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Top Tech Deals At The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale

The Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale for Amazoon Prime members is now live and we take a look at the top 10 tech deals available during the sale. People without Amazon Prime membership will be able to access these deals from September 21.

Seagate Backup 4TB Hard drive

This Seagate 4TB storage hard drive is ideal for people who hate deleting their old data and like to carry it with them wherever they go. The hard drive has USB 3.0 transfer speeds and is backward compatible with USB 2.0 ports at USB 2.0 transfer speeds. The hard drive comes with 3 years of warranty as well. It retails at a price of Rs 22,199 but, during the sale, it will be available for a price of Rs 9,499.

WD Elements 1TB Hard Drive

This WD hard drive is light, portable and gives you an extra 1TB of storage in case you run out of the onboard storage on your desktop or laptop. This hard drive also has USB 3.0 transfer speeds and a 2-year warranty.

SanDisk 64GB Class 10 Memory Card

The SanDisk 64GB Class 10 Memory Card is water, dust and shock proof. If you need more storage in your smartphone and your phone has a microSD card slot, this memory card is ideal. Even if your phone doesn’t support microSD card, yiu can store your media in this card and carry it with you along with a USB OTG card reader and consume media on the go without hampering your phone’s onboard storage.

Samsung Gear S3 Smartwatch

The Samsung Gear S3 is an ideal smartwatch for you if you have an Android smartphone. The smartwatch has 1.3-inch 360×360 Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display, Corning Gorilla Glass SR+ and is IP68 certified water and dust resistant. It has a dual-core 1GHz CPU, 768MB RAM, and 4GB onboard storage.

Honor Band 3

The fitness tracker is ideal for people who want to keep a track of their activity but do not necessarily need a fancy smartwatch. The Honor Band 3 tracks your steps, sleep and is water resistant up to 50m.It has a heart rate monitor and a battery life of up to 30 days. Moreover, it has smart notifications to reduce your interaction with your smartphone while you’re busy or driving.

Lenovo Yoga Tab 3

The Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 has 4G LTE connectivity and an 8-inch 1280 x 800 px display. It has an 8MP primary camera with autofocus and an 8MP front-facing camera, 1.3GHz Qualcomm APQ8009/MSM8909 quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, and 16GB onboard storage. The tablet is powered by a massive 6200 mAh battery and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.

Samsung Evo Plus 32GB Memory Card

If you’re looking for a memory card with high transfer speeds and durability, the Samsung Evo Plus memory card is for you. The microSD card has a 32GB storage and fast read and write speeds up to 95mbps and 20mbps respectively. The included SD adapter makes it compatible with even more devices whilst retaining the high transfer speeds.

SoundBot Bluetooth Speaker

The Soundbot Bluetooth Speaker has 40mm premium drivers for both active outdoor and indoor use. The speaker comes equipped with Bluetooth 3.0 and has a 3.5mm AUX output as well. The speaker is shipped with 1 year of manufacturer’s warranty as well. The average battery life of the Soundbot Bluetooth Speaker is 10 hours.

Acer Switch 10.1 inch Laptop

This laptop is ideal for people who are not power users and just need a device for general media consumption and document editing. The Acer Switch has a 1.44GHz Intel Atom x5-Z8300 processor, 2GB DDR3L RAM, and 32GB flash storage. The laptop runs Windows 10 Home and has a battery life of 12 hours.

Apple MacBook Air 13.3 inch

The Apple MacBook Air for people who want to be a part of the Apple ecosystem but, do not need the power of a MacBook Pro. The MacBook Air has a 1.8GHz Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB LPDDR3 RAM, 128GB Solid State hard drive and, Intel HD Graphics 6000. The MacBook Air is light, portable and efficient. It usually retails for a price of Rs 77,200 but, during the sale it will be available for Rs 55,990.

September 20, 2017
Samsung Galaxy Note8 | Unboxing And Hands On
The Samsung Galaxy Note8 has been launched in India at a price of Rs 67900 for the 6GB of RAM and 64GB onboard storage variant, the price is not a lot more than that of the S8+ 128GB variant. The Note8 which was announced recently for the global market, has made its way to India rather soon. The signature flagship S Pen equipped Note8 replaces the Note7 which never made its way to India officially.

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In a signature Samsung fashion, the box of the Galaxy Note8 has ‘Note8’ embossed on the box in a blue colour, with the storage variant written at the side of it. An over view of the specifications can be found on the back of the box. Inside You get the following:
- The Samsung Galaxy Note8
- S Pen
- Tweezer And Extra Pen Tips
- USB Power Adaptor
- USB Type C Cable
- Micro USB Connector
- USB Connector (USB Type C)
- AKG Earphones
- Sim Ejection Tool
- Documentation
- Protective Case (India Only)
We have the Midnight Black colour variant and the phone has been lauched in Maple Gold colour as well. The Samsung Galaxy Note8 is the first Note device to launch in India after the Galaxy Note5, but, the design of the Note8 is more reminiscent of the Galaxy S8 and S8+. The device retains most of the design elements of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back and a metal frame around the edges. On the front is also a 6.3 inch 2960 x 1440 px Super AMOLED infinity display with minimal bezels on the top and bottom of the phone. The aspect ratio of the phone is 18.5:9, which is the same as the Galaxy S8 and S8+. The fingerprint sensor as well is still placed at the back of the phone right next to the dual-cameras. The edges of the device are more squared off, which is a signature design aspect of the Note series.

