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Samsung’s Folding Galaxy X May Spark the Revolution that Smartphones Need

It is no secret that Samsung is working on a smartphone with a foldable display which it will launch in 2017. The Galaxy X is the name chosen for this phone, which will juggle between a large and a small display unit without any major damage to the smartphone mechanism.

Manufacturing as a whole tends to stay away from moving parts in mobile handsets and portable devices. The more you knock these around the more prone to damage they become. Even most modern laptop hinges succumb to the weight of opening and closing several times a day. Samsung, however, claims that their new technology will not only revolutionize the smartphone segment but all segments on the way up to foldable television display that could be tucked away while not in use.

Samsung is expected to launch 5 handsets next year which will tie in with their flagship segment. The Galaxy S8 and S8 Edge, the Galaxy Note 7 and Note 7 Edge and the Galaxy X which will give the edge a new name.

Why fold a smartphone you would ask? A foldable display could mean the ability to carry a large phone/tablet without needing a lot of room to. The large screen would fold and fit in the pocket easily and will also remove the need for a secondary “tablet”.

While Samsung is always switching up their launch times, the exact launch period of the “Galaxy X” is unknown. But if it does launch in 2017, the industry may soon rush to catch up. On the flipside it could end up being one of these: and literally no one will care.

Galaxy Round

May 14, 2016

Micromax Canvas 6 Unboxing

Micromax’s Canvas 6 comes in after a mega revamp of the company, a new logo and new management. But is it enough to get a new outlook towards the brand? Or will Micromax need to do more?

The new canvas features a 5.5 inch display and a full metal body. The sharp edges are not very comfortable and pinch the hand. The phone is 173 gms in weight and 8.7 MM thick. Check out the unboxing video below. The phone is available for pre-order (here) and will start shipping 18th May.

Specs	Micromax Canvas 6
Display	5.5 inches Full HD
Resolution	1920 x 1080p
Dimensions	TBA / 173gm
Processor	MT6753 1.3GHz Octa coreMT6753 1.3GHz Octa core
GPU	Mali-T720
RAM	3GB
Storage	32GB flash storage
Rear Camera	13 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus
Front Camera	8 MP
Expandability	microSD, up to 64 GB
Battery	Li-Po 3000 mAh
Connectivity	4G+, Wi-Fi 802.11ad, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, VoLTE
OS	Android 5.1
Price	Rs. 13999

May 13, 2016

YU’s Next Phone Yunicorn Will Launch 19th May

Micromax subsidiary Yu Televentures will launch their next flagship the YU YUnicorn on the 19th of this month according to the official invite the company just sent out.

The phone is expected to be the YU 5330 and may not run Cyanogen due to the recent launch of Lenovo Zuk Z1, which is the current exclusive for India.

According to rumours the phone is expected to have a metal body and run on the Helio P10 chipset just like the Meizu M3 Note launched today. The Yunicorn is also expected to have 4 GB of RAM and a Full HD display of a possible 5.5 inch screen size.

Stay tuned for updates.

May 12, 2016

Meizu adds another Note , M3 Note for Rs. 9999

To add to all the confusing Note handsets in the 10k and below price category the new Meizu M3 note has been launched for Rs. 9999.

The M3 Note has 3GB RAM and 32GB Storage along with a 4100mAh Battery with Dual SIM capability on 4G networks.

The phone features a 5.5 inch 192- x 1080p display with a 2.5d curve and it runs on the Helio P10 chipset, making it the first device in India on the P10 chipset. The chipset features a Cortex-A53 1.8GHz x4 + ARM Cortex-A53 1.0GHz x4. Along with a Mali T860 GPU.

Meizu claims that the handset is built using 6000 Series Aluminium alloy and features a new mTouch 2.1 fingerprint sensor. The phone weighs 163g and is 8.2 mm thick.

The main camera is a 13MP snapped with PDAF and the front camera is a 5 MP shooter.

Specs	Meizu M3 Note
Display	5.5 inches Full HD 2.5D Display
Resolution	1920 x 1080p
Dimensions	153.6 x 75.5 x 8.2 mm
Processor	Helio P10
GPU	Mali T860
RAM	3GB
Storage	32GB flash storage
Rear Camera	13 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED, 5-element lens
Front Camera	5 MP
Expandability	128GB via microSD
Battery	Li-Po 4100 mAh
Connectivity	4G+, Wi-Fi 802.11ad, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, VoLTE
OS	Android 5.1.1 Lolipop
Price	Rs. 9999 buy here

May 11, 2016

Xiaomi Launches Mi Max and MiUi 8

Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun today launched the new Mi Max and MiUi 8.

