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Apple iPhone 5s User Guide Allegedly leaks, Fingerprint sensor called Touch ID

With Apple’s iPhone event a mere hours away, a new leak showing off the user guide for the supposed “next generation iPhone, the iPhone 5s” has surfaced. 9to5Mac reports that the “alleged” leaked document from Nowhereelse.fr is the inlay “quick user guide” that all iPhone owners are accustomed to, which shows that the home button is also a Touch ID sensor aka fingerprint reader.

To unlock the iPhone with the fingerprint reader, an iPhone 5S user simply clicks and holds their finger/thumb down on the sensor for a few seconds. It is unlikely that the sensor login and passcode could be used in tandem. There will be a preference in the iPhone’s Settings app to disable the sensor. – says 9to5Mac

Touch ID as a name could also mean that the sensor will only act as an unlock security and not as a app launcher or shortcut initiator, as it would on a laptop. Also to note is that Apple will be selling the phones with color matched wallpapers out of the box as the would on the iPhone 5C, whose packaging and box was leaked last week.

Get live updates at launch here : LiveBlog.

September 10, 2013
Apple’s iPhone Event Is Today At 10:30 PM IST, Get Your Live Blog Here!

Apple will start its 2013 iPhone event at 1 PM ET / 10 AM PT, for those in India the time is IST 10:30 PM. Bookmark this page and catch our live updates below.

The event 2013 will likely see the official announcement of the next generation iPhone (5S) and possibly the much humored budget iPhone 5C. If the leaks and rumors become true, we may see an iPhone 5S with a fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) on the home button, a 12- or 13-megapixel camera with a dual-LED flash, and a gold-colored model. iOS 7 is been in Beta for months now, so we expect some news for the final release of iOS 7. Other rumored products that may be launched are the updated iPad and the iPad mini with retina display.

No matter what happens, we will be there to bring you the latest updates below:

September 10, 2013
Samsung’s Exynos 5 will run all Eight Cores Together By End of 2013

Samsung today announced its Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) solution for the Exynos 5 Octa to fully maximize the benefits of the ARM big.LITTLE technology. The HMP capability gives system-level designers the ability to develop solutions that might deliver the right combination of high-performance and low-power to carry out tasks like 3D gaming, complex augmented reality and advanced web browsing.

It’s usually assumed that the big CPU will do all the performance-critical work, however, power-efficient little cores can handle many significant workloads all on their own, so the workload is balanced within the system,” said Taehoon Kim, vice president of System LSI marketing, Samsung Electronics. “big.LITTLE processing is designed to deliver the right combination of processors for a specific job. An eight-core processor with HMP is the truest form of the big.LITTLE technology with limitless benefits to the users of high-performance, low-power mobile products.”

This technology will be available in the 4th quarter of this year, it will let devices access both sides of the big.LITTLE ARM configuration simultaneously, which the company claims will increase both performance and efficiency. While software threads with high priority use the “big” A15 core, lower priority tasks can run on the “small” A7 without needing to switch back and forth, says Samsung. Samsung isn’t the only one running this setup, as MediaTek also announced an improvement for its MT8135 back in July.

ARM big.LITTLE multi-processing technology delivers the highest performance and efficiency across the widest range of workloads,” said Noel Hurley, vice president, Strategy and Marketing, Processor Division, ARM. “We welcome Samsung’s continued commitment to deploying the leading-edge technology on their latest chips featuring the ARM Cortex™-A series of processors, ARM Mali™ GPUs and ARM Artisan™ physical IP.”

The video below shows, the Samsung Exynos 5 Octa has eight core processor, four little ones for small always on application, and four bigger application for graphic intensives stuff.

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[toggle title=”Press Release “]Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its Heterogeneous Multi-Processing (HMP) solution for the Exynos 5 Octa to fully maximize the benefits of the ARM® big.LITTLE™ technology. The HMP capability gives system-level designers the ability to develop solutions that deliver the right combination of high-performance and low-power to carry out tasks such as 3D gaming, complex augmented reality and advanced web browsing.

“It’s usually assumed that the big CPU will do all the performance-critical work, however, power-efficient little cores can handle many significant workloads all on their own, so the workload is balanced within the system,” said Taehoon Kim, vice president of System LSI marketing, Samsung Electronics. “big.LITTLE processing is designed to deliver the right combination of processors for a specific job. An eight-core processor with HMP is the truest form of the big.LITTLE technology with limitless benefits to the users of high-performance, low-power mobile products.”