Powering the device is a 3300 mAh battery which is smaller than the 3500 mAh battery found on the Galaxy Note7 with wireless charging capabilities, and runs Android Nougat 7.1.1 with Samsung’s custom skin on top. The device has the Exynos 8895 chipset, 2.3GHz Quad-Core (Custom CPU) + 1.7GHz Quad-Core (Cortex-A53) processor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB onboard storage, which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. The graphics are handled by the Mali-G71 MP20 GPU. The Galaxy Note8 and the S Pen are both IP68 certified water and dust resistant.

The new Note8 has a 12MP dual-camera setup, one of which has a wide lens and the other a telephoto. The telephoto lens allows a user to zoom in losslessly for an up to 2x magnification. The use of dual camera allows for the ability to blur out the background for professional looking bokeh effect shots, something that seems to be common in smartphones in 2017. This is much like effects seen on past dual camera phones like the iPhone 7 Plus to the OnePlus 5 and the Xiaomi Mi A1.

The Samsung Galaxy Note8 also records 4K videos at 30 FPS along with high-speed video at a lower resolution. The front camera has an 8MP sensor with an f/1.7 aperture and also records 4K UHD videos at 30 FPS.

The new S Pen has a list of new features that make the Note8 exciting, especially for previous Note device owners. The new live message allows you to scribble a message and then save the animation as a Gif file. This can then be shared with anyone using any app that supports Gif files and is not restricted to Samsung devices. The Pen glance feature and snap window are some other interesting things that we have detailed in our unboxing video below.

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Watch our unboxing of the Samsung Galaxy Note8 here
September 12, 2017
Top Tech And Accessories Under Rs 2000

From headphones to memo writers, our top tech under Rs 2000 list has everything! Here are the top 10 tech and accessories under Rs 2000 for your next shopping spree.

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Amkette GamePad Pro 2

This gamepad is ideal if you’re an ardent smartphone gamer, or just like a controller over touch controls on your smartphone. The rubberised grip makes it comfortable to handle for long gaming sessions and the Bluetooth connectivity gives you an option to place your phone a little further is you like.

Portronics Ruffpad

This nifty little gadget is ideal for you if you are someone who forgets what they need to buy for the house. It has a magnetic back so you can stick this memo taker on your fridge and keep an updated shopping list right in front of you. The Ruffpad has an easy delete button and a battery that’ll last you up to one year.

Reos Lite Smart Bulb

Smart bulbs are fast becoming an essential tech to have at your home or office. This Reos Lite smart bulb costs Rs 1499 and connects via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet. One of the features of the Reos Lite bulb is that it can be synced with your music player and the colour of the bulb changes colour according to the current song.

AmazonBasics Waterproof Speaker

The AmazonBasics waterproof speaker produces great sound for its price and if you are into outdoor music sessions, this speaker is waterproof as well. The speaker also has rubberised exterior for impact resistance and has a battery life of up to 12 hours of music playback.

Fitmate Z1 Fitness Tracker

This fitness tracker has a touchscreen and even monitors your sleep. Its fitness feature includes steps, a pedometer, distance, calories record, sleep monitor and move alert. You can even set an alarm on Fitmate Z1 fitness tracker and it has a battery life of up to 7 days.

Xiaomi Smart Power Strip

This is a power strip you would need at your home. It’s the new-age power strip that does more than just charging your appliances. It connects to an app which enables you to timely switch it off to avoid over-charging and electricity consumption. It also lets you measure the electricity it has consumed.

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Audio Technica ATH-AX1iSWH

The Audio Technica over ear headphones cost about Rs 1700 and offer a great price-to-performance ratio. It is available in 5 different colours on Amazon India. The headphones have a 36mm driver to produce the sound and the cushioned ear pads are comfortable for long hours of music listening sessions.

Mi In Ear Pro Headphones

If you are on the look out for a pair of in-ear type earphones, then the Mi Pro earphones fit the bill for you. The earphones are made out of a high-quality metal alloy and come with a 1.25-meter cable. The earphones have a total sensitivity of 98 decibels and a speaker impedance of 32 ohms.

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Zakk iDisk Memory Cable

The Zakk iDisk is a great little memory device for your iPhone which also doubles up as charging cable. It has a 32GB memory and you can store all kinds of media in it if your iPhone doesn’t have enough onboard storage left. The companion app allows you to directly take pictures from the app and store in the memory cable.

