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HTC Desire 626 Dual-SIM with 4G LTE Support Launches in India

HTC’s newest addition to the smartphone industry Desire 626 launches in India today. The phone has a 5-inch display and resolution of 720 x 1280. Internal storage of 16 GB expandable up to 32 GB with the microSD card, and 2 GB of RAM are some of its other specifications.

Desire 626 is powered by 7 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6752 processor, while its Android OS is coupled with HTC Sense. Thought HTC hasn’t specified it yet, we can expect the device to run on Lollipop 5.1.1. The phone has a main camera of 13 MP a BSI sensor, f/2.2 aperture, and a front camera of 5 MP, again with BSI sensor. Further, Desire 626 packs a battery of 2,000 mAh.

The handset comes in two colour variants – Blue Lagoon and White Birch and will be available with major retailers for Rs. 14,999 in the coming weeks. Watch this space on all the latest updates on pricing and availability.

February 5, 2016
Fitbit Launches the Stylish Alta Fitness Wristband in India

Fitbit Alta, a sleek new wristband fitness tracker has been announced by the company which recently introduced a bigger Fitbit Blaze at CES this year. Fitbit Alta is a slim, sleek fitness wristband that can be personalized to fit your style. Alta comes equipped with features which enable it to automatically track the users day to day activity, exercise and sleep patterns.

Fitbit left no stones unturned when it came to styling the device. The fitness tracker is designed with a satin finish, stainless steel body and features a line of stylish interchangeable bands in multiple popular colors and premium materials.

Speaking about the Fitbit Alta, the CEO and Co-Founder of the company James Park, said

“Fitbit Alta will turn heads as our most fashionable device yet. The attractive, versatile design of this new fitness tracker fits seamlessly into daily life – from the gym to the office to a night out.”

The company says that the Alta will remind you to move, and nudge you to stay active throughout the day. It will congratulate you on reaching personal health milestones daily, and help keep track of your progress. Users can customize the prompts based on the schedule and can put it on “Do Not Disturb” during long meetings or appointments.

Fitbit Alta Lineup

The Fitbit Alta works in tandem with the Fitbit app which records the users daily activities and shows them in the app along with the weekly goals. The goals can also be personalised to the user’s fitness routine. The Fitbit Alta will start retail with a price tag of Rs. 12,999 available starting March via Amazon India and retail stores.

February 4, 2016
Vodafone Launches 4G Services in Delhi and NCR

After successfully launching its 4G services in Kerala, Karnataka and Kolkata, Vodafone has now announced the release of its next-generation 4G network in Gurgaon, soon to be followed by Delhi and the NCR in regular phases.

Running on an 1800 MHz band of the spectrum, the service can be used on all smartphones with 4G support, and will make the overall experience of downloading and streaming media efficient and enjoyable. The 4G Mobile Wi-Fi would support connectivity for up to 10 devices.

The company also has a series of offers up its sleeve that include high-speed 4G SIMs, but also free 4G upgrade for those already using Vodafone SIMs. Users can enjoy up to 3 months of access to free television, movies and music on Vodafone Play as part of their Vodafone 4G subscription. Vodafone Music, HOOQ, an on-demand video service, and Hungama Play, are some of the other services users would be able to avail as part of their subscription.

Currently, Vodafone is offering data packs ranging from 35 MB which costs Rs. 11, going up to Rs. 2,499 for 20 GB. The company is also offering door-step delivery of postpaid 4G SIMs for requests that are received before 4 PM on the day the request is made. Vodafone has also become country’s first network provider to provide 4G international roaming in the UK, Romania, Spain and Netherlands.

February 3, 2016
Xiaomi to Unveil a Mi 5 Windows 10 Variant

Xiaomi which has recently announced the launch date for its upcoming handset, Xiaomi MI 5, has now according to reports plans of bringing the flagship to its users in a variant which will run using the Windows 10 OS. According to reports, the launch of the Windows 10 variant will be seen alongside the launch of the Android variant of the handset.

