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  • Travellers Asked to Declare iPhone 6s on Arrival in India

    Travellers Asked to Declare iPhone 6s on Arrival in India

    Those trying to get their hands on the latest iPhones from abroad via the grey route market could land in deep trouble. Also, those who bring in the phones from outside into India without paying duty are likely to be fined.

    Mumbai Customs has seen a growth in the number of iPhones 6s and iPhone 6s Plus smuggled into the country. Since the 25th of last September, around 200 handsets have been seized at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai from foreign returning passengers.

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    “We seized 200 of the latest iPhone models, valued at Rs 1.23 crore, over the last week. They were being smuggled into India by fliers from Singapore, Hong Kong, London, Dubai, etc. We have increased screening of baggage, besides profiling of passengers,” said Milind Lanjewar, Additional Commissioner, Customs.

    Customs has issued a press release informing fliers to “voluntarily declare iPhones to customs on arrival.” They also warned that passengers picked up from the Green Channel will be liable to pay a fine, and those carrying iPhones in commercial quantities are likely to be arrested.

    “For goods above Rs 45,000, technically passengers have to declare but most people are not aware of it. A duty of 36% is levied on the amount above this limit,” Lanjewar said. This means that duty will be levied if a passenger is carrying even a single iPhone, if the value of it exceeds Rs. 45,000.

    India prices released by Apple distributor Ingram Micro on Tuesday pegged the 16 GB iPhone 6s at Rs 62,000 and the 16 GB iPhone 6s Plus at Rs 72,000 with successive variants having higher price tags. Basically, all the prices exceed the permissible free duty limit.

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    “As the models are still to be launched in India, passengers are trying to smuggle these iPhones for monetary benefit by sale through grey market,” the authorities have said.

    Other parts of the country are also tightening the noose and are on the look out for more such cases, which is expected to rise with only 10 days to go before the official launch in India. Apple has sold over 13 million units of these phones since the launch across US, UK, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Puerto Rico and Singapore.

     

  • Huawei Launches the Honor 7, Priced at Rs. 22,999

    Huawei Launches the Honor 7, Priced at Rs. 22,999

    Huawei has just launched the Honor 7 at an event held in New Delhi today at Rs.22,999. The phone has previously been revealed in China and came in the mid-range section of smartphones.

    Huawei Honor 7

    Having said that, let us have a look at its features. The first thing about its display that was revealed, is that, it will come with a multi-purpose fingerprint scanner, which can be used to check notifications and take selfies.

    The Honor 7 comes with a 5.2 inch display with an aluminum body, thermal design and an aluminum frame. On the camera front, it comes with a 20MP rear camera with PDAF, fast focus (0.1s), and Sapphire lens cover. The front camera is 8MP along with 26mm wide angle lens, and front faced soft light feature. The camera on this handset has a couple of special features, such as, the fact that the front camera  has a Time lapse option and the camera features a ‘Good food mode’ filter.

    Honor 7 Huawei

    Another feature of the Honor 7, is its Knuckle screenshot. Basically, you just have to double tap to capture the entire screen and just draw on it to crop the screenshot. A function feature called the Honor Smart Key allows you to access functions with a single, double or long press accordingly. Finally, a Voice Wake up feature that allows you to wake up using voice recognition.

    On the storage front it will arrive with a 16GB of ROM space and a 3GB of RAM. It has also been said that the Android Lollipop version upgrade will be available for the Honor 7 by the end of 2015. It will also come with a 3,100mAh battery with energy intensity of 600 Wh/L, Smart Power 3.0, a Fast charging option and will support reverse charging too.