Xiaomi Wireless Mouse

This little mouse is your perfect travel companion. If you hate using your laptop’s trackpad and carrying a chunky wired mouse is even more annoying, then Xiaomi Portable Mouse is tailor-made for you. It requires 2 AAA batteries to run and compatibility won’t be an issue.

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September 1, 2017
Motorola Moto G5s Plus | Unboxing and Hands On
The Moto G5s Plus has just been launched in India for a Price of Rs. 15999. The phone which will be exclusively available from Amazon, starting midnight will add dual camera capability to the Moto G5 Plus, and a slightly different design language. In a typical fashion the Moto G5s Plus box features some of the specifications and color options of the Moto G5s Plus, inside the box you get:-
- The Moto G5S Plus
- Standard earphones
- Sim ejector tool
- Documentation
- Micro USB charging and data syncing cable
- Turbo charging capable wall adaptor
The Moto G5s Plus is the bigger brother the Moto G5 Plus deserves and the design is in line with previous Moto G devices with a metal unibody and a round camera bump at the back. The textured power button and the volume rockers are placed on the right edge of the phone while the headphone jack sits on the top edge. The bottom has the main speaker and a micro-USB port ( we wish it was type-c). The front of the device also has a home button which houses the fingerprint sensor which can be used as a one button navigation. The antenna lines are placed at the back of device along with the Moto dimple, which is placed just under the dual-camera setup.

Motorola’s G5s Plus has a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with a 401 ppi, the screen is protected by corning Gorilla Glass . The phone is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery with turbo power charging capabilities, providing 12V at 1.2Amps. The phone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, which has an octa-core processor clocked at 2.0 GHz along with the Areno 506 GPU, which is assisted by 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The storage can be expanded up to 128GB via microSD card.

The Moto G5S Plus has a 13MP dual-camera setup at the back with an f/2.0 aperture. The dual camera captures Bokeh, and selective focus shots, along with other capabilities of background replacement and exposure management. A dedicated Depth editor allows for these tweaks, which make the experience more than just a simple dual camera setup. Some of these dual camera tweaks are just amazing and we can’t wait to try them out properly.

On the front is a wide angle 8MP camera with a single LED flash, the front camera captures 1080p video while the main camera captures 4k at 30fps. The Moto G5S Plus is an Amazon exclusive device and is available in two colours – Lunar Grey and Fine Gold. The phone goes on sale at midnight between 29th and 30th August.

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August 29, 2017
Unboxing The Lenovo Yoga 720
The Lenovo Yoga 720 is a powerful laptop that can be transformed into a tablet as it has a touch-enabled display. The laptop has a 13.3 inch 1920 x 1080 px IPS multi touch display. The laptop runs Windows 10 Home and is powered by a 4 cell battery which promises up to 10.5 hours of run-time. The variant we have unboxed has the 7th generation Intel i7-7500HQ chipset, the dual-core processor is clocked at 2.7 GHz with 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD while graphics are handled by the Intel HD620 GPU.

The laptop is available in three colours, Platinum Silver, Iron Grey, and Copper. Let’s unbox the Lenovo Yoga 720 and check what’s inside the box
- The Lenovo Yoga 720
- Charging brick
- Charging Cable
- Documentation
With the price starting at Rs 74,500 the Lenovo Yoga 720 features a chiclet style keyboard and a fingerprint sensor that sits below the bottom right corner of the keyboard. The trackpad supports multi-touch and the JBL stereo speakers are placed on the bottom side of the laptop below the vents. The power button sits on the right side of the laptop along with a traditional USB 3 port which is accompanied by 2 USB Type-C with Thunderbolt ports and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The laptop weighs at 1.3 kilograms and can be folded into a tablet.
August 25, 2017
Unboxing The Xiaomi Mi 5X
The Xiaomi Mi 5x was launched in the China market last month, the phone is a mid ranger with a dual camera setup. While Xiaomi is planning to launch it in other markets, there is no clarity on when and if the phone will ever make it to India. This new phone from Xiaomi has a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD display. Unlike a lot of smartphones from 2017, the Mi 5X has a considerable amount of bezels around the display. The smartphone is powered by a 3,080 mAh battery with fast charging capabilities through the USB Type C port, although, the included charger does not provide a fast charge. The Mi 5X has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, 2.0 GHz octa-core processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card up to 128GB. The Mi 5X runs Android 7.1.1 based on MiUi 8.5, this is a China edition ROM. However one can install Google Apps.

The phone is available in Black, Gold and Rose Gold colour variants You Can Buy it here. Inside the Box we get:
- Xiaomi Mi 5X
- Sim ejector tool
- Documentation
- 2A wall charger
- USB Type C cable
The phone has an all-metal build and features a dual-camera setup at the back along with a fingerprint sensor. The phone has 12MP dual-cameras with the secondary camera equipped with a telephoto lens for 2X lossless optical zoom. The camera app has a portrait mode very similar to the one on iPhone 7 Plus with features that include a portrait mode, blurring out the background. The dual-cameras are also capable of recording 4K videos at 30 FPS and 720P videos 120 FPS. On the front is a 5MP camera that records 1080P videos at 30 FPS.

