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Samsung May Face Trouble with the Note 7 Sales in India

Samsung is working fast towards the launch of the Galaxy Note 7, in an attempt to beat Apple’s next iPhone to the market. But India it seems is not keen on the next smartphone from Samsung.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 which is expected to have a dual edge design, an Iris Scanner and a new tricks up its S-Pen stylus is not something that users are looking to buy.

Rajiv Gupta, a 32 year old CA, and an avid Galaxy Note user says :

I Have used every note device since its original launch, and am highly disappointed in the lack of growth of the segment. The phone this year seems to be playing off the iris scanner gimmick and the S7 or the iPhone 7 seem to be my choice

Varun Sharma, a 22 year old Student of Delhi University, who has also owned two generation of Galaxy Note smartphones claims that the market is far more fierce than it used to be, and budget smartphones are claiming a large portion of the high end pot.

I used to prefer buying Samsung flagships, but the last note’s S-pen was really troublesome and Samsung did nothing to fix the problem. I have used the OnePlus 3 and am waiting to buy the Soft gold variant, because i expect the Note 7 to be priced beyond Rs. 60000 and that makes absolutely no sense.

Many other people claim that the rumors are not matching up to expectations of the Smartphone. Samsung will launch the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in India early August, tiring in with global launches, however, with the trend, the phone is expected to be priced in the Rs 60,000 price bracket.

Leaked image of Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Samsung may yet be in trouble, with a lot of people waiting for the next iPhone and the other opportunities in the market that include the likes of LeEco and OnePlus that seem to be offering flagship specs for almost half the price.

It also seems that Samsung will not have anything exclusive to the Galaxy Note 7 this year, with iP68 on the Galaxy S7 and Dual Edge on the Galaxy S7 Edge already launched earlier this year, the Note 7 will heavily rest on the Iris Scanner, which may not be enough to woo customers. Unless, the company reveals a new feature that gets everyone excited.

So will you buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 7?

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July 26, 2016
Apple may Launch iPhone 6SE This Year, Instead of iPhone 7

Apple’s next iPhone is coming on Friday, Sept. 16th according to latest leaks, and the naming seems to have changed. So everything you heard about the three models of the iPhone, including the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone Pro may turn out to be just great misleads.

The next iPhone may be called the iPhone 6SE keeping the design lineage same as the previous gen iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s.

A report from Apfelpage suggests Apple may not call the device the iPhone 7 after all. It says Chinese supply chain sources have seen packaging and labelling that indicates the new phone will be called the ‘iPhone 6SE’.

All Glass iPhone Design for 2017

However, it seems unlikely that Apple will change the naming system of its flagship smartphone, And a iPhone 7 name seems more likely and on the cards. With Apple majorly overhauling the design of the iPhone in 2017, the iPhone 7 Moniker would make sense for a new design phone.

July 26, 2016
OnePlus 3 Soft Gold Launched

OnePlus has officially launched the Soft Gold variant of the OnePus 3 in the US and will launch it in other counties on 1st August. The company had initially only launched the Graphite colour variant of the OnePlus 3 which is selling well according to the Chine manufacturer.

The Soft Gold variant is expected to do well in asian markets and the company claims its not the typical flash gold variant, but a more subtle tone of gold. OnePlus also says that the Soft Gold variant is limited and may not be remanufactured.

Be aware, supply of the Soft Gold version of the OnePlus 3 is limited. If this is the device you’ve been waiting for, we recommend ordering yours before the first batch of devices runs out!

*Launch Information:
US – July 26, 12:00 pm US Eastern time
EU – August 1, 12:00 pm CEST
HK – August 1, 6:00 pm Hong Kong time
CA – August 1, 6:00 am Canada Eastern time
IN – Coming Soon

July 26, 2016
MESUIT Case Lets You Run Android on an iPhone 6 or 6s

This brilliant case from a a Chinese manufacturer (of-course) allows you to run Android on an iPhone, because isn’t that what you really want from life.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=48&v=kE6TKBNKT6Q

MESUIT is the world’s first and only one smart hardware that runs Android OS on iPhones in the form of an app and supports one-key hot swapping.

