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  • Apple to Launch the iPhone 7 on September 7

    Apple to Launch the iPhone 7 on September 7

    Earlier today Apple sent out invites to for their September 7th event where the Cupertino based computer giant will launch the next Apple iPhone, namely the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and possibly the iPhone 7 Pro.

    Apple has kept this launch an invite only like most launches.

    The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium will host the launch this time around, altho Apple and Tim cook wanted to use their new campus for launches, however construction is far from over. The invite reads only, “See you on the 7th. Please join us for an invitation-only event.”

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    If the rumours for the upcoming iPhone 7 are correct, then the iPhone 7 will shed a 3.5 mm audio jack and replace that with a dongle that will connect your old headphones to the lightning port, or simply wireless EarPods. The iPhone 7 will also be thinner and possibly have an OLED display, Apple has been sourcing them since early 2016.

    The iPhone 7 leaks have also shown off new cameras both for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Pro. the latter showing up with a dual camera setup and smart connectors for accessories.

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    Apple will also officially launch and announce new features of iOS 10 along with a few new apps for the iPhone.

    As always you will get all the required info on launch day on iGyaan.

     

  • Moto G4 Play Launching  in India on 6th Of September On Amazon

    Moto G4 Play Launching in India on 6th Of September On Amazon

    Motorola has been teasing a new launch smartphone for a while, and it seems that the Moto G4 play will launch much before the Moto E3 Power which was on sale in Hong Kong recently. The Moto G4 Play has a MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 along with a 5 inch 1280 x 720p display.

    The G4 play should come in it a more affordable price, and we are expecting it to be around the Rs. 10,000 price bracket or lower. The Moto G4 play is also among the few phones available today that will offer up a removable battery.

    Motorola is attempting to increase penetration of the already popular Moto G4 by introducing a more budget friendly, gaming centric handset. Possibly to take on the Samsung Galaxy J lineup.

    The Moto G4 Play will be an Amazon.in Exclusive as seen from the tweet below.

  • Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 Has A Curved Screen and Snapdragon 821

    Xiaomi’s Mi Note 2 Has A Curved Screen and Snapdragon 821

    The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 seems to be the talk of the hour, where recent leaked images point towards a smartphone with a dual curve display, more like the Samsung Galaxy S7  Edge.

    The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 will also supposedly run on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset with two display options, a 1080p variant for possibly those on a budget along with a QHD or 2K display for those not willing to mind their pockets.

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    More leaks for the Xiaomi  Mi Note 2 point towards a dual camera setup along with a 6 GB and 128 GB setup offering up with the SD 821 mentioned earlier.

    It seems that the Mi Note 2 will be available in a total of 3 variants, with choices between display, storage and cameras. The display will remain OLED type across the options and the RAM will stay 6 GB too.

    Mi Note 2 Listing
    Mi Note 2 Listing

    More info should be available shortly, Mi India has refused to comment on the handset or its availability in India.

     

     

     

  • The 2017 iPhone will not have a Physical Home Button

    The 2017 iPhone will not have a Physical Home Button

    New reports from WSJ and Bloomberg point to a new redesign of the Home Button on the iPhone’s slated for a 2017 launch. Reports earlier had mentioned an all glass design of the future generation of iPhones, and that will tie in with the removal of the physical home button .

    The reports come in tied to the inclusion on FeliCa in Apple iPhones for the Japan Market. FeliCa, is a tap-to-pay standard in Japan that allows users to pay for things like mass-transit rides with their mobile device.

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    The iPhone 7 which will launch early next month, will however have a new redesigned tactile home button, before Apple removes it completely next year. Apple is also have said to removed the 3.5mm headphone jack and redesigned the cameras and antenna lines for the 2016 iPhone lineup due in September.

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    We are not sure if removing the home button will go down well with iPhone loyalists, considering the 3.5mm headphone jack removal will already hit music enthusiasts hard.

     

     

  • Canon 5D Mark IV Shoots 4K Video Comes with Wi-fi

    Canon 5D Mark IV Shoots 4K Video Comes with Wi-fi

    Canon today announced the new Canon 5D Mark IV, a revision to the camera that started to DSLR video scene back in the day. The 5D will finally shoot 4k video with the 5D Mark IV and will come with inbuilt Wi-Fi.