This move comes in continuation of Xiaomi releasing a Windows 10 ROM for the LTE version of its Mi 4 smartphone. It also announced a Windows 10 version of its Mi Pad 2 tablet last month. Other than the OS, the new Windows 10 variant will be identical to the Android variant. ‘

On the specifications front, not much is known apart from the fact that the Mi 5 will sport a Snapdragon 820 SoC, but according to reports, the device will be equipped with impressive under the hood specs that should be a match for the other flagships in the market.

Leaks claim the smartphone will have a 5.2-inch Quad HD display coated in 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4. It’s also suggested the phone will have a 6-element 16MP camera on the back with f/2.2 aperture and 4K video recording.

February 2, 2016

Moto X Force Launches in India

Moto X Force launches in India with a price tag of Rs.49,999 for the 32 GB variant and Rs 53,999 for the 64 GB variant. It was launched globally last year as Droid Turbo 2 and now it has arrived here with its much talked about ‘shattershield’ display. The device will be available on Flipkart and Amazon as well as offline stores starting 8th of February. It will come in three colour variants – Soft Rubber in White and Ballistic Nylon in Black and Grey.

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

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

Motorola has not stopped talking about the sturdiness of its latest device and one wonders if the company would be able to live up to all the hype. During the last couple of days, Motorola has released a series of teasers taking a dig at companies like Samsung, Apple and HTC and their devices. We’ll soon be uploading the video of our own drop-test for Moto X Force. Check it out on iGyaan.

Find below the complete specifications of the Moto X Force.

Specification	Moto X Force
Display	5.4 inch Quad HD AMOLED
Resolution	1440 x 2560 (~540 ppi pixel density)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core
GPU	Adreno 430
RAM	3 GB
Front Camera	5 MP, f/2.0, LED flash
Rear Camera	21 MP, f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
Storage	32GB, 64GB
Expandability	2TB
Battery	3,760 mAh
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC, Infrared port, microUSB v2.0
Operating System	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Price	Rs.49,999 (32GB)/ Rs 53,999 (64GB)

February 1, 2016

‘Shatter-Proof’ Moto X Force to Launch in India Today

Moto X Force, internationally called Droid Turbo 2, is all set to release in India today. The phone is dubbed as “shatter-proof” for what Motorola claims is its unbreakable display.

The company has been coming out with teasers the past couple of days, taking a dig at Apple, Samsung and HTC and performing break tests with their devices. If we are to go by the teasers, Moto X Force does indeed appear to be a tough, unbreakable device.

On the specs front, Moto X Force would be powered by Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor and 3 GB of RAM. The phone is expected to have a 21 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera and come with a price tag in the Rs. 40,000 range.

Let’s see if the phone is truly as strong as Motorola is making it sound to be or if it would be another downer after all the type. You can catch the live-streaming of the official event which starts by clicking on the link below. Stay tuned for all the latest updates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kmgJnsSN44&feature=youtu.be&linkId=20776415

February 1, 2016
Apple to Launch Original TV Shows Alongside the iPhone 7

Lo and behold as Apple plans to come out with its own TV shows to be introduced alongside the new iPhones at the September event this year. Rumours about Apple working on its own streaming-service with original content have been milling around for the longest time. Looks like Netflix may have found itself a strong competitor.

According to a report, Apple is expected to produce its exclusive TV shows for iTunes. It reads as follows,

“The Cupertino-based tech giant began sounding out Hollywood’s creative community late last year, but has yet to sign any agreements, according to two people with knowledge of the overtures. One plan is to have deals in place so Apple can announce exclusive content as part of a cable-like offering in September, when it is expected to unveil its iPhone 7.”

But before we get too excited -we have heard some pretty incredible things the past couple of weeks. They include Apple taking over Time Warner, which would inadvertently mean acquisition of HBO. We will have to wait and see if there is any truth to these rumours.

January 30, 2016
Oppo F1 Unveiled in India

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo has launched in India its first handset of the new F series smartphones which will target customers with an inclination towards photography. The Oppo F1 is the first of Oppo’s F series phones to arrive in India.

