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Microsoft’s New Surface Pro Ads Taunt the MacBook Air

In a desperate attempt to promote its Surface Pro 3 tablet, Microsoft today launched three new ads targeting Apple’s MacBook Air and comparing the two devices. The new ads focus on the tablets multi-tasking, touch features and expandable hardware.

The advertisement titled ‘Crowded’ focuses on two narrators and how the Surface Pro 3 is a tablet and a laptop. When told about the Surface Pro 3 by the first narrator, the second claims that the tablet doesn’t have the power of the MacBook Air’s Intel i5 processor. The first narrator states that the Surface Pro 3 does have an equal processor, and shows off Microsoft Office, Photoshop, pen support and its touchscreen. The second narrator counters with showing off his own touchscreen (an iPad), and exclaims “I have a lot of stuff to carry.” The ad ends with the first narrator saying “You are more powerful than you think”, referencing Apple’s recent “Powerful” ads for the iPhone 5s.

Second advert called ‘Head To Head’ directly compares both the devices. The ad draws a parallel between the 128GB of storage and 4GB of RAM on each device. However, Microsoft keeps on emphasizing the Surface Pro 3’s touchscreen, pen support and detachable keyboard, while the MacBook Air is shown to have none of those features.

The third ad “Power” starts off with a Mac user curious about a full version of Adobe Photoshop running on the Surface Pro 3, once again demonstrating the device’s laptop and tablet capabilities. The narrator claims that the Surface Pro 3 is just as fast as the Mac, boasting a touchscreen with a kickstand along with a Mini DisplayPort and a USB port. The ad ends when the Mac user states “So you’re saying it does more than my Mac?”, and the Surface Pro 3 user going “Well, technically you said it.”

August 11, 2014
Moto E Dual Sim : Unboxing and Hands On
This is the Moto E box, its a simple box and a modern style of minimal packaging. Following along the lines of the Moto G, the box and the in box accessories are good quality, barring the earphones. Inside the box you will get the following:
- The Moto E
- Handsfree Kit
- English + Hindi Documentation
- USB Wall Charger
The Moto E is surprisingly well built and costs really less for that price, it runs Android 4.4.2 Kitkat out of the Box and has a decent set of specifications.
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Chipset
- Dual Core CPU
- 1 GB of RAM
- 4 GB of Storage
- 4.3 inch 960 x 540px Display
- Gorilla Glass 3
- Smudge proof coating
- 1980 mAh Battery
- 5 MP Camera
The new Motorola Moto E is sold via online ECommerce website Flipkart and they are the only place you will be able to buy this handset. Flipkart is also responsible for support and warranties on this new handset. The Moto E may single handedly be the reason to switch from a feature phone to a smartphone. Check out our Unboxing above and Hands on below. You can also Buy the Moto E starting today using the link below.

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May 14, 2014
Micromax Canvas Knight A350 Benchmarks Result

Micromax launched Canvas Knight on 5th March 2014, this new smartphone is the latest addition in the vast Canvas series from the company. This new smartphone is the first Octa-core device from the company and is now available at a price of Rs. 19,999.

The Canvas Knight sports a 5 inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a pixel density of 443ppi. The device is powered by a 2 Ghz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592T processor and is equipped with 2 GB of RAM and comes with 32 GB inbuilt storage which is non expandable.

The Canvas Knight offers dual-SIM support, runs Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and is packed with a 2350 mAh battery. The device is equipped with a 16 MP rear camera with OmniVision CameraChip sensor and M8 Largan Lens,and a secondary 8 MP front facing camera.

Lets check the Benchmarks scores for the Micromax Canvas Knight:

Micromax Canvas Knight Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Micromax Canvas Turbo

Quadrant Standard 11768 8407 4718

Nenamark 2 57.7 fps 56.4 fps 33.9 fps

AnTuTu 29469 16887 15557

Coming to the benchmarks, we compared the scores side-by-side with the Micromax Canvas Turbo and the Samsung Galaxy Grand 2.

