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KFC’s New Chicken Wings Box Turns Into A Drone

Update: The store in Mumbai is located in Powai.

KFC, one of the largest fast-food chain is no stranger to launching quirky tech. From a KFC themes smartphone to a gamepad, KFC has tried its hand in entering the tech industry. But, KFC has taken its tech game a notch higher, quite literally, with the new KFO. It is a DIY drone that a few lucky KFC consumers will be able to get their hands on.

Drones have become extremely popular in India and with new proper guidelines to fly drones soon to be announced, the craze of drones will just soar higher. KFC is jumping aboard the hype train already as it launches the Smoky Grilled Wings in India.

On the 25th and 26th of January, 24 lucky customers will get their Smoky Grilled Wings in a different box. This box will basically turn into a drone that you can connect to your smartphone and fly it around. A world where drones cost a fortune, it is a pretty good deal to get a DIY drone along with your favourite wings!

With an online user manual, assembly and installation is quick and hassle-free. Once you’ve put everything together all you need to do is turn the power on, connect it to your smartphone via Bluetooth and the KFO is ready to fly!

Here is a list of all the select outlets and details about when the KFO will be given out.

Date	Time	City	Outlet
25th January	1:00-4:00 PM	Delhi	6 & 7, Scindia House, Outer Circle, Connaught Place
25th January	1:00-4:00 PM	Mumbai	Powai
25th January	4:00-7:00 PM	Kolkata	20K, Opposite Peter Cat Restaurant, Park Street
25th January	4:00-7:00 PM	Pune	Amanora Town Centre, Amanora Park Town, Hadapsar
25th January	4:00-7:00 PM	Chennai	183/188, Arcot Road, Palaniyappa Nagar, Vadapalani
25th January	7:00-10:00 PM	Hyderabad	Ground Floor, Survey No. 124, Village, Vinayaknagar, Serlingampally Mandal, Gachibowli
26th January	1:00-4:00 PM	Gurgaon	3rd Floor, Ambience Mall, DLF Phase 3
26th January	1:00-4:00 PM	Chandigarh	178- 178A, Elante Mall
26th January	7:00-10:00 PM	Kochi	Lulu International Shopping Mall, 50/2392 50/2392, NH 47, Edappally
26th January	1:00-4:00 PM	Bangalore	KFC Restaurant India Pvt Ltd, Central Mall, Survey No.5/78/7,78/8, Bellandur Village, Varthur Hobli
26th January	4:00-7:00 PM	Bangalore	No. GS-11, GS-12, GS-13, Signature Tower #6, Gopalan Signature Mall, Nagavara Palya, C.V. Raman Nagar, Old Madras Road
26th January	7:00-10:00 PM	Bangalore	KFC Restaurant, Hypercity, Survey No. 6/2 and 6/3, Near Kundalahalli Gate, Thoobarahalli Village, Arthur Hobli, Hyper City Brookfield

January 23, 2018

Samsung Galaxy On7 Prime

Samsung has launched its new budget smartphone in India, the Galaxy On7 Prime at a price of Rs 12990 for the 3GB RAM variant and Rs. 14990 for the 4GB RAM variant. The smartphone will be sold exclusively via Amazon and will go on sale on the 20th of January during the Amazon Prime Sale.

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January 23, 2018
2 Apple iPhone X Giveaway

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It is a fact that the tech industry, smartphone industry to be precise, is moving towards a completely wireless future. Apple back in 2016 started it all off by removing the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. While the decision was met with genuine surprise in the beginning, slowly but surely, other smartphone makers have caught on.

So, with smartphones becoming everyone’s primary source of media consumption, what is the next best thing after a good pair of wired headphones? The answer is a good pair of Bluetooth headphones and Zakk has two offerings that provide great sound quality at an affordable price. There is no denying that Bluetooth headphones are much more convenient and truly wireless earbuds have become really popular.

Zakk Blaze

The Zakk Blaze are over the ear Bluetooth headphones that have a rare mix of great sound quality and great looks. The headphones have a LED ring on both the earcups that can be customised according to the song you’re listening to or maybe the mood you’re in. The headphones have 40mm drivers and up to 10 meters of Bluetooth range. There is a headphone jack for when you run out of battery and an AUX cable comes bundled in the box. The Zakk Blaze take about 3 hours to fully charge and the company claims that they have a playback time of up to 20 hours which is impressive!