Oppo has unveiled the F1 at the price point of Rs 15,990. The company also teased a 5.5-inch Oppo F1 Plus smartphone with 4GB RAM during the event which will be priced at Rs 26,990, and will be launched in April. It is said to be a high-spec variant of the camera focused F1 smartphone.

The Oppo F1 is impressive when it comes to specs and features a 5-inch display with a 720 x 1280(294ppi) pixel resolution along with a 2.5D Gorilla Glass 4 coating. SoC on board is a 1.7GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor paired with 3GB of RAM. Storage is listed at 16GB which can be further expanded up to 128GB via microSD card.

The smartphone comes equipped with a 13MP rear camera along with a single LED flash. A front 8MP camera with a wide f/2.0 aperture lens and a sensor size of 1/4 inch is also included. Oppo its front camera can capture photos 30 percent clearer than a standard 5MP camera and 44 per cent brighter than those taken with an f/2.4 lens. Additional features such as Beauty 3.0 live color filters and more is also included. The device will be powered by a 2500mAh battery.

January 29, 2016

One Plus 2 16 GB Variant Launches In India

Chinese smartphone maker, OnePlus, launched the OnePlus 2 in July last year in only a 64GB storage option. The handset was launched for a price tag of Rs 24,999, and back then the company promised a more affordable 16GB variant of the phone for Indian users in the future.

Flash forward to today, and the company has finally lived up to its promise and come to the market with a new more affordable variant. The One Plus 2-16GB variant launched in India will be available exclusively via Amazon India for Rs 22, 999, and what will come as welcome news for customers waiting to buy the phone, the new variant will be invite free.

The new variant of OnePlus 2 will come equipped with similar specs to the 64GB model, but will sport a16GB eMMC v5.0 inbuilt storage instead of 64GB, and also cut down on the RAM from 4GB to 3GB.

The phone will feature the same 5.5-inch 1080p display as the 64GB variant. It is powered by a 64-bit octa-core Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC clocked at 1.8GHz and Adreno 430 GPU. The smartphone will also come equipped with Dual 4G Nano-SIM cards slots, as well as the popular USB Type-C.

The OnePlus 2 16GB variant will share the same 13MP rear and 5MP front camera. The rear camera comes with a 1.3-micron sensor, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash, f/2.0 aperture, 4K video recording. Powering the phone will be a 3300mAh battery pack. It will also come equipped with a fingerprint sensor.

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Specification	OnePlus 2
Display	5.5-inch TPS LCD in cell, Corning Gorilla Glass
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels (401 ppi)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 v2.1 SoC
Processor	Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57
GPU	Adreno 430
RAM	3 GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage	16 GB
Expandability	N/A
Rear Camera	13 MP 1.3-micron sensor, laser autofocus, dual-LED flash, f/2.0 aperture
Rear Camera Video	2160p@30fps, 2160p(DCI)@24fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec.
Front Camera	5MP
Front Camera Video	1080p@30fps
Battery	Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery
Operating System	Android 5.1 Lollipop-based Oxygen OS
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot Bluetooth v4.1, A2DPGPS with A-GPS, GLONASS NFC, Radio FM,microUSB v2.0, Type-C reversible connector
Miscellaneous	Fingerprint sensor
Price	Rs 22,999

January 29, 2016

BlackBerry Priv Launches in India

BlackBerry Priv launches in India today, after having been unveiled for the first time in October, at a price of Rs 62,999.

The Priv, which was first unveiled in October, is a make or break project for BlackBerry as it sees it leaving its own OS behind in search of greener pastures that Android provides. This shift by BlackBerry is being seen as a move aimed at helping the ailing company’s return to its previous highs. BlackBerry in its previous interactions with the media had also hinted the company may soon unveil another Android phone this year.

In terms of specs, this offering from the Candian company comes loaded with decent firepower. The Priv on the outside has a 5.4-inch dual-curved Plastic AMOLED screen with a maximum resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels (540ppi). Under its beautiful display, the device packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Hexa-Core, 64-bit processor with an Adreno 418 GPU clocked at 600 MHz.