    Here are its specifications :

    Feature Specification
    Display 5.2 inches
    Resolution full HD display (423ppi).
    Body aluminum body, thermal design and an aluminum frame
    Processor 64-bit octa-core Kirin 935
    OS Android with EM UI 3.1 on top
    RAM 3GB
    ROM 16GB
    Rear Camera 20MP, PDAF, fast focus (0.1s), and Sapphire lens cover
    Front Camera 8MP, 26mm wide angle lens, and front faced soft light feature
    Battery 3,100mAh, 600 Wh/L, Smart Power 3.0, Fast charging option and reverse charging too.
    Other Features fingerprint reader, NFC, LTE, Timelapse, Knuckle screenshot, Voice Wake Up, Honor Smart Key
    Colour Variants Mystery Gray and Fantasy Silver
    Price Rs. 22,999

    Huawei Honor Z1

    Apart from the Honor 7, Huawei also showcased the Honor Band Z1 which will be priced at Rs.5,499. The band is Huawei’s smartwatch which comes with a circular design with a metal bezel around the corners and display at the center. The Band Z1 is also dust proof, water proof and comes with an entourage of features such as, MyFitnessPal app, call reminding, SMS notification, calorie consumption tracker, calendar function and a three day battery life. This smartwatch will be available for purchase by the end of October, 2015. Let us know what you think about these devices.

  • A Quick Look At All The Latest Offerings By Microsoft

    A Quick Look At All The Latest Offerings By Microsoft

    In our previous post we spoke at length about Microsoft’s new Surface Book; the new notebook deserved the limelight. At the event yesterday, the company also unveiled other devices as well.

    Here’s a quick look at what all we got to see:

    Surface Pro 4

    Surface Pro 4

    The widely expected follow up to the Surface Pro 3. The Windows 10-powered Surface Pro 4 comes with a 12.3-inch display, that is just slightly larger than its predecessor, and Intel’s latest 6th-generation Core M and i-series processors.

    The Surface Pro 4 also features an improved backlit keyboard, a more responsive keypad, and a trackpad that has a five point multi-touch functionality and a fingerprint reader. Like the Surface Book, the Surface Pro can also use Microsoft’s new Surface Pen. The stylus offers 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity and also comes with an eraser.

    Quite clearly the Surface Pen is a direct challenge to the Apple Pencil, and Microsoft did not hesitate to take a few jabs at its competition. “It’s kind of funny, there’s a Pencil out there without an eraser,” said Microsoft’s Panos Panay just before unveiling the upgraded Surface Pen 4 stylus.

    The Surface Pro 4 comes out on October 26th and will start at a price of $899.

    Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL

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    Now a look at non-Surface products. Microsoft unveiled the two new Windows 10 smartphones, the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL.

    As earlier leaks have suggested, the Lumia 950 sports a 5.2-inch OLED display with 564 ppi and Qualcomm 6-core Snapdragon 808, a 20 MP primary camera with optical image stabilization. The Lumia 950 XL, on the other hand, comes with a 5.7-inch display with 518 ppi,powered by an 8-core processor and will also feature a 20 MP primary camera like the 950.

    Both phones come with 32 GB of internal storage, a microSD card, and USB Type-C connector. The devices will ship in November with a price tag of $549 and $649, with the XL version costing $100 more.

    Continuum Mode

    Continuum Mode

    The Continuum Mode is for your Lumia devices, which allows you to plug your handsets into a special adapter that connects to your desktop monitor so that you can use your phone like a regular PC. It’s tiny, easy to carry around and looks like any old USB hub.

    It’s basically like looking at a bigger version of your phone’s display. The mode creates a full Windows 10-style desktop that you can navigate using the keyboard and mouse or even your phone. Universal apps, such as Mail and Word are scaled up version of the mobile apps. This is Microsoft way of telling us what the future of computing looks like, and it’s pretty neat.

    The Continuum Mode feature is also available for the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4.

    Microsoft Band

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    Here comes the Microsoft’s answer to smartwatches. The company unveiled the second version of the Microsoft Band. The first version that came out even before the Apple Watch was a bit confusing to say the least. It wasn’t a smartwatch and it wasn’t a fitness tracker, but rather a $199 device with a tiny display that showed you notifications and apps.

    The second version hopes to fix the flaws. The new version has a more responsive touch and sports a tougher Gorilla Glass. The device also boasts of features such as an 11th senor (barometer) that tracks elevation changes in real-time for the fitness crazies out there. Microsoft Band is priced at $249 and will be available from the 30th of October.