Zakk Twins

Truly wireless earbuds have seen a rise in popularity over the past year or so. While there are a lot of pricey earbuds available in the market, the Zakk Twins bring the comfort of wireless earbuds at an affordable price. Since the earbuds are intended for people who are outdoorsy, the earbuds come with an ear hook for a better fit. Tsoundstageage is very good and the pairing method is easy as well.

iGyaan has partnered with Zakk to giveaway the Zakk Blaze and Zakk Twins Bluetooth headphones along with two Apple iPhone X! Head on over to the link below to enter the giveaway!

Two iPhone X Giveaway

January 23, 2018
Xiaomi Mi 6X Case Leak Confirms The iPhone X Style Dual Camera Setup

The past couple of years have seen a promising growth in the popularity of mid-range smartphones. Consumers are genuinely interested in the upcoming smartphones rather than just looking at them as a cheap alternative until they buy a flagship phone. Xiaomi has been a big player in the budget category of smartphones and especially in India, it has seen an exponential growth thanks to popular phones like the Redmi Note 4 and Xiaomi Mi A1.

The Xiaomi Mi A1 was an Android One variant of the Mi 5X which was launched in July of 2017, and a successor is eagerly anticipated by many suitors. The Mi 5X/Mi A1 had a great camera setup for its price point and nothing less than an upgrade is expected of the upcoming Mi 6X. However, there might be a design change that might interest a few people more than others.

A leaked image of the back panel of the Xiaomi Mi 6X revealed that it will sport a vertically placed dual-camera setup, uncannily similar to the iPhone X. A leaked image of a case has also surfaced, which reveals the same camera placement along with a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. The accompanying front angle image reveals that the Mi 6X will have thin bezels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The resolution is expected to be 2160 x 1080 px.

The image of the back panel did not reveal a fingerprint sensor instead, had a small hole.

The Xiaomi Mi 6X could very well be the Xiaomi Mi A1 (2018) or Mi A2 in India as the Mi A1 was extremely well-received for its software and camera performance. Even though the Mi A1 got off to a rough start after the first Android 8.0 Oreo update, things have gotten better since then as the company released a new update.

So far, apart from two sketchy leaked images, we have no information about the Mi 6X however, with its launch presumably a few months away, there is plenty of time for more leaks. Only time will tell whether the Xiaomi Mi 6X will ever make its way to India as the Mi A2 or under any other moniker.

January 23, 2018
Samsung’s Official Website Leaks Camera Specifications Of The Galaxy S9

In today’s day and age, smartphone launches are hardly met with a gasp of surprise. With so many accurate renders and leaks before the launch, smartphone makers barely have anything to announce on the stage that everyone doesn’t know already. But, sometimes, there are a few key details that aren’t the most obvious ones and get neglected. These details can be exciting and be something to write home about at the launch, however, Samsung appears to have let go of that opportunity.

On its official website, the company talks about its new ISOCELL camera sensors which are likely to be featured on the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+. One interesting hardware improvements mentioned is called ISOCELL Fast, which is a 3-stack fast readout sensor. According to Samsung, this technology allows cameras with this sensor to record video in 1920 x 1080 px resolution at an astonishing 480fps. The same sensor is also supposed to have a feature called Super PD, which Samsung hints will give smartphones faster autofocus speeds for its cameras.

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Apart from this, the page also talks about another feature called ISOCELL Bright. Thos basically improves the low-light photography capabilities of the camera by combing four pixels into one large pixel. ISOCELL Dual, according to the company, is supposed to improve features in smartphones with dual sensors, including better light sensitivity, depth effects, and sharper brightness.

While there is no official word from the company regarding the new features that the Galaxy S9 and S9+ might have, the recent leak of a retail box of the Galaxy S9 might hint at something substantial. The leaked photo revealed that the smartphone could have a 12MP rear-facing camera with OIS and variable apertures along with a “Super Slow-mo” feature, which sounds a lot like what the ISOCELL Fast sensor is capable of.