The 6.44-inch Mi Max is an attempt to break into the large phablet category, which is highly appreciated in the Asian region. The phone has a large 4850mAh and runs on MiUi 8.

Mi Max has a metal body and a front 2.5D glass surface. The phone being large is relatively thin at 7.5mm and sighs a hefty 203g.The Mi Max runs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650/652 processor, on either six or eight Cortex A72 and A53 cores. Along with Adreno 510 graphics. Several options offer upto Up to 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage and 128 GB Expandability via microSD.

The main camera on the Mi Max is a 16-megapixel camera with PDAF

Three variants of the phone include Mi Max (Snapdragon 650, 3GB + 32GB) will be available at RMB 1499 (Rs. 15500). The Snapdragon 652 variant with 64GB storage (3GB RAM) and 128GB storage (4GB RAM) will retail at RMB 1699 (Rs. 17500) and RMB 1999 (Rs. 20500) respectively.

Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun said: “MIUI 8 is our best operating system to date featuring several innovative breakthroughs. After six years of continuous iterations and upgrades, MIUI has become more user-friendly, presenting boundless opportunities as a mobile Internet platform especially when coupled with a Xiaomi smartphone.”

May 10, 2016
Lenovo ZUK Z1 Launched in India For Rs. 13,499

Lenovo has launched its online only brand ZUK with the first handset the Zuk Z1in India for a price of Rs. 13499. The Lenovo ZUK Z1 has 64GB eMMC 5.0 inbuilt storage and runs on a 2.5 GHz Snapdragon 801 processor along with 3 GB RAM.

The phone houses a USB 3.0 Type C port, and has a 5.5 inch 1920 x 1080p display. With a metal build the phone also offers a large 4100 mAh battery and quick charge capabilities. The front houses a fingerprint scanner and the 13 MP camera is equipped with Optical image Stabilisation.

The registrations for the Cyanogen 12.1 powered smartphone have already begun on Amazon (Click Here) and the first sale will begin on 19th of this month. Stay tuned for our review!

May 10, 2016
Land Rover Smartphone to Launch in 2017

Tata owned Jaguar Land Rover is working on a luxury smartphone and accessories to launch by 2017. The task of which has been given to Bullitt Group. Who will be developing a custom engineered smartphone and a whole range of accessories to be branded with the Lard Rover moniker.

Incorporating iconic Land Rover design and innovative technology into the mobile phone sector with Bullitt Group presents an exciting challenge and fantastic opportunity to take the brand into a new dimension,” said Lindsay Weaver, director of licensing and branded goods at Jaguar Land Rover

With the maximum interest in the Smartphone category, Land Rover seems to be excited to profit from the same. However many companies have tried and failed miserably in the past. While some products simply rode on the success of the base brands (Porsche Designed Blackberry Smartphone), the base brands eventually seem to end up with little strengths.

The portfolio is now under development by Bullitt Group, working directly with Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations Group. The Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations team are responsible for designing and engineering high specification vehicles, bespoke commissions and heritage products.

Either way we are excited to get our mitts on these smartphones, as they are expected to launch with a whole host of accessories early next year.

May 10, 2016

Unboxing Samsung Galaxy J5 (6) and J7 (6) : 2016 Variant

Samsung has today announced the Samsung Galaxy J5 (6) and J7 (6) for India. The company had previously launched the phones in other markets including Korea and China, however in India they have been launched for prices much lower than their overseas siblings.

The Galaxy J5 (6) has been launched in India for a price of Rs. 13990 and the Galaxy J7 (6) for Rs. 15990. The are several differences in the phones including battery, screen and the chipsets that power them. You can get more details on the handsets here.

The boxes of the J5 and J7 2016 variant are similar and have the 4G branding on them meaning that they are primarily followups of the the popular J series from 2015. Inside you will get the following:

Handset
Wall Charger
USB Cable
Earphones
Battery
User Manual

Both phones now have a metal frame which improves the build and feel of the Galaxy J5 (6) and J7 (6). The back panels on both the phones have also been switched up for brushed metal finish, while they remain to be plastic in material, this new look adds a matte finish and good grip in the hand. The back panel also becomes less prone to fingerprints.

The phones now come with impressive f1.9 aperture cameras which is basically the same aperture on last years flagship Galaxy S6, so Samsung is trifling down specs quite quickly onto newer handsets. The rear camera shoots 13 MP stills and full HD video on both phones and the front camera shoot 5MP stills.