Starting with Quadrant Standard, the Canvas Knight scored 11768, and left behind Canvas Turbo and Grand 2 with scores of 4718 and 8407 respectively. Coming to AnTuTu benchmarks, the Canvas Knight scored 29469, and others scored 16887 and 15557. Next up, we checked the graphics, Nenamark 2 scored 57.7 fps on the Canvas Knight, whereas, it scored 56.4 fps on Grand 2 and 33.9 fps on the Canvas turbo.

March 20, 2014
The New HTC One Will Launch On 25th March 2014

We have seen various leaks for the new HTC One aka M8, resting all those leaks and rumors; HTC has confirmed that they will launch their new flagship on 25th March 2014.

The company has released a video on YouTube, which tells about the HTC boomsound from the dual front speakers. In the video; old HTC One is compared with the new HTC One, but the new phone has been censored along with its features. No other information is available, but if rumors are to be believed the M8 will have different specs compared to the HTC One including a 5-inch 1080p display powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974 coupled with 3 GB of RAM and Sense 6.0 UI on top of Android 4.4.2 KitKat.

Further rumored specs include an UltraPixel camera setup at the back is designed to use an 8mp sensor and a 4 MP sensor as opposed to the dual 5MP setup we have all been hearing. The led flash, like the one seen on the Apple iPhone 5s, is a dual-tone type. We will give you updated, once we hear more till then you can enjoy the video below:

[youtube url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0brzd7BfM4″]

February 27, 2014
Hands on With Samsung Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo

Talking about the new launch, Samsung has now left the Galaxy tag with these new watches because of the change of OS from Android to Tizen. Samsung says that with the new operating system and the new Samsung Gear 2, users can get a 3 days of battery power in one charge.

Furthermore, the company has not only made software changes but also has changed the design. Having said that, the new Samsung Gear 2 has a camera at the front, which certainly enhances the look of the wearable as it avoids the big bump as on its predecessor. Even the mic has shifted to the watch from the strap. Both these changes can allow users to swap the bands, and allow users to personalize the look of these devices.

Samsung has also included its favorite home button to the new Gear 2, which was missing on the Galaxy Gear. As Samsung has launched two variants, the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo; the specification remains somewhat same for both. Talking about the specifications, the new wearable device sports the same 1.63-inch 320 x 320 pixels touchscreen, the watches are powered by a 1 GHz Dual Core processor, which is am upgrade from the 800 MHz processor seen before. Further in, the Gear 2 is packed with a 4 GB internal storage and 512 MB RAM, infrared, S Voice, a heart rate sensor, IP67 certification(Water and Dust resistance).

The only major difference between the newbies Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo is of the camera. The Gear 2 features a 2 MP AF camera which can take 720p video and on the other hand, the Gear 2 Neo is missing on the camera. Samsung has not shared the price details, but it should be out soon. Check out our Hands-On video above and the image gallery below:

Samsung Gear 2:

Gear 2

Samsung Gear 2 Neo:

Gear 2 Neo

February 26, 2014
Hands-On With Samsung Gear Fit: First Wearable Device With a Curved Super AMOLED Display

Samsung has launched one of a kind wearable device with a curved Super AMOLED touch display, to which the company claims is the first wearable device with a curved Super AMOLED display. The Gear Fit is launched at the MWC 2014 along with the Gear 2 and the Gear 2 Neo.

The Samsung Gear Fit sports a 1.84 inch curved Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 432 x 128 pixels. This new wearable device is equipped with a pedometer, heart rate monitor, and a sleep monitor. Furthermore, the Gear Fit has a fitness app, an exercise mode, stopwatch, timer, schedule, smart relay, media controller.

The Gear Fit wearable device is a fitness band which is focused on health. However, the company proudly says that this fitness wearable is different for any available alternative in the market as this has the capability to perform tasks like show notifications, reject calls, and play music.

The Gear Fit is dust and water resistant with IP67 certification. This wearable device is loaded with Bluetooth 4.0 LE (low energy) wireless connectivity. The Gear Fit is powered by a 210 mAh battery, and the company claims will give usage of 3 to 4 days, and up to 5 days with low usage.

