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Samsung Galaxy J3 Launched with 5-inch Display and a Quad-Core CPU

After receiving TENAA and 3C certifications this month, Samsung’s new smartphone Galaxy J3 has now been listed on the company’s China website. However, the name of the device has been slightly altered, it’s called Galaxy J3? now.

In terms of the specs, the phone packs a quad-core 1.2GHz CPU, along with 5-inch 720p Super AMOLED display. It further has a 1.5 GB RAM and 8 GB of expandable internal memory. The battery is marked at a 2600 mAh. The main and the front cameras are marked at 8 MP and 5 MP respectively. With a measurement of 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm, the device weighs a 138 g.

Though the TENAA certified model was running on Android 5.1.1, the official listing doesn’t mention the operating system of the phone. Milk Music app and a Smart Manager tool are some of its other highlights on the software front. The official listing also doesn’t mention the price and the availability of the phone in other markets. Watch this space for more updates.

November 21, 2015
Vodafone 4G LTE Launch All Set For December in Five Circles

4G LTE is finally rolling out full swing in the country, after Airtel and Reliance Jio, Vodafone is finally aiming to launch 4G connections in December. As of now, it seems to be focusing on IT strong circles such as Delhi, Mumbai, Karnataka, Kerala and Kolkata. These are the places that they have identified as being most adaptable to a SIM change from 3G to 4G. As far as the question about equipment comes in; they will be using Ericsson and Swedish made Nokia equipment to launch the 4G SIMs.

Vodafone acquired the spectrum for these circles in January of 2015, and the delay has been due to implementation of equipment due to strong laws in the above said circles.

However, Airtel already has coverage in 330 towns and Reliance Jio aiming to be the market leader for 4G in India; it is to be seen as to how Vodafone will capture the market.

Reliance is aiming for low price 4G data implementation early 2016 aiming to charge subscribers of Jio as low as Rs 50-100 for 1 GB of data vs the current price of approximately Rs. 250 for 1 GB of 4G data.

November 21, 2015

Lumia 950 Goes On Sale At The Online Microsoft Store

Microsoft has been very busy prior to its December 2nd product launch in UK. Just having announced pre-orders for the Lumia 950 and 950 XL; they have now announced that the Lumia 950 will go on sale through the Microsoft Store.

The two smartphones are Microsoft’s flagship Windows 10 editions. The Lumia 950 is currently selling at $19.97 on contract, which is approximately Rs.1,320. However, keep in mind that this is the AT&T variant, as the Lumia 950 will be exclusive to this carrier for the time-being. The Lumia 950 will come in to colour variants – Black and White. If you want to buy the Lumia 950 sans contract, then it will be available at $589.99, that is, approximately Rs. 39,003.

Here are the specs for you:

Features	Lumia 950
Display	5.2 inch WQHD (1440×2560) OLED
Body	Matte White or black polycarbonate body
Processor	Snapdragon 808, 64-bit Hexa core
RAM	3GB of RAM
Storage	32GB of internal storage expandable up to 200GB via microSD card slot
Rear Camera	20MP PureView
Front Camera	5MP Wide-angle
Battery	Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Other	Qi wireless charging with flip cover, Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello,GPS, NFC,Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
USB	Type-C
Price	Rs.39,003 (approximately)

November 21, 2015

iPhone 7 to be Waterproof and Have 3GB of RAM

There’s still about 10 months left before Apple comes out with its next flagship devices, and yet there have been tons of rumours and speculations already in the air about every little detail related to the iPhone 7.

Research company TrendForce has revealed some more dirt on the iPhone 7. Apparently, the highlights of the next generation of iPhones will be a 3GB RAM and waterproof design. These are supposed to be the defining new features of the iPhone 7, though as usual, you should take these rumours with a grain of salt. Furthermore, it seems like only the iPhone 7 Plus variant will get the bumped up RAM.