Not only do you get an additional sim card, you will also get additional battery 1,700mAh battery for MESUIT for iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s while the MESUIT for iPhone 6 Plus and 6S Plus sports a slightly larger 2,500mAh battery. The smart case by Jijia runs on MESUIT OS 1.0 based, a custom Android OS.

The case costs about $150 USD for the iPhone 6/6s and about $165 USD for the iPhone 6/6s Plus.and is only on sale in China at the moment.

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July 23, 2016

Yes There is A Soft Gold OnePlus 3

When the OnePlus 3 was launched, everyone demanded a gold variant. While there were rumours and images at play, no concrete information was available, up until now. OnePlus recently posted on Weibo the upcoming soft gold version of the OnePlus 3.

Reports suggest that the gold colour will be launched later this month. While we await more information on the soft gold variant, the grey variant of the OnePlus 3 is doing exceptionally well globally.

Specs	OnePlus 3 Full Specifications
Display	5.5 inch Full HD Opti AMOLED Display with Gorilla Glass 4
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels 401 ppi
Dimensions	152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm / 158 g
Chipset	Snapdragon 820 processor
CPU	Quad Core, Kryo: 2x 2.2 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz
GPU	Adreno 530
RAM	LPDDR4 6 GB
Storage	64 GB UFS 2.0
Rear Camera	16 MP Sony IMX 298 Sensor, 1.12 µm Pixel size. 4K at 30fps, PDAF, OIS, EIS, f/2.0
Front Camera	8 MP f/2.0 1080p Video 1.4 µm pixel size
Expandability	None : Dual nano-SIM slot
Battery	3000 mAh Dash Charge
Connectivity	4G LTE (Cat. 6), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, GLONASS, BelDou, NFC,
OS	Android 6 OxygenOS based on Android™ Marshmallow
Misc	Dirac HD Sound via Type-C port, OnePlus Music, Dual-microphone with noise cancellation
Price	Rs. 27999

July 21, 2016

Sony Xperia F8331 Leak Shows New Design and Hardware for Sony Flagship

More leaks emerge this Wednesday with the next in line Sony flagship posing for pictures. The phone will feature a flatter approach to design, much like original Sony Xperia Z phones. The hardware was leaked on benchmarks a while back and the F8331 is expected to launch at IFA in berlin.

The back gets a new design as well with a clear separation for the bottom plate and a single line camera layout with dual led flash.

The phone will now sport a USB Type C port and will also have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Supposedly running on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with a 5.1 inch full HD display .

The Sony Xperia F8331 is also expected to have 4k Video capture and OIS on both rear and front cameras.

July 20, 2016
Nokia’s Android Phones Leak : 2K Display with Snapdragon 820

Nokia may finally be coming back, this time with a vengeance. The two phones leaked of the Finnish Manufacturer making a mega comeback, include a smaller 5.2-inch display model and a larger 5.5-inch model.

Both have a 2K display and will come with the Z-Launcher System UI based on the latest Android 7.0 Nougat (Android N). Specs wise the two phones will be powered by Snapdragon 820 chipset an IP68 Waterproof and Dustproof protected all metal body, so goodbye polycarbonate. The Previous leak of Nokia seems to fall into place here.

The bigger sibling of the two is reportedly sporting a 22 MP camera and will launch at a price of US $ 500 ( Rs. 34000) . The company will launch the phones at the end of the year post the official Android Nougat reveal in two months.

By that time smartphones will be working on the next Qualcomm Snapdragon 823/821. In effect Nokia will be late as usual to the party, however this time with a more meaningful product.

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July 20, 2016
Apple May Launch 3 Separate iPhone 7 Variants

This has been a terrible year of leaks for the iPhone 7, with information on Apple’s next iPhone availble as early as Feburary the next iPhone has been seen in images and in video.

The latest images put the three variants of the iPhone 7 together. Reportedly the iPhone 7, The iPhone 7 Plus and the iPhone 7 Pro, these phones are expected to match many of the leaks includian the ommision of the Headphone jack.

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus seem to be getting a new design along with a bigger camera lens, however the iPhone 7 Pro will get the dual camera treatment and the smart connector dots.