BlackBerry Priv further boasts of 3GB low powered RAM and internal storage of up to 32 GB, which is expandable up to an impressive 2 TB. The battery pack that makes this device run is rated at 3410 mAh. It is also equipped with an 18 MP dual-flash Schneider-Kreuznach certified camera to click amazing pictures.

BlackBerry, which has dubbed the Priv as the ”secure smartphone powered by Android”, is going to roll out the smartphone ‘pre-loaded with the brand new BlackBerry DTEK application, designed to help you manage and protect your privacy.’ BlackBerry claims that the DTEK app will tell you which apps access your personal data and shows the overall security assessment of your device.

Specs	BlackBerry Priv
Display	5.4-inch dual-curved Plastic AMOLED
Resolution	2560 x 1440 pixels (540ppi)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Hexa-Core, 64-bit processor
GPU	Adreno 418
RAM	3 GB
Storage	32 GB
Rear Camera	18 MP dual-flash, Schneider-Kreuznach certified
Front Camera	2 MP
Expandability	2 TB
Battery	3410 mAh
Connectivity	Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, NFC and microUSB v2.0 (SlimPort 4K)
OS	Android OS, v5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Price	Rs. 62,999

BlackBerry Priv will be up for sale on Amazon.in starting 30th January.

January 28, 2016

Samsung Galaxy S7 Phones to be Launched Alongside an Upgrade Program

If Korean sources are to be believed, Samsung is expected to launch a new upgrade program for its devices. This upgrade would go hand in hand with the sale of the new Galaxy S7 devices in March, reports Korea’s ET News.

The S7 family of smartphones would be the first devices to benefit from this upgrade. It will initially be available only in South Korea and soon the upgrade would be rolled out to other markets as well.

The upgrade is a direct reminder of the same move by Apple which allowed customers to get the iPhone 6s for a monthly rent, and allows them to trade it in for a new device every year. Now, Samsung is going to do something similar. The program would involve a fixed amount of payment to be made by customers on their Galaxy devices. In return, they would be able to upgrade them year after year.

The latest additions to Samsung’s Galaxy line-up -the S7 and S7 Edge – are expected to be unveiled at the company’s Unpacked event prior to the Mobile World Congress next month. Watch this space for all the latest developments on the Galaxy S7 front.

January 27, 2016
Lenovo K5 Note Launched with Helio P10 SoC

It hasn’t even been a month since Lenovo launched the K4 Note in the Indian Market and it looks like its successor is already here for China. The company has just made the K5 Note official, and the handset comes with an all-metal body.

The K5 Note sports a 5.5-inch Full HD LTPS display and is powered by a Mediatek Helio P10 SoC with 64-bit octa-core processor and Mali-T860 GPU. It has 2GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. On the camera front, the handset features a 13MP unit in the front and an 8MP shooter at the back. It packs in a 3,500mAh battery that supports fast charging and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop with Vibe UI on top.

Other features include a fingerprint scanner on the back that can be used to make payments as well as capture photos. The K5 Note offers support for dual-SIM, 4G LTE, as well as VoLTE. It also features a 1.5W speaker on the rear with Dolby Atmos surround sound effect.

The design of the K5 Note looks completely different when compared with the K4 Note. There are no front-facing dual speakers here. Furthermore, the K5 Note sports an all-metal body while the K4 Note had a plastic back. The specs are slightly different as well. The new K5 Note comes with the newly launched Mediatek Helio P10 SoC. However, the RAM here is at 2GB whereas the K4 Note had 3GB.

It is possible that the K5 Note will be exclusive to China much like the K4 Note is to India. The handset is available in Gold and Silver color options and comes with a price tag of RMB 1,099 (Rs 11,500) in China, which is around the same price as the K4 Note. Registrations are already open and it will have its first flash sale this week in China.

January 25, 2016

Asus Launches Zenfone Zoom in India

After recently launching the Zenfone Max, Asus has now released the Zenfone Zoom in India at a price of Rs 37,999. As the name suggests, the Zenfone Zoom is a smartphone whose main USP is its primary camera. But more on that in a bit.

