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  • IBM Breaks The Record – Stores 330TB Data Into A Tiny Tape

    IBM Breaks The Record – Stores 330TB Data Into A Tiny Tape

    IBM Research Scientists created a new world record in tape storage. Their latest invention can capture 330 terabytes of uncompressed data (equivalent to 330 million books) into a single tape cartridge that can fit into the palm of your hand.

    The new record of 201 gigabits per square inch in areal density was achieved on a prototype sputtered magnetic tape developed in collaboration with Sony Storage Media Solutions.

    The tape holds 330 terabytes per square inch,  beating the earlier record of 220 terabytes of uncompressed data per square inch. The prototype tape is more than 20 times the areal density currently used in commercial tape drives. (Areal recording density is the amount of information that can be stored on a given area of surface.) Since IBM’s first tape unit which could hold upto 2 megabytes of data, this invention is a huge step forward into the future of tape storage. Invented over 60 years ago, storage tapes are typically used by businesses to archive huge amounts of data like tax documents, health care records, etc.

     Evangelos Eleftheriou from IBM said

    Tape has traditionally been used for video archives, back-up files, replicas for disaster recovery and retention of information on premise, but the industry is also expanding to off-premise applications in the cloud,  and While sputtered tape is expected to cost a little more to manufacture than current commercial tape, the potential for very high capacity will make the cost per terabyte very attractive, making this technology practical for cold storage in the cloud.”

    Analysts predict that by 2020, global data storage will amount to 40 trillion gigabytes – around 5,200 gigabytes per person. According to experts, using tape is a cheaper and more energy efficient way of storing data in comparison to power-consuming, bulky data centres full of drives.

    It wasn’t an easy task creating a tape that could hold 201 gigabits per square inch, as IBM researchers had to develop several new technologies. Working in collaboration with Sony, IBM was able to develop this tech, particularly on enabling increased areal recording densities.

    However, retrieving data from tape is a far slower process. In a storage tape, data can only be accessed in the order in which it was written, in other word – sequential access. But IBM and Sony are apparently working on speeding up the data retrieval process.

  • Apple Hints At September Launch of The iPhone 8 with US$ 50 Billion in Q4 Earnings

    Apple Hints At September Launch of The iPhone 8 with US$ 50 Billion in Q4 Earnings

    The rumours of delay in launch of the Apple iPhone 8 have been innumerous, but Apple’s Q3 earnings announcement suggested quite the opposite. Tim Cook said that Apple is expected to earn revenue anywhere from US $49 billion to US $52 billion in the next quarter, which ends in September.

    The earnings represented by Apple are high enough to hint that the iPhone 8 may go on sale in September itself, during the fourth financial quarter.

    Further to support the claims of an early iPhone 8 launch is the statement made by Tim Cook, saying that Apple would have “very exciting Fall.” He also said :

    We’ve put everything we know into coming up with the guidance…we really like what we see for the beginning of the back-to-school season.”

    Though nothing can be confirmed, but we certainly hope that the iPhone 8 is one of the reasons for quoting such optimistic earnings prediction. A September release would impact Apple’s Fourth Quarter revenue immensely.

    That said, the earlier reports of manufacturers backing out from contracts with Apple, problems with installing few features like the Touch ID, etc have led the analysts to make a common prediction. They expect that the delays and shortage of supplies may mean that iPhone 8 will see a very limited release in September.

    We have also been receiving constant updates about the next iPhone’s design, features etc. – courtesy the leaked HomePod firmware. But that doesn’t mean the redesigned iPhone is what Apple plans to release this September. There has been some speculations about Apple splitting the iPhone line by releasing theiPhone 7S in September, and the redesigned model – iPhone 8, a few months later.

    These speculations could also mean that the significant earnings predicted by Apple could be from expectations of people upgrading to the rumoured iPhone lineup – iPhone 7s and 7s Plus. Or maybe Apple is banking on massive HomePod sales, either way Apple is definitely prepared for  something “very exciting” this fall.

  • OnePlus 5 May Soon Be Launched In A Swanky Red Variant

    OnePlus 5 May Soon Be Launched In A Swanky Red Variant

    Oneplus has just posted a new image on their social media suggest a brand new colour for their 2017 flagship the Oneplus 5. The OnePlus 5 was launched in June and was embroiled in controversy because of botched benchmark scores and a higher price than expected from OnePlus devices, which left a lot of people questioning OnePlus’ decisions.

