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  • Airtel Finally Speaks Up About Net Neutrality

    Airtel Finally Speaks Up About Net Neutrality

    In the past few weeks, Airtel has managed to unite the online world against it. It did so, by launching the infamous Airtel Zero plan, which is a clear violation of net neutrality. Earlier today, Flipkart, paying heed to the online negativity gathered, announced that it had made the wise decision of backing out of the Airtel Zero plan.

    Read what Airtel has to say below:

    Airtel fully supports the concept of Net Neutrality. There have been some misconceptions about our toll free data platform – Airtel Zero. It is a not a tariff proposition but is an open marketing platform that

    1. Allows any application or content provider to offer their service on a toll free basis to their customers who are on our network.

    2. Such customers whether on a data pack or not will therefore be able to access these toll free services free of charge.

    3. No site whether on the toll free platform or not under any circumstances is blocked, throttled or provided any form of preferential access.

    4. The toll free platform is open to all content providers on a completely non discriminatory basis and operates on the same principle as 1-800 toll free voice services.

    The statement made by Flipkart regarding their decision not to offer toll free data service to their customers is consistent with our stand that Airtel Zero is not a tariff proposition. It is merely an open platform for content providers to provide toll free data services. The platform remains open to all companies who want to offer these toll free data services to their customers on a completely non discriminatory basis.

  • Spec Battle : Samsung Galaxy S6 Vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Vs HTC One M9+

    Spec Battle : Samsung Galaxy S6 Vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Vs HTC One M9+

    Today, HTC brought out the One M9+ in India, skipping the speculated launch of the original M9 unveiled at MWC 2015. The One M9 might not make its way to the Indian sub-continent, but we’ve got the bigger Plus version to weigh against its competition. The top of the line smartphone packs hefty specifications, which may even manage to put a dent in Samsung’s market.

    Let’s check out how the smartphones fare against each other:

    Specs

    HTC One M9+

    Samsung Galaxy S6

    Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

    Display 5.2-inch WQHD (1440x2560p) 5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi) 5.1-inch QuadHD Super AMOLED (577ppi)
    Processor 2.2GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6795T 2.1 GHz Quad + 1.5 GHz quad Exynos 64-bit 2.1 GHz Quad + 1.5 GHz quad Exynos 64-bit
    RAM 3GB 3GB 3GB
    Storage 32GB, expandable up to 128GB 32GB, not expandable 32GB, not expandable
    Rear Camera 20MP + 2MP Duo Camera 16MP with F1.9 + OIS 16MP with F1.9 + OIS
    Front Camera 4MP HTC UltraPixel 5MP 5MP
    Battery 2840mAh 2550mAh 2600mAh
    Operating System Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Price Rs. 52,500 Rs. 49,900 Rs. 58,900

    HTC ONE M9+ vs S6 Edge 2

    Clearly, the pricing of the phone might lead the audience to shift focus on the Galaxy S6 rather than HTC One M9+, especially since the smartphone runs on a MediaTek processor. The display size of the phones is  similar, and the RAM  of the three handsets also stands parallel. The battery and rear camera of the HTC One M9+ are slightly bumped up, but overall the devices hold comparable specifications.

    Since we’ve got our hands on both the devices, we have to admit that the HTC One M9+ feels more sturdy in the hand. Another area where HTC One M9+ wins is the fact that it comes with an expandable memory option, a feature that would be appreciated by many.  HTC has brought the One M9+ to compete with the big-sized rulers in the Indian market. We’ll have to now wait and watch how this move turns out for the company.

  • Along with M9+ and E9+, HTC Announces the Desire 326G Dual SIM for India

    Along with M9+ and E9+, HTC Announces the Desire 326G Dual SIM for India

    Along with the HTC One M9+ and M8+HTC today brought out the Desire 326G Dual SIM. The handset is protected by a removable polycarbonate exterior and sports a 4.5-inch (480x854p) display. It is powered by a Quad-Core Spreadtrum SC7731G chipset clocked at 1.2GHz bundled with 1GB of RAM. With 8GB of internal memory and an additional 32GB via microSD card, the storage facility seems ample.

