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Apple Watch to Arrive in India Next Month, Priced Starting Rs. 24,999

Apple’s very first wearable was unveiled last year along with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Today, a year later, there is no sign of it in India. However we have some good news for those waiting to get their hands on the device – it arrives in the country next month.

The wearable went on sale in March, worldwide, after the Apple Spring Forward event. Although the Cupertino-based tech giant claims India to be an important market, it did not launch the Watch here at the time. The Apple Watch comes in three variants – Sport, Regular and Gold Edition. Apple Watch Edition (pure solid gold edition), available in a block of 18 carat yellow, or rose gold went on sale starting at a whopping price of US$ 10,000 for the 38mm version, however, this watch will not be released in India just yet. And if we are to believe sources, then the Apple Watch Sport will be priced starting Rs. 24,999.

The Apple Watch is created in order to make interaction simpler and intimate. One doesn’t have to constantly be on their phones in order to check the time, reply to emails, take calls, respond to text messages etc, instead all these activities can be completed by a few glances and voice notes. It also has some unique gesture supports that will make it easy to use and to interact with others. Here is the catch, you have to have an iPhone (or any product by Apple) too so that all the information from your device can get synced to this new iWatch.

August 29, 2015
Ask iGyaan : What is ppi (pixels per inch) ?
We often get similar questions from multiple users, this new section is to address exactly that, and we begin with the most asked question in recent times.

User Question :

Bharat Addresses to “ppi” in his videos, what does this mean? and does it have any relation to the camera resolution?

iG Answer :

PPI (pixels per inch), often referred to as pixel density is a measurement of the resolution of display of the device in question. this can also be the density of the images captured by a camera, but in Bharat’s reference it is always in terms of the display of the device in question.

PPI, is an actual count of the number of pixels found in one inch of a display, which varies depending on the resolution of the display and the overall size of the display.

Lets clarify further:

1. Calculate $d_p$ .
$d_p = \sqrt{w_p^2 + h_p^2}$

2. Calculate PPI:

$PPI = \frac{d_p}{d_i}$

where

$d_p$ is diagonal resolution in pixels,

$w_p$ is width resolution in pixels,

$h_p$ is height resolution in pixels and

$d_i$ is diagonal size in inches.
The HTC One M9+ has a screen resolution of 1440×2560 px

So, $d_p$ = [underoot of = (2073600 + 6553600)] =2937.2 (approx)

The diagonal size in inches is 5.2 inch, therefore $d_p$ / $d_i$ = 2937.2/5.2 = 564.84

Therefore the pixels per inch (ppi) of the HTC One M9+ = 565 (rounded)

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August 28, 2015
Sony’s Upcoming Xperia Z5 to Allegedly Have a 23MP Camera

There have been rumours about Sony’s alleged upcoming phone – the Xperia Z5. But as of today, reports suggest that there have been press images of the upcoming smartphone. The renders have not been confirmed, but according to them, we should see a 23MP main camera with 1/2.3” Exmor RS sensor.

This new camera is also expected to have an advanced focusing capability due to a hybrid autofocusing system. The alleged press images also show the smartphone in three colour variants – white, gold, and a shade of turquoise. However, the overall design of the phone looks to be the same.

As mentioned, there have been no official confirmations about this phone, but they are expected to make their official debut on September 2nd, 2015. At this event, one can perhaps expect an unveiling of an Xperia Z5 Compact and an Xperia Z5 Premium too.

August 28, 2015
Instagram to Finally Think Out of the ‘Box’

We’ve all taken that magnificent picture of a scenic view and instantly shared it on Instagram. Till yesterday, we could only share either the top half or the bottom half of that beautiful scenery, because we had to conform to the blooming square frame that Instagram insisted, we use. Well, now that’s changed for good.

Instagram announced that in addition to square posts, you can now choose a portrait and landscape mode to suit your pictures and videos! This comes as a relief to many Instagram photographers who would get frustrated with the space restriction that was earlier imposed on them.