Earlier reports cliamed Apple was testing two 5.5-inch iPhone 7 models. However, this is the first time an iPhone 7 plus with a single big camera lens has been spotted. Interestingly the back image also shows an [s] which is usually seen in the second edition of iPhones like the iPhone 6s. This might mean that someone is just messing with your head, or that these are really good mockups putting rumors together.

The video below however, shows an iPhone 7 running with the display on, interestingly the video maker does not touch the screen or use the phone. The quality of the video also suggests that its is an illuminated dummy being passed off as an iPhone. However at this point it is difficult to guess what Apple will put out this year in September. Till then, Enjoy the leaks!

July 19, 2016
Xiaomi Redmi Pro to Launch July 27

The Redmi Pro is all set to launch on the 27th of July, with the name confirmed by the Chinese manufacturer. The Redmi Pro is rumored to run on a deca-core MediaTek MT6797M processor and pack 3GB of RAM.

The company may also make a 4GB RAM variant and the handsets will run Android 6 with MiUi.

The phone might have dual cameras and a metal unibody, while simply being a hacked up version of the Redmi Note.

Xiaomi is also reportedly working on a laptop that will rival the Apple MacBook, which may also be unveiled on July 27th.

July 19, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Leak Shows Iris Scanner in Action

There is no stopping the leaks of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, with the company now confirming the August 2nd Launch date officially on their twitter handles, it seems that we will not be expecting a major new device, as the world will already know the handset.

Your next big idea is right around the corner. Tune in to #Unpacked live on August 2. pic.twitter.com/H7gDH73gdR

— Samsung Mobile (@SamsungMobile) July 12, 2016

The latest leak shows off the iris scanner unlock system on the lock screen. which shows two circles above the usual pattern lock. The image comes via @stagueve and it is the most up-close look you should get with the Galaxy Note 7 and its iris scanner prior to launch.

Iris scanner Note 7

Spec wise the Note 7 is supposedly going to launch in two variants a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with Adreno 530 GPU, another variant with Exynos 7420 processor was also leaked. The Note 7 will also carry a maximum 4 GB of RAM as opposed to the expected 6 GB previously leaked.

In an internal memo obtained by iGyaan, the Note 7 is also expected to have two new features to in the Air View menu, along with a confirmation of the Iris scanner and a border-less display expected to be the Edge Display.

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July 14, 2016
iPhone 7 Will Come Without A Mute Switch

It appears that Apple may actually be killing the mute switch on the next generation of the iPhone. If new image leaks are to be believed the next iPhone will not only cut the headphone jack but also the mute rocker switch.

New images leaked by a french website show what supposedly an accurate dummys of new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Pro and they tie in with a lot of the leaks in the past. For the iPhone 7 Pro dual cameras on the rear, an existant yet redisigned home button and no headphone jack, a new design larger single camera for the iPhone 7. However, one new fact that appears is the lack of the silent switch.

Apple already removed the switch from the newest iPad Pro, even though a virtual button exists. Apple has made no major revision to the design of the iPhone 7 to warrant the removal of the mute switch, unless it somehow hinders the water resistivity of the iPhone, which seems to be the only logical answer. Either that or the images are of a nice mockup made using current leaks, wouldnt be too difficult considering you can 3D print anything now.

The sizes of the screen remain at 4.7 inches for the iPhone 7 and 5.5 inches for the larger iPhone 7 Pro.

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July 12, 2016

Samsung Launches new Galaxy On7 Pro and On5 Pro for Rs. 11190 and Rs. 9190

Samsung has launched two new smartphones in India, the On7 Pro and On5 Pro.

The Galaxy On5 Pro has a 5-inch HD display, runs on a 1.3GHz quad-core Exynos 3475 processor and has a 8-megapixel rear camera . The Galaxy On7 Pro has a 5.5-inch HD display, runs on a 1.2GHz quad-core processor Snapdragon 410 processor and has a 13-megapixel rear camera.