    For the video enthusiast and professional, the 4K Motion JPEG video (DCI cinema-type 4096 x 2160) at 30p or 24p, will allow an in-camera still frame grab of 4K 8.8-Megapixel images. Multiple video options include Full HD up to 60p, and HD up to 120p.

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    The touchscreen monitor allows tapping to select a focus point, racking focus during video capture, or using familiar swipe and pinch movements during image review. A 3.5mm jack for connecting an optional external microphone to record audio, alternative use of the onboard stereo microphone; a 3.5mm headphone jack can be utilized for real-time monitoring.

    When shooting 4K, the central 4096 x 2160 area of the sensor is used at a 1.74x crop in order to record 4K video with a 1:1-pixel ratio.Slow motion is possible in Full HD 1080p at 60 fps, while HD 720p is available up to 120 fps, though it is recorded without sound.

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    The Canon 5D Mark IV has been launched for a price of $3,499 for body only, and will be available starting September Mid. In India Canon has launched the 5D Mark IV on the 26th of August with a starting price of Rs. 2,54,995 for the body only.


     

    EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera Features:

    • New 30.4 Megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor, with ISO range 100–32,000; expandable up to 50–102,400.
    • 4K Motion JPEG video (DCI cinema-type 4096 x 2160) at 30p or 24p; in-camera still frame grab of 4K 8.8-Megapixel images; multiple video options include Full HD up to 60p, and HD up to 120p.
    • Dual Pixel CMOS AF  during video or Live View shooting; LCD monitor has full touch-screen interface, including selection of AF area.
    • Up to 7.0 fps continuous shooting speed, DIGIC 6+ Image Processor .
    • 61 AF points with expanded vertical coverage with 41 cross-points, and AF possible at all 61 AF points with many lens + extender combinations effective at f/8.
    • 150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, enhanced scene recognition and face detection capabilities.
    • Dual Pixel RAW, in-camera Digital Lens Optimizer during JPEG shooting and Diffraction Correction technologies.
    • Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity provide easy sharing to compatible smart devices, select social media sites and the Canon Connect Station CS100 device.
    • Built-in GPS3 provides geotag information including auto time syncing with Universal Time Code (UTC) via satellites.