Both the J5 and J7 for 2016 have dual sim card capabilities, with 4G speeds where supported and 128 GB expandability via Micro SD cards. Both have 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage. The J5 is running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 whereas the J7 is based on a Exynos 7780 Chipset

The handsets are running on Android 6, Marshmallow, which makes them extremely responsive and snappy. The UI is still Touchwiz laden and full of Samsung’s Apps which will eventually trouble people. However, apps can be disabled which is a good thing.

Stay tuned for our full review out later today.

Specs	Galaxy J7 (6)	Galaxy J5 (6)
Display	5.5 inch HD Super Amoled Display	5.2 inch HD Super Amoled Display
Resolution	1280 x 720 px	1280 x 720 px
Dimensions	151.7 X 76 X 7.6 mm	145.8 X 72.3 X 8.1 mm
Processor	Exynos 7870	Qualcomm \| MSM8916Snapdragon410
GPU	Mali T830	Adreno 3016
RAM	2GB	2GB
Storage	16GB flash storage	16GB flash storage
Rear Camera	13 MP, f/1.9 FullHD video	13 MP, f/1.9 FullHD video
Front Camera	5 MP	5 MP
Expandability	128GB via microSD	128GB via microSD
Battery	Li-Po 3300 mAh	Li-Po 3100 mAh
Connectivity	4G Dual Sim / dual stand-by, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot	4G Dual Sim / dual stand-by , Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
OS	Android 6	Android 6
Price	Rs. 15990	Rs. 13990

May 9, 2016

Samsung Launches Galaxy J5 (6) and J7 (6) 2016 Variant With Metal Bodies and F1.9 Camera in India

Samsung has just launched the new Galaxy J5 (6) and Galaxy J7 (6) in India. These are revisions to popular Galaxy j5 and J7 from last year which did really well for the company. The new phones add a whole host of features although many may argue with the specs being not up to requirements.

Samsung Galaxy J5 2016

The phone features a 5.2 inch display with a 1280 x 720p resolution and a Super AMOLED display. The Galaxy J5 (6) runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 chipset along with 2 Gigabyte of RAM and 16 Gigabyte of storage out of which 11 Gigabyte will be available to the user. The J5 (6) will also accept 128 GB microSD cards.

The J5 is a dual sim phone, with 4g capabilities on both SIMs. The handset also features the popular data saving mode, which is more enhanced according to Samsung and features better data and battery management. The battery on the J5 for 2016 is a 3100 mAh battery.

The cameras on both the J series phone shave been upped with an aperture of f1.9 which will be appreciated and will offer better low light performance. The rear camera is a 13 MP shooter where-as the front camera will capture 5MP stills. Video is limited to 1080p.

Samsung Galaxy J7 2016

The Galaxy J7 for 2016 is a bigger brother of the J5 seen above it features a 5.5 inch Super AMOLED display with a 1280 x 720p resolution. You will get the Exynos 7870 chipset, 2 Gigabyte of RAM and 16 Gigabyte of storage out of which 11 Gigabyte will be available to the user. The J7 (6) will also accept 128 GB microSD cards. The J7 features a larger 3300 mAh battery and the same camera setup as the J5 (6).

The J7 (6) too is a $G capable phone with dual-SIM capabilities. Both phones run Android 6 and feature Samsung touchwiz style user interface with Samsung and Microsoft apps preloaded.

The phones feature a more robust metal construction, for the frame which adds rigidity and premium feel, while keeping the removable back panel and battery intact in the Samsung traditional fashion.

The Phones go on sale at midnight on Flipkart, we will keep you posted with the links.

For an Unboxing and Hands on Video click here.

Specs	Galaxy J7 (6)	Galaxy J5 (6)
Display	5.5 inch HD Super Amoled Display	5.2 inch HD Super Amoled Display
Resolution	1280 x 720 px	1280 x 720 px
Dimensions	151.7 X 76 X 7.6 mm	145.8 X 72.3 X 8.1 mm
Processor	Exynos 7870	Qualcomm \| MSM8916 Snapdragon410
GPU	Mali T830	Adreno 3016
RAM	2GB	2GB
Storage	16GB flash storage	16GB flash storage
Rear Camera	13 MP, f/1.9 FullHD video	13 MP, f/1.9 FullHD video
Front Camera	5 MP	5 MP
Expandability	128GB via microSD	128GB via microSD
Battery	Li-Po 3300 mAh	Li-Po 3100 mAh
Connectivity	4G Dual Sim / dual stand-by, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot	4G Dual Sim / dual stand-by , Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
OS	Android 6	Android 6
Price	Rs. 15990	Rs. 13990

May 9, 2016

Moto X leaked, will be an all metal device

While the Moto G 2016 is just around the corner and a lot of information for the handsets is now available, little was known for the Moto X for 2016 until now. Evleaks and HelloMotoHK have posted pictures of a new Moto phone which coincide with past information of the Moto X.

