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Moto X May Still Exist Suggest Benchmarks

Although Motorola has launched the Moto Z and Moto Z force, the company may not have replaced the globally loved Moto X after all. A new leaks from the benchmarking website GFXbench shows that the Moto X may still well exist.

The Moto X was the first phone to offer always-on google search along with the Moto Display ( which was also a an always on notification system)

This Moto X seems to be a more dumbed out version of the Moto Z. It features an Helip P10 octa-core design clocked at up to 2.1 GHz as tested and is backed up by the ARM Mali-T860 GPU and 3 GB of RAM. There’s 32 GB of onboard storage, a 16MP rear camera, an 8MP front facing and it ships with Android 6.0.

This might be a newer positioning for the Moto X and may become more approachable for the consumer. (read: cheaper)

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June 18, 2016
Forget 6GB RAM This LeEco Le Max 2 has 8GB RAM

LeEco is not satisfied with providing 6 GB RAM and the company is working towards a phone with 8GB of LPDDR4 RAM. The Next flagship from the company is in works and will ship with latest Snapdragon 821 chipset.

Seen here in three colours, the phone will be a beefier variant of the Le Max 2 and will also sport a few new key features. The phone is also reportedly going to have a 25 MP camera at a price of 3000 Yuan which is roughly Rs. 30500.

LeEco will launch this phone by August and bring it to India for around the same price bracket, giving users the option of a pro variant Le Max 2.

The spec wars are back, and this time around RAM seems to be the main target. With a lot of manufacturers already on ship with 6 GB of RAM. The Note 7 is also expected to sport 8 GB RAM.

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June 17, 2016

Panasonic P75 gets 5000 mAh Battery for Rs 5999

This budget phone from Japenese tech conglomerate, Panasonic, called the P75 is a ultra affordable 5000 mAh battery equipped Smartphone.

The P75 has a 5-inch HD IPS display and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system with Panasonic SAIL user Interface. P75 is powered by 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired up with 1GB RAM and has 8GB internal memory that can be expanded up to 32GB. The P75 also has an 8MP rear camera with flash and 5MP front camera.

ODEL NAME	Panasonic P75
DISPLAY SIZE, TYPE & RESOLUTION	12.7 cm (5) HD IPS Display
PROCESSOR	1.3 GHz Quad-Core Processor
OPERATING SYSTEM	Android™ 5.1 (Lollipop)
MEMORY	1GB RAM + 8 GB ROM, Expandable up to 32 GB
CAMERA	8MP Rear Camera with Flash
CAMERA	5MP Front Camera
BATTERY	5000 mAh Battery
DIMENSIONS	127.3 x 66 x 9.65 mm
AVAILABLE COLOURS	Champagne Gold, Sand Black
CONNECTIVITY	Dual SIM ( 3G/2G )
CONNECTIVITY & SENSORS	GSM – 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, UMTS- 900/2100 MHz
	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
	Bluetooth™ 4.0 , Micro USB 2.0
GLOBAL POSITIONING SUPPORT	Yes
SENSORS	Accelerometer, Proximity, Light, eCompass
FM SUPPORT	Yes
INBOX ACCESSORIES	Device inclusive of Battery, USB Cable, Charger, Earphones, Warranty Card, User Manual, Protective Screen Guard

June 16, 2016

Leaked Invite Shows Samsung Galaxy Note 7 to Launch August 2

According to a leaked invite for the next Samsung Unpacked event in New York, Samsung will launch the next Note phone on August 2 2016. The invite shows a 7 and ties in with previous rumors that the company will this time around call their smartphone the Note 7 to tie in with the Galaxy 7 naming system.

The invite also mentions the fact that “the next edge is around the corner”, which could mean that either the Samsung Note 7 will have an edge, or that the company will launch two variants of the Galaxy Note 7.