    The OnePlus 5 runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Chipset it has 6GB or 8GB of RAM along with 64GB or 128GB  onboard storage. The highlight of the OnePlus 5 was the dual 16MP+20MP camera setup which has features like portrait mode, and background defocus, the design and features of the camera were also said to be copied from the Apple iPhone 7 Plus.

    OnePlus didn’t make any changes on the display on the OnePlus 5 keeping the same 5.5-inch screen with a 1920 x 1080 px resolution. OnePlus has also kept the Optic AMOLED display seen on the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3t along with the fingerprint sensor sitting below the screen.

    The OnePlus 5, is presently, available in two colour variants; the Slate Gray and Midnight Black. The Midnight Black colour variant is only available in the 8GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage variant, and is priced at Rs 37,999. OnePlus has experimented with colors in the past, way back with the OnePlus One the company launched replacement panels, which would change the back of the OnePlus One to a bamboo finish. Last year, with the OnePlus 3T the company launched a Limited Colette edition black phone which was lated sold globally as the limited edition Midnight Black. The Midnight Black colour is the same as the one on the OnePlus 5 top variant.

    Prior to launch the leaks had suggested that OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 5 in a RED, much like the iPhone 7 RED colour, and later images for a blue OnePlus 5 surfaced. These may finally be revealed, or one of them at least. As the posted image shows a black canvas on the OnePlus 5 and the text “5ometing New. Coming Soon” is written in bright Red indicating a red colour variant. We honestly, wouldn’t mind a blue colour version either.

    Despite the controversies, the OnePlus 5 has received good reviews for its snappy performance and is one of the popular flagships of 2017. A new colour variant, possibly blue or red should re-ignite the dwindling conversation for the Oneplus 5. Stay tuned for updates, and an iGyaan Hands-On, when and if a RED colour launches.

  • Moto G5S And G5S Plus Announced, India Launch Mid August

    Moto G5S And G5S Plus Announced, India Launch Mid August

    Lenovo-owned Motorola has announced the much awaited Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus. The Moto G5S is priced at EUR 249 (Rs 18,000 approx.) and the Moto G5S Plus is priced at EUR 299 (Rs 22,600 approx.) and will be available in two colours – Lunar Grey and Fine Gold.

    The Moto G5S

    The smaller of the two siblings, the Moto G5S features a 5.2 inch 1920 x 1080 px display with a fingerprint sensor sitting below it which can also double up as a single navigation button. It has a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.  A 3,000mAh battery powers the Moto G5S and features Moto turbo charge. Motorola claims that with turbo charge, you get “5 hours of battery life in just 15 minutes of charging.” The Moto G5S runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset with a 1.4 GHz octa-core CPU along with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of onboard storage. The phone supports storage expansion up to 128GB via a microSD card. The Moto G5S features a 16MP primary camera with an f/2.0 aperture with rapid focus technology, a single LED flash and a 5MP wide angle front camera with an LED flash, the main camera captures 1920 x 1080 px video. . There are additional Moto features like Night Display and Quick Reply.

    Moto G5S Lunar Grey

     

    The Moto G5S Plus

    The bigger variant, the Moto G5S plus features a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 px display with a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protecting it. Just like the Moto G5S, this one is also powered by a 3,000 mAh battery with included turbo charge capabilities. The Moto G5S plus differs from the Moto G5S also with the chipset, as the plus variant runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset, a 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU with 3GB RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. Just like the Moto G5S, the storage can be expanded via a microSD card.

    The next big difference is in the camera department, the Moto G5S Plus features a dual-camera setup at the back. Two 13MP cameras placed horizontally with an f/2.0 aperture and 4K video capture. The dual camera captures Bokeh, and selective focus shots, along with other capabilities of background replacement and exposure management. On the front is a wide angle 8MP camera with a single LED flash and a new panoramic mode. There are additional features such as Night Display and Quick Reply as part of a more meaningful software experience according to Motorola.

     

    Moto G5S Plus Fine Gold

    While the announcement makes the phones official, they will be available later this month, with a launch in India expected mid August. The Moto G5s Plus is expected to launch in India for 17,999 even though the US price is much higher.

  • Everything We Know About The Apple iPhone 8

    Everything We Know About The Apple iPhone 8

    Ever since the original iPhone was launched in 2007, each next-gen Apple iPhone has been highly anticipated. Every year, new leaks and reports emerge to tell us something new about the next iPhone, and with the September launch now less than two months away, here is everything on the upcoming iPhone8/X/Pro –

    Launch Date

    The iPhone 8 is expected to be launched on September 12. Apple has been hosting its iPhone launch events in September since 2012. September 12 also falls on a Tuesday, which is in line with the ongoing tradition.