Who woulda thunk it? Turns out this is 100% real. #motox https://t.co/xRNox3fYmF pic.twitter.com/Eu7tGMSvOv
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) May 7, 2016

The All-Metal design is already looking good, and may leave a supremely positive impact for the Lenovo take over. The improvement in the build quality and materials means that the Moto X may join the ranks of high-end smartphones. While the Moto G for 2106 will be the first Lenovo-branded Moto phones to hit the market, the Moto X will be the defining handsets. Lenovo owned Moto also seems to be taking a liking to the Square fingerprint scanner in the front which has also been spotted in the leaks of the Moto G4

While an image from HelloMotoHK clearly shows the Droid branding, it could simply be the return of the Droid X or it could be the Droid Turbo as Evan claims that they are two separate handsets. While earlier leaks have pointed to a Qualcomm 820 chipset with 1.6 GHz on the clock along with 4G of RAM, not factual information exists for the handsets.

PSA: These are actually two different handsets. Details tomorrow. [pics: https://t.co/icAS0JcHso] pic.twitter.com/yt2NTbZX5x
— Evan Blass (@evleaks) May 8, 2016

Based on information leaked in the past the launch seems to be on 9 June 2016.

May 9, 2016
Samsung Z2 Tizen Phone Leaked

Samsung is not letting go of Tizen or the Z series handsets easily, and that may not be a bad thing. Samsung had first released the Samsung Z1 and skipped the Z2 to launch the Samsung Z3 last year.

It appears that this ultra-budget handset, the Samsung Z2, is ready to make an appearance after all. According to import data listing, Samsung is importing a handset with the model number SM-Z200F, with a screen size of 4 inches for a price of approximately Rs. 3400.

Rumors in the past have pegged this phone to have a unique design and construction, along with a 960 x 540 pixels resolution display and a 2000 mAh battery. The phone is also expected to be a dual-SIM phone.

While Tizen penetration is nowhere near what Samsung expected it to be, it looks like the company is not going to give up on it yet. With the recent leaks of the Gear Fit 2 restarting people’s interest. This Tizen 3 based Z2 may be a decent ultra-budget option for those in need. Although, it is a little difficult to guess what final price the handset will launch at, a rough calculation of the SM-G600F seen in the data above which is for Rs 6782 but launched for Rs. 9990. We can expect the Samsung Z2 to launch for Rs 4490 or in that region.

May 9, 2016
Leak : Samsung Galaxy C5 is a Mix of the iPhone 6s and HTC 10

Samsung’s previously unheard series the Galaxy C is now picking up steam, with the name popping up in benchmarks, the C series seems to be the promise of an all metal phone returning to Samsung’s stable.

The leak shows a previously unseen phone which has the design of the iPhone 6s and the camera placement of the HTC 10. The handset is said to be running on either the Snapdragon 615 or Snapdragon 617 and Adreno 405 graphics it will also have 4 GB of RAM and a 16 MP main camera along with a 8 MP front camera.

it is a little difficult to understand how samsung wants to place these phones, with already many options available from the company in the mid segment, and the Galaxy A series targeting the Mid-high segment, Samsung may just create competition for itself. The main intention is to take on the large influx of handsets from Chinese manufacturers that offer metal builds and good specs.

VIA

May 8, 2016
Samsung Note 6 to Feature 6GB RAM and 256 GB Storage

Samsung is expected to release the Note 6 earlier than usual to eat up some of the market share of the upcoming Apple iPhone 7. Usually launched end-August or early September the Note 6 is expected to have a June-July launch in 2016. Samsung Galaxy Note 6’s configuration were leaked out again on Weibo.

The smartphone is expected to outdo expectations of the consumers by adding 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of onboard storage, a storage option that analysts claim will be available in the iPhone 7.

Samsung is apparently also working on two variants of the Note 6 one with the Snapdragon 823, which is a beefier version of the Snapdragon 820, for the US markets. The other one will have the Exynos 8890 chipset and will launch in markets like India, Korea and China.

