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New Leak of LG’s Nexus 2015 Smartphone Reveals Design Details

The LG Nexus for 2015 has been talked about, ever since since rumours suggested that it would look as stylish as the Nexus 5 and would be priced lower than the Nexus 6.

Amidst many leaks, the most recent one is that of an LG Nexus 2015 case cover, that shows what the phone could look like from different angles, while also showcasing the thickness as well as the orientation of the buttons. These pictures suggest that the new Nexus might feature a single-sided array of buttons along the right edge of the device. Some of the ports seems to include a headphone jack along the bottom and a charging port also at the bottom, that seems to look like a USB Type- C.

The case also features a cutout for a rear facing camera and a flash module. However, it is also rumoured, that the lower circle cutout could be a fingerprint reader.

With these promising leaks, the LG Nexus 2015 is looking to be another winner Nexus smartphone. Let us know what you think of the device so far.

August 3, 2015
Sony Announces New Smartphones With 13MP Selfie Cameras

After weeks of speculation and rumours, Sony has finally released their two new ‘camera focused’ smartphones, the Xperia M5 and the Xperia C5 Ultra. Both the devices will be offering great photography experiences to its users, especially since mobile cameras have always been a USP for Android devices.

Tony McNulty, Vice-President of Value Category Business Management at Sony Mobile Communications, said

We are pleased to present two new products that highlight Sony’s advances in camera technology.

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

Starting with the 6-inch Xperia C5 Ultra, like all the previous Xperia C series models, it is made for clicking selfies. It has a 13MP front camera with an LED flash. It also stars a 22 mm wide-angle lens with an 88-degree field of view, auto-focus, 4X digital zoom, full HD video recording, image stabiliser, Auto Scene Recognition, red-eye reduction and many more. The primary 13 MP camera also comes packed with the same specs. On the inside, it is packed with a 1.7GHz MediaTek Octa core processor, 2GB RAM,16GB storage, 2930 mAh battery and with LED flash on both the front and back side. But, unlike Sony’s other mid-range and premium smartphones, the Xperia C5 Ultra doesn’t sport water and dust protection.

Sony Xperia M5 is waterproof

The new Xperia M5 has a 21.5MP Exmore RS camera, wrapped in the company’s latest exclusive Sony IMX230 CMOS sensor. This enables you to get 5x zoom without losing the quality of the photo. It also features hybrid autofocus, f/2.2 aperture and fast autofocus (0.2 seconds), and 4K video recording capability. On the front, it comes packed with a 13MP snapper with auto-focus. Other specs of this device include a 5.0-inch full HD display and it is powered by a 2.0GHZ MediaTek Helio X10 processor, IMG Rogue G6200 graphics engine, 3GB RAM, 16GB storage, 2600 mAh battery. The M5 is also waterproof.

Both the devices will be available in two variants (single or dual SIM) and will be available in select countries by mid-August. Pricing may be revealed during the local launch events of the handset.

August 3, 2015

Yu Yureka Plus Price Slashed

The Yureka Plus originally priced at Rs. 9,999 is now being quoted at Rs. 8,999, making it the most affordable smartphone in the market. The Yureka Plus comes with a Full High Definition (FHD) display, an Octa core Snapdragon 615 processor, Lollipop Cyanogen OS 12, 2GB DDR3 RAM, and a 13 MP AF rear camera with a Sony Sensor among other features. This price drop has been announced as a response from the company, to the overwhelming feedback it received from fans, asking them to keep the device at the Yureka price point.

Yureka Plus has seen a successful sale of 50,000 units during the first flash sale, and now it comes in two more colours – an Alabaster White and a Moondust colour. The Yureka Plus also offers an integrated 4G LTE Cat4 modem and 64-bit multi-core CPU, a 5.5 inch FHD IPS display, a Qualcomm Adreno 405 GPU with an H.265 HEVC support, dual SIM slots, and a 2500mAh battery.

Registrations for the exclusive sale on Amazon.in will shut on the 4th of August, 2015 while the sale of the phone will take place only on the 6th of August.

Here are the specs:

Display	5.5 inch FHD, IPS
OS	Cyanogen OS 12
Processor	Octa Core Snapdragon 615
Camera	13 MP AF rear camera with flash, 5MP FF Front Camera
RAM	2GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB ROM
Battery	2500mAh
Colours	Moondust Grey, Alabaster White
Price	Rs. 8,999

However, it is still odd to see Yureka Plus announcing such a price drop, right after its launch.

August 3, 2015

Nokia Bids Farewell to Its Here Maps Unit For $3 Billion

We know that Nokia has been away from the limelight of smartphones and is no longer considered the competition it used to be. Now, another field that they will be stepping away from completely, is the area of maps. Nokia sold its Here unit to the parent company, Daimler that has German carmakers like Mercedes, BMW and Audi, under it.