Only yesterday, it was revealed that the Samsung Galaxy S9 will feature a variable aperture mode. The report suggested that with a variable aperture of f/.5/ to f/2.4, the camera on the Galaxy S9 will be able to adjust aperture similar to a DSLR camera. The report also claimed that Samsung will be using the new Y-Octa display technology on the new flagship devices. The Samsung Galaxy S9 is expected to have a 5.77 inch display and the Galaxy S9+ is expected to have a 6.22 inch display with the new flexible Y-Octa OLED technology.

January 23, 2018
Nokia Could Unveil A Smartphone With 5 Cameras At MWC 2018

Over the past couple of years, smartphones have increasingly become “camera phones.” Companies know that a few hardware or software frailties can be overshadowed by a solid camera performance, the biggest example being the Pixel smartphones of both the generations. With the iPhone 7 Plus, the trend of a dual-camera setup caught on and in today’s market, a smartphone that costs Rs. 10,999 has a quad-camera setup (two on the back and two on the front).

Nokia, according to a report, is willing to challenge this industry trend by introducing a Penta-lens smartphone at MWC 2018. Apparently, the device has already been prototyped by HMD Global and could go on sale by the end of 2018. However, prototyping and mass producing are two completely different ball games and its launch will depend on Foxconn’s mass production capabilities. The process of embedding fice camera lenses on a smartphone is much more difficult than embedding two cameras.

Nokia 8 With Dual Cameras

The camera system will be available in a circular form with seven holes instead of five, the other two belonging to the LED flash. What will be interesting is how this crazy camera setup will work and what the implementation will be. The Nokia 8 was made in collaboration with Zeiss Optics and Nokia has had a fruitful partnership with the German brand.

Sorry for radio silence. Been super busy planning #MWC2018 . Please expect it to be awesome ?

— Juho Sarvikas (@sarvikas) January 18, 2018

The mysterious Nokia device, if launched, will definitely grab a lot of headlines and give the Samsung Galaxy S9 devices a run for their money. Last week, HMD Global Chief Product Officer Juho Sarvikas teased a major showcasing plan for the MWC 2018 and unveiling a smartphone with five camera lenses is definitely a major showcasing.

Expected Nokia 1 Design

HMD Global is also expected to launch the successor to the Nokia 8, the Nokia 9 at MWC 2018. ALong with that, the first ever Android GO smartphone, Nokia 1 is also expected to be launched at MWC 2018 that is scheduled to take place from the 26th of February.

January 23, 2018
Sony Next In Line To Ditch The Headphone Jack

Back in 2016, Apple took the bold step of removing the beloved 3.5mm headphone jack from its iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Ridiculed by critics and peers at that time, the industry has slowly grown warmer towards the idea of wireless technology. Google launched the Pixel and Pixel XL a month after the iPhone 7 was launched and it mocked Apple for removing the headphone jack. A year later, Google launched the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL without a headphone jack.

Over the course of the past one and a half year, smartphone makers have partially accepted that wireless is the future and that removing the headphone jack will drive the industry towards creating better wireless technology. While LG and Samsung, the other major smartphone makers persist with a headphone jack, Sony appears to have finally switched sides as well.

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An upcoming Sony smartphone with the model number ID PY7-21831A has surfaced online as it passed through FCC. While FCC listings don’t usually shed a lot of light on specs and features of a smartphone, this particular listing reveals that this Xperia device won’t have a 3.5mm headphone jack. To take a drastic step like this, Sony would have to choose a flagship device hence, this could very well be the upcoming Sony Xperia XZ Pro. The Xperia XZ Pro is expected to be launched at MWC 2018 scheduled to take place from the 26th of February in Barcelona. Furthermore, the attached document also highlights that the dimensions of the phone are 152.79 x 72.42 mm and that it has a 5.7-inch screen diagonal display.

