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iGyaan Gift Guide: 10 Gadgets for your High-Tech Mother

The festive season is the time to show love to your family. From Dussehra till the beginning of the new year, Indians have a lot of reasons to celebrate and no celebration is complete without gifts. However, it is always a task to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. Don’t worry, iGyaan is here. We are listing 10 gadgets to gift your high-tech mother this season.

1. iPad Mini

Whether your mom is a computer genius or not, iPad Mini would make for an amazing gift for her. Once she gets a hold of the small and handy device, you will see her make full use of it. You can pair it up with an iPad kitchen stand, making it a useful gift for everyone in the family. The iPad’s 7.9 inch backlit display gives great viewing angles. The device is also super thin and unbelievably light, so she can even stash it in her bag easily when on the go.

 

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2. Garmin Car Navigation System

Navigation systems in the car are not only convenient but help avoid traffic, finding better roads, speed limit notifications and much more. So, if your mother complains about the traffic a lot you need to gift her this gadget. Garmin Nuvi car navigation series is one of the best navigation system available in the market. Our pick for your mom will be Garmin Nuvi 2568LM Car Navigation System. It is very user friendly, comes with lifetime updates, bluetooth compatibility and preloaded with Travel Guide.

 

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3. Coffee Machines

We’re telling you by our personal experience, having a coffee machine around is such a relief. Gifting your mom one will cheer her mood up, we can promise you that. There are loads of coffee machines available in market. Our pick for you mother will be Philips Saeco Poemia HD8325 1-Litre Manual Espresso Machine and Oster BVSTEM6601S-073 1050-Watt Prima Expresso and Latte Maker and if you are ready spend little bit more then Delonghi EC850M 1450-Watt Pump Espresso Coffee Maker is perfect all in one solution for coffee lovers, it comes with thermo block heating system and 15 bar professional pressure and an amazing stainless steel body.

 

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4. Camera

The Festive season means n number of family pictures being taken. Smartphones come with excellent cameras these days, however they’re unable to compete with the many feature packed cameras available in market. From point to shoot to new mirrorless cameras, there are wide variety of products to choose from. We would recommend Panasonic DMC-ZS40K or Sony Cyber-shot RX100 II for your mom.

 

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5. FitBit Ultra

If your mom is a fitness freak, gift her FitBit Ultra. With this fitness tracker, she can set her fitness goals, plan workouts and monitor performance. It features Foursquare-esque badges and an altimeter for counting how many steps you’ve climbed. It is very easy to use and FitBit analysis is amazingly helpful too.

 

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6. Tata Sky HD

Every mom has a favourite soap opera she is addicted to. Gift your mother TATA Sky HD set top box with Metro subscription so that she can record stuff in HD. It would make for a unusual gift, however improve her daily life.

 

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7. iPhone 5S

This is a best time to gift your mother an iPhone 5S. Recently, prices went down since the new new gen iPhone 6 has been released.

 

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8. Skullcandy Knockout

Skullcandy has this amazing headset range called Knockout specifically designed for women. They come in amazingly beautiful floral design and leather finish. It will be your moms favourite accessory apart from her expensive jewelry.

 

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9. RoboVacuum

Festive season means a lot of cleaning in the house. We recommend you to gift her a RoboVacuum. Trust us, it will make you your mother’s favorite amongst your siblings.

 

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10. Amazon Gift Voucher

If you still can’t decide what you want to gift your mother, here is the one last option. You can gift your mom an Amazon Gift voucher worth from Rs. 10 to 10,000. She can choose whatever she wants from the website.

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October 4, 2014
iGyaan Gift Guide: Top 5 Gadgets for Your Brother

They are difficult people to buy gifts for. Even if you get them what they wanted all along; they’ll pretend to dislike it just to tease you. Well, we want you to gear up to buy gifts that your brothers cannot even pretend to dislike!

Here is a list of 5 gadgets that you can gift your brother:

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5. Logitech PowerShell Controller

One of the first Apple approved gamepads for iPhone, Logitech PowerShell Controller is built to easily slot the iPhone directly inside, without having the need to pull the controller apart to fit it in. Its rubbery surface and solid deign is comfortable to hold and carry as well. You can keep gaming non-stop using its 1500 mAh battery. It supports iOS 7 controller games and is sure to be a winner!