“High-precision digital maps are a crucial component of the mobility of the future. With the joint acquisition of Here, we want to secure the independence of this central service for all vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and customers in other industries,” said Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler.

The price that it was sold at was $3 billion dollars and each partner i.e., each of the car companies will own an equal stake in Here maps. The deal is supposed to officially close in the first quarter of 2016.

August 3, 2015
Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Will Not Include an Expandability Option

Recent leaks by @evleaks, have given us more information about the specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.

It is now said to come with a 5.66 inch display with QHD resolution. The Galaxy Note 5 is the first in the series to increase the screen size from the current 5.7 inch display, and is said to be powered by Exynos 7420 chipset, also available in the Galaxy S6.

The Note 5 is also said to come with a 4GB RAM space and an internal storage of up to 32 GB, however, it will not come with the option of an expandable memory via a microSD slot. Further leaks also suggest that the camera would be a 16MP unit with a front camera of a 5MP unit.

The Galaxy Note 5 and S6 Edge + are officially scheduled to launch on the 13th of August. However, Samsung hasn’t confirmed any of the above rumours.

Source:[tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_5_specs_leaked_no_microsd-news-13349.php”] GS Marena[/tw-button]

August 3, 2015

Samsung Brings Out the Galaxy A8 in India

Lately, Samsung has been in the news for its upcoming smartphones – the Galaxy Note 5 and the S6+. But before bringing out its big guns, Samsung has launched the new Galaxy A8 for the Indian market. The smartphone has been priced at Rs. 32,500. The Galaxy A8 stands out in the company’s vast portfolio as their slimmest smartphone, with a thickness of a mere 5.9mm and a fingerprint scanner included.

Specs-wise the 4G-compatible smartphone features a 5.7-inch Full HD display, and is powered by octa-core Samsung Exynos 5430 SoC (four cores clocked at 1.3GHz, and four at 1.8GHz). It has 2GB RAM and comes with a single storage variant – 32GB which is expandable upto 128GB via a microSD card.

With a combination of a 16MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera, for photography enthusiasts this smartphone is well equipped. The rear camera also features autofocus, Optical Image Stabilisation, f/ 1.9 aperture, LED flash and a wide-angle lens.

It runs on it runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI on top. The device’s connectivity options include dual-SIM card slots, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC and Bluetooth 4.1. The Samsung Galaxy A8 is powered by a 3050mAh battery and will be offered in three colour variants – black, white and gold.

The misgiving about the smartphone is that 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. Stay tuned, hands on with the device is coming up soon.

Here’s a look at its full specifications:

Hardware Specs	Samsung Galaxy A8
Display	5.7-inch FHD
Resolution	1920 x 1080p
Chipset	Octa-core (Four cores clocked at 1.3GHz, and four at 1.8GHz)
Processor	Exynos 5430 SoC
GPU	Adreno 405
RAM	2GB
Primary Camera	16MP f/ 1.9, Auto-focus, OIS,
Front Camera	5MP, 120 Degress wide-angle lens
Storage	32GB
Expandable Up to	128GB
Battery	3,050 mAh
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop with TouchWiz
Bluetooth	4.1
Price	Rs. 32,500

August 3, 2015

Airtel to Expand Company Stores By December

Airtel has decided to open up 1000 more stores by December, to give customers a first-hand experience about its 4G services and information about its low-priced handsets.

Reports suggest, that Airtel is in talks with Samsung, ZTE, Huawei and Xiaomi to launch affordable 4G devices starting from Rs. 4000, later this year. Airtel is also said to be expanding, by opening many company-owned company operated (coco) retail outlets. There are already 300 stores, and the company plans to open a 1000 more by December.

According to statistics, Airtel is said to be spread across 1.5 million outlets in towns and villages and covers approximately 86.8 per cent of the population as of March 2015. Airtel, exclusively provides 4G services in over 45 cities via TD-LTE & FDD-LTE technology.

Other competitors like, Reliance Jio Infocomm are said to re-enter the telecom business with a smartphone priced at Rs. 4000 by December, which will offer voice and data services at Rs.300-500 per month.

With Airtel’s competitors also stepping it up, it is to be seen whether Airtel will be the largest 4G providing company. However, Airtel has not confirmed any of these sources.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.bgr.in/news/airtel-to-add-1000-company-owned-stores-by-december-to-support-its-4g-market/”]BGR[/tw-button]

August 3, 2015

Lava Brings Out the New Iris X1 Selfie, Priced at Rs. 6,777

Yesterday, Lava announced the release of its new smartphone – Lava Iris X1 Selfie. The company has priced the smartphone at Rs. 6,777. The device will be available for purchase next week on online retail stores and other multi-brand outlets.