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    Camera EOS 5D Mark IV EOS 5DS / 5DS R EOS 5D Mark III
    Lens Mount Canon EF Canon EF Canon EF
    Image Sensor Full-Frame CMOS (36 x 24mm) Full-Frame CMOS (36 x 24mm) Full-Frame CMOS (36 x 24 mm)
    Effective Pixels 30.4 MP 50.6 MP 22.3 MP
    Image Processor DIGIC 6+ Dual DIGIC 6 DIGIC 5+
    Maximum Resolution 6720 x 4480 8688 x 5792 5760 x 3840
    Card Slot 1 x CompactFlash
    1 x SD
    1 x CompactFlash
    1 x SD
    1 x CompactFlash
    1 x SD
    Viewfinder Type Eye-level pentaprism Eye-level pentaprism Eye-level pentaprism
    Frame Coverage 100% 100% 100%
    Magnification 0.71x 0.71x 0.71x
    Top Continuous Shooting Rate 7 fps 5 fps 6 fps
    Exposure Metering System 150,000-pixel RGB+IR Metering Sensor 150,000-pixel RGB+IR Metering Sensor iFCL 63-Zone Dual Layer Metering Sensor
    Metering Range 0 to 20 EV 0 to 20 EV 1 to 20 EV
    ISO Sensitivity ISO 100-32000 (Expanded: ISO 50-102400) ISO 100-6400 (Expanded: ISO 50-12800) ISO 100-25600 (Expanded: ISO 50-102400)
    Autofocus System High-Density Reticular AF High-Density Reticular AF High-Density Reticular AF
    Number of Focus Points 61, 41 cross-type (f/8 support at all points) 61, 41 cross-type (f/8 support at all points) 61, 41 cross-type (f/4 support, f/8 at center point)
    Autofocus Sensitivity -3 to 18 EV -2 to 18 EV -2 to 18 EV
    Interval Shooting Yes Yes No
    Mirror Vibration Control System Yes Yes No
    Flash Control TTL, Manual TTL, Manual TTL, Manual
    External Flash Interface Hot shoe, PC sync Hot shoe, PC sync Hot shoe, PC sync
    Video Resolutions 4096 x 2160: 30p, 24.00, 24p
    1920 x 1080: 60p, 30p, 24.00, 24p
    1280 x 720: 120p
    1920 x 1080: 30p, 25p, 24p
    1280 x 720: 60p, 50p
    640 x 480: 30p, 25p
    1920 x 1080: 30p, 25p, 24p
    1280 x 720: 60p, 50p
    640 x 480: 30p, 25p
    Audio Recording Yes, stereo with video Yes, stereo with video Yes, stereo with video
    External Microphone Input 1 x 3.5mm input 1 x 3.5mm input 1 x 3.5mm input
    Headphone Jack 1 x 3.5mm output 1 x 3.5mm output 1 x 3.5mm output
    Maximum Recording Time 29 min., 59 sec. 29 min., 59 sec. 29 min., 59 sec.
    Monitor 3.2″ 1.62m-dot touchscreen LCD 3.2″ 1.04m-dot LCD 3.2″ 1.04m-dot LCD
    Interface Mini-HDMI
    USB 3.0
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    Mini-HDMI
    USB 3.0
    Canon N3 Remote Terminal
    Mini-HDMI
    USB 2.0
    Canon N3 Remote Terminal
    Wi-Fi Built-in Optional, via WFT-E7A Optional, via WFT-E7A
    GPS Built-in Optional, via GP-E2 Optional, via GP-E2
    Power Source 1 x LP-E6/LP-E6N Li-Ion Battery Pack 1 x LP-E6/LP-E6N Li-Ion Battery Pack 1 x LP-E6 Li-Ion Battery Pack
    Dimensions 5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0″ / 15.1 x 11.6 x 7.6 cm 6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0″ / 15.2 x 11.6 x 7.6 cm 6.0 x 4.6 x 3.0″ / 15.2 x 11.6 x 7.6 cm
    Weight 28.2 oz / 800 g 29.8 oz / 845 g 30.3 oz / 860 g
  • Apple May launch a Curved Screen iPhone in 2017

    Apple May launch a Curved Screen iPhone in 2017

    With the iPhone 7 (or is it the iPhone 6SE) launch just around the corner, A report from the Nikkei Asian Review, with ties close to Apple is claiming that the largest tech company in the world is working on what may be a curved screen iPhone for 2017.

    If read correctly, the report claims that Apple will launch a total of three phones, a 4.7 inch and a 5.5 inch flat phone along with a 5.5 inch device with a curve. This would be especially similar to the Samsung strategy of the curved phones since the Note Edge in 2014.

    This rumour is further detailed thanks to a patent that has been granted to Apple for a curvy phone.No further details of the smartphone are yet available. It also seems that Apple may need to switch to either OLED display from Samsung or POLED display from LG, to allow for such a device to exist. However, according to rumours Apple may switch to OLED display for the iPhone 7 which will launch in  a few weeks time.

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    Traditionally people have stayed away from curved screen phones, however, Samsung has this year put the fear of the curve in the past by launching its flagship in a edge only format, which means that this is the first time a Samsung Note device is available with a flat variant. Also putting weight into the fact that users are now more accepting of the radical curved design.

     

  • OnePlus 3 Review

    OnePlus 3 Review

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    The OnePlus 3 is the third from the Chinese manufacturer OnePlus. A company with claims of making flagship killers and a tagline that says “Never Settle”. However, the fist two phones have been compromised in one way or another, even though the OnePlus One was an impact maker, the Oneplus Two failed to deliver on promises. The OnePlus 3 is being projected as a true flagship killer, and while there are many reasons why this statement may be true, Let’s Find out in our Review if this stands True!

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    Initial Thoughts

    One Month in and the OnePlus 3 is still pretty important to people, that says a lot about the positioning of the brand and the value it delivers with the OnePlus 3. The Oneplus 3 is the first phone from OnePlus to be sold entirely without invites or flash sales of any kind. Which does away with one of the biggest issues with owning a OnePlus handset. The phone is available outright all over the world with a price of US $ 399, in India the company launched the phone for Rs. 27999.