    It has a primary camera of 8MP and a front snapper of 2MP. The main camera is loaded with different features such as ‘Smile To Capture’, ‘Burst Shots’ and is capable of shooting 1080p resolution videos. The phone comes pre-installed with Zoe TM Highlights, an app that allows users to create, edit and share videos easily. A 2000 mAh removable battery supplies power to the device.

    HTC Desire 326G Dual Sim will be available in White Birch and Black Onyx colours at all major retailers in India from the second half of May. As of now, its price has not been disclosed yet.

    Have a look at the specs table below:

    SPECIFICATIONS HTC Desire 326G Dual Sim
    Operating System Android (no specific details given)
    Display 4.5-inch (480x854p)
    RAM 1GB
    Battery 2000mAh
    Processor 1.2GHz Quad-Core Spreadtrum SC7731G
    Internal Storage 8GB
    Expandable Up to 32GB
    Primary Camera 8MP
    Front Camera 2MP
    Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and Micro-USB
  • Thanks to Massive Demand, Apple Working to Accelerate its Smartwatch Production

    Thanks to Massive Demand, Apple Working to Accelerate its Smartwatch Production

    Seems like Apple itself was dubious about the success of its first wearable, and ordered production of a limited number of Watch units. The demand of the Apple Watch, as forecasted by the US tracking firm Slice Intelligence, hit almost one million on its first day of pre-order, which outstrips the supply of the watch. As per Reuters, the consumer electronics giant is likely to speed up the production of the Apple Watch to meet the towering demand.

    Analysts have predicted that Apple could see a total of 2.3 million to 4 million sales by June end. Meanwhile, Apple didn’t disclose the pre-order details on Monday as part of its usual strategy, and analysts are stating that this may be due to supply shortage.

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    A demand of 4 million is a great start for a company debuting in the wearables segment. Another Swiss analysis firm USB has revealed that the tech behemoth will sell as much as 16 million watches in FY 2015 ending September and 40 million in FY 2016.

    Apple Watch was unveiled at the March 9 event and went up for pre-orders on April 10, and on sale on April 24.  World over, the Apple Watch stores saw a huge flock of people patiently waiting to get a closer look at the personal luxury by Apple.

    All these speculations point out to the fact that the fate of the Apple Watch was predicted wrongly by critics; they believed the device to be a worthless gadget with aggressive pricing.

  • Flipkart Backs Off From Airtel Zero, Sticks to the ‘Larger Cause of Net Neutrality’

    Flipkart Backs Off From Airtel Zero, Sticks to the ‘Larger Cause of Net Neutrality’

    After facing a barrage of criticism for tying up with the controversial Airtel Zero plan, e-commerce giant, Flipkart, has withdrawn out of the service. According to a Flipkart spokesman, the e-commerce giant has taken the wise decision to walk away from their partnership with Airtel and instead they want to commit themselves to the ‘larger cause of Net Neutrality’.

    A week back, Flipkart caused a major outburst when they announced that they would be joining Airtel Zero. This act allows companies to buy data from telcos and offer their consumers free internet access. This lead to violation by discriminating various Internet services on the basis of price.

    Here’s the complete official statement from Flipkart:

    We at Flipkart have always strongly believed in the concept of net neutrality, for we exist because of the Internet. Over the past few days, there has been an enormous amount of debate, both internally and externally, on the topic of zero rating, and we have a deeper understanding of the implications. Based on this, we have decided on the following:

    We will be walking away from the ongoing discussions with Airtel for their platform Airtel Zero.

    We will be committing ourselves to the larger cause of Net Neutrality in India. We will be internally discussing over the next few days, the details of actions we will take to support the cause.

    We will be working towards ensuring that the spirit of net neutrality is upheld and applied equally to all companies in India irrespective of the size or the service being offered, and there is no discrimination whatsoever.

    To protest against Airtel’s net neutrality violation, a website has been launched called www.SaveTheInternet.in, using which anyone can send a direct mail to TRAI in support of the cause. According to reports, within three days a record of 1.5lakh petitions were emailed to TRAI.

    After Flipkart, many politicians are showing concern and have joined in to pitch in for Internet freedom. Next month, a panel of six members will be set up by the telecom department, who will give in their final take on Net Neutrality.

    To know more about Net Neutrality, click here.