Square format has been and always will be part of who we are. That said, the visual story you’re trying to tell should always come first, and we want to make it simple and fun for you to share moments just the way you want to.

The popular photo-sharing, social networking service, fully understood the nuances of the square format and have tweaked it, in order to improve the quality of pictures and to also enhance the cinematographic content of the videos going up. They stated, “Once you share the photo, the full-sized version of it will appear to all of your followers in feed in a beautiful, natural way. To keep the clean feel of your profile grid, your post will appear there as a center-cropped square.”

To add to the good news, Instagram is also making all its filters available for all moments, whether it’s a photo or a video. So, now, you have the liberty to pick and choose as you wish. To learn more about the changes in today’s update, check out the Instagram Help Center.

Instagram for iOS version 7.5 is available today in Apple’s App Store, and Instagram for Android version 7.5 is available today on Google Play.

August 28, 2015

Former Apple CEO Reveals Two New Affordable Android Smartphones

The OBI Worldphone, designed by San Francisco based product studio Ammunition, have introduced two high-quality smartphones – the SF1 and the SJ1.5, both priced at a reasonable rate for buyers in Asia, Africa and Middle East. OBI Worldphone is brand new company founded by (former Apple CEO) John Sculley and Robert Brunner.

The SF1 is a 4G/LTE smartphone featuring exceptional photography and audio capabilities. It has a 5 inch Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and comes with a “fiberglass body and metal accents at the top and bottom of the phone.” It also supports a long-life, quick-charge battery, and a dual SIM slot with micro secure digital (SD) expansion. The price quoted for this device is $199 that is approximately Rs.13,135 with a 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory. However, there is a second variant of this phone that comes at $249, which is approximately Rs.16,444 and comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal memory.

The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor and comes with a 13MP camera with a Sony IMX214 Exmor sensor. The camera also supports a Qualcomm ChromaFlash camera feature to click two photos – one with flash, one without. After taking the picture you can select your focus through the Qualcomm UbiFocus camera feature. Even after that you can zoom in using the Qualcomm OptiZoom camera feature. So, you see how this phone is more of a camera than a smartphone? Nowadays a phone is judged by how intense their camera is, not communications or network or anything like that.

Anyway, they also have Dolby Audio which, according to the company, delivers some ” powerful and crystal clear surround sound though the device speakers and with headphones”. Luckily in case you’ve forgotten that this is also supposed to be a phone, it even features the Qualcomm Quick Charge 1.0 power management technology and runs on the Google Android Lollipop.

Here are the specifications of the erm..phone/camera/music player:

Features	SF1
Aesthetics	Unibody with metallic accents and floating (“raised “) glass display
OS	Android OS version 5.0.2 Lollipop
Processor	Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 with1.5 GHz Octa Core
GPU	Adreno 405 GPU
Display	5-inch full, high-definition in-cell, (1080×1920 pixels), 443 ppi
Primary Camera	13 megapixels, automatic focus with LED flash with Sony IMX214 Exmor sensor, f/2.0 aperture with Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, and high dynamic range (HDR). Video 1080p@30fps. UbiFocus, Chroma Flash and OptiZoom
Secondary Camera	5 megapixels with LED flash
Memory	3 GB RAM and 32 GB internal storage, expandable up to an additional 64 GB with micro SD. Also available in 2GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage expandable up to an additional 64 GB with micro SD
Communication	Easy-access, dual SIM (Micro and Nano), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual band, Wi-Fi direct. Bluetooth – v4.0, A2DP. GPS – A-GPS/ GLONASS. USB – microSB v2.0
Sound	Dolby Audio with 7.1 discrete channels of high-fidelity surround sound. Dual microphone for noise-cancellation
Network	GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA+/4G/LTE
Cover Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Battery	Quick-charge, 3,000mAh Li-Po
Price	$199 USD for 16 GB/2GB version, and $249 USD for 32 GB/3GB version