 

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4. Pebble Steel SmartWatch

Pebble Steel SmartWatch is any man’s cup of tea. With a long battery life, the watch can go upto 7 days between charging. It can connect wirelessly with iOS and Android devices and will let you read texts, mails, change the music, take calls and operate various apps and games while your phone sits comfortably in your pocket. It is not just classy, it is tough as well. With waterproofing up to 5 ATM, this may be exactly what your brother needs!

 

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3. Beats Solo 2.0

Far better than the previous products of the Beats Solo range, Beats Solo 2.0 are sturdy and provide a comfortable fit. Available in 6 colours including black, blue and green, these headphones have a rubber-topped headband which is lightweight and firm. This means you can wear the Beats Solo 2 when you run without having to worry that they might fall off. Comfortable and with amazing sound quality, these headphones are totally worth the price.

 

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2. Iron Man LED Pendrive

This festive season, think geeky. The Iron Man LED Pendrive is funky, stylish and useful. With an 8 GB capacity and eyes that glow, this pendrive transfers data up to speed of 12 Mb/s. Why settle for something boring, when you can gift your brother a superhero style customized pendrive?

 

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1. Sony PlayStation 4

With more graphical force than the Xbox One, 32 times more framework memory than the Ps3 and a firm concentrate on immaculate gaming encounters as opposed to media mojo, the Ps4 has made itself as the cutting edge support to beat. The new Dualshock Controller, the PS4 framework is based on a capable custom chip that contains eight x86-64 cores and a state of the workmanship 1.84 TFLOPS representation processor with 8 GB of ultra-quick Gddr5 bound together framework memory. Yes, your brother wants it.

 

October 2, 2014

iGyaan Gift Guide : Top 5 Smartphones Under Rs. 15,000

Festive season is here and every smartphone maker is gearing up to bring their flagship devices to India. With new phones pouring in, old phones have finally started getting some serious price drops. Heading into the holiday season, there are always some excellent smartphone choices to look into and you really can’t go wrong with any of them. So whether you want to gift it to your brother, sister, father or husband, with these top budget-friendly phones, you never can go wrong.

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5. Micromax Canvas Nitro A310

The Canvas Nitro A310 is a well built phone with good specs. It comes with a Mediatek Mt6592 Octa Core Chipset clocked at 1.7 GHz on all eight cores. The phone also has 2 GB of RAM and a Mali 450 MP2 GPU. The Nitro runs on a 2500 mAh battery and has 8 GB of inbuilt storage, out of which roughly 5.2 GB is available to the user. The device has a great screen and battery for its price bracket.

Specs	Canvas Nitro A310
OS	Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Processor	Octa-core 1.7 GHz Mediatek MT6592
Display	720 x 1280 pixels, 5.0 inches (~294 ppi pixel density)
Storage	8 GB internal, expandable up to 32 GB
RAM	2 GB
Battery	2500 mAh battery
Camera	13MP rear and 5MP front
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4. Xiaomi Redmi 1S

The Redmi 1S just like the Xiaomi phones in the past has built a burning desire in everyones hearts to own the phone, it comes with an impressive price tag and a good spec sheet. The performance on the phone is excellent and everything just seems to be too good to be true. The phone is good looking, well built and supported with respect to the OS and UI, with the added advantage of cheap accessories and quick updates one really can’t complain. For the price you will not find a better device, even if you add another Rs. 4,o00.

Specs	Xiaomi Redmi 1S
OS	Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Processor	Quad-core 1.6 GHz Snapdragon 400
Display	720 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~312 ppi pixel density)
Storage	8 GB internal, expandable up to 32 GB
RAM	1 GB
Battery	2000 mAh battery
Camera	8MP rear and 1.6MP front
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3. Asus ZenFone 5

Asus has launched some great, and reasonably priced phones recently. Asus’s ZenFone 5 has a lower price tag, better hardware and superior performance all around. The 8GB model is available for under Rs. 10,000. It is a no brainer if you want buy it for your mother or sister because it is a beautiful handset too.