TrendForce also reiterates what many sources have speculated that a 4-inch iPhone is in the offing and will see an early 2016 release, while the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will be unveiled sometime during the second half of 2016.

Lastly, while Apple will likely beat its own sales performance next year with an estimated 260 million units, the Cupertino giant, however, might not manage to take the smartphone sales crown from Samsung, which is expected to sell around 310 million units next year.

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November 21, 2015

OnePlus X Ceramic To Go On Sale On the 24th Of November

The OnePlus X has been around for some time now, but there’s a new version that will soon hit the streets. OnePlus has announced that apart from the glass back variant, they will also be releasing an exclusive ceramic edition of the OnePlus X. Reports suggest that this new version should become available on the 24th of November 2015.

The Ceramic Edition will cost 269 British Pounds (Rs. 27,015) or 369 Euros (Rs. 25,976) depending on where you are. Only 10,000 units of this phone will be produced and will not be available for sale in North America.

Here is a spec table for you:

Specification	OnePlus X
Display	5-inch full HD AMOLED screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution	1920×1080 pixels, 441ppi
Dimensions	140 x 69 x 6.9 mm
Weight	138 g (Onyx)/ 160 g (Ceramic)
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
CPU	2.3 GHz Quad-core processor
GPU	Adreno 330
RAM	3 GB
Front Camera	8 MP f/2.4
Rear Camera	13 MP f/2.2 ISOCELL
Storage	16 GB eMMC v5.0
Expandability	Up to 128 GB via MicoSD
Battery	2,525 mAh embedded rechargeable battery
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz b/g/n WCN3680 / Bluetooth 4.0
Operating System	Oxygen OS based on Android 5.1.1
Price	Rs. 16,999 (Onyx)/ Rs. 22,999 (limited edition Ceramic)

Click here to read our review of the OnePlus X and watch the hands on video.

November 21, 2015

Panasonic Releases Two Flagship Cameras With 4K Recording

Panasonic has just unveiled its new Bridge Camera DMC-FZ1000 and Rugged DMC-FZ300 to the LUMIX Range in India. Both cameras take 4k videos and photos and come at a price of Rs.45,990INR and Rs.58,990 respectively.

The cameras come packed with wide-angle LEICA lens systems and high-precision OLED live viewfinders. They also have High Sensitivity MOS sensors and Venus Engine image processors. For an improved speed these cameras are enabled with the DFD (depth from defocus) mode and has an autofocus time of 0.09 seconds and a quick start-up time of 0.66 seconds.

The DMC-FZ1000 comes with a 1-inch 20.1 megapixel MOS sensor, 16x optical zoom, a 5-axis HYBRID Optical Image Stabilizer and a 5-step speed control feature. The DMC-FZ300 comes with a splash- and dust-proof design, full range F2.8 aperture in 600mm, 12.1 megapixel sensor with a 24x optical zoom.

Other features of both cameras include – 4K Burst Shooting, 4K Burst S/S (Start/Stop) and 4K Pre-burst. Connectivity options enable Wi-Fi functionality and is compatible with smartphones and tablets.

November 20, 2015
LG Cancels World-Wide Rollout Of New Smartwatch Due to Technical Glitches

If sources are to be believed, LG has cancelled the rollout of its latest smartwatch, Urbane 2nd Edition, worldwide because of an specified “hardware issues”. AT&T notified customers of a “quality issue” with the gadget and offered them a refund.

Additionally, Android Police received an email from LG, post their review of Urbane, in which LG clearly mentioned that the glitch with the Watch “affects the day-to-day functionality of the device.”

LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition is the first Android Wear device with a 4G LTE support. On the display and resolution front, Urbane is equipped with a 1.38-inch fully circular P-OLED display, and 480 x 480 pixels along with 348 ppi. Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 SoC, 768MB of RAM, and 4GB of built-in memory are some of the other features to be part of the deal.