    In a pure spec to price comparison, the OnePlus 3 seems to be somewhat in the lead. Click to Share

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    Build Quality and Design

    The OnePlus 3 holds the best build quality of the Oneplus line of phones. An all metal shell that reflects a lot upon design and materials from the lineup of HTC phones and it is no way a bad thing. HTC has been one of our favorite manufacturers, and their build quality is a primary reason.

    The front of the phone houses Gorilla Glass 4. However, you will only get a protection lip if you buy one of their covers. The included screen protector gets scratched easily and it is recommended that you replace your layer quickly.

    We have no complaints with the OnePlus 3 design, in fact, we appreciate it a lot and it speaks a lot about what the company has learnt in the past three years. That being said we are still waiting for the gold color. The fact that the phone is metal, means that dents will be easy to get and so will be scratches.

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    Hardware

    Hardware wise, OnePlus has left only one aspect behind, and pumped the rest of the OnePlus with the best meat on the market. The OnePlus 3 short of display resolution, features top of the line specifications and then some. Snapdragon 820 with a whopping 6 GB of RAM along with a standard 64 GB storage and 16 Mp and 8MP camera combinations.

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    Performance and Gaming

    With the latest update just about a month from the launch, OnePlus took care of a lot of the initial snags faced by the handset. Memory management is a whole lot improved, even though we didn’t really face any issues initially.

    Scoring upwards of 140,000 in Antutu benchmark, the OnePlus 3 proves that you don’t need an expensive handset to get the power you desire. In fact, it scores the 1st place at the moment on Antutu with a score of 143532 without any mods.

    6 GB of RAM is an overkill and OnePlus basically did it to draw attention towards the phone, with no real use of so much standby memory, it just makes the memory hungry apps last out longer. It does give a free buffer to multitask and allow for games to utilise this memory. At any time, however, there is usually awards of 3 GB of RAM free.

    OnePlus may launch a 4 GB variant of the OnePlus 3 much like the LeMax 2, which would make more sense for an ordinary consumer and would also bring down the price by about Us $ 60.

    Usual bits of daily use are good after one month of use, and especially good after the software update which tends to smooth things out. Switching between apps is easy and quick and the phone plays well when you push it to the limit.

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    Multimedia and Camera

    The AMOLED display is excellent and really puts vibrancy into the OnePlus 3. When compared to the dull display on the OnePlus 2 the OnePlus 3 really shines in this department. Media consumption is excellent on the handset which offers good viewing angles and bucket loads of brightness indoors and outdoors.

    There is only one speaker on the phone and its sharp but sounds tinny.  The audio levels are also average and not the best we have seen. You will find yourself looking for portable speakers or headphones to use this handset. Audio through the headphone jack is good and punchy. Also worth noting is the fact that this phone does, in fact, have a 3.5mm headphone jack. Something the Chinese siblings are missing in anticipation of Apple getting rid of it.

    HDR and HD mode you will find yourself capturing some great outdoor shots. The usual OnePlus filters are also available and appreciated in the camera app. The camera is genrally faster, sharper and more detailed in capturing images and video.

    A full manual mode allows you to customize and set up your shot if you are a photography nerd. The ability to store RAW lets you get a lot more from the images, and removing the processing engine from the smartphone and shifting it to you PC.

    Colors and Contrast is on point and saturation is just right. Mostly outdoor images are excellent with the indoor images coming out good to average.

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    Oxygen OS

    With Cyanogen completely out of the picture, a proprietary OS which has the same feel of Cyanogen developed in-house is a fantastic idea. A fast and smooth near- stock UI with basic customizations works well for the OnePlus 3.

    You have the shelf which sits to the left of the home screen, which you can disable in case you don’t want it. you also get the ability to switch to a dark theme, or a light theme, among various other detailed customizations. A gesture setup allows you to launch the camera, enable the flashlight or control your music from a locked phone.

    The operating system is now updated frequently to resolve bugs, and improve performance. Hopefully the transition to Android Nougat will not be as long as it was to Android Marshmallow , which happened earlier this year.