    Price

    The iPhone has always been placed as a premium smartphone. The iPhone 8 will take that premium to a notch higher, with a report at Forbes claiming that pricing could start at a whopping US $ 1,100 to US $ 1,200, with Apple only offering the iPhone in 128GB and 256GB configurations. Studying the price of each new iPhone also suggests that the new iPhone 8 could easily cross the $1,000 mark and become the most expensive iPhone yet. A new report by Mac4Ever suggests that the iPhone 8 will retail at a starting price of US $999 for the 64GB variant, US $1099 for the 256GB variant and US $1199 for the 512GB variant.

    Display

    The most talked-about feature of the upcoming iPhone 8 is its bezel less display. Ever since the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ with the infinity display, rumors have suggested a bezel-less display on the next iPhone. Apple is also said to finally be using OLED panels, and rumors suggest that the iPhone 8 will feature a curved OLED display which will pit it against the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+’s display. 

    FaceID/TouchID – No Home Button?

    An edge-to-edge to display means that just like Samsung, Apple will have to figure out the placement of the beloved TouchID home button. Apple appears to have grown weary of any buttons and instead FaceID is said to be used for the next iPhone 8. Recently, Apple has released the first build of the upcoming HomePod’s firmware which contains code for FaceID, codenamed PearlID due to the presence of infra-red face unlock in the biometric kit. What route Apple takes is yet to be seen but the latest leak all but confirms that FaceID will make its way into the iPhone 8. The leaked firmware of Apple’s HomePod has also revealed that the physical home button will be replaced with a virtual button.

    Camera

    The Apple iPhone 7 Plus was Apple’s foray into dual-camera setups. The horizontally placed dual-camera setup was well-received after a few initial updates fixed the ‘portrait mode.’ Numerous leaks and renders of the iPhone 8 have pointed towards vertically placed dual-cameras. According to Korea Economic Daily, Apple is working on facial recognition technology leveraging the cameras for “biometric” identification. Like Touch ID — but with your face instead of your thumbprint. In addition to that, a leaked patent application spills out the details of a sensor that will tell you if you’re human or not. This is Apple’s effort towards developing a rear-facing 3D laser system that would improve AR depth detection as well autofocus for photography.

    The iPhone 8 will record 3840 x 2160 px 4K videos at 60 FPS with both the rear and front camera, according to the HomePod firmware leaks. The Apple HomePod firmware also suggests that the 4K video from the front and rear cameras will support Apple’s new HVEC file type, which reduces the file size by a significant amount. This makes sense because 4K videos generally have large file sizes and HVEC can reduce the size by almost 50 per cent resulting in better storage management.

    New Colours

    There were reports that Apple will be ditching the ‘Rose Gold’ colour variant for the iPhone 8. An image of three colour variants, Copper Gold, Silver and Black for the iPhone 8 was leaked on Weibo. The Copper Gold clour has never been used by Apple for its iPhone lineup and will be an interesting addition for the consumers. The silver colour indicates that the phone’s minimal bezels will be white in colour. The iPhone 8 is also expected to make an appearance in the colour RED as a limited edition variant.

    Wireless Charging

    The images of the components of the new iPhones first appeared on Weibo. The images show the purported component that will enable wireless charging on all of Apple’s next-generation iPhones. The part will be placed on the back of the iPhone 8, right under the rear glass shell. It has been already reported that the iPhone lineup will have a “glass sandwich” design, which means glass front and back. This news further legitimises the HomePod firmware leak which suggested that wireless charging support will be built into iOS. Having an all glass design allows manufacturers to add wireless charging capabilities even though it’s not as durable as having an all metal design.

    Under The Hood

    The Apple iPhone 8 is expected to run on the Apple A11 Chipset and have 4GB RAM. The iPhone 8 will be shipped in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB onboard storage variants.

    iOS

    Apple at WWDC 2017 announced iOS 11 and the developer preview has already been seeded.  iOS 11 has a newly redesigned control center, improved Siri functionalities and a screen record function among other things like a new file system, camera, and network functionality. Apple also unveiled an array of AR applications which will be compatible with the iPhone 7 Plus and the next iPhone due to the requirement of a dual-camera setup. The leaked firmware has also unearthed a new ‘tap to wake’ feature on the iPhone which will be a welcome addition.

