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  • iPhone 6s Gets an 11K Price Cut in India

    iPhone 6s Gets an 11K Price Cut in India

    We hate to say,”we told you so”, but the cat is out of the bag. It is no big secret that India was one of the most expensive places in the world just two months ago if you were planning to buy the new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. But as predicted by iGyaan a couple of weeks ago, the iPhones have undergone significant fall in pricing.

    iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, launched with a starting price of Rs. 62,000 and going up to a Rs. 92,000, were much costlier than the same products in the American and European markets. The prices have now come down significantly, especially after a decline in the demand in the country.

    The iPhone 6s shows a whopping price drop of Rs.11,000. There is a fall in prices of the iPhone 6s Plus as well but this isn’t as drastic as the 6s. Also, what is surprising is that the cheapest iPhone 6s Plus is the rose gold variant at a price of about Rs. 65,000 and Rs. 84,000  from its earlier Rs. 72,000 and Rs. 92,000 respectively. The rose gold variant was the most popular option for pre-order globally, but clearly it didn’t go down too well with Indian consumers.

    Additionally,  the iPhone 5s which was launched last year in 2014, is being sold at a price lower than most of the places in the world. The phone now falls in the mid-range price bracket with a price close to 20K.

    Looks like there has never been a better time to buy iPhones in India.

     

  • Lenovo Teases Successor to K3 Note Smartphone

    Lenovo Teases Successor to K3 Note Smartphone

    Looks like Lenovo will soon reveal the successor to the K3 Note smartphone. The Chinese company posted a teaser image on Twitter with a message that reads “Prepare for the dawn of the new #KillerNote.”

     

    It is likely that the device will be known as the K4 Note, and is expected to launch in India first since the teaser was posted on Lenovo India’s account. Furthermore, the launch is expected to take place some time in January.

    Lenovo K3 Note
    Lenovo K3 Note

    Not much is known at this time on the specs front other than rumours of a MediaTek Helio X10 chipset and a fingerprint sensor, which have not been confirmed by the company. Two things the teaser does reveal is that the device will come with a USB Type-C port and a metal frame.

  • Xiaomi Mi 5 Specs Revealed in Online Retailer’s Website

    Xiaomi Mi 5 Specs Revealed in Online Retailer’s Website

    Xiaomi fans are eagerly anticipating the new flagship smartphone, Mi 5, for a while now. The company has been delaying the launch of the device which was earlier supposed to come out by the end of this year, but will now see an early 2016 launch. This is also due to the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor due to feature in flagship devices in 2016.

    For those who want to know a little more about the upcoming flagship device, we have something for you today. An online retailer’s website, Oppomart, has listed the Xiaomi Mi 5 along with what is quite possibly the confirmed specs of the device. (Update: the device has been taken down from the site)

    Mi 5 Specs

    The specifications confirm what have been rumoured about the device including the fact that it will indeed feature Snapdragon 820 processor under the hood. The Mi 5 will sport a 5.5-inch screen with quad HD (2560×1440) display, 20MP primary camera and an 8MP front.

    Mi 5 Leaked

    The device will also come with 3,800mAh battery and 4G LTE support. RAM is set at 4GB and will offer 16GB/64GB/128GB storage options. The flagship is listed at a price of $599 ( Rs. 40000 approx.). It will also be available in classic white and black colours.

    The actual look of the device is still a mystery as different sources have revealed different designs. The price listed on the website could differ after the actual launch of the device, but it does look likely that the company will stick to this price tag considering the next-gen specs listed. We’ll know more as we reach closer to the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 5.

  • Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G Launched in India: Unboxing and Hands-On

    Micromax Canvas Pulse 4G Launched in India: Unboxing and Hands-On

    Micromax has just launched a new 4G-enabled smartphone in India. The Canvas Pulse 4G is the newest budget device from the company and is priced at Rs. 9,999. The device goes on sale on Flipkart starting today. The Canvas Pulse 4G is the company’s third launch following Canvas Mega and Canvas Sega 4G priced at Rs. 7,999 and Rs. 10,999, respectively.