Previous leaks mention that the Galaxy Note 7 will have a 5.8-inch QHD curved edge display, a Snapdragon 823 SoC chipset for the US and for global launch an Exynos chipset, an iris scanner, IP68-certified water-resistant body, a USB Type-C port, and a 4,000 mAh battery.

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June 16, 2016
HTC 10 Review
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HTC has been struggling with their phones, for the past few years. Post the success of the HTC One M7 , the HTC One M8 and especially the One M9 failed to impress the world. In India HTC, last year launched the HTC One M9+ instead of the One M9. While this was done to attract more buyers, most swayed away to the other realm of competition especially because Samsung had launched the S6 and S6 Edge and Apple’s iPhone 6s was just around the corner.

While many were skeptical if HTC could make a comeback, the HTC 10 is the ultimate comeback king. This year HTC did not hold back on specifications, which has been an issue for the company in the past. HTC not only loaded the HTC 10 with the best hardware but also made it work really well. So should you be choosing the HTC 10 in your next Flagship purchase, there is more reason than ever, let’s discuss more in our review.

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Build & Design

The build of the HTC 10, almost goes back in line with the HTC One M7, a single shell of Aluminum that s used to carve out space for fitting the innards of the phone. The HTC 10 is one beautiful smartphone, it exudes a premium look and is possibly the best-looking metal jacket smartphone out there.

With the design, HTC kept it simple, big bold chamfers on the back not only give it an excellent and unique look but an excellent fit in the palms of your hand whether you have big or tiny hands. The decision to go with the 5.2-inch display as opposed to a 5.5-inch display is welcome and people will find that they not only get a punchier display but also a comfortably sized smartphone.

The front gets Gorilla Glass 4, which gives the phone additional frontal protection. It also keeps the phone safe from scratches on the front. The metal construction is solid and despite several drops the phone is unscathed.

The HTC 10 misses out on waterproofing, which was a big plus on the Galaxy S7 this year. The HTC 10 only has an IP53 rating meaning, it will only survive basic splashes of water.

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Hardware

This phone is loaded with the best of everything on the market right now. The HTC 10 gets a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 with the Adreno 530 GPU, 4GB of RAM and a storage choice of 32 or 64 GB along with expandability up to a massive 2TB when cards are available.

The rear gets improved 12 MP cameras, that HTC dubs “Ultrapixel 2″ and the front gets a 5 MP snapper. The HTC 10 is available in two colors the Carbon Grey and the Topaz Gold.

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Performance

Thanks to a cleaner HTC Sense UI and removal of duplicate apps, HTC has not only made the user experience more simplistic but has also removed redundancy in the day to day use of the phone, hence making the experience a more interesting one. The HTC 10 shows no sign of slow down despite several days of strict usage.

For heavy users, they will find that its a breeze switching between apps and playing high graphic intensity games. The phone scores excellent points on benchmarks and easily crosses the 110,000 mark on apps like Antutu Benchmark and scores 4747 on the Geekebench Multicore test putting it right on top of the comparison chart. The HTC 10 scores significantly better than the Galaxy S7 and the LG G5.

Owners will find themselves not being concerned with the usage of the phone, as it simply performs, so worrying about lag is a non-issue.

Multimedia and Display

HTC 10 uses a new combination of speakers, a mid-range that sits next to the earpiece and a low range which sits next to the charging port. HTC calls this the BoomSound Hi-Fi edition. While we still prefer the original Boomsound layout, with two big speakers blasting loud music directly at our face, this is a more refined upgrade to that. A more fuller sound with a more accurate representation of what you are listening to.

Audio is still loud, and great while watching a video or playing games. The HTC 10 also has a built-in DAC, which converts high-end digital audio to an analog signal. This significantly improves the audio quality of your files and now you can listen to high-res audio from the 3.5 mm headphone jack of the smartphone. Once you plug in your headphones, you’ll be asked to set up a personal audio profile which will enable you to listen for tones with each ear, allowing each user to setup headphones and tones specific to their ears and headphones. The HTC 10 supports multiple profiles for different headphones.