  • Microsoft Will Begin Rolling Out Windows 10 to Smartphones in December

    Microsoft Will Begin Rolling Out Windows 10 to Smartphones in December

    After Microsoft’s mega event yesterday, we found out that both its Lumia 950 and 950 XL will be powered by the new Windows 10 software. The current Lumia users though, had nothing to gain from this announcement, until now. Recent reports suggest that the existing Lumia owners will also be receiving the Windows 10 update by December.

    This bit of information was seen on Facebook when Microsoft responded to a comment on its official Lumia page. Here is what the conversation looked like :

    Microsoft Lumia Facebook

    Furthermore, they also added that they would “make an upgrade available for majority of Lumia smartphones running Windows Phone 8.1,” however, this announcement is only good for Lumia phones that have an internal memory of 8GB or above. Fair enough. What do you think?

    For more information on Windows 10, click here.

  • Hands On with Android 6.0 Marshmallow

    Hands On with Android 6.0 Marshmallow

    The latest Android Marshmallow is out and we all want to know if the new features, that have been hogging the spotlight for a while, are what they boast of or not. An early hands on with the latest operating system will give you an idea of what to expect.

    We look at a few key features that are touted to be big game changers for Android.

    Now on Tap

    This is the biggest feature of Android Marshmallow and one that the company is banking on the most for the success of the latest operating system. Now on Tap is a feature that can be launched in any page by pressing and holding the Home button. Once you do that, the feature will suggest some helpful information based on certain important keywords on that page. So, for example, if you’re reading some news article, Now on Tap will provide you some suggestions based on that particular news story, which could be certain names that figure in the story, or a google search of the background of the story.

    Marshmallow

    While this feature suggest usefulness, there are times when Now on Tap just doesn’t offer much information at all. It basically depends on the page you’re in. Another thing is that Now on Tap comes up with what it thinks are useful information and not necessarily what you may find useful. You could be looking for A but shows you M instead.

    However, Now on Tap does provide information when it finds something good, there’s no doubt about that. It makes it easier to find out things if you’re lucky to get the right keyword info. You no longer have to leave one app to begin search in another. It’s a good start but a perfect one.

    Cut, Copy, Paste made easy

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    This may not look like a big change but even small ones are welcomed if it makes life just one second faster. The new cut, copy, paste option now features just below the text, rather than at the top of the screen, which makes reachability that much better. You’ll find you can get work done faster that way if you’re working on some document.

    Doze

    This is a feature that will find acceptance from all. Who doesn’t appreciate a feature that helps save battery life? Here’s the thing about Doze – you won’t see it work with your eyes. Everything happens in the background. The phone detects when it’s not being moved or touched and then reduces the background activity to conserve battery.

    Marshmallow Doze

    Does it really work? We kept the phone untouched for half an hour and made notes of the change in battery percentage, and based on what we’ve found it does seem to work. It’s safe to say that you can expect at least 30 minutes of extra battery life with the latest update, which is what Google has promised.

    Doze uses your phone’s accelerometer to know when your phone is at rest. The ‘Doze’ feature, however, will only work if your phone is kept on a table or hard surface and will not work if you’ve kept it in your pocket, or if it senses motion.

    “By offloading sensor processing from the main CPU to the Android Sensor Hub, we’re able to run at a fraction of the power budget.” Google’s Dave Burke explained last week.

    Control over Permission and Privacy

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    It’s always good to know just how much your phone is accessing your apps. Before the Marshmallow upgrade, you were basically allowing your newly downloaded apps to access everything from your location to your photos. Now, however, you can say yes or no to specific permissions within an app, which gives you more control over the information that is given to the app.

    This feature has already been seen in the iOS and it is perhaps one of the more obvious influences here.

    App waterfall

    Marshmallow (4)

    Your ‘app drawer’ is the place all your apps are kept, both used and unused ones. It exists so that you don’t have to clutter your Home screen with all the native and foreign apps that are there in your phone. Android has not neglected that. You will now see that the drawer moves horizontally making it a simple scroll screen rather than swiping your thumb from right to left. What’s more, you also have a search bar on top of the drawer that allows you to type the app you’re looking for instead of wasting time searching for it normally. A similar feature appeared with the iOS 9 upgrade that had a search bar in the Settings menu.