Specs	ON7 Pro	ON5 Pro
Display	5.5-inch HD display	5-inch HD display
Resolution	1280 x 720 pixels	1280 x 720 pixels
Dimensions	151.8 x 77.5 x 8.2mm ; Weight: 172g	142.3 x 72.1 x 8.5mm; Weight: 149g
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 410	1.3 GHz quad-core Exynos 3475
GPU	Adreno 306	Mali-T720 GPU
RAM	2GB RAM	2GB RAM
Storage	16GB flash storage	16GB flash storage
Rear Camera	13MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.1 aperture, 1080p video recording	8MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 aperture, 1080p video recording
Front Camera	5MP f/2.2	5MP f/2.2
Expandability	128 GB via microSD	128 GB via microSD
Battery	3000 mAh	2600 mAh
Connectivity	4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS/ GLONASS	4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS/ GLONASS
OS	Android 6.0	Android 6.0
ETC	N/A	N/A
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July 12, 2016

Two Separate Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Phones Spotted on Benchmarks

The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will launch on August 2 a whole month prior to the usual launch cycle in order to combat the huge jump to the new Apple iPhone claim experts.

But, as the launch draws closer and closer the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 details seems to be clearing out. Two separate Galaxy Note 7 devices are doing the rounds of benchmarks and they not only have different chipsets but different specifications too.

The first one spotted on benchmark site Geekbench, with the model number SM-N930F appears to be powered by a 1.50 GHz octa-core Exynos 7420 processor with 3GB of RAM and runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. This variant scores 909 points in single core test and 3768 points in the multi-core test.

A second Samsung Galaxy Note 7 SM-N930V, is listed at AnTuTu with a qHD display resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixel. It runs, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS but has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor with Adreno 530 GPU, and not the rumored Snapdragon 823 we have been hearing about this phone also has 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which matches with the internal memo obtained by iGyaan a few days back.

Rumors of a Galaxy Note 7 running on 6 GB of RAM with the Snapdragon 823 chipset seem to be diminishing as we get closer to the launch. It also seems that Samsung may think that 3 GB of RAM is sufficient for markets where it will sell the Exynos variant, markets that include India, Malaysia and China.

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July 8, 2016
Apple iPhone 7 to start at 32 GB Storage

16 GB iPhones may soon become obsolete, claims a new report. The rumors of a 32 GB base iPhone are returning to the interwebs. For a while buyers of the iPhone have been complaining about the low storage availability on the cheapest iPhone model, which also incidentally is the most selling variant of Apple’s Smartphone.

Apple let go of its 4GB and 8GB iPhones and launched a 16GB minimum iPhone in 2009 with the iPhone 3GS. At that time the 16 GB capacity seemed overkill and the industry swayed to catch up with Apple.

Leaked iPhone Design

Today most flagships ship with 64 GB storage, so a 32 GB minimum iPhone would make sense. However, reports in the past have claimed that Apple might simply launch with a 64 GB capacity, as a starting going all the way up to 256 GB as more expensive options.

Either way buyers of the new iPhone may not have to worry about the low space warning. At least for a little while.

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July 6, 2016
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 To Feature New S Pen and Two New Air View Features

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Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7, which leaked in images recently has some more tricks up its sleeve. According to an internal Samsung memo, obtained by iGyaan, the new Note phone, which is already expected to launch with a new iP68 design much like the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, will also feature a newly designed S Pen Stylus. Apart from the physical appearance of the new S Pen, its capabilities are said to have improved, including a newer version of Bluetooth LE which will allow for longer usage and more accurate proximity warnings.

The Air View window which has traditionally basic S Pen apps will also include a new Dictionary and a text to voice Speaking option. A new AOD memo feature, possibly an Always on Demand memo app, could just be an improved version of the S Memo.

The memo also points out that the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will have a borderless display while this could simply mean an edge display which appears to have no borders, or could be a new edge display.

The Iris Scanner, also leaked heavily, will not only be able to lock the screen but also individual folders, Apps, and documents according to the memo. An unknown aspect of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is that the phone also features the Vulcan API, which is already available on the Snapdragon 820 but should also be on the new Snapdragon 823 that the Note 7 is expected to ship with.

The Galaxy Note 7 will have 64 GB of storage and 12 MP dual pixel cameras. There is a good chance that the Note 7 will have the same hybrid SIM tray as seen on the Galaxy S7 and the S7 edge.

July 5, 2016

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