The display is bright, and vivid, and has an excellent color representation and wide viewing angles. The HTC 10 has a Super LCD 5 display running at Quad HD resolution. The color is much more refined than that of Samsung Galaxy S7’s Super AMOLED panel which tends to over saturate colors to make the screens look better than life. If you do prefer a more vibrant setup, the settings panel will allow you to switch your color modes.

The HTC 10 is also the first Android phone that supports Apple’s Airplay streaming, not only is this a welcome feature, it is the easiest and the best way to stream music if you have an Airplay device or an Airplay multiroom audio setup.

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Software & UI

Here is where HTC excelled with the HTC 10. The company had already been reducing the influence of Sense on Android as a UI layer. With the new Sense 8, HTC has gone into minimal interference while elevating the customer experience. The base of everything still remains Android, Android 6.0.1 this time around and HTC does still have things like the Blinkfeed interface which sits to the left of the main screen. Blinkfeed also should suggest some restaurants and Cafe’s where it is supported.

You can still change the size of the app drawer and you can still personalize the HTC 10 with custom themes, colors, and wallpapers. HTC’s apps are very limited but work really well , including the camera application, and the ZOE editor.

The phone dialer gets the usual HTC flavor with swipeable tabs, and the messaging app gets the stock Android treatment. The User interface is simple and flowy and easy to navigate through and HTC seems to have found the right mix with the HTC 10.

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Cameras

The main camera on the HTC 10 is a 12 MP shooter, and while the Galaxy S7 gets a lot of praise for the camera, the HTC 10 hold up a fantastic arena of its own. While HTC’s cameras in the past have failed to impress, that is certainly not the case this time around.

The f/1.8 is only 0.1 behind the f/1.7 on the Samsung Galaxy S7’s 12 MP camera. There is another difference here, while the HTC 10 has a Ultrapixel sensor which means that the pixels are 1.55 micron in size, those on the Galaxy S7 are only 1.4 micron in size. A larger pixel means more detail per pixel and more light passing through.

The camera is a breeze to operate, just like most of the UI, the experience of the camera is excellent. Low light performance is exceptional and the camera is quick to snap the moment. Laser autofocus with Phase detection comes into play and most of your snaps will end up being in focus right where you need them to be.

Both the front and main cameras support optical image stabilization, so whether you are capturing selfies on a trampoline or just 4k video from the main camera, the stabilization is not only apparent it is great.

Pictures are sharp and well saturated and have little noise in extremely dark environments. The contrast on the images is good, and the HTC 10 allows full manual control for those interested. You also have the ability to save RAW image files to tweak later on.

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Phone and Battery

The HTC 10 has full support for 4G LTE networks in India and you will get a solid sound on your calls as you would expect from an HTC device. Network switching is slow compared to others, so if you find yourself turning 4G off often, the dial times may take a while. Audio noise cancellation is superb and the HTC 10 outperforms most with respect to audio quality on phone calls.

The Quick Charge 3.0 on the 3000 mAh battery of the HTC 10 has been around way before “Dash Charge” from the OnePlus/ Oppo team. The protocol allows for the phone to achieve over 80% charge in less than an hour, easily attaining 60% or more in 30 minutes. This will not only change around how you charge the phone but how much less you care about charging the phone. While the LG G5 holds on to this feature, the Galaxy S7 ships without Quick Charge 3.0 and retains an older charge system.

The battery when fully charged will easily last you a day with a lot of online usage and camera. We traveled with the HTC 10 and seldom found ourselves looking for charge points even into late night hours.

