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  • Samsung Officially Unveils The Gear S2 in Two Variants

    Samsung Officially Unveils The Gear S2 in Two Variants

    It seems like Samsung decided to leave nothing for the IFA Berlin 2015. Unlike last year, when we witnessed the unveiling of the Note 4 and Note 4 Edge at the mega electronics festival, this year Samsung has already unloaded all its blockbusters.

    Coming to the new smartwatch – it is 11.4millimeter thin, comes with a 1.2-inch screen with a 360x360resolution (302ppi). To power the device, Samsung has used 1GHz dual-core processor and provided the option of 3G Connectivity. The Gear S2 runs on the company’s very own Tizen OS and uses a rotating bezel, along with the Home and Back buttons, for navigation. Samsung has also added NFC for mobile payments.

    The Samsung Gear S2 reflects Samsung’s most progressive innovation. It is the perfect complement for any occasion, easily taking you from day to night, from work to workout

    Perhaps, the highlight of the device would be the fact that the company claims it lasts upto 2-3 days on a single charge. Since a wearable is an extra ‘smart’ device that you need to carry around, a long-lasting battery is a necessity.  One of the exciting announcements is that the smartwatch has been announced in two variants – Gear S2 and Gear S2 Classic. Other than the design, the only major difference between the two is their size. The Classic has been built smaller and lighter than the Gear S2. For its timeless design, we’re leaning towards the Classic which comes with a black dial and a leather band.

    Samsung also announced that there will be multiple apps already optimised with the watch when it is made available. Though they did not elaborate further on the same. We’re also currently awaiting a word on availability and pricing.

    Features Samsung Gear S2
    Display 1.2-inch, Circular Super AMOLED, 360×360, 302ppi
    AP Dual core 1.0 GHz
    OS Tizen based wearable platform
    Storage Memory  4GB Internal Memory
    RAM 512MB
    Connectivity Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® 4.1, NFC
    Battery 250mAh Li-ion
    Misc IP68 Certified Dust and Water Resistant, Wireless Charging
  • Android Wear Smartwatches are Now Compatible with the iPhone

    Android Wear Smartwatches are Now Compatible with the iPhone

    Finishing the day off with some good news for iPhone users – Android Wear will finally support Apple’s smartphones. In an official blog post, Google announced that they will be rolling out Android Wear for iOS.

    Starting today, the LG Watch Urbane will work with iPhones and all upcoming Android smartwatches, by Motorola, Asus and Huawei, will be also iOS compatible. By this, we’re assuming Google was hinting at the upcoming Moto 360 (Gen 2), Asus ZenWatch 2 and Huawei Watch.

    AndroidWearforiOS

    With a smartwatch 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.

    Android Wear for iOS is rolling out today. Just pair your iPhone (iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, or 6 Plus running iOS 8.2+) with an Android Wear watch to bring simple and helpful information right to your wrist.

    We’re a fan of cross-compatibility –  if we would like to pair an Apple product with a Google product, their interactivity should be easy and seamless. For iPhone users, up until now, the only choice of a smartwatch was the Apple Watch, which has received mixed reviews. On the other hand, Android watches are cheaper and in some cases, more readily available. With this move, Google gives (nearly) everyone the option to buy and use Android watches.

    It’s now your turn, Apple.

  • Report: iPhone 6s and 6s Plus To Cost the Same As Its Predecessors

    Report: iPhone 6s and 6s Plus To Cost the Same As Its Predecessors

    According to reports, the new iPhone will cost the same as the current one. The iPhone 6s is presently said to arrive at 699 euros which is Rs.52,084 approximately, for the 16GB version. The 64GB version is said to be 799 euros which is Rs.59,529 approximately, while the 128GB version might be 899 euros which is Rs.66,980 approximately.

    iPhone 6 Plus 25

    These figures have been quoted by a Dutch blog called Tech Tastic and also says that the 6S Plus will cost 100 euros more for the same amount of storage space. These new reports seem to clear doubts about a speculated increase in storage space, with Apple having already stated that people don’t really need more space since they’re using the cloud to store their documents and pictures anyway.