Here are the specs for the SJ1.5

Features	SJ1.5
OS	Android OS version 5.1 Lollipop
Processor	MediaTek MT6580, 1.3GHz Quad Core processor
Display	5” high-definition (720 x 1280 pixels), IPS full lamination screen
Memory	1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage; expandable up to an additional 32 GB with micro SD
Primary Camera	8 megapixels, automatic focus OV8865 sensor and flash. f/2.2 aperture
Secondary Camera	5 megapixels, f/2.2 aperture
Communication	Easy-access, dual SIM, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth v4.0, A2DP, GPS and micro USB 2.0
Networks	GSM/HSPA/3G
Cover Glass	Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Battery	3,000 mAh Li-Po
Price	$129 USD

August 27, 2015

LG to Reveal a Pocket-Sized Keyboard at IFA Berlin 2015

With IFA Berlin only a week away, there is a stream of predictions pouring in. New reports suggest that LG has created a very new and innovative product called the ‘Rolly Keyboard’. This is a full-sized QWERTY keyboard for smartphones and tablets that rolls up into a stick for your convenience.

You can store a full keyboard and carry it anywhere in your pocket. It is smaller than a regular size keyboard and each key is 17mm. The keyboard is powered by a single AAA battery. It also supports bluetooth and is said to last for around three months before running out of power.

The keyboard is also said to be made from “durable” polycarbonate and ABS plastic and is expected to be unveiled at the IFA Electronics event in Berlin next week with the G Pad II tab. Lg has not released the cost of this product but has announced that it will go on sale in the US from September onward.

August 27, 2015

Images and Specs of Microsoft’s Upcoming Flagship Leaked

We already know that Microsoft has been preparing to launch two new Lumia devices in October. Today, new reports suggest that new leaks show us the official press renders for both devices codenamed – Cityman and Talkman.

It is expected that the devices will be called the Lumia 950 (Talkman) and Lumia 950 XL (Cityman). Leaked renders show a slight hump for the camera at the rear, both seem to sport a Windows logo at the back and sport a square look. The Cityman is cyan in colour and the talkman is shown in black.

The Cityman is larger with a 5.7-inch WQHD display and 20MP PureView rear camera with triple LED flash. It is also said to include a support for the Surface Pen and a new smart cover that has a circular cut out for easy access to notifications. Both the Cityman and the talkman are expected to have a USB Type-C and Qi wireless charging, while another leak apparently suggests that the Cityman will support the Continuum feature of Windows 10 Mobile and the ability to attach additional USB devices to the phone.

Here are the speculated spec of both devices:

Features	Lumia 950 (Talkman)
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 with a microSD card slot
Rear Camera	20MP PureView
Front Camera	5MP Wide-angle
Battery	3000 mAh removable battery
Other	Qi wireless charging with flip cover, Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello,
USB	Type-C

Feature	Lumia 950 XL (Cityman)
Body	Matte White or black polycarbonate body
Display	5.7 inch WQHD (1440×2560) OLED display
Processor	Snapdragon 810, 64-bit Octa core
RAM	3GB of RAM
Storage	32GB of internal storage with a microSD card slot
Rear Camera	20MP PureView with triple LED flash
Front Camera	5MP Wide-angle front facing camera
Battery	3300 mAh removable battery
USB	USB Type-C
Other	Qi wireless charging, 1mm silver ring inside the circumference of the black camera pod, Aluminum side buttons, Iris scanner (infrared) for Windows Hello

August 27, 2015

The Metallic Variant of the LG G4 is Now Available in India

LG has launched the metallic avatar of its smartphone G4, that came out earlier this year. The phone is said to be made with a hammer-crafted metal body with a Slim Arc design. The G4 comes with what is touted as the world’s best camera and the world’s first Quantum display. The smartphone comes with 4G LTE and a dual SIM variant.