“ARM big.LITTLE multi-processing technology delivers the highest performance and efficiency across the widest range of workloads,” said Noel Hurley, vice president, Strategy and Marketing, Processor Division, ARM. “We welcome Samsung’s continued commitment to deploying the leading-edge technology on their latest chips featuring the ARM Cortex™-A series of processors, ARM Mali™ GPUs and ARM Artisan™ physical IP.”

HMP is the most powerful use model for ARM big.LITTLE technology, as it enables the use of all physical cores at the same time. Software threads with high priority or high computational intensity can be allocated to the ‘big’ Cortex-A15 cores while threads with less priority or are less computationally intensive, can be performed by the ‘LITTLE’ Cortex-A7 cores, enabling a highly responsive, low-energy system to be built.

Software implementation is essential to maximizing the benefits of big.LITTLE technology. Multi-processing software controls the scheduling of threads of execution to the appropriate core. In earlier versions of the big.LITTLE software, the whole processor context is moved up to the ‘big’ core or down to the ‘LITTLE’ core based on the measured work load. In-depth study and analysis of diverse use case scenarios enable Samsung to achieve efficiency and high-performance, while managing power levels to deliver optimal user environments.

The HMP solution for Samsung’s Exynos 5 Octa application processors will be available to customers in 4Q of 2013.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales exceeding US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
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September 10, 2013
Instagram Hits 150 Million Users Landmark, Ads Coming Soon

Instagram announced today that they now have over a 150 million users, up 50 million in the last 6-months.

The app itself – which allows users to capture and share video and pictures – is only available on two platforms, iOS and Android, plus knowledgable BlackBerry users can port the app over to their device.

Instagram also noted that they’re “more committed than ever to bringing you the best Instagram experience possible.” This ‘best Instagram experience’ will include ads. A separate report in the Wall Street Journal reveals that the company will begin monetizing its app “within the next year.”

Emily White, who the WSJ says is Instagram’s COO, is leading the charge to bring in big brand advertisers. She stated that although Instagram was bought by Facebook for $1 billion and has never made a cent, “We want to make money in the long term, but we don’t have any short-term pressure.”

The company is building relationships with brands that are already using Instagram to promote themselves for free. Those brands will have to be convinced that paying for ads is more effective than simply posting amazing photos. Instagram also needs a sales team.

According to the WSJ, White is considering the app’s Discover and Search sections as definite ad possibilities. White also said that brands are interested in click-through links from their Instagram photos to their product pages, but that is a pie-in-the-sky idea for now.

White’s biggest challenge in prepping Instagram for ads is the app’s 150 million users. Instagram has been ad-free for so long that any major change could send those users into the waiting arms of another photo-sharing app.

The company has already met with Ford, Williams-Sonoma and Coca-Cola.

September 9, 2013
Twitter App For Android Leaks

During Samsung’s IFA unveiling of the Galaxy Gear, Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Note 10.1, they inadvertently showed “the redesigned Twitter app” for Android tablets. The basics of the app worked exactly how Twitter for Android smartphones operates, just optimized for larger tablet displays (similar to Twitter for iPad).

There was no firm release date by Twitter, but for those deeply into the social media platform – perhaps while watching TV – can go forth and download the app as a copy as a APK has founds its place online. While the APK is available for installation (thanks to the industrious folks over at Android Next), the installer package is tricky to get working. If you can get it to work, the app probably won’t run all that great. But, it’s a great sign of what’s to come, and hopefully, the official version of the tablet-optimized Twitter app for Android will be available soon.

For those who have been complaining that Android tablets aren’t getting all of the apps that they should, this is an encouraging sign.

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September 9, 2013
Canon Cinema EOS Camera Lines Gets New Feature Upgrades

Few months back Sony released a firmware update for its fs700, which upgraded the ISO to 64,000. Canon seems to follow Sony’s path as it announced a firmware update for all its cameras in the cinema EOS range, which includes C500, C300, C100 and 1D C. Canon’s website shows:

Developed in response to market feedback, the feature upgrades will offer greater creative flexibility and enhanced operability, and clearly demonstrate Canon’s continued commitment to supporting the ever-evolving needs of the professional video community.

Owners of the Canon EOS C500, C300, C100 and 1D C 4K models will all see a huge increase in light gathering, with the maximum ISO going up from 20,000 to 80,000. That is one of the highest ISO settings on a pro camcorder.