    [section label=”Phone and Battery”]

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    Phone and Battery Life

    The OnePlus 3 will take in two nano SIM cards and will work with essentially LTE and 4G networks in the region it is designed for. The Snapdragon 820 chip is quite versatile and a wide array of bands are well supported with the OnePlus 3.

    The Network strength is good and so is phone call capability with little effect on the battery life. The earpiece is a tad bit low in volume, but not enough to be bothersome. The microphone is sensitive and noise cancellation good. Overall phone capability stands in the good to excellent region.

    Battery life is average on the OnePlus 3, with just a 3000 mAh battery and a lot going on, the OnePlus 3 will require frequent recharges, and its recommended that you carry the Dash Charger. We find the charging living up to its name and claim. After a month the OnePlus 3 still charges quickly and crosses 60% in about 30 minutes.

    Talk Time : 4.5 Hours
    Browsing : 3-4 Hours
    Music Playback : 14 Hours
    Video : 5 Hours

    The OnePlus 3 still deals with the heating issues, if you launch the camera in your pocket, you will find a blazing inferno in your pants, to avoid this keep the camera gesture disabled and the fingerprint sensor-enabled.

    [section label=”Conclusion”]

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    Conclusion

    The OnePlus 3 fixes all its earlier nags, it looks great and performs better. The OnePlus 3 does have NFC and a brilliant AMOLED display. The metal build is appreciated and so are the material covers that allow you to go back to sandstone or even the wood finish that everyone wanted on the original OnePlus One. The OnePlus 3 is probably the only phone in this price bracket that is worthy of a recommendation over handsets like the S7 Edge and HTC 10, however, there is a big catch.

    HTC and more importantly Samsung now are vetrans in the smartphone business, not only are their phones more reliable they are more robust in day to day usage. The Galaxy S7 is considered the best phone from Samsung, and we personally love the HTC 10. The OnePlus 3 is an excellent replacement if you dont want to spend that much.

  • Samsung Launches Galaxy Note 7 in India Priced Rs 59,990 Coming September

    Samsung Launches Galaxy Note 7 in India Priced Rs 59,990 Coming September

    Samsung has officially launched the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in India for a price of Rs 59,990/-. The availability of the phone has been pushed back to 2nd September which is almost 15 days from the 18th September Global release.

    The Indian variant is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 8890 Octa ( 4 x 2.3GHz + 4 x 1.6GHz) SoC, 4GB of RAM, a  5.7-inch, Super AMOLED dual edge QuadHD display along with 256GB microSD card upgrade to the 64GB of built-in storage. Samsung is also including a USB Type-C finally.

    Galaxy Note 7

    The Note 7 has a 3,500mAh battery which is small, even smaller than the S7 Edge that the company already has in the market. The cameras consist of a 12-megapixel rear camera with Dual Pixel technology it has  phase detection autofocus (PDAF), optical image stabilisation (OIS), an f/1.7 aperture, dual-LED flash, and Auto-HDR feature. The front camera on the other hand sports a 5-megapixel sensor with an f/1.7 aperture.galaxy-note7

    The Galaxy note 7 includes an Iris Scanner to secure down the Galaxy Note 7 along with individual folders and files.

    The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is also iP68 Water Resistant just like the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.

    Stay tuned for our Hands on Video.

  • The 6GB Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 128 GB Storage May Still Exist

    The 6GB Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with 128 GB Storage May Still Exist

    When Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 7 last week, a lot of people were left disappointed that the handset only had 4 GB of RAM as opposed to the many leaks that talked about 6 GB of RAM.

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    Samsung may yet launch a 6GB variant of the Galaxy Note 7, According to regulatory documents filed with the Chinese Industry and Information Technology Ministry. The Samsung SM-N9300 with 128 GB of Storage and 6 GB of RAM may be launched in certain countries interested in an overload of specifications including China and possibly India.

    Samsung did launch a 128 GB variant of the Note 5 in china last year and is expected to do the same this time around.

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    The 6GB variant will be more expensive to say the least and the Note 7 has already gotten a lot of people excited for the segment. However, there is little difference in the Note 7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge for those who do not use the S Pen and Samsung may want to give a boost to the specs game by upping the RAM and Storage.

    We are also seeing CDMA capabilities in the below filing that means that the phone could work on both GSM and CDMA.