Specs	Asus ZenFone 5
OS	Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Processor	Intel Atom Dual-core 1.6 GHz
Display	720 x 1280 pixels, 5.0 inches (~294 ppi pixel density)
Storage	16 GB internal, expandable up to 64 GB
RAM	2 GB
Battery	2110 mAh battery
Camera	8MP rear and 2MP front
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2. Motorola Moto G (Gen 2)

Motorola recently launched the second generation of its blockbuster Moto G. The device was much awaited and comes with considerable improvement over its trendsetting predecessor. The 2nd Gen Moto G has a 5.0-inch 720p HD IPS display made out of Corning Gorilla Glass. Other improvements to the G include two front stereo speakers and an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing one. One of the best feature to come with the 2nd generation device is the external SDcard slot.

Specs	Motorola Moto G (Gen 2)
OS	Android v4.4.4 (KitKat)
Processor	1.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, Quad Core
Display	720 x 1280 pixels, 5.0 inches (~294 ppi pixel density)
Storage	16 GB internal, expandable up to 32 GB
RAM	1GB
Battery	2070 mAh battery
Camera	8MP rear and 2MP front
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1. Xiaomi Mi3

Xaiomi has just announced that they will ship large number of Mi3’s this festive season. The company has chosen the path of flash sales for their smartphones because of short supply and massive demand for their products. The heavy demand for these devices has led to Flipkart’s website crashing down. The Xiaomi Mi3 is encased in a solid brushed aluminium shell and laden with Gorilla Glass 3 in the front. Mi3 carries a Snapdragon 800 chipset with quad cores clocked at 2.3 GHz, a full HD 1920 x 1080p IPS LCD display made by Sharp or LG, 2 GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a whopping 3050 mAh battery.

Specs	Xiaomi Mi3
OS	Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad-core 2.3 GHz
Display	1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches (~441 ppi pixel density)
Storage	16 GB internal
RAM	2GB
Battery	3050 mAh battery
Camera	13MP rear and 2MP front
Buy Now

September 30, 2014

Unboxing : iPhone 6

The iPhone 6 is finally in our studio and we get our dirty hands with the next generation of Apple phone. The iPhone 6 is going on sale in India on the 17th of October for an expected price of Rs. 48,500 for the 16GB variant, whereas the big brother, the 6 Plus, will be available for Rs. 54,500 for the 16 GB as per information available to us.

The box of the iPhone is no different than the previous generations, and you can expect to find the same things in the box, including a cable, a wall charger, Apple EarPods, along with some basic paperwork.

The phone is light out of the box, which may be the biggest reason behind #bendgate. It feels light and nimble although the front display is big and beautiful which immediately captures your eye.

The rounded edges sit very comfortably in your hands, many times better than the previous gen, which without a case was slightly sharp in the hand.

You see a boost in the performance out of the box. The iPhone is much smoother and the rounded display gives it a natural feel when sliding between pages. Websites look much better on the large display, which is bright and super crisp.

Apple has put in a lot of new hardware into the new iPhone since it was a number change edition Apple A8 chipset with 64 bit Architecture along with a hexa core GPU. Ram wise you still get 1 GB but that seems more than sufficient for the phone. Storage is dependent on what model you buy and cameras have not been bumped up in specs but in tech, adding phase detection, autofocus along with improved pixel capture. Slow motion video at 240 fps on a 720p resolution is really impressive.

This time around the iPhone 6 has a 1810 mAh bumping up from the 1560 of the iPhone 5s. Stay tuned for our Full Review out shortly.

Watch the Unboxing video below:

September 25, 2014

Hands On : HTC Desire 820 and an Exclusive in Matte Finish

HTC at an event today in New Delhi has launched three new devices in its Desire series –Desire 820, Desire 820Q and Desire 816G. While the Desire 816G is already available in the market, the first two will ship during the first week of November in India.

HTC was mum on the exact date and pricing of the coveted Desire 820 units and are apologetic about the lack of availability pre-diwali. The Desire 820 handsets will be available in a bunch of colors and the company is closely studying the market and the color needs. HTC will be making few colors available in the matte finish including the Grey that you see in our pictures.