Meanwhile, the C500 model will get new DCI-P3+ and Cinema Gamut color options, along with a new high-speed, 120fps shooting mode at a resolution of 4,096 x 1,080. The C300 will also get a new Wide DR color gamut and all the models will get various feature upgrades and bug fixes.

September 9, 2013
Sony Announces PS Vita TV, Tiny Gaming Console

Sony has just announced PlayStation Vita TV, a 6 x 10 cm(Dimensions) gaming console that is also a set-top box that connects to a TV. It is based on PS Vita hardware, and plays Vita, PSP, and PS1 games, it also offers access to a range of entertainment services and PlayStation 4 cross-functionality. It will cost around INR 6500, and will be out in Japan on November 14th. A separate bundle, including a DualShock 3 controller and 8GB memory card, will sell for approximately INR 9300.

The PS Vita TV supports Sony’s own Video Unlimited and also includes Vita-style apps such as the LiveTweet Twitter client and Reader ebook software. The tiny console can be used as an extender for PlayStation 4 games, letting you play them on another TV screen if the one connected to the PS4 is occupied. However, not all PS Vita games will be supported.

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The PS Vita TV is possibly same to the Apple TV on price while it offers far more gaming. Apple is rumored to be planning significant software enhancements for its set-top box that could possibly come on the 10th of september event, but the Apple TV could not possibly give gaming experience to its users.

September 9, 2013
Nokia Lumia 1520 Poses Next To The Xperia Z In New Leak

Nokia’s entrance into the phablet space is fast approaching and the Lumia 1520 has already leaked out a couple times – once in the form of a press render and the other a blurry picture. A new round of clear images has arrived online and shows the 6-inch Windows Phone 8 device compared to a Sony Xperia Z.

The images also show that Nokia’s currently unannounced device has virtually no bezel. Its previous handsets have not had massive bezels by any means, but they have been noticeable.

No details of its camera were published. However, reports have speculated that it may contain the same camera as the recently released Lumia 925.

Details about the phone broke earlier this year when it was revealed Microsoft was working on an update to WP8 that would support 1080p devices.

According to The Verge, the Lumia 1520 has a similar design to the Lumia 920/925 and the gallery of images also confirms a few specs: 6-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB of internal storage and run Windows Phone 8 GDR3 update (General Distribution 3). Apparently the Lumia 1520 will be announced in the coming weeks and we’ll keep you updated on an Indian release.

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September 9, 2013
Exclusive : Samsung to Launch Galaxy Note 3 and Gear on 17th September

We’ve got exclusive news about the launch of the next generation Galaxy Note, the Galaxy Note 3. The Note 3 was announced on 4th of September during IFA 2013 in Berlin, and was expected to hit markets by September 25th.

Exclusive sources at Samsung close to iGyaan have told us, that the company will launch the handset on September 17th and the 16GB variant will be priced under Rs. 50,000. This week a rumor pointed out that the Galaxy Note 3 will be launched for a price of Rs. 47990, and if we tie it up with the information we received from our source, it sounds about right.

India is one of the biggest markets for Samsung, and has been constantly the first tier to receive our products in the mobile division, this time it will be no different.

S View Case for Note 3

Samsung will launch the new Galaxy Note 3 at an event in New Delhi on the 17th of September and will have the phone available in the market by September 25th. Samsung is also expected to launch all the new accessories including the new S-View cases for the Note 3, the Leather back case options and the glam cases, alongside the Note 3.

The biggest disappointment to buyers in India will be the chipset option for the Galaxy Note 3. With LTE a far away dream for Indians, the company will presently launch the Galaxy Note 3 with the Exynos 5 Octa chipset, also limiting Video Capture to 1080p and not the 4k offered in the Snapdragon 800. Samsung will however launch all three colors the black, white and pink , where the company expects a lot of female buyers for the Pink option, opening a new market of consumers.

Samsung will also launch the Galaxy Gear watch alongside the Galaxy Note 3, with an expected price of Rs. 18000. also to be available by the 25th of September.

It is also expected that Samsung will initiate a pre-order option with some bundles to offer for early buyers. If Samsung launches the Galaxy Note 3 at Rs. 47,990 with a bundled flip case, would you buy it, and in what color ? Let us know below.

Update : Although the 32GB variant was the smallest version announced at IFA, we have heard that Samsung may launch a 16 GB variant to keep the price low in markets like India.

September 8, 2013
Report : Apple Will Ship OS X Mavericks In October

Apple is currently planning a late October launch for OS X Mavericks, according to a report from 9to5Mac.