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    Commenting on the launch, Mr. Vineet Taneja, CEO, Micromax Informatics Ltd said, “India is currently at the cusp of 4G evolution, and Micromax is fully prepared to lead this march with a range of 4G devices from value to premium segments, which deliver best-in-class performance and design across price points for the diverse Indian consumers. Our latest launch, Canvas Pulse 4G is our premium yet powerful product with Flipkart offering 3GB RAM and Octacore at a never before price reiterating our commitment to democratizing technology for the new age digital natives who want to be connected all the time.

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    In terms of specs, the Canvas Pulse 4G sports a 5-inch HD IPS screen and is powered by a 1.3 GHz octal-core processor with MediaTek (MT 6753) chipset, with 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB internal storage expandable up to 32 GB via Micro SD card slot.

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    On the camera front the device features a 13MP rear with f/2.2 aperture and a 5MP front with f/2.4 aperture. The phone is fitted with a 2100mAh battery and comes with the usual set of connectivity features that includes 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB, and Bluetooth options. The Canvas Pulse 4G runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

    We did a quick unboxing and hands-on of the device. The handset feels light in your hand and the size is just right for one-handed tasks. The back plastic panel is smooth and feels great in your hand, though a lack of a firm grip may dissuade some buyers. The metallic sides and rectangular frame adds to the overall aesthetics of device and gives a premium feel to it, which is not a common sight for a device in the price bracket.

    Inside the box:

    • USB wall charger
    • Earphones
    • Screen Protector
    • User Manual

    The 5MP front camera also comes with LED flash as well a Gesture Shot which clicks a picture by simply creating a ‘V’ on the screen with your hand.

    The UI is pretty fluid and snappy as one would expect from a budget device these days. The app tray leaves the main screen clear, though the device does come with a bunch of bloatware, which you can uninstall. The device runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and there is no word yet on whether it will get a Marshmallow update.

    A 2,100mAh battery isn’t much to brag about here but but basic usage with the device will get you through the day.

    Check out the spec table of the Canvas Pulse 4G below.

    Specification Canvas Pulse 4G
    Display 5-inch HD IPS screen
    Resolution 720×1080 pixels
    Chipset MediaTek (MT 6753)
    CPU 1.3 GHz octa-core processor
    RAM 3 GB
    Front Camera 5 MP f/2.4
    Rear Camera 13 MP f/2.2
    Storage 16 GB
    Expandability Up to 32 GB via MicoSD
    Battery 2,100 mAh battery
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n  / Bluetooth 4.0 GPS/AGP / 4G LTE
    Operating System Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
    Price Rs. 9,999
  • Renders of HTC One X9 Surface Online

    Renders of HTC One X9 Surface Online

    We have been talking about the HTC One X9 for a while now, with its TENAA certification and an expected early release next year. And yet again, the phone is in news. The latest in the series of One X9 updates is leaked renders of the device.HTC One X9 Leaked Renders

    It shows the phone from various angles, giving us a better look at it. On the specs front the One X9 will sport a 5.5-inch full HD (1920x1080p) display and run on the Android Lollipop OS powered by 2.2GHz Octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage (expandable up to 1TB). It will feature a 13MP camera on the rear and a 5MP front.HTC One X9 Leaked Renders 1

    Even though nothing is known of the official launch of the device, it is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2016.

  • Samsung Galaxy S7 to Have a Pressure Sensitive Display

    Samsung Galaxy S7 to Have a Pressure Sensitive Display

    Expected to make its debut during the Mobile World Congress in February 2016, Samsung Galaxy S7 is likely to arrive with a pressure sensitive display.Though Samsung is tight-lipped about its new smartphones, its silence hasn’t done much to keep speculations and rumours in check as Wall Street Journal reports that the display of S7 will be pressure sensitive.

    Looks like Samsung is all set follow in the footsteps of Apple which cannot stop talking about the 3-D Touch of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.

    Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge
    Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge

    Additionally, Galaxy S7 will have a Type C USB Port which means the device will charge significantly faster. WSJ quotes sources that say that a single round of charging would “allow for a full day’s charge in under 30 minutes and in some cases significantly faster than that.”

    There are rumours of a retina scanner as well to be included in the smartphone, but things are quite uncertain at this point. Like the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S7 will arrive in two variants, that is, S7 and S7 Edge. Once unveiled in February, it would take another couple of weeks before the smartphone is finally up and ready for shipping hopefully in March. Hold your breath until then.