Honestly the Desire 816 was a very pretty phone, this one has turned out to be much better, in the overall look and feel, it also seems lighter and more robust than the Desire 816, which like we stated in our review was amazingly sold as well.

Specs wise this is the first handset with a 64 bit architecture based Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 chipset which has a clock speed of 1.5 GHz on eight cores. 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of Storage, along with the 128 GB Micro SD support and the 100 GB of Google Drive gives you more than needed storage capability.

The front display is bright and vivid and has excellent color reproduction and great visibility outdoors, which makes us very happy. HTC has ensured that the handset will get the Android L update, and we are not too sure if the units we saw are actually running L, specially because the software information had been locked down.

The cameras are excellent with a 13 MP snapper and a 8 MP snapper, both with 1080p quality, initial images and focus speeds are impressive and we are eager to fully review the cameras on this handset. Our review will be out shortly, so stay tuned.

As far as availability is concerned we are expecting the Desire 820 to be available on the November 7th and for around Rs. 25,999/-, but don’t quote us on it.

SPECS	HTC DESIRE 820
Display	5.5 inch, 720×1280 pixels, ~267ppi
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 1.5 GHz octa-core (64 bit)
RAM	2GB
Storage	16GB expandable upto 128GB
Battery capacity (mAh)	2600, non-removable
Camera	Rear camera 13-megapixel Front camera 8-megapixel
Operating System	Android 4.4

September 24, 2014

Moto G (Gen 2) vs Xiaomi Mi3 Comparison

Moto G (Gen 2) comes with considerable improvement over its trendsetting predecessor. Moto G had essentially set a foot forward in terms of bringing cheap Android devices with good built quality and great hardware. Xiaomi Mi3, also recently launched in India, belongs to the same price bracket.

However, the latter has been facing problems in terms of availability , as it has been made available in limited stock exclusively on Flipkart. One of the main highlight of Mi3 is that it comes with quad core Snapdragon 800 processor which is quite an achievement in its price bracket. We are are comparing the Motorola Moto G (gen 2) and Xiaomi Mi3 head to head. Check out the video below:

SPECS	Motorola Moto G (Gen 2)	XIAOMI MI 3
Display	5 inch, 294 ppi	5 inch, 441 ppi
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU	Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 2.3 GHz Quad-core
RAM	1 GB	2 GB
Storage	16 GB	16/64 GB
Expandable Upto	32 GB	–
Main Camera	8 MP	13 MP
Front Camera	2 MP	2 MP
Battery	Non-removable 2070 mAh	Non-removable 3050 mAh
Operating System	Android KitKat 4.4.4	Android 4.3 upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat)

September 22, 2014

Giveaway : Xiaomi Redmi 1S

As promised we are giving away a Xiaomi Redmi 1S. Every Tuesday, the smartphone sells out within mere seconds on Flipkart. So here’s a chance you might win one instead. Simply enter the sweepstakes.

Follow the Instructions carefully and read the terms and conditions on the form as well as given here. This Giveaway is open only for residents of India.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

We recently reviewed the Xiaomi Redmi 1s, watch the full video here:

September 17, 2014
Exclusive : Moto X (Gen 2) to Go on Sale in India By End of Next Week

Well, Motorola has already launched the new version of the blockbuster Moto G. At the same event, the company had also announced the next gen Moto X and Moto 360, which the company said will go on sale by late September. Now, a source told iGyaan that the new gen Moto X may go on sale next week.

The smartphone’s Flipkart profile has already been uploaded which says ‘Coming Soon’. You can sign up for the newsletter, if you want to be among the first ones to get your hands on the smartphone.

The new Moto X is bulkier and boasts a number of new features and designs that should definitely increase the X’s demand.

The new Moto X is not much bigger than the previous one, with a 5.2 inch AMOLED display and it is still protected by Gorilla Glass. Moto X 2nd gen is about 0.5 inch wider than last year’s X. However, the refreshed model sports a 1080p full HD display instead of a 720p one. At the back, it has an updated 13-megapixel camera lens with 4x zoom and a ring flash. The camera has the ability to capture 4K video instead of just 1080p and it’s also got a new feature called Best Shot.