You can easily get across 24 hours with the HTC 10 and then charge for 1 Hour and 15/20 minutes to get a full charge.
- Talk Time : 6 Hours
- Standby : 3 Days
- Online : 5 Hours
- Video Loop Test 50% Bright : 11 Hours
- Video Loop Test 100% Bright : 8 Hours
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Conclusion

The HTC 10 stands in a time frame much after the competition had already proven to be flagship defining . The HTC 10, however, redeems the top spot by simply undoing everything HTC did wrong and re-doing everything they did right. The HTC 10 ticks all the right checkboxes and in the right way. The company has not held back on their promise of building a quality product that will not let you down over time. The HTC 10 not only looks good on paper it looks even better in your hand, outperforming everything in its path with a certain poise.
June 15, 2016

OnePlus 3 vs LeEco Le Max 2

With the official launch of the OnePlus 3 out of the way it has really come to a point where we can discuss the two elephants in the room. The LeEco’s Le Max 2 and the OnePlus 3 share quite a lot of similarities. However, this time around OnePlus has stayed away from the Hype and launched the phone outright, no invite system and no dramas for flash sales.

Both the OnePlus 3 and LeEco Le Max 2 have similar unibody metal designs, along with a camera module that sits slightly jutted out. The Le Max 2 has a fingerprint sensor on the back, whereas the OnePlus 3 keeps the sensor below the front display.

Major differences lie in the way the two companies have perceived their markets. While the OnePlus 3 will only be available for a price of Rs. 27999 for a 6GB RAM + 64 GB storage model, the LeEco Le Max 2 has two options Rs. 22999 for the 4GB or RAM and 32 GB Storage and Rs. 29999 for the 6GB RAM and 64 GB storage model.

The higher price on the LeEco Le Max 2 also gives you a higher resolution QHD display 2560 x 1440 pixels, the OnePlus 3 features a lower resolution 1920 x 1080p display however now has a AMOLED display, a tech they are calling Optic AMOLED.

The LeEco LeMax foregoes the 3.5mm headphone jack but does include a adapter inside the box. The OnePlus 3 still houses a 3.5mm headphone jack which means no finicky adapters. 7.99mm thickness for the LeEco Le Max 3, the OnePlus 3 keeps it slim with just 7.35 mm.

The cameras are another area that the LeEco LeMax has powers, with the 21MP rear snapper OIS, 6P Lens, f/2.0 Aperture, PDAF and Quick Focus. The OnePlus 3 keeps the rear camera at 16MP with a Sony sensor, you will still get OIS and EIS along with PDAF and an f/2.0 aperture. Both cameras will shoot 4k Video at 30fps. Both phones have similar 8MP front cameras however, the OnePlus 3 has a lower f/stop with an f/2.0 aperture vs the f/2.2 on the Le Max 2.

Both phones, have dual nano-SIM slots and run on Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipsets have LPDD4 RAM modules and UFS 2.0 storage. Both phones have their own prop quick charge technology LeCharge on Le Max 2 and DashCharge on the OnePlus 3, both offering similar speeds.

Specs	LeMax 2	OnePlus 3
Display	5.7 inch Quad HD 515ppi	5.5 inch Full HD 401 ppi
Resolution	2560 x 1440 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Dimensions	5.68 × 7.76 × 0.8 cm / 185 g	152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm / 158 g
Chip	Snapdragon 820 processor	Snapdragon 820 processor
CPU	2.15 GHz Quad Core	Quad Core, Kryo: 2x 2.2 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz
GPU	Adreno 530	Adreno 530
RAM	LPDDR4 4 GB / LPDDR4 6 GB	LPDDR4 6 GB
Storage	32 GB UFS 2.0 / 64 GB UFS 2.0	64 GB UFS 2.0
Rear Camera	21 MP, OIS, 6P Lens, F/2.0 Aperture, PDAF, closed-loop Motor, Quick focus	16 MP Sony IMX 298 Sensor, 1.12 µm Pixel size. 4K at 30fps, PDAF, OIS, EIS, f/2.0
Front Camera	8 MP F/2.2 1080p Video	8 MP f/2.0 1080p Video 1.4 µm pixel size
Expandability	None : Dual nano-SIM slot	None : Dual nano-SIM slot
Battery	3100 mAh Le SuperCharge	3000 mAh Dash Charge
Connectivity	4G+, Wi-Fi 802.11ad, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC,	4G LTE (Cat. 6), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, GLONASS, BelDou, NFC
OS	Android 6 with EUI 5.6	Android 6 OxygenOS based on Android Marshmallow
Misc	Full support of the CDLA* standard * Continual Digital Lossless Audio Type-C port	Android 6 OxygenOS based on Android™ Marshmallow
Price	Rs.22999 for 4 GB + 32 GB Rs. 29999 for 6 GB + 64 GB	Rs. 27999