The Iris X1 come with selfie-focusing features such as a 5MP front camera with LED flash supported by the Beaty-Fi Software for further editing. It also has an 8MP f/2.0 aperture, LED flash, rear camera. The camera comes along with various camera modes such as Panorama, HRD Mode, Video Mode, Capture Mode (Smile, Gesture, Voice, Touch), and Burst Mode.

The OS is Android 5.0 Lollipop based and the device comes with a dual-SIM with a 4.5-inch FWVGA (854×480 pixels) resolution IPS display, powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6580 processor clocked at 1.3GHz,and 1GB of DDR3 RAM.

The device also has 8GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded up to 32GB by a microSD card. Other features include, 3G, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, GPS, and Bluetooth. It weighs 140 grams and comes with a 2000mAh Li-Po battery which is said to have up to 13 hours of talk time in 2G and 8 hours 30 minutes of talk time in 3G.

The Iris X1 Selfie comes in various colours, such as, Icy White, Royal Black, and Purple colour variants.

Below are the specifications:

OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop
SIM	Dual SIM (Standby)
Display	4.5-inch FWVGA (854×480 pixels) resolution IPS
Processor	Quad-core MediaTek MT6580 processor, 1.3GHz
Rear Camera	8-MP, autofocus, f/2.0 aperture and LED flash
Front Camera	5MP LED Flash (Beauty-Fi Software)
RAM	1GB DDR3 RAM
Storage	8GB (Internal memory) microSD (32GB)
Miscellaneous	3G, Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, GPS, and Bluetooth options
Battery	2000mAh Li-Po battery
Measurements	133.5×66.0×8.5mm
Colours	Icy White, Royal Black, and Purple
Price	Rs. 6,777

August 1, 2015

Samsung Ups its Game By Adding a Rotating Bezel to the Gear Smartwatch

Samsung has decided to up its game with its new Gear smartwatch installation. This tech wear is said to come with a rotating bezel which can be used for navigating menus, apps, widgets, notifications and can even be used to zoom information, as well as interact with games.

This is the first time Samsung is featuring a round bodied smartwatch. According to rumours, the watch will be unveiled along with the Samsung Galaxy Note 5. It is said to be running the latest version of Tizen 2.3.4 OS with a display of 360×360 pixel resolution. Other speculated features include, an Exynos 3472 dual-core processor, the Mali-400 MP4 GPU clocked at 450 MHz, 768MB of RAM, 4GB of on-board storage, and a 250 mAh battery.

It is also said to have an inbuilt Global Positioning System, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, and heart rate sensors. These features look promising, although one can never tell until the product actually releases into the market.

August 1, 2015
Samsung Announces Price Cut Rates For the S6, S6 Edge in Europe

We had earlier reported that the Samsung S6 and S6 Edge would be announcing a huge price cut, due to the fall in their sales during the last quarter. Today, the exact amount of this price drop has been announced in Netherlands, Europe.

The Galaxy S6 (32GB) had originally been priced at 699 Euros (approx Rs.49,250), but will now be priced at 599 Euros (approx. Rs.42,199), which is 100 euros less. The Galaxy S6 Edge (32GB), on the other hand, has had a further drop of 150 euros, from 849 euros (approx. Rs.59,800) to 699 euros (approx. Rs.49,250).

The Galaxy S6 (64GB) will be for 699 euros (approx. Rs.49,250) and the S6 Edge will be 799 euros (approx. Rs.56,300). It is also rumoured that the Galaxy S6 edge + Phablet (32GB), will start at 799 euros, bringing it at par with the S6 Edge smartphone.

Despite the price cuts, the S6 and S6 Edge are still within the range of a high-end phone, however these discounts are expected to increase sales in the future.

It is to be noted that these price cuts are applicable only to the Netherlands, and might differ in other countries, including those, within the Euro zone.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.gsmarena.com/new_prices_surface_for_the_galaxy_s6_and_s6_edge_in_europe-news-13342.php”]gsmarena[/tw-button]

August 1, 2015
Samsung Introduces Apps to Delete Bloatware in China

Samsung Electronics, was sued in Shanghai, China over its alleged involvement in blocking Galaxy users in China from deleting applications. Samsung has been asked to address the issue of less storage space due to pre-installed apps otherwise known as bloatware. The particular device in question is the “N9008S” model, called the Galaxy Note 3 in Korea.

The Chinese version of the Note 3 is said to come with 44 pre-installed apps, which reduces its storage by a fair amount. Therefore, Samsung is now distributing apps that allow consumers to delete pre-installed apps in all Galaxy devices.

However, this change is specifically caters to Chinese consumers and does not affect the rest of the world. Would you like Samsung to introduce bloatware deleting apps in India too? Let us know.

Source:[tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/tech/2015/07/133_183780.html”] Korea Times[/tw-button]

August 1, 2015
Amazon Now Sells Refurbished Samsung and Xiaomi Smartphones At Cheaper Rates

The Consumer Electronics (CE) section of Amazon.in has started a new pilot project that sells refurbished smartphones, at cheaper prices, from brands like Samsung and Xiaomi. The smartphones are said to come with 6 months or higher warranty period and are revamped by the brands itself.