Watch the unboxing video below, and stay tuned for our full review.
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August 25, 2017
Top Tech And Accessories Under Rs 500
If you are always on the hunt for tech and accessories that won’t break the bank, we’ve got you covered. Here are the top tech accessories under Rs 500

Pull Light

This convenient LED light is like a flashlight in the form of a bulb. You need to pull on the thread to switch it on and it is powered by three AAA batteries. It can be useful if you have a cupboard which is not lit or a part of your home which needs a bit more lighting. At a price of Rs 449, it is a handy accessory to have around your home or office.
- Price – Rs 449
- Powered by three AAA batteries
- Pull the thread to switch on the light
Mini Tripod

At a price of Rs 375, this mini tripod with an included smartphone mount is perfect for vlogging or for people who record a lot of videos with their smartphone. The mini tripod can also be used as a selfie stick and will come in handy for stable images and videos if your hands are shaky.
- Price – Rs 375 including a smartphone mount
- Ideal for vlogging
- Stable images and videos
Mini Mic

To go along with that useful mini tripod is the mini mic for voice recording. It connects to your phone via the headphone jack and comes with a desktop mount. It has a 3.5mm output jack as well so that you can connect your headphones while recording an audio. For the size and a price of Rs 499, it records good quality audio.
- Price – Rs 499
- Connects to phone via headphone jack
- Ideal to keep on desk
- Records good quality audio
Havit USB Speakers

These compact speakers take power from a USB output and has a 3.5mm headphone audio output. For the size and price of the speakers, they get really loud. You can buy the Havit USB Speakers from Amazon for Rs 390.
- Price – Rs 390
- Compact design
- Powered via USB output
- Connects to phone via headphone jack
Havit Gaming mouse

The Havit Gaming Mouse comes with a 1.5-meter long cable and is available in two colours, White and Black. You can switch between 3 different resolutions – 800 DPI, 1000 DPI and 1,200 DPI. Another feature of this gaming mouse is that it has multiple LEDs that light up when you connect the mouse. You can further cycle through the LED lights to choose the one you like. It is available at a price of Rs 399.
- Price – Rs 399
- 1.5-meter long cable
- Different Resolutions – 800/1000/1200 DPI
- Multiple LED lights to choose from
Saco Gadget Organiser

This gadget bag will come in handy if you like to travel with a lot of gadgets and like to keep everything clean and separated. This bag opens up into a big organiser to keep all your tech accessories in a segregated manner. The organiser is water-resistant and has a total of 18 different pockets and sections for all your tech. It is available for Rs 499 on Amazon India right now.
- Price – Rs 499
- 18 different pockets/sections for all gadgets
2-In-1 Fidget Spinner Roller Stick

This small little accessory is made entirely out of plastic but is well-built. It can be used as fidget spinner or a fidget stick. It is available for Rs 499 on Amazon.
- Price – Rs 499
- Plastic-built
- Can be used as a Fidget Spinner or Fidget Stick
Dual USB Charger

This compact dual USB wall charger will let you charge two of your devices on a single plug. One of the two smart USB ports give an output of 1A and the other one gives an output of 2.1A. The dual USB charger is available for Rs 399 on Amazon.
- Price – Rs 399
- Two USB outputs
- 1A and 2.1A smart outputs
Wooden Phone Stand

This desktop accessory has multiple purposes. At its core, this is a phone stand but, is sturdy enough that you can even keep your laptop on it while it charges. If you’re not using it to hold your phone or laptop, you can lay it flat on your desk and turn it into a coaster. This accessory is available on Amazon for Rs 413.
- Price – Rs 413
- Ideal desk accessory to keep your smartphone or even a laptop
- Can be used as a coaster
Sticky Jelly Cleaner

If you like to keep your keyboards and laptops clean and are okay with slimy things, then the Slime Cleaner fits the bill for you. Roll this green coloured cleaner on your keyboard and it cleans off the dust. All the dirt and waste material sticks on to the cleaner, so, this will be a short-term cleaning tool. For a price of Rs 499, this is a handy cleaning tool.
- Price – Rs 499
- Ideal to clean keyboards or laptops
- Temporary cleaning solution
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August 23, 2017
Top Bezel-Less Smartphones You can Buy If You’re On A Tight Budget

2017 has so far been the year of the “bezel-less” smartphone, starting early with the LG G6 and the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ then the likes of the iPhone 8 and the Essential phone. These smartphones however, also usually come with a hefty price tag. There are a lot of smartphones that sport a “bezel-less” display and won’t cost you a fortune.