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    Hopefully the company will launch the same variant in India when it launches the phone later this week on August 11.

     

  • After SmartPhones Xiaomi Wants You To Buy Their Budget VR Headset

    After SmartPhones Xiaomi Wants You To Buy Their Budget VR Headset

    Xiaomi at an event in its home country launched the new Mi VR Play headset. The Headset which is available to beta testers for just RMB 1 (US$0.15) already has millions pre-registered for it. So if you want one now, you have a long wait ahead.

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    The Mi VR Play is different because it is made out of Lycra as opposed to traditional plastics, this synthetic and starchy compound is used in clothing to give them more durability and comfort.

    It supports 4.7- to 5.7-inch phones and they are held down not by clamps but by zipper. Yes, Zippers! The dual openings on the front allow for slight positioning adjustments and ventilation.You will also get the newly renamed Mi VR app which has content from a bunch of local providers and Conde Nast Traveller.

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    No Doubt it is a good looking VR headset and it comes in a bunch of colours and designs. But When can one actually buy it without waiting in line. And whatever happened to the Mi TV?

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  • LG V20 with Android 7.0 Nougat To Launch 6th September

    LG V20 with Android 7.0 Nougat To Launch 6th September

    LG will unveil the V20 on the 6th of September in San Francisco. The LG V20 will be the first phone to ship with Android 7.0 Nougat. This will also be much before the official Nexus phones which are purportedly being made by HTC this time around which will launch later in September.

    LG has already unveiled that the V20 has a  5.7-inch display, plus a second, always-on ribbon display just like the recently launched X- Screen handset. The Phone is expected to go on Sale in the US for  $600 and will possibly hit India by October end for roughly Rs. 35999.
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  • Samsung Also Launches a New Gear VR

    Samsung Also Launches a New Gear VR

    Thanks to the new USB Type-C port on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the old Gear VR ends up being incompatible. The company has hence, launched a brand new Gear VR especially designed for the all new Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

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    It has interchangeable ports, so you can change the USB Type-C for a Micro-USB to use the older gen Samsung Devices. The Padding and controls get the much needed update so the Gear VR is apparently more comfortable and easier to use.

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    Samsung is also launching the Gear 360 in other countries including the US and India. Samsung is expected to include the Gear VR for free with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 for those who pre-order when the phone launches in India. 

    Independently the new Gear VR is expected to sell for Rs. 9,999 with interchangeable adapters.

     

     

     

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Launch In India on 11th August

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Launch In India on 11th August

    According to Samsung India, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will launch in India on the 11th of August and will go on Sale on the 18th of August One day prior to the US sale date.

    The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is expected to launch in India, with an Exynos chipset, similar to the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. The new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 shares most of its features with the S series flagships launched by the company earlier this year. However, fails to deliver beyond the 4GB RAM where users were expecting 6GB along with just a 3500 mAh battery which may be too less for the mammoth phone which has a 5.7 inch QHD Super AMOLED display which is a battery hog.

    The cameras of the Galaxy Note 7 are shared with the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge with a 12 MP dual pixel f/1.7 camera at the back and a 5 MP f/1.7 camera in the front. The new features include some new features in the Air View including Translate and Magnify. The Iris Scanner is included by Samsung as a feature to bump up the security on their devices with the Samsung KNOX.

    Although not particularly clear, the Galaxy Note 7 is expected to launch in India with a price somewhere around the Rs. 60,000 range. Mentions of either a Rs 59,990 price or a Rs. 62,999 price with a free New-Gen Gear VR headset are being talked about for the Indian Market.

    Specs

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7

    Display 5.7” Quad HD Dual edge Super AMOLED
    Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels (518ppi)
    Dimensions 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9mm, 169g
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 in the US / Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.6GHz Quad), 64 bit
    GPU Adreno 530
    RAM 4GB RAM
    Storage 64GB flash storage
    Rear Camera Dual Pixel 12MP MP, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), f/1.7
    Front Camera 5MP f/1.7
    Expandability 256GB via microSD
    Battery  Li-Po 3500 mAh
    Connectivity USB Type-C
    OS Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) / Samsung UI
    ETC Fingerprint Sensor,S- Pen, IP68, iris scanning feature
    Price TBA

     

  • Samsung Note 7 Officially Launched

    Samsung Note 7 Officially Launched

    Not with much to reveal the new Note 7 from Samsung is finally official. It features a new design more in lines with the S7 Edge along with a more compact stylus with two new Air View features. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 also works under water and so does the S Pen.