The device runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with a 2.5GHz quad-core CPU, an Adreno 330 578MHz GPU and 2GB of RAM. It is powered by 2,300 mAh battery which Motorola claims will last a full day. The new Moto X has four microphones to help reduce background noise, and comes in a “splash guard” water repellent coating and will be available in both 16GB and 32GB variants.

The handset will be go on sale at end of the next week as mentioned above. The company at the launch event said that they will have enough stock this time. Pricing details have not yet been revealed by the company.

Check out our Hands on with the Moto X (Gen 2) below:

September 17, 2014

Unboxing and Hands On : Micromax Canvas A1

Google yesterday finally unveiled its Android One line of phones. The phones are brought in cooperation with three Indian companies, Micromax, Karbonn and Spice.

We check out Micromax’s Android One variant called the Canvas A1. The phone comes with the latest Android Kitkat V4.4.4 which is a plus. The phones also get Airtel’s 6 month data pack through which users get automatic updates and free app download. The specs are good for the price and it is a great buy for people shifting from feature phones to smartphones.

Specs	Micromax Canvas A1
Display	4.5 inch, 480×854 pixels
Battery capacity (mAh)	1700, removable
Processor	1.3GHz, quad-core
RAM	1 GB
Memory	4GB, expandable up to 32 GB
Camera	5 MP primary, 2 MP secondary
Operating System	Android 4.4.4 KitKat

September 16, 2014

Unboxing and Hands On : Xolo Play 8x-1100

The new Xolo Play 8X-1100 is a new edition of Xolo’s Play series. The new handset will be competing against the likes of Xiaomi Mi3 and Moto G (gen 2). Xolo Play 8X-1100 comes with a 5-inch 720×1280 display, powered by a 1.7GHz processor alongside 2GB RAM and a 13-megapixel rear camera.

The device runs on Android 4.4 KitKat, supports USB OTG and is powered by 2100 mAh battery.

Specs	Xolo Play 8X-1100
Display	5.00 inch, 720×1280 pixels, 294 ppi
Battery capacity (mAh)	2100, removable
Processor	1.7GHz octa-core
RAM	2 GB
Memory	16GB, expandable uto 32 GB
Camera	13 MP primary, 5 MP secondary
Operating System	Android 4.4 KitKat

September 16, 2014

Destiny PS4, First Impressions, Hands on Gameplay

From the Creators of Halo and the company that brought you Call of Duty. In Destiny you are a Guardian of the last city on Earth, able to wield incredible power. Explore the ancient ruins of our solar system, from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus. Defeat Earth’s enemies. The Experience of startup gameplay is amazing and the graphics lead you to understand what an adventure lies ahead.

 

September 16, 2014
Unboxing and Hands On : Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Earphones

We check out the uber affordable Xiaomi earphones. They’re priced at Rs. 999 and are available exclusively on Flipkart. You can buy a pair using the link below.

September 15, 2014
Top 5 Smartphones You Could Buy Instead of the iPhone 6

Apple’s latest flagship is finally out and the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will be available in India from the 17th of October. Many of you are probably waiting to get your hands on one. Though it shows marked improvements from its previous iteration, the new iPhone faces stiff competition from its Android rivals. Furthermore, Apple has been criticized to adopt the new technologies and design in a very slow pace. With handful of smartphones already offering the same technology and productivity, Apple’s new iPhone flagship has already been mocked.

We are listing top 5 smartphones which you can buy instead of iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus.

5. HTC One M8/E8

HTC’s flagship is regarded as one of the best Android flagships right now. Sure, it has its flaws, but there’s still a lot to love about it. The HTC One (M8) measures 5-inch, with a chassis of 146.4 x 70.6 x 9.4mm. When compared to the smaller model, it’s clear that the HTC One (M8) is a lot bigger. The HTC One (M8)’s 5in Super LCD3 screen is one of the many reason tech critics love this smartphone.. Throw on top a pixels per inch count of 441 ppi, and the HTC One (M8) boasts a crisp, clear and sharp display protected by super-strong Gorilla Glass 3. The HTC One (M8) is one of the most modern, accomplished smartphones we’ve seen in terms of design. With a fill metal body and elegantly curved edges, it more than matches the iPhone 6.