  • Details Of The Apple iPhone 8 Confirmed By HomePod’s Firmware

    Details Of The Apple iPhone 8 Confirmed By HomePod’s Firmware

    Apple announced it’s smart speaker – HomePod at the annual WWDC (World Wide Developer Conference) at 5 June 2017. The $349 Siri powered speaker is said to rival Amazon’s Echo and Google’s Home and will be available for purchase in December.

    After introducing the HomePod at the conference, Apple pushed out a developer update for it’s wireless speaker ahead of its launch.  A bunch of developers examined the firmware bearing the name “AudioAccessory1,1”. The update revealed that the HomePod included the codebase for the next iPhone, along with the secrets about the smart speaker.

    Here’s a roundup of all the secrets found in the HomePod firmware –

    References to an LED matrix 

    According to one of the coders, it’s possible that HomePod will have a dot LED matrix screen that could display shapes, symbols,icons or even text. References to a Siri button on the top of the device were also found. This could mean that the existence of an LED matrix could potentially offer additional information to the user.

     

    References to an Infra-Red Camera and Facial Recognition Feature

    A code snippet was found that refers to iPhone’s infra-red, face recognition-based unlocking capabilities. The code consisted of the lines “BKFaceDetect” which probably refers to Biometric Kit and facial detection tech. .

    References to an infrared camera – “pearlInfraredCapture Stream”, which can be used to detect your face even in the dark have also been seen. Reports of Apple using an infrared camera for 3D face scanning in the iPhone 8 have also been seen earlier this month.

    A tweet from one of the developers pretty much confirmed the facial unlocking feature in the iPhone 8.

     

    References to the iPhone 8 Form Factor

    HomePod firmware also appears to have carried an icon of the iPhone 8. Confirming the all-screen design, a stylized image of the new iPhone was also extracted from the “Payment_glyph_phone-D22.caar” in “PassKitUIFoundation.framework”.

    Later, another developer tweeted a high resolution version of the of the next iPhone’s icon. The form factor revealed a bezel-less, edge to edge display extending around the top speaker and sensors.

     

    The earlier icons of the previous iPhones like iPhone 5s had a home button which doubled as the Touch ID. The placement of the TouchID and the home button in the iPhone 8 is still not disclosed . Apple might just give the fingerprint sensor a miss in the new iPhone.

    References to a 2436×1125 Resolution

    Another snippet of the code was tweeted yesterday containing references to a 5.15-inch screen with the rumoured 2436 x 1125 resolution.

    Assuming the speculations are true, iPhone 8 will have a pixel density around 521 PPI with 3x Retina display which is higher than the existing iPhone lineup.

    Tap to wake feature 

    A tap to wake feature has also been discovered. The developers say that it may be similar to the Lumia 950’s Double-tap to wake the phone feature.

    References to a virtual Home Button

    A developer confirmed that the traditional home button will now be replaced with a virtual home button called the “home indicator”. The coders also shot down the possibility of a Touch ID.

    Apple will not be the first to use facial recognition and edge to edge display. Both the features have already been seen on other Android phones like Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, LG G6 etc. But with the increased pixel density and the 3x Retina display, the iPhone 8 will be at par with the latest high-end Android phones like the Galaxy S8 (2960 x 1440) or the Google Pixel (1080 x 1920), which tend to offer more pixel-dense displays.

    It is still not definitive whether the features extracted from the code will make it into the iPhone 8 or not. But as these are the samples of code released by Apple, it is more likely that the said features will be present in the upcoming smartphone.

  • IIT Delhi Student Invents A New Way To Detect Breast Cancer

    IIT Delhi Student Invents A New Way To Detect Breast Cancer

    IIT Delhi student, J.Jean Rossario Raj from the department for biomedical engineering, presented an alternate design in ultrasound transient elastography system for early detection of breast cancer. The project was to expertly diagnose and differentiate between malignant (cancerous) and benign (non-cancerous) tumours by combining various ultrasound imaging modes.

    Studies show that the malignant tumours are stiffer than benign ones. And one of the ways to detect the tumor is through Ultrasound elastography. It is a non invasive imaging technique which helps differentiate between the two types of tumours by evaluating the elasticity of the tumour.

    In an abstract, Jean provided a detailed account of her research. The research was conducted on 72 breast cancer patients using conventional non-invasive tumour detection techniques. With the help of the data collected during the research, Jean built a prototype for faster and efficient detection of cancer. The clinical data of the patients was tested using the prototype. The results show that the machine was able to detect tumours with 94.7% sensitivity, 90.6% specificity and 91.7% accuracy. The machine was also able to differentiate between the malignant and benign tumours with accuracy.