  • HTC Announces One E9+ with a 5.5-inch 2K Display in India

    HTC Announces One E9+ with a 5.5-inch 2K Display in India

    As soon as the HTC launch event kicked off, the Taiwanese firm pulled out a whole lot of surprises. The first one was the introduction of the One M9+ instead of the One M9, followed by the release of two new handsets, the One E9+ and Desire 326G. The One M9+ is priced at Rs. 52,500 and will be up for grabs on May 3, while the rest will be available mid-May onwards.

    Unlike One M9+, the One E9+ features a plastic body. It sports a 5.5-inch Quad HD (1440x2560p) display, with a 64-bit 2GHz octa-core MediaTek helio X10 chipset powering the device. 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage space are just enough for the dual-SIM smartphone. The phone holds a MicroSDXC card support that offers to expand the memory by 2TB. The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7 skin atop.

    HTC ONE M9+ 5

    Coming on to camera specifications, HTC One E9+ holds a 20MP rear camera which offers 4K video recording. The upfront has HTC’s UltraPixel shooter that clicks fair quality pictures. The front also houses the company’s trademark BoomSound with Dolby Audio. The phone gets its juice from the 2800mAh embraced at its back.

    Connectivity options include NFC, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi, DLNA, Micro-USB port and an audio jack. The phone will come in three shades – Meteor Grey, Gold Sopia and Rose Gold. Meanwhile, HTC hasn’t revealed the pricing details of the handset, but it is likely to unfold before the official roll out.

    Check out the spec table of HTC One E9+:

    Specs

    HTC One E9+

    Display 5.5-inch Quad HD (1440x2560p)
    Processor 2GHz octa-core MediaTek helio X10
    RAM 3GB
    Storage 16GB, expandable up to 2TB
    Primary Camera 20MP
    Secondary Camera HTC UltraPixel
    Operating System Android 5.0 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7
    Battery 2800mAh
  • HTC Skips One M9, Announces the Bigger One M9+ for India

    HTC Skips One M9, Announces the Bigger One M9+ for India

    Today, HTC refreshed its smartphone line-up in India with the launch of three new devices, the Desire 326G, the One E9+ and the One M9+. Surprisingly, there is no One M9 for the Indian market and the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer has popped up a bigger sibling of its latest flagship. The 326G handset is an addition the Desire series, while the latter two are high-end gadgets. Coming on to the One M9+, the device is priced at Rs. 52,500 and will go on sale starting May 3 in the country.

    HTC ONE M9+

    The latest offering weighs just 168g and sports a 5.2-inch WQHD (1440x2560p) display. The device houses a 2.2GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6795T  processor, coupled with 3GB RAM and 32GB inbuilt storage space. The handset comes with MicroSD card slot for expanding the storage volume up to 128GB. The One M9+ runs on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7 UI on top. A 2840mAh battery is attached to the phone to juice it up all day long.

    Coming on the optics of the phone, then the handset boasts a 20MP Duo camera setup with F2.2 aperture, along with additional options like the sapphire cover lens, auto-focus, BSI sensor and 4K video recording. The front of the phone features HTC UltraPixel 4MP with F2.0 aperture and 1080p HD video recording to capture selfies.

    Connectivity options include NFC, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, DLNA, CIR, Micro-USB port and an audio jack. Customers can choose from Amber Gold and Silver Gold colour options. Along with that, the device will come with one year insurance package that will cover accidental and liquid damages.

    Here’s a brief look at its specs:

    Specs

    HTC One M9+

    Display 5.2-inch WQHD (1440x2560p)
    Processor 2.2GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6795T
    RAM 3GB
    Storage 32GB, expandable up to 128GB
    Rear Camera 20MP
    Front Shooter HTC UltraPixel 4MP
    Battery 2840mAh
    Operating Sytem Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with HTC Sense 7 UI
    Price Rs. 52,500

    Wondering what India is missing out on? Check out our hands on with the HTC One M9:

  • Lollipop-Based Cyanogen 12 Starts Rolling Out to OnePlus One Devices

    Lollipop-Based Cyanogen 12 Starts Rolling Out to OnePlus One Devices

    Cyanogen 12 is officially out and is currently rolling out to OnePlus One devices first. The update for the rest of the devices will soon follow in the coming weeks. Cyanogen 12 brings Android 5.0 with Material Design language in all its glory on the modified OS.