    These are just a few features that we thought to mention on our initial use. The Marshmallow upgrade promises a lot more and we’re sure to find new things as we continue to explore. Here’s a list of devices that are eligible for the Android upgrade. If your device is in it we suggest you go ahead and download it and have a little fun yourself.

  • Microsoft’s Surface Book is a Gorgeous Piece of Machinery

    Microsoft’s Surface Book is a Gorgeous Piece of Machinery

    If you want to put on a spectacular show, you need to learn a thing or two from Microsoft. Not only did the company showcase some jaw dropping devices such as the Lumia phones and the Surface Pro 4, along with a bunch of other delectables yesterday, but it also had an ace up its sleeve. We knew the devices that were expected to be revealed at the event, however, Microsoft cleverly managed to hide perhaps their best creation yet, until last night.

    Arguably the star of the show, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Book laptop and it is simply gorgeous. The Surface Book is Microsoft’s very first laptop, so to say. Though it is surprising since the Surface Pro was pegged as the laptop killer. But once you’ve had a glimpse of the Surface Book all is forgiven. This 3.34 pound Windows 10 laptop features a 13.5-inch display with a ridiculously high 3,000 x 2,000 pixel resolution and 267 ppi optically bonded to the screen. So it goes without saying that videos and images are as crisp as it’s going to get.

    Surface Book

    It’s Microsoft’s first laptop but it’s more than just a laptop. Consider it a laptop-tablet hybrid if you will. The screen is fully removable so that it can be used as a tablet. You can also pop the screen back on and flip it around and have the keyboard as a stand.

    It is a silver metal laptop but looks different than the MacBook, but challenges the MacBook in every way. One of the highlights in the design is the Surface Book’s hinge, which Microsoft calls a “dynamic fulcrum.” From the side it appears it can flex and bend, and leaves a little gap when the laptop is closed, but also elevates the display at an angle.

    Surface Book (2)

    More on the look of things, the Surface Book has a backlit keyboard and keys with 1.6mm of travel, which Microsoft is particularly proud of. It’s calling it “perfect” saying that it’ll type almost silently. And to top it off, the laptop comes with a large glass trackpad with five points of touch sensitivity. The Surface Pen stylus attaches magnetically to the side of the laptop as well as the Surface Pro 4.

    Let’s talk about the interiors now. The laptop has the latest Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and Nvidia GeForce GPU with GDDR5 memory. The dock includes two USB 3.0 ports and an SD card slot. Here’s the cherry on the cake – the machine will give you 12 hours of battery life on a single charge. Are you listening, Apple?

    Microsoft claims this is “the fast is the fastest 13-inch laptop ever made anywhere on any planet.” And the company also added that it will be twice as fast as the MacBook Pro. We can’t stress it enough, but the Surface Book is a beauty of a machine and the company seems to have nailed every aspect of it. The laptop will go on sale October 26th and is expected to have a steep price tag starting at $1,499. Follow this space as we’ll be looking at other devices Microsoft unveiled yesterday.

    Till then, check out the video of the Surface Book below in all its glory.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVfOe5mFbAE

     

  • Meizu m2 to Launch in India Next Week

    Meizu m2 to Launch in India Next Week

    Meizu is launching the new Meizu m2 in India next week. Headquartered in  headquartered in Zhuhai, China, Meizu came to India in March of this year. The first Meizu product to be launched in the country was Meizu m1 note, phone with 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920p.

    It comes with an expandable storage capacity of up to 144 GB and a  64-bit MT6735 Quad-core processor. The phone is further equipped with 1.3 GHz Cortex A53 core and the Mali-T720 GPU.Meizu m2

    The main camera is a Samsung 13 megapixel CMOS, while the front camera is of 5 megapixel. On the display front m2 comes with a 5-inch screen and a 720P Full-HD resolution. The phone comes in a slim body and the colour variants include white, blue, grey and pink. It further supports both TD-LTE and FDD-LTE 4G and two Nano SIM cards can be used at the same time with m2.