Users can swap the wrist bands of the Gear fit, and replace with the other color options Samsung has. The company has also launched some more, designer bands for their wearable devices. You can check our Hands-On video above and image gallery below:

Gear Fit

Gear Fit

February 26, 2014
Hands-On With Sony Xperia Z2: With 5.2″ FHD Display, 4k Video and Snapdragon 801

Sony has unveiled its flagship device for 2014, the Xperia Z2 at the Mobile World Congress 2014. The Sony Xperia Z2 is the latest member in the Xperia series, and comes with many considerable changes.

Sony Xperia Z2 has borrowed alot from its already available brother, the Xperia Z1. Talking about the specs, the device sports a 5.2 inch full HD Live Color LED Triluminos display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. The Xperia Z2 is powered by a 2.3 GHz Quad-Core CPU and Snapdragon 801 chipset and runs on Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box. The device is packed with a 3 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage with expandable memory upto 64 GB via MicroSD card.

Talking about the camera, Sony Xperia Z2 sports the same camera as we have seen on the Xperia Z1; a 20.7 MP Exmor RS camera. However, the same camera brings different features, as the new Xperia Z2 will record videos in 4k resolution and will also be able to record slow motion videos at 120fps(720p). The user interface has also modified, small things like the clear all button will make the user experience great.

The Xperia Z2 comes with IPX5 and IPX8 waterproof rating and IP5X dust proof rating. Further in, the Xperia Z2 is packed with a 3200 mah battery which seems fair with these boosted specs that we see. No price information is available yet, but we will update you once we hear more. Check out our hands-on video above, and the image gallery below:

February 25, 2014
Hands On With the LG G Pro 2; With 5.9″ FHD Display, 4K Video & 3 GB RAM

LG has officially unveiled the G Pro 2 at the Mobile World Congress 2014. However, LG has not shared any price information and we expect the availability to by the end of first quarter of this year.

Talking about the device; The G Pro 2 very much looks like the G2. However, the device features a 5.9 Inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, which is 0.4 inch large than what was seen on the G Pro. The G Pro 2 is powered by a 2.26 GHz Quad-Core CPU and Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Chipset along with Adreno 330 GPU. Further in, the device is packed with a 3 GB of RAM and 16/32 GB of inbuilt storage with a memory card slot.

The LG G Pro 2 has a 13 MP primary camera(OIS+) which does 4k video and slow motion video at 120 fps. The G Pro 2 has a 2.1 MP secondary camera. Records in 120fps HD and allows editing of video in three different speeds — one-half slow motion, one-fourth slow motion and original. The LG G Pro 2 runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and is equipped with a giant 3200 mAh removable battery.

LG plans to launch this smartphone in various color options and with a variety of covers as well. You can check out our hands on video above and the image gallery below:

February 25, 2014
Google Announces Project Tango, a 5 inch Android Smartphone that Can Map the World Around You

The goal of Project Tango is to give mobile devices a human-scale understanding of space and motion. The device is a 5 inch Android prototype smartphone equipped with 3D sensors and other components to track motion and map the surroundings around you.

Google has 200 devices that they are preparing to give out to developers who want to build mapping tools, games, and new algorithms that can take advantage of the technology on the prototype smartphone, and these developer editions will ship by 14th March 2014 as planned by Google.

Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group is the brains behind the project Tango. By now, you might have got an idea of what exactly is Project Tango, now lets see how it works:

The device in the Tango project will work by using a motion tracking camera and a sensor built into the backside of the prototype android smartphone. Once the smartphone is moved around, the sensors will detect everything in front of them, and as a result it will build a 3D map of the surroundings using the data captured.

The Project Tango is capable of doing more as per ATAP, while they emphasize this on being at an early stage, they also believe developers will do wonders with this prototype. Project Tango is result of one year research from ATAP, they worked with universities, research labs, and industrial partners spanning nine countries around the world to harvest research from the last decade of work in robotics and computer vision, concentrating that technology into the prototype smartphone.