LG Q6

The LG Q6 was recently launched in India for a price of Rs 14,990. It sports a 5.5 inch 2160 x 1080 px IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 442ppi and a 78% screen-to-body ratio. The device is powered by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery and runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat with LG’s custom skin on top of it. The LG Q6 packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 chipset with a 1.4GHz octa-core processor and Adreno 505 GPU along with 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card up to 2TB.

It features a single 13MP rear-facing camera with a single LED flash and on the front is a wide angle 5MP sensor. The rear camera records video at 1920 x 1080 px at 30 FPS. LG also claims that the Q6 has US Military Standard-810G Certification which means that it can survive quite a few drops.

Doogee Mix

The Doogee Mix costs US $180 (Rs 11,500 approx.) and sports a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD display. The device has minimal bezels on the top, left and right side of the display but the bottom bezel is huge in order to accommodate the fingerprint sensor and the 5MP front camera. The device is powered by a 3,380 mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. the MediaTek MT6757CD Helio P25 chipset along with 6GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage complete the innards. The smartphone also features a 16MP + 8MP dual-camera setup at the back capable of depth effect mode and video recording in 4K at 30 FPS.

Maze Alpha

The Maze Alpha has a design similar to the Doogee Mix, with a huge bottom chin and ultra-thin bezels on the two sides and top of the device. The phone has a 6 inch 1920 x 1080 px display with an 83% screen-to-body ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for protection. The smartphone costs $224 (Rs 14,300 approx.) which is slightly more than the Doogee Mix and at par with the LG Q6. The Maze Alpha packs a 4,000 mAh battery and supports Quick Charge through the USB Type C port. Just like the Doogee Mix, it runs on the MediaTek MT6757CD Helio P25 chipset along but, with 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card up to 256GB. The back of the device features a 13Mp + 5MP dual-camera setup with Samsung S5K3L8 sensor and an f/2.2 aperture the front has a 5MP camera.

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Elephone S8

The Elephone S8 sports a 6 inch 1920 x 1080 px IPS LCD display. The bezel-less display is restricted to the top, left and right sides as the large bottom chin houses the fingerprint sensor and the front camera. The device is powered by a 3,300mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. Under the hood is the MediaTek Helio X20 chipset along with 4GB RAM and 128GB onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card. In terms of optics, the device features a 21MP rear-facing camera and a 13MP front-facing camera.

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Bluboo S1

Next in line is the Bluboo S1 with an impressive 90% screen-to-body ratio and costs around $200 (RS 12,800 approx.). It sports a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for protection. Running Android 7.0 and powered by a 3,500mAh battery, the Bluboo S1 packs the MediaTek Helio P25 chipset. The device also has 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card up to 256GB. For the cameras, it features a 13MP + 3MP dual camera setup at the back and a 5MP front-facing camera which is placed below the display.

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UMDIGI Crystal

Our next pick in the budget friendly bezel-less smartphones category is the UMDIGI Crystal which starts at US $109 (Rs 7,000 approx.). The device sports a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 px display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The smartphone features a 3,300 mAh battery and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. The UMDIGI Crystal is powered by the MediaTek MTK6750T chipset and comes in two variants – one with 2GB RAM/16GB storage and the other with 4GB RAM/64GB storage. In terms of the cameras, it features a 13MP + 5MP dual-camera setup at the back and a 5MP front-facing camera which is located below the screen. The fingerprint sensor is located at the back just below the dual cameras.

Ulefone Future

The last one our list is the Ulefone Crystal which costs about $260 (Rs 16,000 approx.) and sports a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 px display along with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. The ‘Future’ runs on the not-so-futuristic Android 6.0 Marshmallow and running all of it under the hood is a 3,090 mAh battery. The device is powered by the MediaTek MT6755 chipset along with 4GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card up to 128GB.Another not-so-futuristic feature is the single camera 16MP sensor at the back with an f/2.0 aperture and dual-tone LED flash. On the front is a 5MP camera. The fingerprint sensor is mounted on the right edge of the phone just under the lock button.

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August 21, 2017
Top 5 Free Android Keyboard Replacements

If you are like us and use your phones a lot, a better keyboard may be out there for you. A simple ‘keyboard’ search on the Google Play Store brings up thousands of options for you to choose from, but, which ones are worth your time and effort?

SwiftKey

You’ve either used or at least heard about this keyboard. One of the most downloaded keyboards in the Play Store. SwiftKey supports a host of different themes which can be downloaded free of cost once you sign in with your Google account. The SwiftKey-board also has multi-language support from Zulu to Hindi to even ‘Hinglish’ and also has a host of emojis while it can also access the inbuilt emojis in your device. You can even resize the keyboard according to your reachability.

The best thing about the keyboard, apart from all the customisations, is the accuracy of its prediction. It learns your typing pattern over time, and can literally have a generic conversation on your behalf. It also has an interesting stats for you, like the typing heat map, the time you’ve saved by using the SwiftKey keyboard.