    The response the company received in the country was encouraging enough for it to introduce m2 now. Let’s see what the Indian market has to say this time.

  • Facebook Tops Networking, WhatsApp in IM Apps in India

    Facebook Tops Networking, WhatsApp in IM Apps in India

    It comes as no surprise really that WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in India, according to reports by global research consultancy firm TNS. Facebook remains the most popular social networking site in India with 51% of users logging in daily, while 56% users are on WhatsApp daily.

    “The social networking market of India is Facebook centric, which is fueling the adoption of Facebook Messenger also as the IM platform for private messaging. However, WhatsApp is by far the most popular IM platform in India.” TNS India executive director Parijat Chakraborty commented.

    When compared to countries such as Thailand (78%), Taiwan (75%), and Hong Kong (72%), India’s Facebook usage is much lower. Interestingly, India is the second largest base with over 125 million users for Facebook. The Unites States comes first.

    In Asia-Pacific, three out of five internet users or 61% are now instant messaging on a daily basis, while four or 82% are using it on a weekly basis, the report said. “the popularity of IM has soared over the past year, with a 12% uplift in daily usage globally as more people opt for closed messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger and WeChat”, it added.

    The numbers are out now and it goes to show just how much WhatsApp and Facebook has taken over our lives. TNS has said that social media will continue to hold a strong position allowing content to go more viral and the challenge for brands is to create content that consumers actually want to see.

  • Leak : Android-Powered BlackBerry Priv’s Camera, SoC and More

    Leak : Android-Powered BlackBerry Priv’s Camera, SoC and More

    BlackBerry Priv’s leaks are coming faster than the company perhaps expects. New images have surfaced courtesy N4BB that show close-up shots of the display and the camera, revealing and confirming some specs of the Priv that we have already mentioned earlier.

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    The first image shows that the Android-powered phone will be powered by an SoC (either Snapdragon 808 or 810) with 64-bit processor. The next image confirms the primary camera sensor. The Priv will feature an 18-megapixel Schneider Kreuznach  primary camera and is capable of shooting Ultra HD video in 4K @30 fps. It will also feature a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

    Priv Renders

    We also know that BlackBerry is going big on security and privacy, which is why the device is called Priv (privacy and productivity). Another image shows a new app that is called BlackBerry Safeguard that shows the security status of your device based on its settings and the apps installed. As the image below shows, the app will also allow you to see how other apps are using your information, set a pattern lock, scan your device for malicious software, and more.

    Priv Renders (3)

    Other features previously mentioned include a 5.4-inch curved display with a Quad HD resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, and 3 GB of RAM. The phone is expected to come with Google’s Android OS, but it is not clear yet as to which version of Android it will feature. The design of the Priv brings back some elements of the BlackBerry Z30 that users grew to love such as the glass-weave back plate. The hint of carbon fiber styled back also sets this device apart from other Android phones.

    The Priv might have a November launch, though BlackBerry is expected to make an official announcement on it later this month.

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  • Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets May Be Sold in India Next Year Onwards

    Microsoft Surface Pro Tablets May Be Sold in India Next Year Onwards

    Microsoft has shied away from introducing its Surface Tablets to Indian markets because of its high price range. The numbers goes as high as over a lakh, as is in the case of Surface Pro 3, when it comes to the price of these tablets.

    Surface Pro

    However, if rumours are to be believed, Microsoft has plans of launching its Surface Pro 4 in India in February, 2016. It will be available in authorised priority resellers stores. The Priority stores that have recently been branded from Nokia to Microsoft by the latter will also have other Tablets and 2 in 1 devices from companies like Lenovo and HP, to name a few.

    Surface Pro 4 is a device all set to be announced at today’s event in New York. Make sure to tune in at 7:30 PM IST to catch all the latest updates from Microsoft.

  • RoboHon is a Tiny Robot Phone That is All Kinds of Adorable

    RoboHon is a Tiny Robot Phone That is All Kinds of Adorable

    We bring you news straight from Japan, and it’s tech related. So yes, it has something to do with robots. But this time its not just any robot. It’s Japan doing what it does best – making a smartphone that looks like a cute little robot.