Consumer Electronics occupies the top three slots at amazon.in and over the last six months, the selection available for purchase by customers has grown by nearly 150% and the customer demand is also said to have shot upwards. With smartphones being the fastest growing category, statistics say that over 82 smartphone brands are now available for purchase to customers.

The devices are clearly marked as ‘Refurbished, so as to distinguish them from the brand new models. However, as of now, the pilot now is limited to a few brands, though Amazon plans to expand this segment in the coming months.

The reason one can trust these refurbished products, is because, they are firstly brand-refurbished smartphones and one has a 100% guarantee, easy returns and premium guaranteed deliveries applied to these products.

Let us know if you would buy a refurbished product.

August 1, 2015
Google Glass Makes a Comeback With Updated Features

As reports previously suggest, Google Glass is making a comeback with a new pair of spectacles. The latest news, is that Google Glass 2 is actually being tested quietly in various workplaces. Reports also say, that the new version is already being used in “industries such as health care, manufacturing and energy.”

Sources from the Wall Street Journal suggest that the device features “a button-and-hinge system to attach it to different glasses”, instead of it being a full pair of spectacles. Therefore, Google is re-imagining their design to eliminate the previous hang ups of its device, such as style. In the process, we should perhaps soon get a ‘tech wear’ gadget that isn’t ugly or odd looking.

However, the above mentioned design seems to be created as a work tool, although reports suggest, that Google is also looking to make a new consumer version, eventually.

The Google Glass 2 is also reported to come with a better Intel processor, and a longer battery life that will be supported by a magnetically-attached, external battery pack. These improvements have been made due to common complaints about the Google Glass and its technological progress.

The new version is also said to feature a “longer, thinner” display, which can be “moved vertically as well as horizontally,” and will be better proofed against any damage and water.

However, it is yet to be seen whether the Google Glass 2 will surpass the Google Glass in its functionality, practicality and design. Do you think the Google Glass will work this time around? Let us know.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.wsj.com/article_email/google-quietly-distributes-new-version-of-glass-aimed-at-workplaces-1438283319-lMyQjAxMTI1MDMzMDczNjA3Wj”]Wall Street Journal[/tw-button]

[tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://9to5google.com/2015/07/13/google-distribute-glass-enterprise-edition-exclusively-through-glass-for-work-partners/#more-112234″]9to5google.com[/tw-button]

August 1, 2015
Xiaomi Rumoured to Release a Windows 10 Powered Tablet Soon

The new operating system by Microsoft has been stealing all the limelight lately. According to a known Chinese analyst Pan Jiutang, Xiaomi is said to be launching a Windows 10 powered tablet in the ongoing quarter. It is said to be a successor to the Mi Pad tablet launched in May, last year.

It is not known whether the tablet will support the standard Windows 10 version or the Windows 10 Mobile version. Although Microsoft has generally suggested the use of the standard edition for tablets with displays larger than or equal to 8 inches.

The device is rumoured to release on the 16th of August 2015 along with the new version of the company’s MIUI user interface. However, Xiaomi has not made any official confirmations.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_tipped_to_launch_a_windows_10_tablet_soon-news-13330.php”]GizmodoChina[/tw-button]

August 1, 2015
This Windows 10 Feature May Be Using Up Your Internet Bandwidth

As people are slowly learning and getting used to the Windows 10 updates, some of them stand out, here is one. A feature called the Windows Update Delivery Optimization gives Microsoft the permission to share parts of your Internet bandwidth, with others.

This feature saves and uploads parts of your updates files that have been downloaded via Windows Update & Windows Store service, then depending upon your settings, will share that with people on your local network, or people on the internet.

“Delivery Optimization downloads the same updates and apps that you get through Windows Update and the Windows Store. Delivery Optimization creates a local cache, and stores files that it has downloaded in that cache for a short period of time,” says the description.

This feature is enabled in all desktop editions of Windows 10 by default; however it only shares files on the local network. There is an option to turn off this feature, one needs to go to the Settings > Update & security > Windows Update > Advanced options. After that, select the ‘Choose how updates are delivered’ and turn off the ‘Dicovery Optimization’ feature.

Image Source: NDTV Gadgets

The feature, is one of the few that could annoy users, just like the Wi-Fi Sense did. The Wi-Fi sense is a feature that was previously available on Windows Phones, whereby it shares the user’s Wi-Fi credentials to all contacts on Facebook, Outlook & Skype.

Source: [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://thenextweb.com/microsoft/2015/07/30/windows-10-steals-your-bandwidth-to-send-other-people-updates/”]TheNextWeb[/tw-button]

August 1, 2015