“We have always believed in offering only those products to our consumers that complement their style in making a statement. The G4’s leather back was a step in that direction and we’ve taken it to the next step with this metallic variant of G4.” – Deepak Jasrotia, Business Head, LG Mobiles India

This new design is said to make the G4 “20 percent more resilient than a flat smartphone in face-down drops and gives the smartphone a more comfortable and secure feel in the hand.” Apart from this, the G4’s camera features a F1.8 aperture lens, a manual mode, Color Spectrum Sensor and OIS 2.0 making it perfect for selfies. It also comes with an 8MP front camera with an IPS Quantum Display.

The LG G4 Metallic variant will be available in India at Rs. 40,000.

Here are the specs:

Features	LG G4
Display	5.5-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440, 538ppi)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Processor with X10 LTE
Memory	32GB eMMC ROM with microSD slot
RAM	3GB LPDDR3 RAM
Rear Camera	16MP with F1.8 Aperture / OIS 2.0
Front Camera	8MP with F2.0 Aperture
OS	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Network	4G / LTE / HSPA+ 21 Mbps (3G)
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / Bluetooth 4.1LE / NFC / USB 2.0
Colours	(Metallic variant) Titanium Black & Gold
Other	Manual Mode / Gesture Interval Shot / Quick Shot
Battery	3,000mAh (removable)

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August 27, 2015

‘Unhackable’ Turing Phone’s Shipment Timeline Revealed

The Turing phone is an Android phone that is designed around the idea of it being unhackable. It does not come with a USB port or headphone jack or any other extension that could be used to manipulate the software. The Turing Robotic Industries has posted a release and order timeline for the Turing Phone.

The features of this phone include a 5.5-inch 1080p LCD, a Snapdragon 801, 3GB of RAM, a 13MP camera, and 3,000mAh battery. You may not be impressed by these specifications, but the main selling point of this device is the hardened version of Android 5.1 with built-in end-to-end encryption and a fingerprint reader.

Here is a convenient timeline for you:

On the 21st of September 2015, those of you who have reserved the phone during the initial reservation period will receive your first “Circle of Friends” invites.

On the 24th of September 2015 you can start pre-ordering the Dark Wyvern special edition. Along with this all reservations will be informed to pay for the order (full payment required) and an upgrade to Dark Wyvern option will also be available.

The official shipment of the Turing Phones will begin on the 18th of December 2015. The dark Wyvern special edition Turing phone will be available for $999 (approx. Rs.66,023) and the Dark Wyvern “Glaedr” special edition will also be made available for $1299 (approx. Rs. 85,850)

Apart from this if you are going to purchase the “regular” Turing Phones, you will be able to pre-order it at $610 (approx. Rs.40,312) for the 32GB and $740 (approx. Rs.48,858) for the 64GB, starting 24th of September 2015. The special edition 128GB will cost $870 (approx. Rs.57,472).

August 27, 2015
WhatsApp Introduces New Vulcan Salute and Middle Finger Emoji

WhatsApp has introduced a couple of new emojis for its users. The new emoji includes the middle finger and the Vulcan Salute from Star Wars. Both these emoji are available in different skin tones within the app. While the middle-finger emoji seems Android-only for now, the Vulcan emoji is also supported on iOS, though it is not part of the stock emoji keyboard.

WhatsApp has recently upgraded itself and comes with a bunch of new features. Among them, is a new custom notification setting that allows you to set different notifications for the different chats you’re in or mute specific conversations entirely.

You can also mark your chats as read or unread and WhatsApp has even included an “low data” usage feature to make voice calls. This reduces the amount of data that is used during phone calls made through the app.

Apart from all of this WhatsApp has also made sharing contact information easier, by allowing you to save the information or even start a new WhatsApp message from within the app itself.

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August 27, 2015
Facebook Brings Out its Very Own Artificial Intelligence Assistant Named “M”

We all know about Siri, Cortana and Google Now, but yesterday our favourite social media platform, Facebook launched “M”. M is its very own text-based virtual assistant, which is also integrated with Facebook Messenger. What is different about M, is that it relies on both human and artificial intelligence to fulfill requests. This is something that both Siri and Cortana need to catch up on.

