edition of the Mobile World Conference.

For now, we have absolutely no clue about the specs and the design of the Galaxy S7. Few reports suggest that Samsung is still deciding between a Qualcomm processor and one of its own Exynos chips. But, if the device is slated to be releasing in December, we may hear a word or two soon enough.

[tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.phonearena.com/news/Galaxy-S7-could-be-ready-by-December-as-Samsung-reportedly-improves-development-process_id72411″]Phonearena[/tw-button]

August 8, 2015
Here’s Why We Might Get Two New Nexus Phones in 2015

We already know that the Nexus 5 is Google’s best product. The device was released in 2013 and had a Full HD display with a 2.3GHz processor. Later on, reports flowed in about the company working on the next Nexus 5 ,2015. But, there was a slight catch. Sources stated that the device would be released in two variants, an LG and a Huawei variant, codenamed as ‘LG Bullhead’ and ‘Huawei Angler,’ respectively.

But, why is Google launching two handsets in the same year? One of the possible reasons is that both the companies have their recognition in different markets. LG has a good success rate in North America and Europe while Huawei has got a loyal customer base in Asia, particularly in China.

Google’s Nexus device will be launched along with the Android Pay rollout, but since Android Pay won’t likely be used in China, LG Nexus devices will not be sold there.

Another possible reason is that Google is trying to reach a settlement with all the Android partners in the Nexus program. But, this raises another question. Why has LG agreed on making its third Nexus device? According to Business Korea, Google wanted to speed up the adoption rate of the Android Pay, hence they pitched to LG, due to their broad audience base, back in America and Europe.

The speculated specifications of the LG Nexus 2015 include a 5.2-inch with 1920 x 1080 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with 4 GB RAM. Integrated with Android M, the battery will be of 2,860mAh. Supported by a 16-megapixel dual camera at the back and 5-megapixel in the front, it is also observed that LG Nexus 5 will feature a 3D camera.

The back cover of the upcoming LG Nexus will have three openings, one for the camera module, one for the fingerprint scanner and a square-shaped opening that operates the LED flash.

The devices are slated to release on October 20th.

August 8, 2015
Apple Wants to Create New Mobile Products for the Android Ecosystem

After announcing the release of Apple Music for Android, Apple has gone even further by posting a job listing, looking for a software engineers to create products for Android users.

This new position is reportedly not for the Apple Music but for new mobile products that Apple plans to launch for Android users. Some of the speculated apps that might be in for this project are – the iWork, iCloud, iMessage, Safari, iTunes etc. It is said that releasing iCloud on Android would give users another option to access their files.

However, it seems like Apple’s iOS is finally facing the Android challenge head-on by expanding its accessibility, especially after reports have shown them losing numbers in markets in USA and China. No further information is available on what these new mobile products are going to be.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://9to5mac.com/2015/08/05/apple-job-listing-android-apps/”]9to5[/tw-button]

August 8, 2015
Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus Face Production Delays

KGI Securities analyst Ming Chi Kuo, has reportedly said that the mass production for the Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will be delayed by one or two weeks. The orders for iPhone 6 are said to have been cut in order to allow the new models to sell faster.

However, it is said that the delay in mass production will not affect the dates when Apple introduces and launches the new smartphones. The dates are rumoured to be September 11th 2015 and September 18th 2015, for the unveiling and the launch, respectively.

Both the new devices are expected to be made of Series 7000 aluminum, a 12MP camera, a 2GB of DDR4 RAM, along with the Force Touch technology present in the Apple Watch.

August 8, 2015
Xiaomi Set To Open Offline Stores In India By Early 2016

Xiaomi usually sells its devices online, directly to their consumers via online market places and hence save a lot on marketing expenses. However, the Chinese smartphone company has now decided to start selling via offline stores in India.

“We are experimenting with a new sales channel and getting into general trade to increase our reach and to make our products available more easily,” Jain said.

The company had previously entered a partnership with Flipkart and then eventually launched its own online portal – Mi.com. But now, with offline stores in India, it is eying a bigger share in the smartphone industry’s market shares.

Xiaomi is said to be tying up with Redington (India) Ltd., a cellphone distributor in India, while also working on a commission-based model. However, further reports don’t suggest anything apart from this, and Xiaomi might also be working with multiple partners.

The offline sales are to open in thousand to fifteen hundred stores in fifteen south Indian cities – Chennai, Bengaluru, Mysore, and Visakhapatnam being a few. The first phase of offline sales is said to go live in the next 45 to 60 days, and will eventually be available all over India by early 2016.

