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  • 3D Touch Delayed, Android N Launch to Continue Without It

    3D Touch Delayed, Android N Launch to Continue Without It

    Google has put off implementing an Android variant of Apple’s 3D touch at the launch of their next big OS, Android N. A lot of people were excited about this feature, said to be implemented in Android N, providing support to hardware manufacturers to use 3d touch type functionality throughout Android OS.

    Google’s next Nexus phones which are supposedly being manufactured by HTC will come with the hardware capabilities of 3D Touch, however, may not use this feature from the get-go.

    HTC One A9

    According to a report in Recode, insiders in Google said

    the feature will not be part of the initial Android N release and will have to wait for a later release of the operating system, most likely as part of a maintenance update to the software.

    While this may be a let down to excited patrons, this also confirms that Google is indeed working on a 3D touch Android variant which has been loved by iPhone 6s and 6s Plus users alike.

    There are already a few manufacturers that have used pressure-sensitive screens and have a more nimble version of 3D touch support on their phones. Googe has already seeded a pre-release dev beta version of Android N and is currently holding a poll to decide the name of this variant of Android.

  • Micromax Canvas 6 Unboxing

    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

     

     

  • YU’s Next Phone Yunicorn Will Launch 19th May

    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.

    yunicorn 0

    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.

  • Moto G4 in India May be an Amazon Exclusive

    Moto G4 in India May be an Amazon Exclusive

    Tweets between Moto India and Amazon India seems to show that the 17th May launch of the expected Moto G4 may be an Amazon India Exclusive. While it is difficult to say what Moto will eventually launch in India, leaks have pointed towards a Moto G device which will be dubbed as the Moto G4.

     

     

    Motorola has been associated with Flipkart since its re-launch as a brand few years back. Now that Lenovo has officially taken the reins of the operation it seems they will be choosing Amazon as their partner for this launch. Recently Moto also exclusively made available some variants of the Moto 360 gen 2 on Amazon India.

    The Moto G4 and the Moto G4 plus which will feature Moto’s front square fingerprint scanner and now a 5.5-inch display, according to leaks, should be launched on the coming Tuesday.

  • Meizu adds another Note , M3 Note for Rs. 9999

    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.

    meizu m3 dimensions

    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 m3 note 1

    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 
  • Google Adds Free Public WiFi to Five More Railway Stations

    Google Adds Free Public WiFi to Five More Railway Stations

    Google’s aim to provide free public WiFi at 400 railway stations in India is getting closer by five more stations which include Ujjain, Jaipur, Patna, Guwahati and Allahabad railway stations.

    Google said it has been deploying the service over the extensive fibre network of Indian Railway’s arm Railtel which provides Internet services as RailWire. A few other stations to get this service soon include Dadar, Bandra Terminus , Churchgate, Thane, Kalyan, Panvel, Vashi, Kurla, Chattrapati Shivaji Terminus, Borivali and a few others.

    Indian Railway Free Wifi

    The project which aims for 400 stations will achieve 100 stations providing WiFi access for free to 10 Million Indians. Other stations which already have this service include Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Ernakulam Jn, Kacheguda, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam and Mumbai Central.

  • Xiaomi Launches Mi Max and MiUi 8

    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

    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.

    Mi Max – sim

    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.

    Mi Max iphone

    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.”

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  • Lenovo ZUK Z1 Launched in India For Rs. 13,499

    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.

    Lenovo ZUK Z1_2

    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!

     

    Zuk Z1 Specs

  • Land Rover Smartphone to Launch in 2017

    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.

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    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.

     

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

    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.

    Samsung Galaxy J5 & J7 (6) iGyaan 6

    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.

    Samsung Galaxy J7 (6) iGyaan 2

    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

     

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

    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

    Samsung Galaxy J5 (6) igyaan 0The 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

    Samsung Galaxy J7 (6) iGyaan 2

    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.

    Samsung Galaxy J5 & J7 (6) iGyaan 0

    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
  • Moto X leaked, will be an all metal device

    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.

    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.

     

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

  • Samsung Z2 Tizen Phone Leaked

    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.

    Samsung z2 0

    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.

     

  • Leak : Samsung Galaxy C5 is a Mix of the iPhone 6s and HTC 10

    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.

    Galaxy-C5-03

    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

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