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    The US version of the Note 7 packs a quad-core, Snapdragon 820 chipset, an Adreno 530 GPU and 4GB of RAM, a  5.7-inch, Super AMOLED dual edge QuadHD display along with 256GB microSD card upgrade to the 64GB of built-in storage. Samsung is also including a USB Type-C finally.

    The Galaxy Note7 will be available starting on August 19, and will be offered in Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx.

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    Samsung is upping the security features of Samsung Knox with biometric authentication including a new iris scanning feature. The Note 7 has a 3,500mAh battery which is small, even smaller than the S7 Edge that the company already has in the market.

    Specs

    Samsung Galaxy Note 7

    Display 5.7” Quad HD Dual edge Super AMOLED
    Resolution 2560 x 1440 pixels (518ppi)
    Dimensions 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9mm, 169g
    Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 in the US / Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.6GHz Quad), 64 bit
    GPU Adreno 530
    RAM 4GB RAM
    Storage 64GB flash storage
    Rear Camera Dual Pixel 12MP MP, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), f/1.7
    Front Camera 5MP f/1.7
    Expandability 256GB via microSD
    Battery  Li-Po 3500 mAh
    Connectivity USB Type-C
    OS Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) / Samsung UI
    ETC Fingerprint Sensor,S- Pen, IP68, iris scanning feature
    Price TBA

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    [toggle title=”Press Release”]The Galaxy Note7 combines advanced S Pen capabilities with ultimate security features to help users accomplish and do more

    SEOUL, Korea – August 2, 2016 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. continues to drive the smartphone market with the Galaxy Note7 by building on the company’s category-defining leadership with innovative features that set a new standard for large-screen devices. With refined craftsmanship, premium materials and a unique, symmetrical edge design, the Galaxy Note7 features:

    • • A water resistant body and S Pen (IP68)*
    • • Top-of-the-line security that combines Samsung Knox with biometric authentication including a new iris scanning feature
    • • Immersive entertainment features with HDR video streaming capabilities.

    The Galaxy Note7 strikes a balance between work and play, enabling people to achieve more than what they thought possible on a smartphone.

    “The Galaxy Note7 combines productivity and entertainment, with strong security features. Powering a robust ecosystem, it is the ideal device for those who want to achieve more in life,” said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “Life moves faster than ever now so we created the Galaxy Note7 to help users get things done more easily wherever, whenever.”

    Galaxy Note7 S Pen: Quickly and Easily Bring Ideas to Life The enhanced Galaxy Note7 S Pen is more than just a writing tool – it is the gateway to getting more done efficiently and accurately. Users can bring ideas to life the moment inspiration strikes without unlocking the screen by using Screen off memo and simply pinning the memo to the Always On Display. The S Pen also gives users the ability to easily create and share GIF animations with Smart Select. In addition, the new Air Command functions, including Magnify and Translate, enable users to zoom in on the screen or convert languages with a simple hover of the S Pen. It is even easier to access the best of the S Pen’s creative abilities with Samsung Notes, a new unified app allowing users to jot down handwritten notes, draw, or edit memos from one location.

    The new S Pen writes with ease and precision. The smaller 0.7mm tip and improved pressure sensitivity provides a real pen-like experience. With the peace of mind that IP68 water resistant provides, the Galaxy Note7 S Pen lets users jot down their thoughts without interruption, even when the screen gets wet.

    Advanced Security: Now in the Blink of an Eye Samsung understands the importance of keeping content on users’ phone protected. Coupled with Samsung Knox, an industry-leading security platform, the Galaxy Note7 provides heightened security and privacy, with highly advanced biometric authentication, including fingerprint scanner and iris scanning technology. The Galaxy Note7 offers more authentication options that can be used interchangeably depending on how people use their phones, wherever they are, or whatever they are doing.