    RoboHon

    Move over, Pepper, there’s a new robot in town and it’s called RoboHon. This tiny robot smartphone is the latest creation announced by Sharp and designed by Tomotaka Takahashi, and it is jammed full of skills and features. If you ever decide to leave your sleek and thin smartphones for a bipedal robot phone with arms and legs and a mouth, then this is what you need. You’d also need to move to Japan for it, but that’s besides the point.

    robohon

    RoboHon is an 8-inch robot with a 2-inch screen on the back  and a camera and projector built into its face. This phobot (phone + robot) can walk, talk, dance, raise its arm to get your attention, and can also connect to LTE and WiFi. RoboHon has facial recognition, and voice recognition built-in too. So it can identify people and act accordingly, telling them they have a new message or to smile for the camera. You can also set reminders and RoboHon will respond like Siri, though a lot less creepy. It also promises to be there to cheer you up when you’re feeling blue.

    Now, this robot phone is not exactly going to be easy to fit in your pocket, and is the complete opposite of how other smartphones are evolving, but hey, its still an adorable looking robot, so that’s reason enough to bring a smile to your face. Sharp says it will release RoboHan in Japan in the first half of 2016. Watch the video of the multi-purpose, joyful tiny bot below. We’re sure it’s going to be the best thing you’ve seen all day.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=55&v=HQtIlxe_ZkY

  • Google Officially Begins Rolling Out Android Marshmallow

    Google Officially Begins Rolling Out Android Marshmallow

    Android 6.0 Marshmallow is finally out and ready for Nexus users. The latest OS upgrade began rolling out yesterday and is destined for universal acceptance. The Marshmallow update is perhaps the most juiciest Android update to come out in a while with features such as Now on Tap, Doze, and many others that is sure to deliver some happiness for users. We have already mentioned some of the best new features of the Marshmallow.

    Just a quick recap. There are features that will make your life a little more easier such as the new ‘cut, copy, paste‘ option that can now be found right above the text, he ‘Doze‘ feature that reduces background activity to give you a longer battery life, and ‘Now on Tap‘ that offers a variety of suggestions on practically any page you visit, among other things.

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    Furthermore, security permissions for apps is now more like iOS where you will be asked for permission while performing a particular task rather than having to worry about what all you end up accepting when downloading a new app.

    Brian Rakowski, VP of Product Management, released a blog yesterday welcoming the launch of the new Marshmallow update and listed out some of the highlights of the new operating system. He also mentioned the Nexus devices that are scheduled to receive the update “over air”, which are Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7 (2013), Nexus 9 and Nexus Player. The recently launched Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P will be released with the Marshmallow update pre-installed.

     

  • Flipkart Confirms Moto X Style Will Release in India on 8th October

    Flipkart Confirms Moto X Style Will Release in India on 8th October

    We had earlier reported that Moto X Style would arrive in India by October, and here is the update you’ve all been waiting for. Motorola’s exclusive online retail partner, Flipkart has confirmed that the new Moto smartphone would be available in India from Thursday.

    Flipkart now shows off a web-page which unequivocally declares, “Get ready to party in 15 minutes flat with the Moto X Style on the 8th of October, 2015!” Having released for the first time in July, the device has finally made its way to India as well.Moto X Style

    The page gives no other information regarding the price or availability of the smartphone. Interested buyers can leave their email address on the page for updates regarding the sale of the device. Despite all its recent Twitter updates hinting at a launch in India, Motorola is yet to announce an official date for the launch in the country. Quite recently, however, there was a #Beautility contest held by the company the winner of which would get a free Moto X Style as the prize.Moto X Style

    In September, Motorola launched its Moto X Play in the country. The smartphone is priced at Rs. 18,499 for 16 GB, and Rs. 19,999 for 32 GB. Though the device is equipped with a stronger battery than X Style, it still is a predecessor of sorts to X Style in terms of all its other features.