This information falls in line with previous leaks about the Sony Xperia XZ Pro. It will have a 5.7 inch OLED display with 4K resolution, thin bezels and possibly, an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the Sony Xperia XZ Pro will have the Snapdragon 845 chipset, 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of onboard storage. The storage is expected to be expandable via a microSD card. The fingerprint sensor is expected to be housed inside the lock button on the side. Although, with the presence of an OLED display, Sony could go ahead and use a screen embedded fingerprint sensor.

The device will be powered by a 3420 mAh battery which will support QuickCharge 4.0+.

The Xperia XZ Pro will have a dual rear camera setup, with one of the cameras having an 18 MP sensor with 1.33 microns pixel size and a 12 MP sensor with 1.38 microns pixel size. On the front will be a 13 MP camera.

Whether the smartphone mentioned in the FCC documents really is the Xperia XZ Pro is yet to be seen and all of it will absolutely clear when the company unveils the device at MWC 2018. It will also be interesting to see if Sony does remove the headphone jack, what the company will say about the decision. Whether the industry trend forced it into the decision or whether the company has some exciting wireless headphones to go with its new flagship.

January 22, 2018
Top Smartphones And Tech Accessories Deals On Amazon Great Indian Sale

Amazon’s Great Indian Sale is still on and has some great deals on everything from smartphones to Bluetooth speakers.

Samsung On7 Pro

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The On 7 Pro is Samsung’s budget offering in the sub-10K category. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080 x 720 px display along with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset. On the camera front, the device features a 12MP rear-facing camera with an f/2.1 aperture and a front-facing 5MP camera with an f/2.2 aperture. It usually retails for Rs 9490 but is available for Rs 7490 right now.

JBL Go

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The JBL GO Bluetooth Speaker is a great budget Bluetooth speaker. It is available in 8 colours for you to choose from. At 132 g, it is extremely light and portable. It has a 3.5mm jack to connect your device via an AUX cable and charges through a micro-USB port. It has a built-in microphone to receive calls as well. The JBL GO speaker usually retails for Rs 2699 but is available for a price of Rs 1375 right now.

Intex 11000 mAh Power Bank

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As smartphones get thinner, battery performance, unfortunately, takes a hit. In such times, a good power bank helps. There are plenty of power banks available in the market and a 10,000 mAh capacity is a standard for good power banks. The Intex 11,000 mAh power bank usually retails for about Rs. 1899 but, during the Great Indian Sale, it is available for Rs. 649 which is a steal!

LG V30+

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One of the most underrated smartphones of 2017, the LG V30+ has all the specifications and design of a modern-day flagship. It has the very capable Snapdragon 835 chipset, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Unlike a lot of dual-camera setups found on smartphones these days, the LG V30+ has a normal lens and a wide-angle lens on the back. It has thin bezels around the display, and in the era of companies getting rid of the headphone jack, the LG V30+ has a HiFi Quad DAC for superior sound quality.

January 22, 2018
Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+ To Feature Variable Aperture, Y-Octa Display Technology

The upcoming Mobile World Congress show is scheduled to be held from the 26th of February to March 1st. While a lot of companies will showcase cool concept phones, a few smartphone makers will be stamping their authority in the market with their new flagship devices. One such company is Samsung, who has confirmed that the Galaxy S9 and S9+will be unveiled at the MWC 2018.

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There is not much left to be known about the two devices as is with every big smartphone launch, most of the details have been leaked. However, we are still a month away from the launch and Samsung is expected to add a lot of bells and whistles to its upcoming 2018 flagship smartphones. A new report is claiming that the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ will have a camera with a variable aperture, and other features like a Y-Octa Display technology.

In a previous leak, it was confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S9 will have a 12MP camera with an f/1.5 aperture. It has now been revealed that the smartphone will have a variable aperture instead of a fixed one. The report suggests that with a variable aperture of f/.5/ to f/2.4, the camera on the Galaxy S9 will be able to adjust aperture similar to a DSLR camera.

The report also claims that Samsung will be using the new Y-Octa display technology on the new flagship devices. The Samsung Galaxy S9 is expected to have a 5.77 inch display and the Galaxy S9+ is expected to have a 6.22 inch display with the new flexible Y-Octa OLED technology. Lastly, the report also mentions some of the under the hood advancements.