    Breast cancer is the most common cancers in women worldwide. It is the fifth most common cause of death from cancer in women. Nearly 1.7 million new cases were diagnosed in 2012, which represents about 12% of all new cancer cases and 25% of all cancers in women.

    In developed countries with advanced medical care, the survival rate of early stage breast cancers is 80-90 %, which falls to 24% for cancers diagnosed at a more advanced stage. Whereas, in developing countries, the survival rate further decreases to 40%.

    Breast cancer is increasing rapidly in developing countries where the majority of cases are diagnosed at later stages. The lack of early detection and adequate diagnosis of the cancer reduces the survival rate.

    Following is the standard procedure of diagnosing breast cancer

    • Breast Exam/Physical Exam
    • Mammography
    • Ultrasound Imaging
    • Biopsy
    • MRI

    Currently, a biopsy is the only definitive way to detect breast cancer. The procedure requires removing a sample of breast cells to analyse –

    • Whether the cells are cancerous
    • Type of cells involved in the cancer
    • Grade of the cancer
    • Hormone receptors of the cancer cells

    A biopsy is a time taking and invasive process. The machine uses a non invasive technique which will allow the doctors to diagnose the cancer at an early stage. The device will also allow the doctors to bypass the standard time consuming process and achieve faster results with  significantly improved specificity and accuracy. If used by medical practitioners and doctors, the machine invented by J.Jean Rossario Raj can help detect breast cancer early, thereby reducing female mortality.

  • BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black Launched In India For Rs 39,990

    BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black Launched In India For Rs 39,990

    BlackBerry has launched its 2017 flagship device the Limited Edition BlackBerry KEYone Black in India at a price of Rs. 39990.

    The main feature of BlackBerry KEYone is the back-lit touch enabled physical keyboard which is reminiscent of the old BlackBerry but with new-age functions and capabilities. The KEYone runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset and 4GB RAM. The BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black has 64GB of internal storage, as opposed to the original Keyone which had only 32GB, the storage can be expanded up to 2TB (when supported) via a microSD card. As opposed to the Keyone manufactured by TCL this model has dual sim capabilities and has been made by by Optiemus Infracom.

    The main camera is a 12 MP sensor with a 1.55 micron pixel size and an F/2.0 aperture,PDAF along with electronic image stabilisation and 4K video recording at 30fps. On the front is an 8MP front facing camera with 1080p video capture and an f/2.2 aperture. The KEYone Limited Edition Black also supports quick 3.0 charging through the USB Type-C port to its inbuilt 3505 mAh Battery.

    The BlackBerry KEYone has a convenience key which can be programmed to launch a specific app that you use the most to make it easily accessible. The KEYone has an anodised black metal frame in the front and a soft textured back to make it a little grippy.

    The BlackBerry KEYone focusses on making typing easy, but the physical keyboard has more functionalities than just typing. Every physical key can be programmed to launch a specific app/action. Since the keyboard is touch enabled, you can scroll through web pages by swiping on the keyboard itself instead reaching the screen which can be cumbersome because of the size of the phone. The fingerprint sensor is housed in the space bar. Some key specifications of the BlackBerry KEYone are-

    What you will find inside the BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black’s box-

    • BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black
    • SIM ejector tool
    • Documentation
    • In-ear type earphones with additional ear tips
    • USB Type C cable
    • Power adapter with Quick Charge 3.0

    The BlackBerry KEYone is priced at Rs 39,990 and will be available on Amazon exclusively. You can pre-order the BlackBerry KEYone Limited Edition Black from today and it will go on sale on 8th August.

  • Snapdeal – Flipkart Deal Is A No Go , Snapdeal To Focus On Snapdeal 2.0

    Snapdeal – Flipkart Deal Is A No Go , Snapdeal To Focus On Snapdeal 2.0

    Snapdeal looked certain to be Flipkart’s next big acquisition and usher in a duopoly era in the e-commerce sector with Flipkart and Amazon the only two remaining big players. But, on Monday Snapdeal said it was terminating the talks of selling off its stakes to Flipkart, to pursue a new path.

    A Snapdeal spokesperson in a statement said, “As we have been exploring strategic options over the months, we have decided to pursue an independent path and terminate all strategic discussions” interestingly without naming Flipkart. The negotiations between Flipkart and Snapdeal for a possible acquisition were said to be mediated by Snapdeal’s principal investor, SoftBank.