The late-October Mavericks release is planned so Apple could focus the majority of its software engineering resources on pushing out iOS 7 alongside the new iPhone hardware over the next couple of weeks.

Apparently Apple has chosen this later-than-expected release date so it can use the bulk of its software engineering resources to first push out iOS 7, which is expected to become available next week, alongside two new iPhones.

9to5Mac noted that, for the last two OS X releases, Apple has waited until the day after an earnings result release to make them available. And since Apple usually shares its Q4 earnings in October, it is possible we may see Mavericks shortly after the announcement. Additionally, Apple is expected to release a fleet of new Macs this fall, and it would make sense for their arrival to coincide with the launch of the new OS.

Announced earlier this year at WWDC, OS X Mavericks brings with it a number of new software features, including tabs in Finder, document tagging, improved multiple display support, and enhanced Notifications.

Apple will be unveiling at least one new iPhone at an event next week, where we may also hear more about OS X Maverick’s official launch.

September 7, 2013
NASA Joins Instagram, Posts Vintage Moon Pics

Behold! There finally exists an Instagram account that doesn’t contain images of Starbucks or obnoxious selfies!

Nasa has joined the world of Instagram – and had attracted 17,000 followers within nine hours of posting up its first picture. Making its debut on the social media photo sharing site, the agency posted an image from 1969 of the Earth as seen from the Moon.

Of course, NASA is no stranger to social media. The agency’s Instagram profile complements NASA’s strong social media presence on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, YouTube, Flickr, Foursquare, Reddit and other sites. NASA’s strategy with social media: engaging and inspiring the public with unique content.

An image of the Earth, peeking above the alien horizon of the moon, is extraordinary in any context, but seems especially so amid the very ordinary stuff of Instagram.

Speaking about NASA boldly joining Instagram, Lauren Worley, NASA press secretary, said in a statement, “Instagram has a passionate following of users who are hungry for new and exciting photos. We believe we have some of the most engaging images on and off the planet — and we can’t wait to engage with Instagrammers.” Worley also said Instragam fits the space agency’s “story of exploration and discovery.”

Along with the new official NASA account, the agency’s Goddard Spaceflight Center and Ames Research Center also have profiles on Instagram.

September 7, 2013
Screenshots From Windows Phone 8 GDR3 Update Leak

Rumours of Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 GDR3 update have been circulating for much of 2013, claiming that the new software will bring with it a number of new features that include support for larger displays, quad-core processors, screen rotation lock and more. Today is the first time that we’re getting a look at what may be GDR3 in action, though, thanks to a WPCentral forums user that claims to have gotten hold of a Lumia 920 that’s running the update.

User ‘xs2k’ allegedly purchased a Nokia Lumia 920 from Craigslist, the prior owner supposedly a multiplatform app developer. The device appears to be with firmware based from India and there are four screenshots posted so far.

As far as new features are concerned – Driving Mode mutes calls and texts automatically when paired by Bluetooth to a car, or you can choose to mute them manually. You can close apps in the multitasking view too, saving time. There’s screen rotation, so you can orient your display how you like, and custom sounds are coming to text, voicemail, email and reminder alerts. You’ll also be able to restore from back-up over Wi-Fi, which is handy if your device is wiped.

Obviously these leaked screenshots can’t give us a look at some of the bigger features that are coming with Microsoft’s GDR3 update, like support for large 1080p displays and quad-core processors. However, the images do serve as evidence of other new capabilities like closing apps from the multitasking interface and screen rotation lock, two goodies that we’re sure Windows Phone fans are excited to finally be receiving.

September 7, 2013
Alleged iPhone 5S Retail Packaging Leaks, Hints At Fingerprint Sensor

When potential packaging of the iPhone 5C leaked online last week it looked authentic. These pictures of what is believed to be the retail packaging for the upcoming iPhone 5S are definitely questionable. Who knows what camera the photos were captured with as they are all incredibly blurry – almost sore to look at – which leads us to believe they’re fake.

However, the box has a similar design to previous iPhones and clearly shows and iPhone with iOS 7, plus the rumoured 5S branding. In addition, the most notable change is to the home button with a silver ring – this addition could be the heavily rumoured fingerprint sensor.

Fox News anchor Clayton Morris previously claimed that the upcoming iPhone 5S would “have a silver ring around it” in an interview last month, while also noting the button is convex to make way for an embedded fingerprint sensor.