June 14, 2016

OnePlus Launches the OnePlus 3

With little left to imagination the Company OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 3 Book One here . With much of the design details and specifications already leaked the OnePus 3 is now on sale on the VR store from the company. The phone has been launched for US$ 399 or UK GBP 309, and we know it will go on sale in India for Rs. 27999. This shows that OnePlus is putting extra focus into pricing especially in India.

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The OnePlus 3 is 7.35 mm which and houses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset with Quad Core, Kryo: 2x 2.2 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz CPUs, along with the Adreno 530 GPU. Only one storage variant is available with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. You get a 3,000 mAh Battery with Dash Charge, giving one day’s charge in half an hour claims OnePlus.

The Phone gets Hardware keys and on-screen navigation support, Dirac HD Sound and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on the 1920 x 1080p Optic AMOLED display.

The Rear camera has a 16 MP Sony IMX 298 Sensor (Phew the earlier print was a Typo), an f/2.0 aperture and 4K resolution video at 30fps. The phone also gets PDAF and OIS.

The front camera is a 8 MP Sony IMX179 and will capture 1080p video with electronic Image stabilisation and also has a f/2.0 aperture.

The Covers and additional accessories will be sold separately.
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We know the phone will go on sale in India tomorrow for a price of Rs. 27999, and will not have a lower spec model according to information.

Specs	OnePlus 3
Display	5.5 inch Full HD 401 ppi
Resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Dimensions	152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35 mm / 158 g
Chip	Snapdragon 820 processor
CPU	Quad Core, Kryo: 2x 2.2 GHz, 2x 1.6 GHz
GPU	Adreno 530
RAM	LPDDR4 6 GB
Storage	64 GB UFS 2.0
Rear Camera	16 MP Sony IMX 298 Sensor, 1.12 µm Pixel size. 4K at 30fps, PDAF, OIS, EIS, f/2.0
Front Camera	8 MP f/2.0 1080p Video 1.4 µm pixel size
Expandability	None : Dual nano-SIM slot
Battery	3000 mAh Dash Charge
Connectivity	4G LTE (Cat. 6), Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, GLONASS, BelDou, NFC,
OS	Android 6 OxygenOS based on Android™ Marshmallow
Misc	Dirac HD Sound via Type-C port, OnePlus Music, Dual-microphone with noise cancellation
Price	Rs. 27999

June 14, 2016

Can the OnePlus 3 Have a 16 MP Front and 8 MP Main Camera

What seems to have been missed even by us, but noticed by some of our readers is the fact that the marketing fumble by OnePlus in the OnePlus 3 print AD mentions a camera anomaly of a 16 MP front and an 8 MP rear camera.

We spoke to our source who is tied closely with the Indian launch and he had no comment on the matter.

The Images leaked my OnePlus CEO, clicked by the OnePlus 3’s main camera seem to be low in resolution, and while many have not been able to measure the exact size, most image sharing sites tend to compress the actual image to get any real information regarding the main camera.

In a time where people are clicking more selfies than rear pictures, could OnePlus have chosen to swap cameras around, or is it simply more salt to the marketing fumble, and luckily they misprinted the specs too.

Either way everything will be revealed at 10PM tonight.

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June 14, 2016
OnePlus 3 Outed by Company Marketing Fumble; Costs Rs 27999

Someone at OnePlus must be going through a tough time, as the company seems to have fumbled the release of its print AD on the 14th of June instead of the the actual 16th June release.