    The Galaxy Note7 instills a new level of user confidence with Secure Folder, a separated folder that adds an extra layer of authentication to keep private and personal information safe. The iris recognition technology will also be used to authenticate secure purchases that are made on Samsung Pay**. The Galaxy Note7 will also support Samsung Pass, bringing authentication such as iris scanning and fingerprint recognition to more apps and services.

    Best-in-Class Entertainment The phone is one of the most important screens in a user’s life because it’s with them all of the time. The Galaxy Note7 features a gorgeous, curved 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED screen delivering a bold and immersive picture on a smartphone. It is ready to stream HDR video, enabling a cinema-like experience including brighter colors and a deeper black, which ensure users get the full experience that the filmmaker intended. The Galaxy Note7 also features Game Pack, available through Google Play, including top game titles, an easier redemption process and new user benefits.

    By pairing the Galaxy Note7 with the new Gear VR powered by Oculus, users can experience premium virtual reality almost anywhere. Galaxy Note7’s incredible Super AMOLED screen and powerful processor delivers an ultra-immersive experience. The vast and ever growing library of apps, photos, games and more puts, users in the center of the action. Whether it’s next level gaming or journeying to places users have never been before, there’s always something new to discover.

    For people who live to create, tell stories and transport people to entirely new worlds, the Galaxy Note7 can be used with the new high-resolution (3840×1920) Gear 360 camera, to capture, edit and share 360-degree images videos on the go. These memories can then be shared with friends via platforms including YouTube 360 and Facebook, and can be relived with the ultra-immersive Gear VR.

    Galaxy Foundation with Refined Craftsmanship

    With Galaxy Note7, Samsung continues to defy boundaries of engineering to perfect the user experience through innovative design. Every edge, surface and detail of the device’s design has been refined to provide a comfortable grip, easier one-handed operation, and durability with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5. Although the Galaxy Note7 features a large-screen, the unique front-to-back symmetrical dual-edge curve remains balanced and light with the sleek feel users have come to love from the Galaxy series. The curved screen lets the Galaxy Note7 add the powerful Edge Panel for one-tap user access to applications, news and functions.

    The Galaxy Note7 is equipped with the advanced camera that was introduced on the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge The dual-pixel sensor technology, wide aperture and fast auto focus, work together to create sharp and beautiful photos even in low-light environments.

    In addition to 64GB of internal memory, the Galaxy Note7 offers expandable storage and microSD support up to 256GB. The Galaxy Note7 is equipped with a 3,500mAh battery, easy Power Management UX through Smart Manager, and charges quickly using the new USB-C port. Recharge the Galaxy Note7 wherever wireless charging is available.

    A new line of accessories will be available to complement the Galaxy Note7, including the new S View Standing Cover, a light and portable cover that can be used to prop the device at a 60-degree angle for easy viewing of content, as well as an IP68 water resistant Backpack for on-the-go charging.

    Creating a Phone+ Ecosystem of Connected Experiences

    The Galaxy Note7 is more than just a smartphone; it’s a connection point to Samsung’s ecosystem of devices, software and services. Users can monitor their fitness activities on the Gear Fit2 or Gear IconX and track their data through S Health 5.0.** In addition to accurate and robust fitness tracking and measurement, the new S Health enables users to stay connected to family and friends by sharing fitness updates or competing in friendly challenges with one another.

    With the Galaxy Note7, consumers can use the iris scanner to access value-added Samsung services like Samsung Pay** for quick and easy mobile payments.

    The Smart Switch feature has been enhanced further with Samsung Cloud, which supports a seamless device experience by providing continuous backup and easy transfer of content including data, apps, settings and layouts between devices. Galaxy Note7 users will be able to use up to 15GB of free space to store and restore information on Samsung Cloud.**

    The Galaxy Note7 will be available starting on August 19, and will be offered in Blue Coral, Gold Platinum, Silver Titanium and Black Onyx.[/toggle]
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  • Watch the Samsung Unpacked Event Live Here

    Watch the Samsung Unpacked Event Live Here

    Incase you are interested, Samsung will be streaming the Samsung Unpacked Event at 20:30 IST on their website or on YouTube. You can also simply bookmark this page and watch the stream below.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCpVkeW40pI

    With all the information out, there are only a few surprises Samsung can reveal at the event. Excited?

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