Regardless of what Apple decides to unveil, iGyaan will be in covering the iPhone 5S / iPhone 5C launch event on the 10th at 10AM PT — so tune in on the day of the event so you can follow our live blog for every piece of news as it happens.

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September 7, 2013
BBM For iPhone Confirmed By BlackBerry Executive

“The BBM app will be launched for Android and iOS”, we have been hearing this news from a long time. About a month ago BlackBerry was rumored to test the messenger on both Android and iOS platforms. Now, as per a tweet from Alex Kinsella(Senior Strategic Account Manager for BlackBerry), it shows that BBM will launch first on iOS. As the tweet said:

“BBM for iPhone was submitted for review 2 wks ago #waiting”

Earlier in May BlackBerry officialy announced that BBM will be available on Android and iOS, ever since then we have heard rumors of it launching soon. Here is what Mr. Bocking said when he officially announced messengers availability on Android and iOS.

“For BlackBerry, messaging and collaboration are inseparable from the mobile experience, and the time is definitely right for BBM to become a multi-platform mobile service. BBM has always been one of the most engaging services for BlackBerry customers, enabling them to easily connect while maintaining a valued level of personal privacy. We’re excited to offer iOS and Android users the possibility to join the BBM community,” said Andrew Bocking, Executive Vice President, Software Product Management and Ecosystem, at BlackBerry.

The tweet above shows that BBM might be available for iOS anytime, so when you wake up tomorrow do not forget to check your app store. Few years back, BBM was one of the most popular communication means, but today we have others like Whatsapp, hike, we chat and ALOT more. Will the availability of BBM on Android and iOS bring the change back ? We will have to wait and see.

September 7, 2013
XOLO Tab Launched With Android 4.1 and Voice Calling

Xolo has officially launched its first tablet, the Xolo Tab is priced at INR 13,499. The Tab(QC800) comes with a 8 inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels (160ppi). The tablet is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8225Q processor paired with a 1GB of RAM and Adreno 203 GPU. The tablet includes 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. The device comes with SIM support and voice-calling.

It has a 2 MP rear camera and a 0.3 MP front camera that can be used to make 3G video calls. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity options. The Xolo tab sports a 4,000 mAh battery. It will be available in white color, and will hit the stores by the end of this week.

Stay tuned for our review!

[toggle title=”Press Release “]XOLO expands its portfolio, launches its first Tablet- XOLO TAB

6th September 2013: After making a successful entry in the Indian Mobile Phone industry last year, XOLO now enters a new segment with the launch of its first Tablet. XOLO – a premium smartphone manufacturer came into existence last year in April, 2012 with the launch of the world’s first mobile phone with the power of Intel Inside and since then XOLO has launched various phones in the mid to high end smartphone segment. The brand’s philosophy since the inception has been to provide something better and extra to its customers, with an intent to deliver an experience of +1. XOLO’s latest addition to its portfolio is Slim and Powerful Q1000s and XOLO Play, a true delight for gamers that is powered by 1.5 Ghz NVIDIA Tegra quad-core processor with NVIDIA GeForce GPU.

XOLO today expanded its portfolio with the launch of its first Tablet – XOLO TAB. The light weight XOLO TAB comes with a big IPS 20.32cm (8) screen that offers clear and crisp display with a resolution of 1024×768 for an amazing and comfortable experience. It supports multi-touch and pinch to zoom. It has an Adreno 203 GPU and is capable of playing HD videos at 720p @30fps.

It runs on Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 and comes packed in with a powerful Snapdragon 1.2 GHz quad-core processor for faster and improved performance. It also supports 3G video and voice calling to ensure users are always connected with their friends and family.

For faster and smoother experience the new XOLO TAB is equipped with 1GB RAM. It comes with 4GB of internal memory of which 2.5GB is available for the users and the external memory can be expanded using a microSD card up to 32 GB to store lots of songs, movies and games.

It has a 2 MP rear camera and a 0.3 MP front camera that can be used to make 3G video calls. It supports Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity as well.

Its 4000 mAh battery ensures that it doesn’t need frequent recharges and assures you of uninterrupted fun.

This big 20.32 cm (8) quad-core Tab with 3G connectivity is available for purchase at Rs. 13,499 only. It will be availabe in the white color in the retail stores by the end of this week.

Key Specifications

20.32 cm (8) IPS Display
3G Video Calling (using telecom network)
Snapdragon 1.2 GHz quad-core Processor
Adreno 203 GPU
1 GB RAM
4000 mAh Li-pol Battery
Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2
Wi-Fi
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September 7, 2013