4. Google Nexus 5

The Nexus 5 has a very competitive display with LG’s “True HD” IPS+ LCD technology which provides some pretty sharp visual quality. It has a 1920 x 1080 pixel full HD resolution on a 4.95-inch panel at 445ppi. Apple’s iPhone 6 launch revealed the company’s new mobile payment system, Apple Pay, which combines Touch ID with NFC to allow you to pay for items at point of sale counters equipped with contactless card readers. However, Nexus 5 gives you great alternative to this with Google Wallet and the built-in NFC and that too at a cheaper price tag.

3. Xiaomi Mi4

Xiaomi Mi4 provides you with better screen resolution density of 441ppi when compared to the iPhone 6/6+ which are at 336ppi and 401ppi respectively. Xiaomi uses Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 compared to iPhone 6’s Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cyclone. Also you get 1GB of RAM extra in Mi4 and a better cameras too (Mi4 – Rear: 13 MP + Front Facing: 8 MP vs iPhone 6 -Rear: 8 MP + Front Facing: 1.2 MP). And yes, don’t forget with the pricing, you can buy three Mi4 together in the price of one iPhone 6, once they are launched here that is.

2. OnePlus One

The OnePlus One shares the same display size as the iPhone 6 Plus at 5.5-inches. It has powerful video recording and imaging capabilities, strong performance components and much more, all at an extremely low price point. The phone also uses CyangogenMod 11S, which allows for an amazing amount of flexibility and freedom, unlike Apple’s iOS, which has several restrictions. Also, the OnePlus One costs a third of the iPhone 6 Plus and offers most of the same features.

1. Galaxy Note 4

Samsung’s newly launched Note series flagship has been appreciated by reviewers even before it has started shipping. The phone includes all software features of Galaxy S5, in addition to features optimised for the S Pen stylus that Apple can’t even think of touching. Samsung Note 4 has a QHD resolution (2560x1440p) while Apple’s new iPhone 6 has a full-HD display (1920x1080p). The Note 4 also packs in more pixels per inch at 515ppi compared to iPhone 6 Plus (401ppi). This means text and images would look sharper on the Note 4. Also, the Galaxy Note 4 is considered as one of the most powerful Android devices around.

September 12, 2014
iPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus : Is the Bigger Screen Worth the Extra Bucks?

Months of heavy speculation about Apple revealing two new phones this year, was confirmed at the mega event held in Cupertino California on 9th September. They arrived with much fanfare and we finally got to meet the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus. Both the devices are larger and much thinner in size; the iPhone 6 comes with a 4.7-inch screen and its bigger sibling, the iPhone 6 Plus sports a 5.5-inch one. However, there is a hundred dollar difference between the two.

Now if you’re thinking about investing in one of these devices, you need to really think it through. Here are some differences that could help determine your decision.

Design

Both devices are made of aluminum and have a hard glass front. Also, there is a steel Apple logo at the back of the phone, that gives them both an elegant but still tough look. There are bare minimum changes in the design, the only difference is the size. As the name suggests, the iPhone 6 Plus is a lot larger than the smaller iPhone 6. Some of you may find it a bit too big for your hands. Also, at 7.1mm the iPhone 6 Plus is bit thicker, while the iPhone 6 is 6.8mm thick.

Screen and Display

As mentioned above, the iPhone 6 Plus comes with a 5.5-inch display while the iPhone 6 is at 4.7-inch. Previous iPhones, in the last few years, have come with much smaller screens in comparison to other high-end Android phones like Galaxy Note series and the Nexus series. However, there is no significant difference in display technology between the two. Both use IPS displays with ion-toughened fronts. As expected, iPhone 6 Plus gets a higher resolution and pixel density. Where the iPhone 6 has a display of 326ppi (same as iPhone 5S), the iPhone 6 Plus offers 1080p resolution.