    “The belief is more and more as we use iCloud services for documents and our photos and videos and music” said marketing executive Phil Schiller.

    Apple is expected to launch the next iPhones on September 9th 2015. Watch this space for more details.

  • New Leaked Video About the Xperia Z5 Exposes Specifications

    New Leaked Video About the Xperia Z5 Exposes Specifications

    Just a few days before Sony reveals its devices, there is a leaked hands-on video of the Xperia Z5 Premium. Sony is expected to also launch the X5 Compact and Z5 Premium along with the Z5.

    Xperia-Z5-Premium_1

    The leaked video shows Marketing Director of Sony Mobile France, talking about the device and what you can expect from it. Therefore, according to reports, the Xperia Z5 Premium will come with a 5.5-inch 4K UHD display, while the Z5 will have a 5.2-inch 1080p display. All three devices are said to be arriving with a 23MP primary camera with the ‘fastest autofocus on the market’ of 0.03 seconds and improved low light performance. Apparently, you will also be able to pick the resolution in an all new Superior Auto mode, between 8 megapixels (16:9), 20 megapixels (16:9), and 23 megapixels (4:3).

    Xperia-Z5-Premium_2

    These new devices will also have a new fingerprint sensor on the side, will be waterproof and the microUSB port will be capless. All this will come with a battery life that is said to last for 2 days. The phone is said to have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB storage, and an 8 megapixel front facing camera.

    Watch the source video below:

    https://youtu.be/WRFvDC0ksik

    Please Note: the above video has been taken down by the source.

  • The Upcoming Fourth-Gen Apple TV To Be Priced Below $200

    The Upcoming Fourth-Gen Apple TV To Be Priced Below $200

    New reports have emerged about the upcoming Apple TV fourth-gen, that have revealed its pricing, availability, and product lineup plans. The new Apple TV will be priced below $200 and will be available in October. The price of this new device could range between $149 to $199, both having been noted as being higher than the third-gen Apple TV.

    apple-smart-tv

    This new box will be more expensive than its competitors, however, Apple has decided to keep its $69 third-gen device on sale as an entry level model within the Apple TV product line. The Apple TV 4 is expected to be ‘thicker and slightly wider’ than its predecessor.

    Some features that might be included in the new Apple TV would be – Siri support, a new remote control, an App Store with a Software Development Kit for developers, and a refreshed user interface. Other reports also imply, that Apple might plan to release a cable-replacing streaming TV service that bundles multiple television channels for a price as low as $40 per month, however the Apple TV would still require logins to cable networks to unlock the content.

    The updated Apple TV will feature SIRI and an App Store.
    The updated Apple TV will feature SIRI and an App Store.

    This software that is supposed to enable Apple’s cable-replacement service is currently planned to also become available for the third-generation Apple TV. However, it has also been reported that the current model will not receive support for the upcoming App Store, nor will it be directly controllable by Siri.

    Apple plans to reveal the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus on the 9th of September 2015. These two new devices are expected to come with the Force Touch technology, a new Rose Gold colour option, 12MP camera with 4K video, wireless chips from Qualcomm, A9 processors and improved front facing cameras. While, there were rumours about the unveiling of a third device, that was speculated as being the iPhone 6C – new reports deny it.

    Watch this space for more.

  • iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus May Disappoint

    iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus May Disappoint

    Apple’s latest edition of their smartphone is all set to be launched on Sept 9th. However, with leaks and information of the devices all over the internet, it seems that the new iPhones will disappoint many.

    New leaks from the Netherlands have confirmed that the price of the iPhone will remain at €699 for the 16 GB, with the 64GB and 128GB versions priced at €799 and €899 respectively. Which not only means that Apple will continue selling the low capacity 16 GB version, but it will also be at the same price as the iPhone 6.