Samsung is loading the Note 6 up with a 4200 mAh battery which is rated for two days use. Reports are also pointing to a Edge variant as in the case of the Note 4 (Note Edge) to add a more premium Note 6 to the lineup much like the Galaxy s7 and S7 Edge. These also may coincide with rumours that Galaxy S7 Edge Plus may actually be launched alongside the Galaxy Note 6, and that the “edge variant” may just as well be the larger S7 Edge plus.

Samsung has already proved that it is listening to the consumers with the Galaxy S7 by allowing microSD and dual sim capabilities. The Note ^ will also feature a similar setup along with IP68 Rating to make it water resistant, just like its younger siblings the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.

VIA

May 8, 2016
Smartphone Launches This Month : Samsung, YU, Motorola, Lenovo and OnePlus

A lot of new Smartphones are headed to India this month, and with the market going ablaze with all the options, here are some things you should know about the new launches.

While many other phones may launch, These seem to be the peoples choice at the moment.

Moto G4 and G4 Plus

Now Lenovo owned Moto is all set to launch their next gen G4 and G4 Plus on 17th May while a lot is not know about the handsets, it is clear that Moto is pushing its smartphones hard. The G4 is expected to come with a fingerprint scanner and various other improvements on performance display and camera. The G4 Plus is expected to be a big brother of the G4 with possibly a larger display.

Yu 5330

While the actual name of this handset is unknown, the Yu 5330 has leaked and CEO Rahul Sharma was seen breaking “Flag Ships” in a video. If we put it together, the company wants to make a “Flagship Breaker” Smartphone. However the specs and leaks do not pit it as a flagship smartphone.

Lenovo Zuk Z1

Lenovo’s online only brand ZUk is creating some buzz in India, the Zuk Z1. The phone comes with a metal frame with a display of 5.5 inches IPS screen and 1080p resolution, while the phone itself measures 8.9mm thick and comes with a 4,100mAh battery with a 2.5A charger. Its is expected to be launched under Rs. 20000 on 10th May.

OnePlus Three

This year OnePlus decided to keep things on the down low as their #hype campaign last year left a lot of people disappointed. Reports are mentioning two models of the OnePlus 3 one with 4GB of RAM + 32GB of storage and one with 6GB of RAM + 64GB of storage. A price of CNY 1,999 (roughly Rs. 20,400) is quoted for the base model of the OnePlus pointing towards a roughly Rs. 24000-25000 launch price in markets like India. While it is expected to launch end May we are not sure when it will come to India. Hopefully, at the same time as the rest of the world.

Samsung Galaxy J5 and J7 2016

Samsung is launching the J5 and the J7 in India, the 2016 variant. While we are working on relevant videos, let us tell you that the handsets will have Snapdragon chipsets and many improvements which were requested by users. Samsung has taken a user centric approach this year and that might be a good thing.Samsung will launch both phones on 9th May.

Micromax Canvas 6

The Indian company which has not been faring well in the market, is trying to regain ground with the launch of several new handsets and a company redesign. Expected to launch sometime next week, the Canvas 6 has a Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 and a 5.5 inch Full HD display. You will get 32 GB storage and 3 GB RAM along with expandability and dual SIM.

Which smartphone will you be waiting for and why? Let us know below.

May 7, 2016
Apple and Lenovo Biggest Winners in India, BlackBerry, Sony, and LG Biggest losers

In a recent report for India Smartphone market, Apple and Lenovo have come out on top in the list of fastest gaining Smartphone vendors. While the positions at the top have not changed much, with the top being Samsung followed by Micromax, Intex, Lenovo, and Lava.

Lenovo’s shipments increased 63 percent year-on-year while Apple experienced a shipments increase by 56 percent. The report also mentions the fact the Apple is the most aggressive in terms of growth and also has the largest growth potential.

Apple is outperforming the overall market in India, and still has great growth potentia

Apple recently took a lot of flak for a poor performance in the year on year results for Apple. While their revenue lowered to 10 billion from 13 billion, Apple still had double the sales of any other competition brand. Apple is agressively changing its strategies in India to ensure great results and it appears to be showing. Apple Also recently launched the iPhone SE which despite a huge price difference from global markets is doing well for the brand in India.

Microsoft, BlackBerry, Sony, and LG lost the maximum market share with respect to shipments. Troubled by a market that is trending towards low-cost yet high spec handsets. Micromax on the other hand experienced a slight drop in market share from the year ago quarter to 16.7 percent.

The report mentions that Micromax, in particular, has been through tough times, with key executives leaving. Now the company is aiming to revamp its strategy to incorporate an ecosystem of services around payments and content. Micromax’s market share fell by a couple of percentage points to 16.7% in Q1 2016.

Source

May 6, 2016