    It also brings a new App Themer feature that allows users to change the styling of the interface, including third party apps. Once updated, users can avail a vast variety of themes, both paid and unpaid.

    oneplus-one-cyanogenmod-12

    Along with this, debuting for the first time is the new Cyanogen email, powered by Boxer. This version will be available for free to all Cyanogen OS users. The new Cyanogen mail brings features like Exchange Support, Multiple Account integration and canned responses for quicker replies. Boxer also added customization LED lights for email notifications. More news on the update will follow soon.

    It is highly probable that the Yu Yureka devices may receive the Cyanogen 12 update next. Yu announced last month it would soon be releasing the update and have already started working on the beta version.

    Till then, OnePlus One users, keep hitting that refresh button.

  • Report : Government to Intervene on Airtel’s Net Neutrality Violation

    Report : Government to Intervene on Airtel’s Net Neutrality Violation

    Net Neutrality is currently a heated issue amongst the people of India. Recently, Bharti Airtel has received a lot of flak for its contentious “Airtel Zero” plan from social media users. Following the reports of Airtel’s preferential treatment for websites, the government has reportedly decided to intervene and has said that it plans to keep a close watch on the company’s developments.

    According to a report by the Times of India, the Department of Telecom (DoT) is looking into the Airtel’s Zero plan to give special privileges to some websites and confined access to the others. A high-rank official stated about the government will take on the Zero plan, “DoT is looking into finer details and whether it goes against the spirit of net neutrality.”

    airtel net neutrality

    Meanwhile, the Telecomm Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has also started an online protest against net neutrality, which has received a tremendous response from users. Last Saturday, government uploaded a consultation paper called “Regulatory Framework for Over-the-Top (OTT) Services” where stakeholders were asked to comment. Within two days, the government received over 1.5 lakh e-mails asking to protect network neutrality in the country. A vast group of people are in support of net neutrality and want Internet to be a free space – where everyone can access anything at the same speed.

    The inspection by DoT will be in conjunction with TRAI’s OTT program and will also bring to light Airtel’s previous attempts to assault net neutrality. The national telecom operator tried to induce differential charges for various online services like Skype, Viber, WhatsApp, but received an aggressive backlash resulting it to withdraw the proposed plan.

    The source also stated that the government might not take any immediate action against Airtel and will scrutinize the matter initially. Meanwhile, Airtel has denied allegations and said that the Zero plan is “non-discriminatory” and doesn’t give undue preference to any company.

    The net neutrality campaign has gained momentum over social media, and people of diverse streams are joining hands to make Internet a free and fair space. Various campaigns are trending on Facebook and Twitter like #SavetheInternet, #NetNeutrality  in an attempt to make sure that the internet doesn’t get dragged into a class system.

  • Unboxing and Hands On | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Gold

    Unboxing and Hands On | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Gold

    Samsung recently brought out their gold-plated smartphone, Samsung Galaxy S6 Gold, starting at a price of Rs 58,900 for the 32GB variant. Here, we unbox the device – iGyaan style!

    As you can see, the phone sports a 5.1 inch Super Amoled screen with a QuadHD resolution with a total of 577 ppi. Powered 2600 mAh battery, the handset is available only with fixed storage of either 32GB, 64GB or 128GB, which are all based on UFS 2.0 (Universal Flash Storage). With 16MP primary camera, it is capable of shooting 4K video as well.

    Connectivity options included in the phone are LTE Cat 6, Bluetooth 4.1 and WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and globally unlocked variants will work on TDD and FDD  LTE bands. The most eye-catching feature of this handset is its gold plate. It is also notable that the phone features Corning Gorilla Glass 4 glass panels on both the front and back. The metallic frame that holds the two panels gets a gold treatment too.

    The curvy S6 Edge is priced at Rs. 58,900 for the 32 GB variant, Rs, 64,900 for the 64 GB and Rs. 70,900 for the 128 GB variant.

    You can know more about the specs and features of the phone in the table below:

    Specifications Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Gold Edition
    Operating System Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop)
    Display 5.1 inches Super AMOLED QuadHD resolution
    RAM 3 GB
    Battery 2600 mAh
    Processor 2.1 GHz Quad + 1.5 GHz Quad Exynos 64-bit
    Internal Storage 32/64/128 GB
    Expandable Up to
    Primary Camera 16 MP
    Front Camera 5 MP
    Price Rs 58,900 (32GB); Rs, 64,900 (64GB); Rs. 70,900 (128GB)

    To know more about Samsung’s latest handsets, click here.