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Fleksy

Forget using the backspace key and discover a whole new way of ‘swiping’ on your keyboard. Fleksy is colourful, customisable and a lot of fun to use. It takes you a while to get used to the style of operating the keyboard but, its hard to give that up once you’re accustomed to it. With Fleksy, you can type fast and inaccurately and let the keyboard to do the correction, and more often than not, it does the job well.

You can choose from a host of themes, and even use a personal image as the background for the keyboard. Just like SwiftKey, it also has support for multiple languages. Fleksy also allows you to send emoji, stickers and GIFs directly from the keyboard. You can also select predicted words as you type or customize the size of the spacebar to suit your needs. You can also swipe on the keyboard to perform actions such swiping right to left on the keyboard deletes the current word.

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Gboard

The Google Keyboard offers a clean interface and quite a few smart features. Just like the previous two keyboards, it has support for themes and multiple languages. The auto predict is accurate and so is the swipe feature. All you need to do is swipe over the letters and it predicts the words accurately more often than not.

One standout feature is the speech-to-text feature which is pretty accurate as well and doesn’t confuse the accents. Just like Swiftkey, Google’s keyboard remembers everything you type and is able to optimise its suggestions.

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Chrooma Keyboard

Chrooma keyboard has a standout feature for all the people who like to mix it up with the themes on their run-of-the-mill keyboards. It has an adaptive theme feature in which it changes its colour according to the application you’re using. For example, while typing in the Facebook Messenger, the keyboard will have a blue accent and will change to green if you switch to WhatsApp.

Other than the customisations, it has support for multiple languages and you can send emojis and GIFs right from the keyboard. The top row of the keyboard can be swiped right or left to display the number pad or predictive words/emojis.

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GIF Keyboard by Tenor

Arguably the most fun keyboard on this list, the GIF keyboard lets you send tons of GIFs (as the name suggests) to friends across platforms. It doesn’t become your default keyboard, but you can integrate it with your keyboard of choice and send GIFs by simply typing ‘#’ followed by the theme you’re looking for.

Among other features, you can also record a snippet from a video on your phone and create a custom GIF or use your device’s camera to record and create a GIF of your own. This keyboard is all about that perfect GIF!

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August 20, 2017
Top Lightning Deals On Sony Earphones, JBL Speakers And Other Tech Accessories For The Amazon Great Indian Sale

1. JBL GO Portable Speakers

The JBL GO speakers are compact, powerful and provide a great price-to-performance experience. The speakers retail for Rs 3,490 but during the lightning deal hours, it’s available for Rs 1,899. The deal ends at 2:05 pm today.

2. TP-Link Wireless 150 Mbps adapter

This adapter has a sleek design, and can be left plugged in the laptop at all times. With a high-speed connectivity of 150 Mbps, It is ideal for video streaming and internet calls. At only 5gms, you’ll barely notice it plugged into your laptop. The wireless adapter costs around Rs 1,149 but is available at Rs 399 during the lightning deal hours! The deal ends 5:50 pm today.

3. Logitech M235 Wireless Mouse

The Logitech Wireless Mouse is a perfect budget-friendly replacement to the laptop trackpads that nobody likes using. It’s powered by a single AA battery and has a battery life of 12 months according to the company. You can buy it in the lightning deal for Rs 599. The deal ends at 5:00 pm today.

4. Sony Extra Bass MDR-XB50 In-Ear Earphones

Great comfort, sound and that extra bass make up these in-ear earphones from Sony. They are light, easy to carry and ideal for people who like the extra bass in their music. They cost Rs 2,290, but, during the lightning deal hours, you can buy them for Rs 1,299. The deal ends 2:05 pm today.

5. WD My Passport 2TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive

The WD 2TB hard drive is a handy storage device for on the go needs. It is a portable Drive, has USB 3.0 transfer speeds for quick file transfer and weighs in only at 245 gm. The Hard Drive is available in 8 colours for you to choose from and usually retails for Rs 11,910, but, is available for Rs 5,999 in the lightning deal hours. The deal ends at 3:55 pm today.

AmazonBasics 13.3-inch Laptop Sleeve

The AmazonBasics Laptop Sleeve is perfect if you don’t like carrying a backpack with you all the time. It doesn’t add much weight to the laptop and is ideal if you just like carrying a couple of accessories along with your 13.3-inch laptop. It retails for Rs 1,695 but is available at Rs 499 during the lightning deal hours. The deal ends at 3:00 pm today.

August 11, 2017
Apple iPhone 6s on Discount and More Tech Deals | Amazon Great Indian Sale

The Amazon great Indian Sale is on and there is a host of deals to choose from. iGyaan brings you some more top tech and smartphone deals currently available on Amazon.

1. Seagate 1TB Hard Drive

The Seagate 1TB hard drive is a handy storage device on the go. It is portable and has USB 3.0 for quick file transfer and weighs only 222 g to make it easy to carry with you. It is available in 6 colours for you to choose from and match the accent you’re going for. It usually retails for Rs 7,999 but is available for Rs 4,099 right now.