    Flipkart offered to buy out Snapdeal for a revised amount, valued in the range of $900 million to $950 million last month, but the deal has seemingly fallen through as Snapdeal prepares for Snapdeal 2.0. Flipkart’s offer was discussed with Snapdeal’s investors Ratan Tata and Aseem Premji as well. Kunal Bahl, co-founder and CEO of Snapdeal has insisted to focus on the road ahead of rebuilding the company and focussing on the growth of its business.

    We have a compelling direction (Snapdeal 2.0) to create life-changing experiences for millions of buyers and sellers across the country. With the sale of certain non-core assets, we expect to be financially self-sustainable. We look forward to the support of our community, including employees, sellers, buyers and other stakeholders in helping us create a designed-for-India commerce platform.

    Flipkart recently sold Freecharge, which it bought for Rs 2,500 crore to Axis bank for Rs 385 crore. Snapdeal 2.0 is turning out to be a difficult chapter for staff and investors alike. Snapdeal has let go of 600 employees in the last month without any notice and only one month’s severance package.

    Kunal Bahl, co-founder of Snapdeal elaborated on their new plan, Snapdeal 2.0 and said that it would make possible for anyone to setup an online and focus on providing a wide range of products at a great price. He also stated that they have made progress on this path and are in line to make a profit of Rs 150 crore in the next 12 months.

    Last July, Snapdeal boasted a work-force of 9,000 employees. According to a report, Snapdeal is planning to let go off 1,000 of its 1,200 current employees and carry forward with the Snapdeal 2.0 mission with the remaining people. The decision of not taking the deal put forth by Flipkart seems to have taken industry experts by surprise. But, Kunal Bahl has explained that the deal was too complicated to execute.

    What Snapdeal 2.0 does for the company is to be seen in the coming months, but the resurgence of Flipkart and the domination of Amazon sure pose a stiff competition for Snapdeal in the Indian e-commerce market.

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black Colour Image Leaked

    Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Midnight Black Colour Image Leaked

    Samsung’s flagship device of the year, the Galaxy Note 8 is all set for launch on August 23. Earlier this month, Samsung sent out press invites for the official unveiling of the Galaxy Note 8. The invite carried an image featuring an outline of a device with an Infinity Display, thin bezels on the top and bottom and a stylus.

    The invite just offered a glimpse of the Galaxy Note 8 silhouette, but a recent tweet has revealed the smartphone in its “Midnight Black”color variant.

    The Galaxy Note 8 is expected to feature a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED curved infinity display with a 4k resolution, the smartphone is expected to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset.  The Galaxy Note 8 will run Android 7.1 with a massive 6GB RAM and 64GB on board storage.

    The smartphone is said to feature a horizontally placed dual rear camera set up. Each sensor is expected to be a 12MP, while one will provide 3X optical zoom for a close-up shot. The dual cameras will enable brighter low-light shots when used in tandem, along with the other features like background effect (to blur the all but the subject of a shot), perspective view (which tilts the image based on how you rotate your phone) and a depth-of-field effect.

    Samsung seems to be opting for a 3,300mAh battery pack for the Galaxy Note 8 which is slightly smaller in comparison to last year’s Galaxy Note 7 which had a 3500mAh battery. The decision of installing a smaller battery might be a smart one, considering the last years battery failures.

    Given last year’s Note 7 recall, and the damage it did to the brand, Samsung is under pressure to deliver a smartphone that could win back the customer’s trust and re-establish the Galaxy Note name in the Smartphone market.

  • Upcoming Smartphone Leaks Roundup – July 2017

    Upcoming Smartphone Leaks Roundup – July 2017

    Smartphone releases are preceded with numerous leaks and reports. A host of smartphones are scheduled to launch in the coming months and iGyaan brings you the top rumours from the world of smartphones for the month of July.