  • LG’s New Design Patent Shows a Futuristic Smartphone-Watch Hybrid

    LG’s New Design Patent Shows a Futuristic Smartphone-Watch Hybrid

    We can all agree that the modern day design of smartphones have reached a standstill. Slowly tech industry giants are looking to develop futuristic devices with dual-bending display. Case in point – the bendable LG G Flex 2 and the dual-edge Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Another significant advancement that the firms are now aiming at is a bendable phone that can be wrapped around the wrist. Seems like LG may have overcome a major hurdle in making the hybrid wrist-phone concept a reality.

    The Korean consumer electronics manufacturer has been granted a patent by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that speaks of a phone and watch combination. The design patent gives a perspective view of a smartphone that can be bent at the ends to wrap around the band. It turns the band into a smart device that has the smartphone as a screen. Such a smart band would be nothing but a huge bracelet with an enormous screen.

    Other images suggest that the smartphone can be docked onto the band or bracelet, transforming your hand into a portable phone holder. The patent doesn’t mention the mechanism behind securing a giant screen onto a wristband, but surely there has to be a locking system to keep it fixed.

    LG has two bendable devices in its catalogue, G Flex and G Flex 2. At this point of time, it would be too early to say if this model is feasible as there are many hurdles building such a prototype. First of all the SoC (system-on-chip) has to be extremely thin and compact to fit in the thin band, then there are many other primary issues like paper-thin battery, which is a dream yet to achieve.

  • 4G Variant of Moto E (Gen 2) Finally Out in India, Priced at Rs. 7,999

    4G Variant of Moto E (Gen 2) Finally Out in India, Priced at Rs. 7,999

    Motorola has introduced the 4G version of the 2nd generation Moto E for the India market, almost a month after the standard 3G variant released. The handset is up for pre-orders exclusively on the online retail store Flipkart and comes at a price of Rs. 7,999.

    The LTE variant of the new Moto E is priced Rs. 1,000 higher than the base version. While customers can order it today, Moto E (Gen 2) 4G is estimated to deliver by April 23, as mentioned on the Flipkart page.

    moto e 4G

    The device touts a bigger 4.5-inch qHD (540×960p) screen and a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor as compared to the Snapdragon 200 processor of the 3G model. The handset features 1GB of RAM and 8GB of inbuilt storage capacity, expandable up to 32GB.

    A rear camera of 5MP is fitted onto Moto E (Gen 2) LTE, while the front has a 0.3MP shooter. Running on Android 5.0 Lollipop, the device comes with a 2390mAh battery.

    Unlike the Moto E, users can now personalize their devices. The new interchangeable, colourful bands and grip shells have been introduced that give the phone an appealing look. The bands come in six different shades (Golden Yellow, Turquoise, Blue, Raspberry, Purple, and Red) and for back plates any colour can be chosen from Golden Yellow, Charcoal, Turquoise, Blue, and Raspberry.

    Have a look at its specs below:

    Specs

    Moto E (Gen 2) LTE

    Display 4.5-inch qHD (540×960p)
    Processor 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410
    RAM 1GB
    Storage 8GB, expandable up to 32GB
    Camera 5MP rear, 0.3MP front
    Operating System Android 5.0 Lollipop
    Battery 2390mAh
    Price Rs. 7,999

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  • LG Mistakenly Reveals All There is to Know About the G4

    LG Mistakenly Reveals All There is to Know About the G4

    The Korean smartphone manufacturer LG has scheduled the official unveiling of its next flagship for April 28. But after this leak, we don’t think there’s much left to wait for. The reliable leaker, Evan Blass (@evleaks), discovered a yet unannounced LG G4 microsite that uncovers most of the concealed details about the handset. The site (now removed by LG) gives sufficient official renders of the handset from almost all angles and many other details of the upcoming flagship.

    The site suggests that the unannounced LG flagship will have swappable leather back, which will come in multiple shades and styles. The image speaks of nine different back panels, out of which three are standard, and six are crafted back panels made of real leather. The shades of the leather back plates would be subtle brown, dark blue, maroon, silver, yellow and sky blue, while the textured traditional backs would come in white, grey and silver colour options. The leather back plates have a fine detailing of fiber weave running down the middle.