2. Apple iPhone 6s (32GB)

The iPhone 6s was launched in 2015 but because of Apple’s constant updates and the device’s hardware, the phone is more than capable of being your daily driver in 2017. With a 12MP rear-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a front-facing 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture, the phone will always come in handy to capture great moments. The iPhone 6s costs Rs 46,900 but is available right now for Rs 35,999.

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3. Lenovo 13000 mAh Power Bank

A power bank is a must have smartphone accessory nowadays. With smartphones getting slimmer and batteries inside losing precious power, the Lenovo 13,000 mAh Power Bank is a great buy. It costs Rs 2,999 but right it is available for Rs 1,099.

4. SanDisk Ultra 64GB Micro SD Memory Card

With transfer speeds up to 80mbps, the SanDisk Ultra 64GB MicroSD card fits the bill for memory expansion accessories. It has a durable design and is waterproof, X-ray proof, temperature proof and shockproof as well. It retails at Rs 2,450 but is available right now at Rs 1,349.

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5. Sony 16GB USB Drive

With all the cloud storage in the world, it becomes useless if you don’t have internet access. The Sony 16GB USB Drive comes in handy in those times. Good to carry your important documents and a slider design to keep the USB safe, it is a useful accessory to carry around. It costs around Rs 549 but is available at Rs 375 right now.

August 10, 2017
More Tech And Smartphone Deals For The Amazon Great Indian Sale

There are more deals on Amazon to keep you shopping. Here are the top tech and smartphone deals for the Amazon Great Indian Sale to save some of your hard earned money.

TP-Link Wireless-N Router

The TP-Link Wireless Router is an essential for good internet connection at your home or office. It has a data transfer rate of 300 MB per second and has all the essential ports you might need to setup your internet connection. It usually retails for around Rs 1,499 but is right now available for Rs 899 on Amazon.

Samsung Evo Plus 32GB MicroSDHC Card

The Samsung Evo Plus 32GB microSD card is fast, durable and now affordable. It comes with an adaptor which makes it compatible with almost brands while maintaining its speed. It has ultra-fast read and write speeds up to 95mbps and 20mbps respectively. It is right now available for Rs 749 while it usually retails for around Rs 1,149.

OnePlus 3T

One of the best phones of 2016, and still holds up pretty well against most of the 2017 devices, the OnePlus 3T comes with great specifications and user experience. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 Chipset along with 6GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The smartphone comes in two colours, Gunmetal and Soft Gold. The OnePlus 3T costs Rs 29,999 but is available at Rs 27,999 right now.

Honor 6X (32GB)

Huawei’s sub-brand Honor’s budget offering, the Honor 6X is a budget-friendly smartphone in the sub-15K category and offers a dual-camera set up as well. It features a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 px display along with the Kirin 655 chipset and an octa-core processor. It sports a 12Mp + 2MP dual camera setup at the back and an 8MP front-facing camera. It retails for Rs 11,999 but is available at Rs 10,999 right now.

Apple iPhone 6 (32GB)

The Apple iPhone 6 was launched back in 2014 but continues to get constant software updates making it more than capable to be your daily driver in 2017. It sports a 4.7-inch 1334 x 725 px IPS LCD display and Apple’s A8 chipset. It features an 8MP rear-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture and a front-facing 1.2MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture. It’s priced at Rs 29,500 but is available for Rs 23,999 right now.

August 9, 2017
Unboxing The New Lenovo K8 Note On a Hot Air Balloon
Lenovo just launched the new Lenovo K8 Note in India, the phone which has a dual camera setup has been launched in the country in two variants 3GB+ 32GB for Rs. 12,999 and 4 GB + 64 GB for Rs. 13999 and they go on sale on the 18th of August. What you get inside the box-
- The Lenovo K8 Note
- Transparent back cover
- Sim ejector tool
- Documentation
- Micro-USB cable for charging and data syncing
- Wall plug
The Lenovo K8 Note is run on a MediaTek MT 6797D Helio X23 a Tri-cluster, 64-bit chipset with a 2.3 GHz high-performing deca-core processor and the Mali T-880 MP4 GPU. The device has either a 3GB or 4GB RAM and 32GB or 64GB onboard storage which is expandable via a microSD card. The Lenovo K8 Note runs stock Android 7.1.1 out of the box, and Lenovo has removed their Vibe UI complete for a pure Android experience, the phone also supports USB OTG for added storage options.

The Lenovo K8 Note features a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 px display with a pixel density of 441ppi and a Corning Gorilla Glass with oleophobic coating for scratch and smudge resistance. The K8 Note is also splash resistant due to its P2i coating, although the resistance might decrease with time due to wear and tear of the nano coating. The fingerprint sensor sits at the back of the device under the cameras. The Lenovo K8 Note comes in two colours – Venom Black and Fine Gold.