  • OnePlus 2 Mini Leaked in Benchmarks

    OnePlus 2 Mini Leaked in Benchmarks

    OnePlus has been busy this year trying to expand its smartphone lineup. The company not only released a 5.5-inch OnPlus 2 a couple of months ago, but also a smaller 5-inch OnePlus X. But OnePlus isn’t quite happy just yet. It looks like the company is planning to go even smaller with a 4.6-inch OnePlus Mini. Apparently, GFXBench has data on an alleged OnePlus Mini device that was recently discovered.

    Now its important to know that there is very little credibility to this data as it is possible for anyone to spoof a device on the internet. However, if the benchmark does turn out true, it would take one back a couple of months when people were confused whether the OnePlus X is actually the OnePlus Mini.

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    OnePlus 2

    The OnePlus device listed would feature a 4.6-inch, 1080p display, a Snapdragon 810 SoC, potentially 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a 12-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front, all running on Android 5.1.1 OS.

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    There is some credibility to the story if one remembers the confusion behind OnePlus X being called OnePlus Mini before launch. While the OnePlus X came with a complete design change, going for an Onyx and glass and the limited edition Ceramic bodies, the OnePlus Mini will likely be a miniaturised version of the OnePlus 2. If this is the case, then the company will likely go with the same design aesthetics as it did with the OnePlus 2.

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  • New Samsung Galaxy A9 Leaked Images Reveal a 6-inch Display and 4000 mAh Battery

    New Samsung Galaxy A9 Leaked Images Reveal a 6-inch Display and 4000 mAh Battery

    Leaked images from China have emerged revealing that contrary to what we know so far, the Samsung Galaxy A9 is going to have a 6 inch 1080p Super AMOLED display. It will also have a battery marked at 4000 mAh to match the huge screen.

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    The other specs are expected to include a 13 MP main camera, 8 MP front camera, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage. Additionally, the phone would also have a fingerprint scanner, will run on octa-core Snapdragon 620 and come equipped with Samsung Pay.

    Samsung A9

    Galaxy A9 will be part of Samsung’s Galaxy A line-up for 2016 and therefore is expected to arrive by January next year, first in China and later in rest of the world. It would be priced around $450 or close to Rs. 30,000.

  • Qiku Q Terra: Unboxing and Hands-On

    Qiku Q Terra: Unboxing and Hands-On

    There is something unique about the Chinese smartphone companies. They just keep on coming with phone after phone that look pretty great. Qiku is the latest entrant in the smartphone game. The joint venture Qiku Network Technologies Co Ltd launched its first phone, the Q Terra, around two weeks ago priced at Rs. 19,999 (with invite) and Rs. 21,999 (without invite).

    The Qiku (pronounced cheeku) Q Terra is a massive phone. The 6.0-inch screen does indeed look big especially when the display covers the sides end-to-end. The phone is on the bulky side, however the smooth metallic finish with a curved design makes it great to hold.

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     The Qiku Q Terra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 64-bit processor  and comes with a 3GB RAM. Along with this it also has a 16GB of internal storage capacity that is expandable up to 128GB. It has a 6 inch FHD display with 1080 X 1920 pixel resolution.
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    The exterior incorporates a magnalium alloy unibody, made from aluminum alloy.On the camera front the Q terra uses a DuoScopic Camera System that integrates two 13MP Sony back cameras – a IMX278 color sensor along with a B/W IMX214 sensor. Adding to this, the phone also offers an 8MP front camera with f/2.4 aperture.
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    Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based 360 OS, which is a custom ROM built by Qihoo 360. You won’t find an app drawer here but the overall UI is snappy and fluid. The display of the Qiku Q Terra is quite clear, and bright, and does equally well both indoors and outdoors.
    The Qiku Q Terra comes with a dual camera set-up with 13-megapixel on the rear with autofocus and dual-LED flash. There’s also an 8-megapixel camera on the front.
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    The 3,700mAh battery is big and will provide you with enough and more juice to last you through the day. Whether or not the company’s decision to have an invite system is right or not is up for debate. The device itself is pretty solid in this price bracket. Let us know what you think of the Qiku Q Terra in the comments below.
    Specification Qiku Q Terra
    Display 6-inch full HD display, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    Resolution 1920×1080 pixels, 386 ppi
    Dimensions 157.60 x 79.80 x 8.60 mm
    Weight 207g
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 808
    CPU 2.3 GHz Quad-core processor
    GPU Adreno 430
    RAM 3 GB
    Front Camera 8 MP f/2.4
    Rear Camera 13 MP f/2.2
    Storage 16 GB
    Expandability Up to 128 GB via MicoSD
    Battery 3,700 mAh battery
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz b/g/n WCN3680 / Bluetooth 4.0/ 4G LTE
    Operating System Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based 360 OS
    Price Rs. 19,999 (invite)/ Rs. 21,999 (without invite)
  • YU Will Launch “Something Else” With Yutopia