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    Evan added the fact that the G4 was under works with the codename LG P1.

    lg g4

    Meanwhile, the Korean firm has been slipping details of LG G4 in bits and pieces. The past week, the electronics firm made public two teasers revealing crucial details about the forthcoming device. The teaser videos conveyed LG G4 will boast an all-new user interface UX 4.0 and feature a camera of aperture f/1.8. The leak unfolds more about its features and mentions that UX 4.0 sports a lot of features like Quick Shot, Smart Board and Smart Notice 2.0 along with Smart Calendar app and Super Fast Gallery.

    Before this, LG’s display manufacturing department claimed that the next LG flagship will have an enhanced 5.5-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) display. The leaks confirm that the fourth smartphone is G series will have a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and will come with 2GB and 3GB RAM options. The 2GB variant will have 16GB storage space, while the 3GB RAM model will come with 32GB onboard storage capacity, both expandable up to 128GB. The device will have 3000mAh battery and will run on Android 4.4.4 KitKat.

    The camera specifications include a 13MP rear shooter with Optical Image Stabilization and Laser Auto Focus Dual Flash. The front will boast a 2.1MP snapper.

    April 28 is approaching, and as always, we will be bringing the latest from the launch event. Meanwhile, you can check the speculated spec sheet below:

    Specs

    LG G4

    Display 5.5-inch Quad HD (2560x1440p)
    Processor 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon
    RAM 2GB/3GB
    Internal Memory 16GB/32GB, expandable up to 128GB
    Rear Camera 13MP
    Secondary Camera 2.1MP
    Operating System Android 4.4.4 KitKat
    Battery 3000mAh
  • Xiaomi Might Launch a Low-End Version of Mi 4 at the Global Mi Phone Premier in India

    Xiaomi Might Launch a Low-End Version of Mi 4 at the Global Mi Phone Premier in India

    A couple of days back Xioami sent out media invites for the launch of their next smartphone. The company disclosed that it will be holding a global premier of the next Mi phone, and both fans and press were invited. The Chinese startup updated its official Mi India page with a teaser that reads “i IS COMING”, and it seems like we now have an idea what they meant by the “i”.

    According to the Chinese tech online daily GizmoChina, a new variant of Mi 4 has been spotted on the GeekBench3 website and Singapore IDA database. The device is possibly the low-end version of the company’s latest flagship, Mi 4. The reason it is considered to be launching on April 23, is its name. As per the source, the handset has been titled as “Xiaomi Mi 4i”, the last alphabet compelling us to consider it as the upcoming offering.

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    As the device is listed on the GeekBench3, we have some details of the handset. The Mi 4i will come with a 1.65GHz Qualcomm processor with 8 cores, along with 2GB of RAM and Android 5.0.2 Lollipop.

    Being a low-end version of Xiaomi Mi 4, the device is likely to be priced less than the Mi 4 (possibly around Rs. 16,000). As always, we expect Xiaomi to come up with something that gives a cut-through competition to the present offerings in the market.

  • Apple Watch Hits One Million Pre-Orders on its First Day

    Apple Watch Hits One Million Pre-Orders on its First Day

    According to reports from Slice Intelligence, Apple’s smartwatch kicked off to a solid start by receiving almost a million pre-orders in the US. Slice Intelligence is a firm that tracks and projects US consumer spendings through e-commerce mail receipts. Slice Intelligence projections showed Apple, on its first day of accepting orders, hit a million pre-orders based on 9,080 online shoppers.

    According to Slice reports, 71% of the Apple Watch pre-orders were for the larger 42mm case and 32% of the aluminum Sports Watch. The expensive 19-karat Gold model did not have enough pre-orders to be included in the list. The report also revealed that 28% of the pre-orders included a black Sports band, thus making it the most popular option for its customers. The steel Milanese Loop came in second with 25% after which came the Link Bracelet with 14%.

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    Apple has not given any verification to the data yet or the official sales figures of the Apple Watch. The smartwatch sales will begin on 24th April in over nine countries: Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, UK and the US. The company is encouraging pre-orders, which seem to be quickly selling out. The availability of the watches have been pushed to May or June due to the massive demands. 

    To read more about the Apple Watch, click here.

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