Reports suggest that there is a team of M Trainers, who are prepared and trained to fulfill requests that the artificial intelligence component cannot answer. It is also said, that as of now, the artificial intelligence does not have access to all the social data that Facebook collects and therefore has to depend on the information available through earlier conversations and follow-up questions. This however could change “with proper user consent” says Facebook’s VP of messaging products, David Marcus.

What makes M’s activities different from Siri, Cortana or Google Now? Well, an example of what it can do is this – it can allow people to get recommendations for vacations and restaurants for instance, and can also follow through with bookings or purchases.

David Marcus also added that Facebook is planning to hire thousands of M trainers in the future. This artificial intelligence assistant can be good for Facebook’s financial strength, since it can generate money via various partnerships with businesses.

The sad part is, that currently M is only available to residents of California’s Bay Area. This has been reported to be an intentional move, so as to, ensure commonality between M trainers and the people making requests. The product will be launched on Messenger apps all around the world, soon. Watch this space for more updates.

Source : [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.wired.com/2015/08/facebook-launches-m-new-kind-virtual-assistant/”]Wired [/tw-button]

August 27, 2015

Meizu Releases the MX5 in India Priced at Rs.19,999

Meizu has once again launched a new handset called the Meizu MX5 in India with a price tag of Rs.19,999. This smartphone comes in two variants – 32 and 64GB and will be available for purchase on Snapdeal from today onwards. However, the two different variants will be launched later in India.

The company had a launch event in Delhi, where they reportedly announced that they have opened 40 service centres and have also launched delivery repair services, since they arrived in India.

The MX5 is said to feature a metal body and a new physical home button that also doubles as a fingerprint scanner. It comes with a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) Super Amoled display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, powered by a 64-bit Helio X10 octa-core processor with 2.2GHz. It comes with 3GB of RAM space and a PowerVR G6200 GPU.

The device is run on the Android 5.0 Lollipop-based Flyme 4.5 OS and comes with a Dual-SIM feature which supports a 4G connection. It also has a 20.7-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX220 Exmor RS BSI sensor, laser autofocus, dual-tone LED flash and can reportedly record videos at 4K resolution. The front camera come with a 5MP display with f/2.0 aperture.

Other connectivity options include 4G LTE (with support for 4G bands in India), 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Glonass, and a Micro-USB. The M5X5 is backed by a 3150mAh battery that also supports quick charging via the company’s mCharge technology.

Here are the specifications:

Features	Meizu MX5
Display	5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels)
Processor	64-bit Helio X10 octa-core
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop-based Flyme 4.5
RAM	3GB
Storage	32 and 64 GB
Rear camera	20MP
Front Camera	5MP
Connectivity	4G LTE (with support for 4G bands in India), 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, Glonass, and a Micro-USB.
Battery	3150mAh
Price	Rs.19,999

August 26, 2015

Sony Brings the Pro-Selfie Xperia C5 Ultra to India

Launched back in April, Sony has now announced the new Xperia C5 Ultra Dual in India, with a price tag of Rs. 29,990. This phone caters to the needs of the avid selfie lover and will be available in markets starting today and in three colours – Black, White, and Glossy Soft Mint.

It has a 13MP camera with LED flash modules for both cameras and is also supported by Sony’s Exmor RS sensor. The camera comes with many tools such as, the Xperia C5 Ultra include video stabiliser, auto scene recognition, 25mm wide-angle lens (rear) with an 80-degree field of view, 4x digital zoom, full-HD video recording, image stabiliser, geo-tagging, red-eye reduction etc.