Manu Jain, India operations head at Xiaomi, has said, that although the cost of doing an offline business is higher, the margins should not be affected too much. He also added that they would not pass on the cost to the consumers and expect sales in India to contribute to over twenty five to thirty percent of the overall numbers.

With this project in tow, reports also suggest that Xiaomi is in talks with a Taiwanese manufacturer Foxconn to make its smartphones in India as well as to introduce air purifiers and televisions here.

August 8, 2015

Here’s a List of Handy Android Codes That Show You Hidden Information

Our Android devices have a lot of information stored within itself which we need to access frequently. Knowing some shortcodes would definitely save your time,and also give you secret information like hidden camera details. You can even factory reset your device and backup all your data with one-click.

The below given codes can be accessed through your dial pad very easily. While most of the codes would work on all Android devices, some of the codes are carrier-specific. So, it is not sure which one would work on your device, although most of them should.

Check out the list below:

Codes	Function
*#06#	IMEI (International Mobile Station Equipment Identity) number – essential in case your device is stolen, and you want to block the thief from accessing your network
##7594##	Make Power button turn off your device without displaying menu
##4636##	Display information about phone, battery, usage and WiFi
##7780##	Factory reset (deletes app data and apps, not firmware)
27673855#	Complete phone wipe, including firmware
##273283255663282##*	Back up all your photos and videos
##1472365##	Test your GPS
##1234##	Display phone firmware and PDA info
##232338##	Show WiFi Mac address
##8255##	Access GTalk Service Monitor
##36245##	Access Email debug info Email
##225##	Events Calendar
##426##	Debug info for Google Play Service
##759##	Access Google Partner Setup

Android code — By typing *#0228#, you can access the battery status of your Android device.

While most of the codes are universal, some codes are very specific. You can check out codes for Samsung or HTC devices below:

Samsung

Codes	Function
##34971539##	Show all camera information
##197328640##	Enable test mode for services
##232339##	Wireless LAN test
##1575##	Test your GPS (alternative to generic Android GPS test)
##0##*	Test your LCD
##49862650468##*	Display crucial phone information (PDA, Hardware, firmware, etc.)

HTC

Codes	Function
##3424##	HTC function test Program
##	HTC Info menu
##8255##	Launch GTalk Service Monitor
##3424#	Diagnostic mode
##3282#	EPST menu
##8626337#	VOCODER
##33284#	Field trial menu
##786#	Reverse Logistics Support
##7738#	Protocol Revision

August 8, 2015

Time to Check Your Email! OnePlus Sends Out First Wave of OnePlus 2 Invites

We’ve told you how to get your OnePlus 2 invites, we’ve told you about how the company will be giving away their invites and we’ve seen you flock the page with queries and requests asking us to give you invites. While we can’t deliver the last bit, yet, we bring you good news anyway.

Shortly after the OnePlus 2 was launched, 2 million OnePlus fans made reservations for the much awaited phone. Well, the good news is that the company has sent out its first wave of invites!

That’s right. While the company hasn’t mentioned exactly how many invites they’ve dished out, you can now check your mail to see if you’re one of the lucky ones to be acquiring the OnePlus 2, with an invite from the company itself. So, we do wish you all the luck.

If you haven’t received the OnePlus 2 invite yet, watch our hands-on and unboxing video to sense what the OnePlus 2 will look and feel like:

August 8, 2015
New Reports Suggest Apple iPhone 6s Will Launch As Early As 9th September

Earlier, it was reported by MobileNews that the Apple iPhone 6S would be releasing on 25^th September this year. Although Apple had not confirmed anything about the dates, pre-orders were about to start from 18th September, and would have gone live physically on 25th September.

But, latest reports from John Paczkowski of Buzzfeed suggest that the new iPhone will be released as early as 9^th September. John Paczkowski is known to be quite accurate when it comes to the release dates of Apple products, and he has said the event will happen in the week of 7^th September. In addition to the next iPhone, it is also possible that the event may witness the launch of the iPad Pro and the new Apple TV hardware.

September is the month that Apple released its last three flagships in their respective years. So, we are optimistic to see an Apple event next month.