However, before you get too excited, it should be pointed out that LG has gone ahead to comment that they are unsure when and if the watch will be available for order in the future. According to the company, this can only be decided “at a later time.” Let’s see if Urbane 2nd Edition manages to make its entrance into the tech world, and if it does, how does these hiccups influence audience’s response towards it.

November 20, 2015
Moto X Force With its Crack-Proof Screen is All Set to Hit the Indian Markets

Last month we had reported about Moto X Force arriving in India in November. And now, Motorola has announced an imminent release of the Moto X Force in the country. The phone, famous because of its ‘crack-proof’ screen, will soon hit the Indian markets.

The country head for Motorola India, Amit Boni said in an official statement that the smartphone will soon arrive in India. This news follows a global press release where Motorola had mentioned that the Moto X Force, launched as Droid Turbo 2 in the US last month, would come to India in November. The smartphone is expected to hit the market with its current price tag of $624 (Rs. 40,000 approximately) and $720 (Rs. 47,000 approximately) for the 32GB and 64GB variants respectively.

On the specs front, Moto X Force packs a 5.4 inch Quad HD display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. It is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core chipset along with 3 GB of RAM. The two internal storage options of 32 GB and 64 GB are expandable up to 2 TB with the help of a microSD card.

The highlight of the device is its super-hardy screen. Motorola claims to have integrated a ‘Moto Shattershield’ technology in the display of Moto Force which, it says, is the first shatterproof screen in a phone ever. The company feels confident enough to affirm the screen would stay intact for up to four years, owing to the multiple layers of different materials used in making it capable of absorbing shock and providing protection against cracking. The phone also boasts of two touchscreen layers, which make sure that the smartphone can be used even if one of the layers is cracked.

Needless to say, Motorola cannot stop talking about its first ever shatter-proof phone in the world. Let’s see if Moto X Force manages to live up to all the expectations. Watch this space for all the updates

November 20, 2015
Microsoft Sends Out Invites For Its 2nd December Product Launch Event

Microsoft is holding its launch event on the 2nd of December 2015, where it will showcase its new flagship phones with Windows 10. The two phone are – the Lumia 950 and the Lumia 950 XL. However, this event will be exclusive to Windows Insiders, who have already been invited for the scheduled event.

Apart from gaining exclusive access, they will also have the ability to purchase the two smartphones at the event. For those who do decide to purchase one of the two devices will also receive a Microsoft Display Dock, which will help them turn an external screen into a PC-like experience.

The event will be held Manchester and London at 6:00pm (local time). Both phones are expected to feature liquid cooling, USC Type-C, Windows Continuum, and 1440p OLED displays.Pre-orders for the Lumia 950 XL have already begun.

November 20, 2015
OnePlus X is Now Available in the U.S and Canada

The OnePlus X smartphone was launched last month in many countries. Now, the mid-range smartphone makes its way to the U.S and Canada. The OnePlus X is available for order starting today. But as is always the case with OnePlus, the latest device will only be available via invite system.

OnePlus continues to stick to its much-maligned invite system, so those who’ve managed to get the invite will be the only ones excited about the launch of the device. Others will just have to fish for an invite elsewhere.

The OnePlus X sports a 5-inch AMOLED display (1920×1080), with a primary camera of 13 MP and a 8 MP front. The device runs on a 2.1 GHz Snapdragon 801 chipset. It features a 3 GB RAM with 16 GB internal storage and is expandable up to 128 via MicroSD card slot. The phone includes an alert slider, like the one found on OnePlus 2. The OnePlus X weighs around 138 gm for the Onyx variant and a heavier 160 gm for the Ceramic variant.

November 20, 2015
Huawei’s Rose Gold Watch Goes Up For Sale at $699

Huawei has released a new version of its first smartwatch, the Huawei Watch. The Chinese company has launched the most premium variant of the Watch which comes equipped with a 22K rose gold plated stainless steel case with “coin-edge top ring”.