Galaxy S9+ Case Renders

The Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ will be the first Samsung phones to introduce the SLP (Substrate like PCB) motherboard technology. This technology helps in creating more space inside to add other components like a bigger battery, advanced chips etc.

January 22, 2018
Apple iPhone X Could Soon Be Discontinued

In September 2017, Apple held its annual launch event and this time around, had a few tricks up its sleeves. The company launched the Apple TV 4K, the Apple Watch Series 3, and then the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. However, that wasn’t the end of the event as the company launched the iPhone X, in a way reminiscent of the launch of the original iPhone from 2007.

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The iPhone X represented a substantial design shift for the first time since the iPhone 6 was launched in 2014. A near bezel-less design, Face ID and a notch at the top which looked destined to divide opinions in a way only the “iOS vs Android” debate could. While the iPhone X is undoubtedly the most powerful smartphone in the market, the device has not been received that well in prominent smartphone markets.

Investors note from KGI Securities’ Ming-Chi Kuo says that the iPhone X has not been as impactful in China as predicted because of the notch holding the sensors for the device, giving consumers the impression that there is less usable space than on the iPhone 8 Plus. It is also expected that Apple will again launch three iPhones in September 2018 with all the three iPhones looking similar to the iPhone X rather than the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus.

Ming-Chi Kuo predicts the iPhone X will be “end of life” in the summer of 2018, instead of being retained as a lower-cost option in the following year. If this happens, it would be the first time that Apple has not retained the previous year’s smartphone to offer a wide range of iPhones available in different price brackets.

The iPhone X has been well-received by customers and critics alike. While there were initial doubts about Face ID, it has proven to be a good substitute for Touch ID, especially during in-app purchases. Apple has said that it believes Face ID is the future and even though a screen embedded fingerprint sensor is a reality, we might have seen the last of Touch ID on iPhones with the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.

January 22, 2018
Xiaomi Mi 6X Back Panel Reveals iPhone X-Like Dual Camera Setup

Xiaomi consistently launches smartphones in its native market and sometimes, these devices get a global launch. In 2017, the Chinese smartphone maker launched the Mi 5X in China and a few weeks later, the Mi 5X with stock Android OS was launched as the Mi A1 in India. The successor to the Mi 5X, the Mi 6X is expected to be launched close to mid-2018 and a new image reveals a key detail about the device.

The leaked image of the back panel of the upcoming Mi 6X reveals a dual-camera setup vertically placed. Similar to the iPhone X, it appears that the LED flash will also be placed between the two sensors. Apart from the dual-camera setup, the build quality looks to be metallic with an aluminium unibody design. There is no cutout for a fingerprint sensor which either means that the device will have thick bezels and a fingerprint sensor housed inside the home button, or an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Even though a fingerprint sensor inside the display for a mid-range device sounds outlandish right now, the smartphone is expected to be launched in mid-2018 which gives Xiaomi a lot of time to perfect the technology. If Xiaomi does go for a 16:9 aspect ratio, it might be a bad move especially if it wants to launch the device in markets other than China. The Indian market already has more modern looking mid-range smartphones like the Honor 7X. There are rumours that the Moto G6 Plus will have an 18:9 aspect ratio which will soon become an industry norm.

Xiaomi Mi A1/5X

There are no details about the specifications of the upcoming smartphone however, this could very well be the Mi A1 (2018) or Mi A2 as its predecessor, the Mi 5X was launched as the Mi A1 in India back in September 2017. Whether Xiaomi decides to launch it in India is a different case but, the popularity of the Mi A1 might inspire the company to launch a successor here in India.

January 22, 2018
Vivo X20 Plus UD With In-Display Fingerprint Sensor Is Now Official, Launch Set For 24th January

It was a highly anticipated unveiling and one that would set the precedence for all the smartphone makers across the market. Vivo, one of the top five smartphone manufacturers in the world became the first company to unveil a phone with an in-display fingerprint sensor. Not a prototype or a concept, a consumer-ready device with a fingerprint sensor placed inside the display.