    YU Will Launch “Something Else” With Yutopia

    Yu tweeted yesterday that the newest smartphone by the company, Yutopia won’t be the only product to be launched at the official event on the 17th of this month.

    The event was initially supposed to take place on 7th December but it was pushed back by ten days. The reason given by the company was that there are two products lined up for release and now both will be launched together.

    We were putting our stakes on another smartphone, probably a Yutopia Plus. However, sources have confirmed that it’s not another phone. It could be something as disappointing as another power bank. Surprise, surprise. Or something as simple as a smartwatch or another OS. Let’s hold our breath for a less anticlimactic launch until the product is made official.

  • Xiaomi Launches the Redmi Note Prime in India with 4G

    Xiaomi Launches the Redmi Note Prime in India with 4G

    Mi India is all set to launch its second ‘Made in India’ smartphone, the Redmi Note Prime, on Amazon.in. The device will go on sale starting 10.00am on the 15th December.

    Mi India has been teasing the launch for a few days now, posting on its social media page with the hashtag #PrimeisComing. Xiaomi had announced in August that it would manufacture its devices locally in India as part of PM Narendra Modi’s push for ‘Make in India’. The first device launched by Xiaomi was the Redmi 2 Prime. Commenting on the launch of the Redmi Note Prime, Manu Jain, India Head, Xiaomi said:

    “We are really happy to be able to deliver to our promise of continuously innovating and catering to the needs of our Mi Fans. With the launch of Redmi Note Prime, we are glad to provide our Mi Fans an opportunity to upgrade to an even more powerful smartphone with an expanded memory and dual-SIM capabilities. The 3100 mAh high-capacity battery, coupled with MIUI optimisations, has enabled Redmi Note Prime to achieve the most impressive battery performance yet. Local manufacturing shows Xiaomi’s commitment to being a part of fabric of India and we are truly excited to roll out our second ‘Made In India’ offering for our Mi fans.”
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    The Redmi Note Prime is an enhanced version of the Redmi Note 4G. The Note Prime features a 5.5-inch HD IPS display (1280 X 720 resolution, 267 PPI), a Snapdragon 410 Quad-core 64-bit processor, 16 GB internal storage and 2 GB of RAM.

    On the camera front, the Note Prime sports a 13MP rear with f/2.4 aperture and a 5.5MP front. Finally, the device runs on a 3,100mAh battery pack. The device is being manufactured in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with Foxconn Technology Group.

    Redmi Note Prime

    As mentioned earlier, Xiaomi has tied up with Amazon.in for the launch of the Note Prime. The device is priced at Rs. 8,499 and will be available on Amazon.in and Mi.com starting tomorrow.

    Noor Patel, Director Category Management, Amazon India said, “We are excited to be the partner of choice for Xiaomi and offer our customers exclusive access to the new Redmi Note Prime. Xiaomi has been one of the most popular smartphone brands on Amazon.in, witnessing a continuous growth in demand. We see this as a great opportunity to offer customers across India the ease, convenience & joy of shopping for another great offering from the company.”