The phone features a deca core CPU, which manages to pull off day to day usage without lag, you also get quick multitasking and a responsive UI thanks to stock Android and ample amounts of RAM. The cameras also offer up a depth mode with a 13 MP + 5 MP combination allowing the user to simulate an f/1.2 aperture using the combination of light from both the cameras, blurring out the background of the subjects. This mode is great and the K8 Note is possibly the only device with this feature in the price bracket.

The Lenovo K8 Note also features a unique customisable convenience key on the left of the device, designed to play and manage music, but can be assigned to launch an app or carry out a task online, even the painful Bixby button on the S8 and S8+ doesn’t do that.

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August 9, 2017
Top Tech And Smartphone Deals For The Amazon Great Indian Sale

Amazon’s Great Indian Sale is back and we have some amazing tech deals for you to save some bank. The sale will be on from 9th August to 12th August. So, let’s shop!

Apple iPhone SE (32GB)

The Apple iPhone SE is perfect for people who still reminisce the old iPhone form factor but want better performance than an iPhone 5/5s. The iPhone SE features a 4-inch IPS LCD display along with A9 chipset. On the back is a 12MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture and LED flash. The front camera is a 1.2MP sensor with an f/2.4 aperture. The iPhone SE usually retails for Rs 26,000 but during the Amazon sale, it will be available for Rs 19,999.

Apple iPhone 7 (32GB)

Last year’s Apple iPhone 7 is still one of the best phones in the market. It features a 4.5-inch 1334 x 750 px display along with A10 Fusion chipset. On the camera front, it has a 12MP rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a front facing 7MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture. Th rear camera captures video at 3840 x 2160 px while the front camera records video at 1920 x 1080 px. The iPhone 7 usually retails at Rs 56,200 but will be available for Rs 42,999 during the sale.

Moto G5 Plus

The Moto G5 plus is one of the most famous Moto phones in the Indian market. Known for its superior camera quality considering its price, the Moto G5 Plus is the perfect pick if camera quality is your top priority and you want to save some bucks. The device features a 12MP rea=facing camera with an f/1.7 aperture and a 5MP front-facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture. The rear camera records videos at 3840 x 2160 px at 30 FPS. The Moto G5 Plus will be available for Rs 14,999 as opposed to its usual price of Rs 16,999.

Samsung On 7 Pro

The On 7 Pro is Samsung’s budget offering in the sub-10K category. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080 x 720 px display along with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset. On the camera front, the device features a 12MP rear-facing camera with an f/2.1 aperture and a front-facing 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture. It usually retails for Rs 9,490 but is available for Rs 8,190 right now.

JBL GO Wireless Bluetooth Speaker

The JBL GO Bluetooth Speaker is a great budget bluetooth speaker. It is available in 8 colours for you to choose from. At 132 g, it is extremely light and portable. It has a 3.5mm jack to connect your device via an AUX cable and charges through a micro-USB port. It has a built-in microphone to receive calls as well. The JBL GO speaker usually retails for Rs 3,490 but is available for a price of Rs 1,899 right now.

August 9, 2017
Xiaomi Mi 360 Wireless Security Camera
Xiaomi has a lot of cool tech to showcase in its smart products lineup. The Xiaomi Mi 360 Wireless Camera is another top offering from the Chinese manufacturer at an affordable price. This security camera looks after your house/office while you take a much-deserved nap.

The Mi Wireless Camera is available in two variants, one that captures footage in 720P and one in 1080P. Priced at USD 37 and USD 78 respectively, the device has everything you need in a security camera. To set it up, you need to download mi home app on your smartphone and scan the QR code to connect. Once connected, it will start streaming will start to stream footage directly to the app on your smartphone. As the camera is tied to your mi account you can securely view live video from anywhere in the world provided the camera is connected to Wi-Fi

The size of the camera is compact and it is lightweight. You can mount the camera on a wall or place it anywhere in your home or office. At USD 37 and USD 78, it is an extremely competitive alternative to a lot of expensive pan-and-tilt security cameras. Speaking of pan-and-tilt, the Mi Wireless Camera has a 360 pan along auto-follow mode which is enabled because of motion sensors.

The Mi 360 Wireless Camera ships worldwide for free and the customs may vary from area to area if you plan on buying one.

Key Specifications-
- Brand- Xiaomi
- Network-Protocol: DHCP,HTTP,P2P,UDP
  Wireless: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
  WiFi Distance : 100m ( indoor )
- Mobile Access- Android,IOS
- Pan/Tilt-Horizontal Angle- 360 degree
- Pan/Tilt-Vertical Angle- 115 degree
- Video Resolution- 1080 x 720 px at 15fps
  1920 x 1080 px at 15fps
- Night Vision- Infrared LED: 10pcs 940nm LEDs
  Infrared Distance: 9m
- Audio- Input: Built-in mic.
  Output: Built-in speaker
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August 4, 2017