The rose gold version of the Huawei Watch is available on the company’s official online US store. Even though right now only one variant of the Watch is available, Huawei promises another with “an alligator pressed brown suture fine-leather strap” soon. The Watch comes in limited quantity and is priced at $699 or about Rs. 50,000.

If you’re willing to scoop out another $100, the Watch will also be made available with a different configuration along with a 22K rose gold plated stainless steel link band, priced at $799 (close to Rs. 57,000). But this variant is yet to be up for sale.

Looks like Apple is not the only company to have left us a little more than surprised with its roof-high pricing of fancy smartwatches, the rose gold variant for a gadget isn’t so new either. Does a Huawei rose gold gadget appeal to you more than an Apple gadget with a similar physical design?

November 20, 2015
Samsung Pay to Launch in Other Countries by Early 2016

There have been a couple of smartphone manufacturers in the news today regarding mobile payment services. Earlier today we reported that LG is working a mobile payment platform, and now Samsung is looking to introduce Samsung Pay in some other countries as well.

Samsung Pay uses NFC technology and Magnetic Secure Transmissions (MST). Since MST technology is used by every retailer that swipes a credit card, Samsung Pay can be used at more retailers than Apple Pay and Android Pay.

So far, Samsung Pay has been launched in Korea and the U.S. In Korea, Samsung Pay has seen $30 million in transactions, which is reason enough for the company to expand. Rumour has it that Samsung is now eyeing China, Spain and the U.K during the first quarter of 2016.

If Samsung Pay launches successfully in these countries as well, we could see further expansion plans by the Korean giant. As of now, India is still not on Samsung’s list, but never say never.

November 19, 2015
Redmi Note 2 Pro Teaser Reveals Slim Body With Golden Back

As we have already informed you that Xiaomi will be holding their product launch event on the 24th of November; we can now confirm at least one of the products that are about to be launched – the Redmi Note 2 Pro. How? Well, Xiaomi’s President Lin Bin has posted an image on Weibo (a Chinese social networking site), of what will be the Redmi Note 2 Pro.

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Pro will allegedly have a 5.5-inch 1080p touchscreen, a 13 MP rear camera, a 5 MP selfie snapper, MediaTek’s MT6795 (Helio X10) chipset at the helm, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, and a 3,060 mAh battery.

The official image reportedly matches the leaked images that were released on TENAA from the metal design to the fingerprint sensor and even the gold colour. However, this is the only product that has been officially ‘teased’, but the other speculated product – the Mi 5 is yet to be confirmed.

November 19, 2015
HTC May Launch the M9s On the 25th Of November

The HTC M9s was launched successfully in Taiwan yesterday. Today we bring you some good news, because HTC might launch the M9s in India on the 25th of November 2015.

The One M9 sports a 5-inch FullHD LCD display, 2840 mAh battery; a MediTek Helio X10 chipset under the hood, 13MP front camera with OIS and a UltraPixel front camera. You’ll find 2GB of RAM and 16GB internal storage, which is expandable up to 2TB.

For more information click here.

November 19, 2015
Hasbro Helps You Fight Loneliness With its New Robotic Kitty

Good bye, ‘forever alone’ moments as Hasbro comes up with a solution for the lonely. The company has come out with a robotic cat which purs, meows and responds to touch. You don’t have to worry about cleaning up after them, feeding them, deciphering their unpredictable mood swings and selective affection with these new kitties.

The Joy for All companion pets are primarily designed for the elderly who often find themselves struggling with loneliness. But feel free to get yourself one of these furry robots if they catch your fancy. They are up for sale at a price of $99.99 or about Rs. 6,600.

Just recently, Japan had introduced us to Pepper, the first ever fully functional humanoid robot meant to provide companionship. A lot of people seem to be welcoming the idea of finding warmth and comfort in Artificial Intelligence and its various forms. Would you be willing to try and connect with an AI a la ‘Her’? Let us know in the comments below.

November 19, 2015