    Samsung Galaxy Note 8

    The Galaxy Note 7 was extremely well-received and the Galaxy Note 8 has been hyped up to exceed its predecessor. And edge-to-edge Super AMOLED display will feature for the first time in the Note series along with improved S-Pen functionalities. Key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 are-

    • Launch- August 23
    • Price – $1100 (approximately INR 71,000
    • Display- 6.3-inch Super AMOLED
    • Battery- 3,300 mAh battery
    • Chipset- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • OS- Android Nougat 7.1.1
    • RAM- 6GB
    • Storage- 64GB/128 GB
    • Camera- 12-megapixel dual camera
    • Improved S-Pen functionalities
    • Iris Scanner and Fingerprint sensor
    Apple iPhone 8

     

    The most-anticipated phone of 2017, the Apple iPhone 8 featuring a reportedly bezel-less display will launch in September just like its predecessors. The Apple iPhone 8 is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus. Key specifications of the Apple iPhone 8 are-

    • Launch- September
    • Price- $1,200 (Rs. 77,000 approx.)
    • Display- 5.8-inch OLED display
    • Chipset- A11 chip 3GB
    • OS- iOS 11
    • RAM- 3GB
    • Storage- 32GB/128GB/256GB
    • Camera- Vertically-placed dual camera setup
    • Face recognition for locking/unlocking called ‘FaceID’
    • TouchID- Housed in the lock button

     

    Google Pixel XL 2

    The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will succeed the highly rated Google Pixel and Pixel XL from 2016. Just like last year, the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will launch in or around October. The Google Pixel 2and Pixel XL 2 will be made by LG instead of HTC from last year. Key specifications of the Google Pixel XL 2 are-

    • Expected Launch-October
    • Price- $769 (RS 50,000 approx.)
    • Display- 6-inch AMOLED Quad HD
    • Battery- 3,500 mAh
    • OS- Android O 8.0
    • Chipset- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • RAM-  4GB
    • Storage- 64GB or 128GB
    • Fingerprint sensor at the back
    • No headphone jack

     

    Nokia 8

    HMD Global will launch the Nokia 8 on August 16th. and will be the first Android flagship under the Nokia brand. Rumoured specifications of the Nokia 8 are-

    • Launch- August 16
    • Price – $675 (INR 44,000 approximately)
    • Display- 5.3-inch (2560 x 1440) IPS LCD
    • Battery- 3,800 mAh battery
    • OS- Android Nougat 7.1.1
    • Chipset- Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • RAM- 4GB/6GB
    • Storage- 64GB
    • Camera- 13-megapixel dual camera with Carl Zeiss optics
    • Fingerprint sensor
    Moto X4

     

    Lenovo-owned Motorola’s next device in the ‘X’ series, the Moto X4 was expected to launch with Moto Z2 Force but that was not the case, unfortunately. Key specifications of the Moto X4 are-

    • Launch- Q4 of 2017
    • Price- Rs 26,500
    • Display- 5-inch full HD
    • Battery- 3,800 mAh battery
    • OS- Android 7.1.1
    • Chipset- Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
    • RAM-3GB/4GB
    • Storage- 32GB (Expandable up to 256GB)
    • Camera- Rear- 12-megapixel dual camera
      Front- 16-megapixel
    • IP68 rating (water and dust resistance)
    • Fingerprint sensor

     

  • Samsung SM-G9298 High-End Flip Smartphone Leaks

    Samsung SM-G9298 High-End Flip Smartphone Leaks

    Samsung seems to have a thing for flip phones, the company is reportedly following up last year’s SM-W2017 with another top-end flip phone in 2017. While everyone seems to be focused on the Galaxy Note 8 new press renders leaked suggest that the, Chinese market-only, flagship flip phone, called SM-G9298 will sport all the high-end specifications you expect from a flagship.

    The phone is expected to sport a 4.2-inch full HD display and a relatively small 2,300 mAh battery. It will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and 6GB of RAM. It will ship with 64GB of onboard storage and a 12-megapixel rear camera with OIS. The images leaked show an old-school clamshell design. The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back of the device along with the camera. The images do not show the secondary display which will be accessible once you flip open the phone. All-round specifications are not yet available for the phone but from whatever we’ve seen so far, it will be a premium smartphone for people who are still in love with flip phones.

    Key specifications of the Samsung SM-G9298 are:

    • Display: 4.2-inch full HD display
    • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • RAM: 6GB
    • Storage: 64GB
    • Camera: 12-megapixel
    • zFront Camera: 5-megapixel
    • Fingerprint sensor

    Although the device has already received certifications from TENAA and FCC, there is no word on the official launch of the SM-G9298.

  • LG V30 Expected To Launch On August 31st Specifications Leak

    LG V30 Expected To Launch On August 31st Specifications Leak

    LG’s latest offering in the ‘V’ lineup, the LG V30 will be unveiled at the IFA 2017 in Berlin on August 31. LG’s twitter account posted an image telling us to ‘save the date.’