Now, the company has made the device official in China as the Vivo X20 Plus UD. UD, presumably, stands for “under display.” While there is no word on the smartphone’s availability or price yet, it is expected to be priced at around CNY 3998, which is Rs. 39000 approximately. The smartphone will be officially launched on the 24th of January.

The Vivo X20 Plus UD is basically the Vivo X20 Plus, with a fingerprint sensor placed inside the display instead. It has a 6.43 inch Super AMOLED display with a 2160 x 1080 px resolution which translates to an 18:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 chipset, has 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. It is powered by a 3930 mAh battery which charges via a USB C port.

To the back, it has a dual-camera setup consisting of a 24MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and OIS along with a 5MP sensor. To the front of the phone is a 12MP sensor with soft LED flash and an f/2.0 aperture.

The technology found in the new smartphone is known as Clear ID and lets users OEMs embed a fingerprint sensor under the display. Synaptics has claimed that it has a failure rate of 1 in 50,000 which, for a first gen product, is admirable. Early reviews of the device are in and mostly paint a positive picture. People are praising the accuracy of the sensor while it is slower than other fingerprint sensors found on devices like the OnePlus 5T, it is hard to complain when the process feels so futuristic.

The in-display fingerprint sensor sits between the mainboard and the OLED panel where it illuminates the finger and then processes the beams of light. Hence, this technology will not work on LCD panels as the sensor looks through the dots of an OLED panel, and then recognises the fingerprint.

January 22, 2018
Xiaomi Mi 7 Renders Reveal Dual Cameras And A Rear Facing Fingerprint Sensor

Xiaomi is expected to make a big announcement at the upcoming MWC 2018 and many expect it to be of the Mi 7. Xiaomi will launch the next iteration of its ‘Mi’ flagship phones in 2018 and the announcement could be made as soon as February. While one very important aspect of the upcoming device was confirmed by the company itself, there have a been a few conflicting renders and reports regarding some of the features that the Mi 7 might sport.

One such thing was the fingerprint technology. Ever since Vivo unveiled the first-ever smartphone with an in-display fingerprint sensor, there have been plenty of rumours of more Chinese smartphone makers adopting the Clear ID technology. A few weeks ago, two conflicting reports claimed that the Mi 7 will have an in-display fingerprint sensor while the other claimed that it will adopt Face ID-like facial recognition system owing to the popularity of AI. A new render appears to have revealed that Xiaomi will, at the least, not introduce a Clear ID fingerprint sensor in its next flagship device.

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A new render of the Mi 7 has surfaced and it reveals that the device will have a rear-facing fingerprint sensor. The image also shows a horizontally placed a dual-camera setup on the back. Unfortunately, there is no image of the front of the phone accompanying this render which means that what we have so far, are just speculations. The Mi 7 is expected to have a 6-inch display with an 18:9 aspect ratio and a bezel-less design. It will be interesting to see if Xiaomi takes the Mi Mix route and house everything in a bottom bezel or have even bezels around the display.

The build of the smartphone appears to be made of glass which means that Xiaomi could finally introduce wireless charging in its smartphone lineup. Previous renders revealed almost zero bezels around the display and a small cutout on top for the front-facing camera and sensors.

Previous Mi 7 Renders

The company has confirmed that the Mi 7 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, and is expected to have either 6 or 8GB of RAM along with 128GB of storage which won’t be expandable. Thanks to the Snapdragon 845 chipset, the smartphone is expected to have some enhanced AI features like the Honor View10 and a facial recognition software could be one of the marquee features of the device.

The Xiaomi Mi 7 is expected to have a 19MP + 19MP dual camera setup with an f/1.7 aperture and 4X optical zoom. To the front, it is rumoured to have a 16MP camera.

January 22, 2018
Gaming PC On A Budget Of Rs. 70,000!

After we built our budget gaming PC, it was time to take it up a notch. With a lot more budget in hand, this is what we used to our build gaming PC with a budget of Rs. 70,000.

Corsair Carbide Spec 01

The cabinet we used for the build is the Corsair Carbide Spec 01. This one as well has a size glass panel to show off all the components of your PC and put LED lights in it for some colour. It is built to give a clean look to your PC and also has good cable management. It has seven PCIe slots with room for long graphics cards up to 420 mm long.