It is highly unlikely that Apple will go for a significant design change for the upcoming iPhone since it went through a major makeover in its last release. Some of the changes that the ‘iPhone 6s’ is said to include is a new design using an improved casing material and a newly resurrected inner design. One more microphone is said to be added near the new handset’s speakers in an attempt to improve the sound quality. Kuo also said the device will come with 2 GB RAM and a 12MP camera. Kuo also reveals that Apple’s upcoming iPhone 6s models will be powered by a next-gen A9 processor. Another highlight of the new iPhone would be the inclusion of Force Touch, a feature that we’ve recently seen on the Apple Watch and MacBook.

The company has assigned the task of assembling 85- 90 million handsets to its manufacturing partners and may release a larger ‘Plus’ version too.

Click here to read more about the iPhone 6s.

August 8, 2015
New Leak Outs LG Nexus 2015 Price and Specifications

Google’s Nexus smartphones have been getting a lot of hype recently, and naturally there are rumours surrounding its features, specs and the best kept secret; its price. However, these aspects are no longer a secret as the latest leak out of China, revealed these three aspects that the world was waiting to know.

For starters, the LG-made Nexus (2015) is supposed to be relatively cheaper than the Huawei-made Nexus (2015). It will be priced around $300-400 which is approximately Rs.25,600. Other than that, the LG smartphone will have a matte plastic black cover with chamfered edges, giving it a suave look.

Specifications wise, LG’s Nexus smartphone will flaunt a 5.2-inch full HD P-OLED display, and will be powered by a Snapdragon 620 (MSM8976) processor paired with 4GB of RAM. It will also feature 64GB internal storage, but there is no information about a microSD slot, yet.

Talking about the camera, it sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/1.8 aperture, laser autofocus, optical image stabilization, and dual-tone LED flash, 4-megapixel selfie camera with Iris Detection, and a 3,180mAh battery with wireless charging capabilities.

Surprisingly, it is said to have a fingerprint scanner that is embedded within the power button and in addition to this it has front stereo speakers, and connectivity options like Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4.2, and more importantly an USB Type-C port, for faster charging.

We hope to hear from LG themselves, soon, confirming the specs and prices. Till then, stay tuned to iGyaan for updates about the LG Nexus and more.

August 8, 2015
New Leak Reveals Dual-SIM Samsung Note 5 Will Include a microSD Option

Recently, we received the unwelcoming news that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 will not be including any expandability options and will not have a microSD slot for expanding the memory. But, there still might be a chance that the device might feature the useful option.

According to a latest report, the device will be a supporting microSD card option. The report says the memory card slot will share the same slot as the second SIM slot. For double SIM users, this might present itself as a problem. Basically, one of the Micro-SIM card slots doubles as the MicroSD card extension slot. So, you can either use the expandability option, or you can use two SIM cards at the same time.

So, for single SIM users, storage might not pose much of a problem.

As far as we know about the device, the Galaxy Note 5 will have a curved back and is likely to feature a 5.4-inch or 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with curves on both the edges. The display is likely also to feature a 4K resolution. According to reports, the phone may also feature a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP secondary shooter.

The Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge + are officially scheduled to launch on the 13th of August.

August 7, 2015
Amazon Accidentally Leaks Full Details of the Upcoming Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime

Chinese smartphone maker, Xiaomi, is known for purposely dropping hints before releasing their smartphones. This time is no different. We know that Xiaomi is holding an event in Beijing on 13^th August, and many had been speculating that it could be the Mi 5. But, today, Amazon dropped in a hint, accidently or intentionally, about a new handset named the Redmi 2 Prime. So now, we know that Xiaomi may release, either both or one of the devices, during the event.

When Xiaomi released the Redmi 2 earlier this year at a launch event, the company also said that it would be soon launching a limited edition with better specs. According to the listing, Xiaomi Redmi 2 Prime has a 4.7-inch display with high definition resolution and Asahi Dragontrail glass. The handset measures 134 x 67.2 x 9.4 mm and weighs 133 grams with a 2,200 mAh Li-Po battery that claims to offer 14 hours of talk time.

It is based on Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system. It is powered by 2 GB RAM and a 1.2 Ghz quad core processor (Snapdragon 410). Besides, the Redmi 2 Prime has an 8MP rear camera that comes along with an LED flashlight and a 2MP front camera.

The Redmi 2 Prime is said to come with 16 GB of internal memory and a 32 GB microSD card slot. Other than tha,t the phone has dual SIM (micro), 4G/3G connectivity, WiFi, micro USB port, Bluetooth and GPS.

Amazon removed the listing immediately, not before a screenshot was secured. There was no mention of the price or the availability of the device. Guess we will have to wait for an official announcement by Xiaomi.

What do you think the price range would the device fall in?

August 7, 2015