    It also has become known, thanks to cnBeta, that the new iPhones will have reduced battery capacities with the iPhone 6S at 1715 mAh and iPhone 6S Plus at 2750 mAh vs the iPhone 6 at 1810 mAh and iPhone 6 Plus at 2910 mAh.

    iPhone 6 Plus 2

    This is potentially the worst of the news, as iPhones are already heavily struggling with battery life. Despite many power enhancement updates in iOS 9, a bigger battery is always more appreciated. Also considering that the newer “s” version iPhones usually have a bump in hardware, power consumption might get affected.

    The new iPhones are also expected to be heavier that the predecessors, by a few grams. But according to several sources, Apple is looking to reduce the thickness of its already delicate smartphones.

    bendgate on the iPhone 6 Plus
    bendgate on the iPhone 6 Plus

    Apple suffered heavy bad media last year thanks to the “bendgate” issues. A thinner iPhone may not be the company’s best bet. However, good news around the new iPhones’ construction is the use of 7000 series Aluminium, which is stronger and more resilient. You can also expect Apple to reinforce the  iPhones with a stronger inner structure.

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    One of the main reasons of the success of the new Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge phones has been their cameras. With the iPhone stuck in the 8MP cycle for many a years, the company is expected to bump up the camera to 12 MP. This will allow the phone to capture 4K video, however this will not make the camera near as high resolution as the 16 MP sensors from Samsung. We can also not expect the Aperture to be around f1.9, the new iPhones are expected to keep f2.0 – f2.2.

    4k video also takes up more storage, which means that buyers of the 16 GB variant will be suffering major with storage issues. They would then be forced to upgrade the iCloud storage and dump their files on that, or look for alternatives.

    The new iPhones are going to keep the design from last year, which also may disappoint many buyers. With the S6 Edge the new benchmark of design, those looking for a new iPhone will need to push their purchases to next year and wait for the iPhone 7.

     

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

    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.

    Apple watch Features Design 15

    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.

  • Ask iGyaan : What is ppi (pixels per inch) ?

    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)

    Stay tuned for more Ask iGyaan!

  • Sony’s Upcoming Xperia Z5 to Allegedly Have a 23MP Camera

    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.

    Xperia-Z5-Press_3

    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.

  • Apple Officially Confirms – iPhone 6s Arrives on 9th September

    Apple Officially Confirms – iPhone 6s Arrives on 9th September

    This time last year we expecting big things from Apple. The iPhone 6 and 6 Plus were on their way, and the rumour mill was working hard and fast to deliver the latest. This year we’re expecting another upgrade –  we’re looking forward to the iPhone 6s.

    Apple has officially confirmed that its mega ‘iPhone’ event for 2015 would be held on 9th September 2015. Which means after months of deciphering rumours, we finally get to see what the Cupertino-based tech giant has in store for us this year. The formal invites for the event reveal that it will be held at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.

    apple iphone 6s event

    Apple is expected to reveal two iPhones at the event and then ship them later that month. The phone will be first shipped to Apple’s ‘first-tier’ countries – Germany, Australia, Canada, France, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, the U.K. and the U.S, and mainland China.

    As a small recap – the device is rumoured to have a Force Touch display, an “A9″ processor, and 2 GB of RAM.

    According to rumours, there may be a multitude of ‘other’ new arrivals, since the company has decided to host the event in a larger auditorium. However, you should definitely expect to see the iPhone 6s, 6s Plus along with a brand new Apple TV.

    As always, watch this space for the latest updates.

  • Former Apple CEO Reveals Two New Affordable Android Smartphones

    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

     

     

  • LG to Reveal a Pocket-Sized Keyboard at IFA Berlin 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.

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    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.

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    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.

  • Images and Specs of Microsoft’s Upcoming Flagship Leaked

    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.

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    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.

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    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

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

    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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