The Zenfone Zoom has a 5.5 inch full HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass on top, and is powered by a 2.5GHz quad-core Intel Atom processor. The smartphone features 4GB RAM and comes with 128 GB internal storage options. A 3,000 mAh battery pack provides for the juice and the device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

The body metal body is crafted with aerospace grade aluminum and liquid metal molding.

Moving over to the main attraction of the device. The company claims to “reinvent smartphone photography” with Zoom which sports a 13 MP camera that has 10-element lens, 3X optical zoom – world’s thinnest, and optical image stabilization. It also comes with Laser Auto Focus that can capture images in .03 seconds. The back of the smartphone is reminiscent of the Nokia Lumia 1020. Yes, this is a phone for the serious photographer.

Specs	Asus Zenfone Zoom
Display	5.5-inch Full HD
Resolution	1080 x 1920 pixels (403 ppi)
Processor	2.5GHz quad-core Intel Atom
GPU	PowerVR G6430
RAM	4GB
Storage	128 GB
Rear Camera	13 MP 10-element lens, 3X optical zoom, and optical image stabilization
Front Camera	5 MP, f/2.0
Expandability	Up to 64 GB via MicroSD
Battery	3000mAh battery
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth v4.0, GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, microUSB v2.0
OS	Android 5.0 Lollipop
Price	Rs 37,990

January 22, 2016

Lenovo Vibe X3 to Launch in India on 27 Jan

The successor to last year’s Vibe X2 will make its way to Indian markets very soon. The company has revealed its plans to launch the X3 smartphone in India on January 27th. With this launch the company will have launched two products this year. First being the Lenovo K4 Note.

The Vibe X3 was first unveiled in China last year. At the time Lenovo had introduced three variants of the Vibe X3 including two Qualcomm-based models and one MediaTek powered versions called the Vibe X3 Lite.

The smartphone that makes its way to India will come with a 5.5-inch full HD display with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It will be run by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor and 3GB of RAM. It is also believed that the company will only bring 32GB storage to the Indian variant. The smartphone will also support expandable storage via microSD.

On the photography front, the Vibe X3 will come equipped a 23-megapixel rear camera featuring Sony IMX230 sensor, phase detection autofocus and 4K video recording. On the front would be an 8-megapixel camera. The Vibe X3 will also feature dual-sim technology and have LTE, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi among others connectivity options. It will get a massive 3,600mAh battery with Quick Charge 2.0 to keep it going through the day.

The smartphone will also come with Dolby ATMOS integration for sound and fingerprint scanner at the back. So far there’s no word on the India pricing of the smartphone. The Vibe X3 could launch in India around the Rs 20,000 mark.

January 22, 2016
Titan Launches First Smartwatch in India

The smartwatch category seems to be heating up some more with every passing day. For the past couple of months, we have seen a number of manufacturers jump into this space, and sell to us wristwear for the future. While

While yestreday Samsung launched its much-awaited Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch to much fanfare, there was another launch which being equally as big for Indian customers still went under the radar a bit. Enter the Juxt.

Juxt is Indian watchmaker Titan’s foray into this growing market of smartwatches in India. This smartwatch will be sold in India and other markets as well at a starting price of Rs 15,995. The company also has plans of bringing different two more variants of the smartwatch to the market. The first will be Rose Gold Stainless Steel which will retail at Rs 17,995 and the other Titanium on sale for Rs 19,995.

The watch comes equipped with a Three piece body in stainless steel material and a beautiful OLED display, and is water resistant to 50m. It can connect both to your Android, and iOS devices. The watch can track your steps, connect to your social media apps and also gives you alerts on your watch for calls.

At the launch Titan’s CEO, S. Ravi Kant said, “JUXT is India’s most stylish smartwatch. It has been designed for those who are appreciative of classic watches, yet want smart capabilities in their timepiece.”

Juxt is launched in collaboration with HP, and it is expected this collaboration will help Titan to make an international presence in the markets like the United States, U.K and Canada. Titan will use HP’s distribution network to sell its smartwatches outside the country, starting with the above three, but later plans to expand to six-seven more countries.

January 22, 2016

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