Corsair CX650W 80 Plus Power Supply

For a power supply, we have opted for another Corsair product, the CX650W power supply. For our powerful gaming PC, this was an ideal fit!

Gigabyte Z370M D3H Motherboard

This motherboard was the best one in our budget. It supports up to 8th Gen Intel Core Processors and has 2-Way CrossFire Multi-Graphics Support. This motherboard is futureproof if we want to upgrade to an i8 processor in the future.

HyperX FURY 8 GB RAM

To handle high-end gaming, you need good quality and quantity of RAM. We have gone for a HyperX Fury 8GB RAM for this build. Its low 1.2 volts draw less power from the system and keeps the PC cool and quiet. Its lower power requirements result in less heat and higher reliability.

Seagate Barracuda 2TB HDD

The Seagate Barracuda 2TB hard drive provides ample storage and reliability for this gaming PC.

Intel Core i5 8400

The Intel Core i5 8400 processor fit in our budget and requirements. This PC build is shaping to be quite epic!

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060

To handle all the graphics, we went for the GeForce GTC 1060. It is currently sold out online so we will leave a link for an alternative GPU for your PC build.

January 21, 2018
Top Smartphones And Tech Accessories Deals During The Amazon Great Indian Sale

Another Amazon sale is here with great deals on smartphones and tech accessories. iGyaan brings you the top deals that won’t break the bank!

Honor 8 Pro

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Competitively priced, great performance, big battery, and a dual-camera setup, the Honor 8 Pro was launched as a competitor of the OnePlus 5. The Honor 8 Pro has 5.7 inch 2560 x 1440 px display which is ideal for media consumption via VR. The Honor 8 Pro has 128 GB of storage along with 6GB of RAM. The phone also has a large 4000 mAh battery and fast charge capabilities, with long battery modes built into Honor’s user interface.

Xiaomi Mi Max 2

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The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 has a 6.4 inch 1920 x 1080 px display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top for added protection. The smartphone is powered by a massive 5300 mAh with QuickCharge 3.0 and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow with Xiaomi’s custom skin MIUI 8 on top. The phablet has a one-hand usage mode as well. Under the hood, the phablet has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, Cortex-A53 octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB/64GB onboard storage options. The fingerprint sensor is placed at the back of the device and sits just below the cameras. The Mi Max 2 switches to dual-audio speakers when in landscape mode. On the optics front, the Mi Max 2 has a 12-megapixel camera with an f/2.2 aperture, equipped with the Sony IMX386 sensor with PDAF and dual-LED flash. On the front, the phablet has a 5MP camera with an f/2.0 aperture.

JBL C100SI Headphones

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One of the top budget earphones, the JBL C100SI Headphones have a great fit and a very good build quality. It has a 9mm driver and a 1.2-meter cable. The cable size is ideal for earphones as it allows you to rest your smartphone in the pocket without compromising on the comfort.

Ambrane 10,000 mAh Powerbank

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As smartphones get thinner, battery performance, unfortunately, takes a hit. In such times, a good power bank helps. There are plenty of power banks available in the market and a 10,000 mAh capacity is a standard for good power banks. The Ambrane 10,000 mAh power bank usually retails for about Rs. 1799 but, during the Great Indian Sale, it is available for Rs. 599 which is a steal!

Moto G5s Plus

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The G5S Plus has a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080 px display. The fingerprint sensor sits below the display and can double up as a single-navigation button as well and the screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The highlight of the device is the 13MP dual-camera setup with an f/2.0 aperture. The dual camera captures Bokeh, and selective focus shots, along with other capabilities of background replacement and exposure management. Under the hood, the device has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with 2.0 GHz octa-core CPU and 650 MHz Adreno 506 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage which is expandable via microSD card.

Honor 6X

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Huawei’s sub-brand Honor’s budget offering, the Honor 6X is a budget-friendly smartphone in the sub-15K category and offers a dual-camera set up as well. It features a 5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 px display along with the Kirin 655 chipset and an octa-core processor. It sports a 12Mp + 2MP dual camera setup at the back and an 8MP front-facing camera.

January 21, 2018