The phone which will be an Amazon exclusive will launch for a price of Rs 27999 for the 6GB RAM + 64 GB variant which is Rs. 2000 below the recently launched LeEco Le Max 2 with similar specs.

OnePlus users will also get access to 12 months of Saavn Pro and Idea double data for the same period. The company is also providing 1-year of accidental damage protection with OnePlus Care. Previous leaks have told us that the 4GB + 32GB variant will be priced at Rs 23999, if it launches at the same time.

The Advertisement also confirms that the phone will run a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset along with a 16MP + 8MP camera configuration. The OnePlus 3 will also support the dash charge protocol revealed earlier.

You can also expect the fingerprint scanner/sensor in the same location as the OnePlus 2 which seems much better than a rear sensor. The Ad touts quick fingerprint unlock times, 0.2 seconds.

June 14, 2016
Microsoft Launches Xbox One S

At the E3 Conference, Microsoft has launched new console dubbed the Xbox One S. Available in a new “robot white” color, the Xbox One S is 40 percent smaller than the original Xbox One.

It also includes a built-in power supply, and now finally can be placed horizontally or vertically with an optional stand.

The new console will have one of the three USB ports and the pairing button to the front of the Xbox One S alongside the newly added IR blaster. There is no more a Kinect port, however, Kinect for Xbox One will still be compatible with Xbox One S via the Xbox Kinect Adapter for USB connection.

Xbox One S will be available in select markets starting early August for $399 USD, with the 1TB Xbox One S for $349 USD and the 500GB Xbox One S for $299 USD arriving thereafter. The Xbox One Vertical Stand will also be available for standalone purchase for $19.99 USD.

June 14, 2016
Apple announces iOS 10, Focuses Big on User Experience

Apple has updated iOS to iOS 10, and now it focuses big on user experience.

Lock Screen

Apple has improved the look of the lock screen, with the support for 3D Touch, you can now swipe right to access the camera and swipe left to get to the today screen.

Apps will now be able to showcase their live content in widgets including images and video streams on the today screen.

You can 3D touch to reply and have conversations from lock screen which will include media responses.

Siri

Siri gets a big update and gets open to developers, now allowing you to book rides, and respond to messages on WhatsApp or book tickets using your favorite app. You can also initiate Skype calls among many other things you will be able to do later on thanks to developers utilizing this entirely.

QuickType

Using a new, predictive long type, algorithm the keyboard can predict what you are trying to say. The keyboard will share your location or automatically fill out calendars for you using your recent messages. Even remember addresses you were browsing and fill out a new address entry for you.

Photos

Photos now will use billions of algorithms on each picture to find out what is in the picture to help you organize them quickly. You also get instant montages for your memories. You can also change the mood and music to these montages, much like what we have seen in Zoe from HTC.

Maps

Maps get a big update with respect to look and functionality. Maps now understands your schedule and suggests locations. You can also sort searches for the type of cuisine if you are searching for restaurants, or you can see suggestions on your route for cafe’s in case you are feeling sleepy. Apple is opening Maps to third party developers to allow usage of Maps within their apps.

Apple Music

Apple music app gets a redesign, and it reminds us a lot of Windows Phone’s UI. The newly downloaded music tap allows users to look at all their music downloaded from Apple Music and sort it in their preferred order. The now playing tab includes lyrics of every song on Apple Music, and you can read as the song plays.

News

Apple News gets a redesign as well; you can also get new breaking news notifications. The App will also allow for Subscriptions from your favorite publications.

Apple Home

Apple Home is the first major all-new app today. It builds on Apple’s HomeKit infrastructure to let you manage and control all your connected and compatible accessories around the home.

Phone App

The new phone app gets VOIP support so you will no longer see notifications, but a full fledged call for your VOIP calls.