    Here’s a look at the specs of the latter smartphone:

    Specification Moto X Style
    Display 5.7-inch
    Resolution QHD 1440x2560p
    Processor Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808 hexa-core
    RAM 1.8 GHz pwith 3 GB
    Operating System Android Lollipop
    Internal Storage 16 GB/ 32 GB/ 64 GB
    Expandability With microSD card
    Rear Camera 21 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and 4K resolution
    Front Camera 5 MP
    Battery 3000 mAh
    Price –
  • OnePlus Mini: Leaked Specs and Everything Else

    OnePlus Mini: Leaked Specs and Everything Else

    Here’s the thing you need to know about the upcoming OnePlus phone – it’s going by two different names. There have been many leaks over the past few weeks about a new OnePlus phone that is a miniaturized version of the OnePlus 2. The phone is being called OnePlus Mini or OnePlus X, depending on which source you follow. Recent discussions about the phone are tilting more towards OnePlus Mini now. But we discussed OnePlus X last week so it’s anyone’s guess, really.

    We have brought out some rumoured spec leaks of the OnePlus Mini/X a couple of weeks ago that was spilled by AnTuTu Bencmark, and now we have an anonymous source that’s backing it up. Since the new reports come as an anonymous tip, you should not completely trust the authenticity of it. However, some specs do seem right for a phone that is said to fall below the $250 price tag.

    OnePlus X (1)

    As previously mentioned, the OnePlus Mini will feature a 5-inch display with 1920 x 1080 resolution cloaked in 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3 or Gorilla Glass 5.The Mini will be powered by MediaTek’s Helio X10 chipset with a 2.2 GHz octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU.

    2 GB of RAM and 32 GB expandable storage can also be expected. So far so good. In the camera department, however, there are changes to earlier rumours. Now it is suggested that the phone will not feature dual camera set as earlier renders have shown. Instead, there will be one 13-megapixel Sony IMX258 rear sensor with  f/2.0 aperture, 4K @ 30fps video recording capabilities, and a Dual-Tone LED flash.

    OnePlus X

    It is likely that the OnePlus Mini camera and display will be similar to the recently launched Xiaomi Mi 4c. There have been no changes concerning the design of the phone as shown in the renders above (except the dual camera). It is very likely that the company is steering clear from recreating a OnePlus 2 design as it has received some flak for it.

    The battery is said to be either a 3000 mAh or 3100 mAh, which you’ll charge through a USB Type-C port and is also said to come with Quick Charge support. Other features include a fingerprint sensor on the back, an FM radio, a MT6630 wireless SoC, Bluetooth 4.1, an IR Blaster, a 1.2W front-facing speaker and a NFC chip for Android Pay, which was missing from the OnePlus 2. Both the NFC chip and Quick Charge support are likely to come with the Mini despite not having been featured in the bigger device.

    The device is expected to be priced at $250. The anonymous source has also revealed that the phone is likely to make an appearance in November or December, though other sources say it could be launched this month. So keep your eyes open and ears to the whispers as we bring you more on the upcoming OnePlus device.

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  • Here’s How You Can Watch the Windows Event Live

    Here’s How You Can Watch the Windows Event Live

    Tech year has kept its hand full for a while now with all major brands coming out with their flagship devices and significant updates to their offerings, one after another. Taking a look at the recent past, Apple is an important name which triggered a new season of sorts in the technology circuit just a couple of weeks ago.

    Come September and 2015 would see not only Apple, but also the Google Nexus event. We were just done drawing comparisons between these two events when Microsoft has now arrived with its contribution to the events song and dance. Both Apple and Google events offered the latest in technology, showcasing top-drawer devices, updates, software and accessories. Hopes ride high as we sit back to see if Microsoft too will follow the league of its counterparts.Windows Event '15

    There is much to expect from the company as it comes out with its first high-end smartphones of the year at event today. There are lots of hardware updates in store, along with additions to the Lumia phones category, a new variant of the Microsoft band, and the Surface Pro can be expected to found at the launch among other things. We might also get to see smartphones and tablets compatible with Windows by the end of the event.

    Windows will be hosting the event in New York today at 10 AM ET. The event can be watched live here  at 7:30pm IST.

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