    Here’s the spec table of the Redmi Note Prime:

    Specification Redmi Note Prime
    Display 5.5-inch HD IPS,
    Resolution 1280×720 pixels, 267ppi
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 410
    CPU 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core processor
    GPU Adreno 306
    RAM 2 GB
    Front Camera 5.5 MP f/2.2
    Rear Camera 13 MP f/2.4
    Storage 16 GB
    Expandability Up to 32 GB
    Battery 3.100mAh battery
    Connectivity Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz b/g/n / Bluetooth 4.0/ 4G LTE
    Operating System Android 4.4 KitKat-based MIUI 7
    Price Rs. 8,499
  • Huawei Honor 7 Enhanced Edition with Android 6.0 is Official

    Huawei Honor 7 Enhanced Edition with Android 6.0 is Official

    Huawei wants to bring its Honor brand to the U.S and it plans on doing that at the CES 2016 next month. Along with this comes the announcement of an enhanced version of the Huawei Honor 7. The enhanced edition will have Android 6.0 Marshmallow pre-loaded, as well as Huawei’s EMUI 4.0 skin running on top.

    Calling it an enhanced version means the device is bound to bump up a spec or two. The new version will feature 32 GB of internal storage rather than 16 GB as seen in the original Honor 7. Other specs remain the same, however, with a 5.2-inch screen with an aluminium body. 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.

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    The device will be powered by the Kirin 935 chipset with octal-core 2.2GHz CPU and Mali-T628 GPU. 3 GB of RAM, 3,100mAh battery and a fingerprint scanner add the final touches to the device. The Honor 7 Enhanced Edition is currently available in China and will make its way to the U.S soon.

    The original Honor 7 was launched in India at a price of Rs. 22,999. No word yet on when the enhanced version will come to India. The

  • Samsung’s New Virtual Assistant for Mobile Phones Could Arrive Next Year

    Samsung’s New Virtual Assistant for Mobile Phones Could Arrive Next Year

    Virtual assistants seem to be the shiny new toy in the world of smartphones these days. Apple’s Siri led to Microsoft’s Cortana and it simply doesn’t end there. Joining the fray is Samsung with its own rumoured new voice assistant for mobile phones.

    Samsung already has a voice assistant called S Voice but it’s nowhere close to its Apple and Microsoft counterparts. This is what the company is perhaps working on improving. The new assistant is expected to run on Samsung devices using the S Voice app.

    Needless to say, the features would be enhanced and upgraded to ensure an over-all smoother and efficient experience for the user. Because the company has had a history of launching new software with new hardware, we can expect to see the voice assistant with the launch of Galaxy S7 in February 2016.

    Via: SamMobile

     

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  • A Smartphone With 10,000 mAh Battery That Will Last You 10-15 Days

    A Smartphone With 10,000 mAh Battery That Will Last You 10-15 Days

    Oukitel is reportedly working on a phone that comes equipped with 10,000 mAh battery. Could this mean gone are the days of power-banks and bulky battery cases? The company’s new smartphone K10000 will last 10-15 days per charge under ‘normal’ usage.

    Yes, this does seem a little too good to be true, and your doubts are not unfounded. The phone has a modest quad-core 1GHz MediaTek processor, 720p screen, 8-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front cam and only 16GB of expandable storage.

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    Basically, the device is more like a power bank which has a basic phone attached to it. Don’t be surprised if there is not 3G or LTE support on the K10000. The phone is priced at a $240 (about Rs. 16,000) and begins shipping on January 21st.

    This won’t be the first of its kind device though. Recently, a Chinese company too launched a phone with 9,000 mAh battery. However, once again that was the only highlight of the device, with its low end specs and bulky design. There seems to be still a long way to go before companies start combining decent specs with a long-lasting battery in their smartphones.

     

  • Huawei’s New Nexus Smartphone with Snapdragon 820 Could Launch in 2016

    Huawei’s New Nexus Smartphone with Snapdragon 820 Could Launch in 2016

    We all know that the new Snapdragon 820 chipset is the new big, bad chipset that will make its way into a number of flagship devices in 2016. The new and more powerful chipset has already been confirmed for upcoming devices like the Mi 5 and some Galaxy S7 variants. Now, news around the tech block is that the next Huawei-made Nexus device will feature the next-gen Qualcomm chipset.

    Huawei Nexus 6P
    Huawei Nexus 6P

    As you may know, this year’s Nexus 6P is the first to be manufactured by Huawei, and the device, which has been well received by many, featured a Snapdragon 810 chipset. Apart from the fact that the next flagship Nexus device should sport a Snapdragon 820 chipset, nothing much is known at the moment. It is also likely that the next device will  be metal-made (like the Nexus 6P).

    We’ll know more about devices that will sport the new chipset early next year.

     

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