Messages

Messages gets a big update, with bubble effects, digital touch photos, and videos much like Snapchat. You can now play music directly from the messages app. You can also reply to images by double tap and send a small heart. The Emoji feature allows you to convert words to Emoji. Emoji is also three times bigger in the new Messages app. Replies can now have effects too. You can also send handwritten messages. Apple Messages almost similar to Google’s Allo allowing you to collaborate over dinner orders or movie screenings primarily using apps to communicate with friends.

Finally, Apple is opening Messages to Developers.

Other features include Split View on the iPad to allow browsing two safari windows at the same time. You will get live photos editing, Conversation view on Mail and the whole eco system gets end to end encryption.

June 13, 2016
Apple updates to WatchOS 3

Apple has updated the WatchOS to version 3, with WatchOS 3 Apple is paying strict attention to performance and basic usage addons.

The new load times for apps on WatchOS 3 are seven times faster. Apple has also included the Mini Mouse watch face and a new activity circle watch face, which will come in either analogue or digital.

You will also get control centre just like iOS by simply swiping up from the bottom of the watch face.

There is also a new scribble feature that will let you scribble characters on the watch face directly to make words and sentences for replying more quietly in various languages.

Apple WatchOS 3 will also allow you to make emergency services calls like 911 in the US, and you will be able to make calls instantly from the watch. Apple watch will automatically switch to emergency numbers in the country you are using the Apple Watch.

The Activity sharing feature allows you to compete with your friends with your workouts and fitness goals. The new Breathe app reminds you to do the most important thing to stay alive, breathe. The app will give you quick directions on how to get quick deep breaths in for a more relaxed mind.

June 13, 2016
Microsoft Buys LinkedIn for $26.2 billion

Big news for the tech industry, LinkedIn the social network for professionals has been acquired by Microsoft for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at the whopping US $26.2 billion including all of LinkedIn’s current cash holdings.

LinkedIn will retain its distinct brand, culture, and independence. Jeff Weiner will remain CEO of LinkedIn, reporting to Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft. The complete takeover will happen by the end of this calendar year.

The LinkedIn team has grown a fantastic business centered on connecting the world’s professionals, Together we can accelerate the growth of LinkedIn, as well as Microsoft Office 365 and Dynamics as we seek to empower every person and organization on the planet.- Nadella

We all know what came of the Microsoft-Nokia deal, and hope there is nothing similar on the books here.

Microsoft and LinkedIn will host a joint conference call with investors on June 13, 2016, at 8:45 a.m. Pacific Time/11:45 a.m. Eastern Time/9:15 p.m. IST to discuss this transaction. The call will be available via webcast at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor

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June 13, 2016
Samsung Next Galaxy Note to be Waterproof

Samsung is prepping the launch of its biggest category phone of the year, the Galaxy Note. While previous rumors have indicated that the company will drop the Note 6 moniker in order to align the naming and simply call this year’s Note the Note 7, a new insider tip may come as an interesting fact.

Our Samsung insider, claims that the next Galaxy Note (named Note 7) will, in fact, be as waterproof as the Galaxy S7 launched earlier this year. The Note 7 will come with IP68 certification which guarantees a device to be waterproof up to 30 minutes or 1.5 meters under water minimum. Our insider also notes that the Note 7 may launch as early as end July or first week of August.

The Galaxy Note 7 will apparently measure 153.5 x 73.9 x 7.9 mm and will also be available in an Edge variant which will replace the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus for 2016. Previous renders have also shown off that the phone will have a USB Type-C port.

Samsung will continue to leave all the ports open just like in the case of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge which are also waterproof. Interestingly The new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will continue to have a 3.5mm headphone jack, despite that fact that the smartphone will supports Digital lossless audio via the Type C port.

June 13, 2016
Apple iPhone 6 Giveaway

We are giving away an Apple iPhone 6 along with 20 other phones in the iGyaan 6 Years Giveaway
Apple iPhone 6

June 13, 2016