The Xperia C5 comes with a 6 inch Full HD display with IPS featuring Sony’s TV technology Mobile Bravia Engine. It is is run on the Android 5.0 Lollipop and is powered by a 64-bit octa-core MediaTek (MT6752) processor with 1.7GHz and an ARM Mali760 GPU. It has 2GB of RAM space and 16GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 200GB via a microSD card.

This phone however, does not have water and dust proof protection with connectivity options that include GPRS/ EDGE, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, Glonass, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, 3G, and 4G LTE. It comes with a 2,930mAh battery and weighs 187 grams.

Here is the spec sheet:

Features	Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
Display	6 inch Full HD
Processor	64-bit octa-core MediaTek (MT6752)
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop
RAM	2GB
Storage	16GB expandable up to 200GB via microSD card
Camera	13MP, with LED flash, Exmor RS sensor
Connectivity	GPRS/ EDGE, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, Glonass, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, 3G, and 4G LTE
Variants	Black, White, and Glossy Soft Mint
Battery	2,930mAh
Price	Rs.29,990

August 26, 2015

Pengate : Read the Manual Says Samsung

Last year, Apple had trouble dealing with Bendgate for the iPhone 6 and now Samsung is dealing with ‘Pengate’ on its new Galaxy Note 5. The recently launched handset comes with a standout 5.7 inch and the ability to write notes on the screen with the S-Pen even when the phone is locked. The Pengate is being called merely a misplaced pen, while reports point out that the main problem with the Note 5 is not the phone in itself but the stylus.

It has been found that the stylus can be inserted back into the slot in one correct way, otherwise it gets stuck. Moreover, after freeing the stylus, apparently the phone’s ability to automatically detect the stylus’s removal is no longer works.

Samsung has put out a statement saying:

“We highly recommend our Galaxy Note 5 users follow the instructions in the user guide to ensure they do not experience such an unexpected scenario caused by reinserting the S pen in the other way around.”

So, basically now if you do not pay heed to the instructions then it’s your fault not theirs. And if you’re in a rush while handling the device and mistakenly insert the stylus backwards, it is your fault not theirs.

This isn’t the first time smartphone users have had a problem with their new device. Previously, the iPhone 4 had come with the ‘antennagate’, and users were asked not to hold the iPhone in a particular way. In short, a smartphone is only as good as it’s user, whether it’s an iPhone or Samsung.

August 26, 2015
New Leaked Video of the Apple iPhone 6s Tells All

This is perhaps the most exciting leak for today – the much anticipated iPhone 6S has now been leaked. There is a video and some images showing us all we need to know, about the upcoming iPhone’s exciting features, such as, the Force Touch and the A9 chipset.

The images are said to reveal an iPhone 6s logic board with components such as the rear shell and battery, both of which enable the device to display a screen showing a gear icon. The video shows us the boot up process, logic board, LTE baseband modem and its radio frequency transceiver chip.

The first feature that we are most excited about, is perhaps the Force Touch, but the device that has been leaked does not prove the existence of the feature yet. However, there are some differences that have been noticed in this device, as compared to the iPhone 6, such as the shielding on the rear of the display being glued in place rather than screwed in.

Secondly, the pictures apparently also suggest that the iPhone 6s logic board will include Qualcomm’s WTR3925 radio frequency transceiver chip, in order to pair with the new modem for better cellular network.

Last but not the least, the pictures received by the source unfortunately do not show the presence of an A9 chip. The logic board seems to be a pre-production product unit and hence is said to be missing the A9 stamp and markings that could have revealed how much RAM is included in the package.

All this information however, has not been confirmed by Apple itself. So we will just have to wait until September 9th to see the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. The event is also rumoured to feature announcements including a revamped Apple TV with support for Siri control and third-party apps.

Source : [tw-button size=”medium” background=”#07ABE2″ color=”” target=”_blank” link=”http://www.macrumors.com/2015/08/25/iphone-6s-boot-gear-screen/”]MacRumours[/tw-button]

August 26, 2015

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Lumia 950 (Talkman)

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Lumia 950 XL (Cityman)