Camera

One of the biggest disappointment at the event was that Apple decided to stick to an 8 megapixel cameras. The new camera in the iPhones is an 8-megapixels with f/2.2 and 1.5 micrometer pixels. Although, Apple claims that the new camera comes with a better low light performance and focus than the previous generation iPhones. The iPhone 6 offers digital image stabilisation, while the iPhone 6 Plus comes with higher optical image stabilisation (OIS), hence giving the bigger variant an edge in terms of camera. Both devices are also equipped with the 1.2-megapixel FaceTime HD camera, with f/2.2 aperture.

Battery life

The iPhone 6 have the same battery life as iPhone 5S that lasts about 10 hours. The iPhone 6 Plus gets a better battery life which can last upto 16 hours on a single charge, and that is pretty impressive considering the size of the device. The larger device claims 24 hours of 3G talk time, the smaller 14 hours, however, the company did not reveal the actual capacity yet.

Processor

Both phones are equipped with the same processor and a dual-core 1.4GHz 64-bit CPU. According to the company, the new Apple A8 processor offers 20 per cent better CPU performance than the Apple A7. All in all, compared to the original iPhone, the new processor in the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus is rated to be 84 times faster. Furthermore, Apple says the new A8 is up to 50 percent more power-efficient and will be able to sustain battery-sucking tasks for longer without heating up.

Storage

Not that we are surprised, Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus do not offer you expandable memory option. Anyhow, Apple’s new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will provide users more storage than ever before, excelling out at an impressive 128 gigabytes of space on high-end models of its two new handsets. An iPhone 6 Plus with 128GB of internal storage will be a ‘Holy Grail’ for on-the-go multimedia experience, offering enough memory for a hundred SD-quality films or 25-plus HD ones.

Verdict

Big or Small? Apple made sure that there is no weak link between the two iPhones. Both the devices have same screen tech, the same processor and similar-grade cameras with only a considerable difference is the screen size and the battery life. However, we prefer that extra display space of the iPhone 6 Plus and its greater battery life makes it more of a power user device. Keeping this and pricing in mind it will be better to spend some extra money get that extra real estate on the screen and battery life.

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September 11, 2014

Moto G (2nd Gen) Unboxed : The Trendsetter Returns

The second generation of the blockbuster Moto G is out now. The device was much awaited and comes with considerable improvement over its trendsetting predecessor. We finally got our Moto G (2nd Gen) box and here’s what we found on the inside.

On the looks front, the box is small and minimalistic just like its predecessor. The box features a side view of the phone, and that’s about the only graphics there. The price mentioned on the box is Rs.13,099; the device is available on Flipkart for 12,999.

Inside the box, on the top is the new generation Moto G with a 5-inch display. Dig deeper, and you’ll find a non-detachable charging adapter with a micro-USB charging pin, which will disappoint folks who don’t already possess a USB to micro-USB data cable. Apart from the adapter you get Motorola’s handsfree and the documentation. Motorola has provided a copy of the guides in Hindi, which is appreciable and shows its seriousness of competing in the Indian market.

Coming back to the device, we already introduced the device earlier. We now got to spend some more time with it. The device is a looker with slimmer bezels. The dual speakers attract your attention immediately as you glance at it.

The stock Android interface is also impressive, and the absence of any bloatware makes the device fast and smooth to use. The only app addition to the device is Moto Migrate, which helps you get contacts from your old phone to the new Moto G, this even works with feature phones. The second add-on is Moto Assist that helps you lets you use the device hands-free while driving, and it lets only important calls through when you don’t want to be disturbed. The last app is Moto Alert that alerts your close ones of your location when you want it to.

Overall it’s an impressive device, but it was about time Motorola added 1080p recording capabilities. We love the dual speaker and increased screen size. The phone comes with Android KitKat 4.4.4 out of the box and will get updated to Android L when it comes out.

Keep checking iGyaan, the full review will be coming out soon.

Quick Specs:

Operating System	Android KitKat 4.4.4
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU
RAM	1 GB
Display	5 inch, 720p screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, 294 ppi
Storage	16 GB
External Storage	Upto 32 GB
Battery	2070 mAh
Main Camera	8 MP
Front Camera	2 MP
Miscellaneous	Dual Speakers in the Front, Upgradeable to Android L

September 10, 2014

Category: iGyaan

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