    LG’s ‘V’ series has been known to have superior camera performance with the LG V20 being one of the first few phones to feature a dual-camera setup. The LG V30 is expected to follow the LG G6’s footsteps and feature IP68 water and dust resistance certification and a 6-inch edge-to-edge OLED Quad HD display. According to The Korea Herald, the LG V30 will be the first smartphone by LG to sport an OLED display and next year’s LG G7 will follow suit. The LG V30 will launch with all the flagship specifications like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset and 4GB or 6GB of RAM and wireless charging, which may not be available in all markets, much like the LG G6.

    Rumoured key specifications of the LG V30 :

    • Launch: August 31
    • Price : $700 (Rs 45,000 approx.)
    • Display: 6-inch OLED
    • OS: Android Nougat 7.1.1
    • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • RAM: 4GB or 6GB
    • Storage: 32GB/64GB/128GB
    • Battery: 3,300 mAh battery
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Camera: 13-megapixel dual-camera
    • Wireless charging
    • ESS Quad DAC

    A new leak recently shares an extract of the LG V30 from its user manual which seems to solidify most of the rumours about the LG V30’s design.

    LG is known to experiment with smartphone designs like the modularity of the LG G5 or the secondary screen on the original LG V10. However, the LG V30 is expected to launch with a design more in-line with smartphone designs currently in the market.

    It is unclear as to when will the LG V30 go on sale, but previous LG smartphone trends suggest that it will go on sale in South Korea first and then make its way into other markets. The LG V30 will compete with the likes of Samsung Galaxy Note 8, the Apple iPhone 8 and the Google Pixel and Pixel XL, all expected to launch in the second half of 2017.

     

  • Nokia 8 New Colour Variant Leaked

    Nokia 8 New Colour Variant Leaked

    HMD Global owned Nokia is gearing up for the launch of the first Nokia-branded Android flagship, the Nokia 8 on August 16. Under the ownership of HMD Global, the company has entered the smartphone game with the release of the Nokia 3 and Nokia 6.

    Now, a new leak by Chinese social site, Baidu has revealed a Gold Copper variant of the Nokia 8. A report from Romania also suggests that Vodafone has listed the Nokia 8 at EUR 517.42 (Rs 38,900 approx.). This price is significantly lower than EUR 589 (Rs 43,400) which was being reported earlier. Key rumoured specifications of the Nokia 8 :

    • Launch: August 16
    • Price: Eur 517
    • Display: 5.3-inch (2560 x 1440) display
    • Battery: 3,800 mAh
    • OS: Android Nougat 7.1.1
    • Camera: 13-megapixel dual-camera with Carl Zeiss optics
    • GPU: Adreno 540
    • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
    • RAM: 4GB/6GB
    • Storage: 64GB
    • Fingerprint sensor

    The Nokia 8 will be available in four colour variants- Blue, Steel, Gold/Blue and Gold/Copper. With its launch slated for Aug 16th all speculation will be put to rest when HMD Global officially unveils the Nokia 8.

     

  • Moto G5S Plus Colour Options Leaked

    Moto G5S Plus Colour Options Leaked

    After launching its flagship device of the year – the Moto Z2 Force, Motorola is all geared up for unveiling another upgraded version of the Moto G5 Plus. Both, Moto X4 and the Moto G5S Plus were expected to be announced on July 25, but instead Motorola chose to launch just the Moto Z2 Force.

    The rumors about the yet to be launched Moto G5S Plus don’t seem to end. An image revealing the Moto G5S Plus’ design and colour options have been leaked:

    According to the recent update, the upcoming Moto G5S Plus will be available in three colours – Pink, Grey and Silver. The smartphone is said to sport a dual rear camera setup,  featuring two 13 MP sensors — one RGB and one monochrome.  The dual rear cameras will be loaded with features like DSLR bokeh, background replacement and selective black and white filtering. The front camera is expected to be an 8 MP sensor with an LED flash, an upgrade to the usual 5 MP front shooter in most of Motorola’s devices.

    Recollecting all the rumors, the Moto G5S Plus is reported to have an aluminium shell and will be powered by the Snapdragon 625 processor. The G5S Plus is likely to feature a 5.5 inch full HD display with 4GB of RAM and 64 GB of onboard storage. The smartphone is set to run Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box and is expected to feature a fingerprint scanner, selfie camera with LED flash and Dolby Atmos Audio support.

    The Moto G5S Plus is expected to carry a price tag of 330 Euros, approximately Rs. 25,000, however, may launch in India at a much lower price. Motorola is keeping mum regarding the release date of the Moto G5s Plus. Hopefully, it won’t be long before we go hands on.

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