This project comes from Google’s Advanced Technology and Projects team, the same team which was associated with Motorola but Google decided to keep them, while they let go Motorola. We will keep you updated with all the latest happenings related to the Project Tango, however, you might want to watch the video below to know more:

[youtube url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe10ExwzCqk”]

[Project Tango]

February 21, 2014
Google Announces ‘HelpOuts’ Live Video Tutorials

We all are thankful to Google, as it has always helped us for what we want to search. However, now Google hopes that humans can do the same.

Google on Tuesday announced Helpouts, which is a new tool that connects the users through a live video, to the experts who can help the users to solve the questions they have like for cooking, home improvement, Yoga and more. So far, Google has invited 1,000 companies to participate, and plans to keep the marketplace “invitation only” for now, However you can try your luck by requesting for a code.

“With Google helpouts, we can open the whole world to everybody,” said Udi Manber, Google’s vice-president of engineering. “Most of the world’s most useful information still resides in people’s heads.

Ofcourse, not all helps are free, but most of the helps are available free of cost or are charged on per minute basis. Users can choose to set up an appointment with a particular person, or if someone is available, speak to them instantly through a video. Check out the video below.

[youtube url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-VFC9AQM1k”]

November 6, 2013
Nokia Lumia 929 Leaks Out in a Video

Many of us were surprised when Nokia did not unveil its Lumia 929 smartphone in the event held in Abu Dhabi last week. This can be a good news for people waiting anxiously for the phone to launch, as recent leaks show us the images and video of the alleged phone.

WPCentral forum member Falorin has posted images and a hands on video showing more details of the Nokia Lumia 929 which is with a US carrier Verizon. The phone looks like the Nokia 1520 and is believed to sport a Full HD display with a 20 MP camera. The device is rumored to be powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset. What showed up in the video was a nano SIM card which is has not been Nokia’s cup of tea, however, the device is also rumored to be released on 28 November on the occasion of Thanksgiving. Watch the video here!

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October 27, 2013
Sony Launches MDR-10/RNC,MDR-10RBT and NWZ-WH303 Headphones in India

Sony India today launched three new headphones for its consumers, the MDR-10/RNC and the MDR-10 RBT are priced at 14990 INR each. Sony also launched NWZ-WH303 3 in 1 headphones priced at 8990 INR. Whereas, the MDR-10/RNC is available in the market whereas the MDR-10 RBT will be available in the market by the end of November.

MDR-10/RNC:

This new headphone from Sony features Digital Noise Canceling, it has Sony’s own DNC software engine and Dual Sensor Technology, during the launch it was said that most of the noise canceling headphones available in the market sports one sensor but the new one from Sony has a Dual Sensor Technology.

The device has high precision canceling which is generated by the digital signal processing and the microphones which are located on both the inside and outside the housings. The MDR-10/RNC sports Automatic Artificial Intelligence Noise Canceling Function and has Digital Equalizer with a fully digital S-Master amplifier. This headphone from Sony is priced at 14990 INR and is now available in the market.

MDR-10RBT:

This new headphone from the company comes equipped with Bluetooth 3.0 and NFC, the company claims a one touch and easy connection. With these headphones users can enjoy music through a wireless connection. Also, this device sports an built in microphone to allows hands free conversations The MDR-10RBT headphones have 40 mm driver units which provide wideband (5Hz-40 kHz) audio and supports AAC, atpX Codec which the company claims will play music with high quality. The device is priced at 14990 INR and will be available in the market by end of November 2013.

NWZ-WH303:

Besides these two headphones, Sony also launched a 3 in 1 Headphone, NWZ-WH303 is a Music Player, a Speaker and a Headphone as well. The device is priced at 8990 INR and is now available in the market.

This 3 in 1 headphone features a new design with some new features, the device has an built in Music Player Mode which has a 4 GB of memory, it also has a new Speaker mode which allows users to get some music when they cannot put in the headphones around. Users can simply put the headphones around the neck and cherish the music from the built in speakers, this was actually related to an example during the launch: If you are driving its not possible to put the headphone on because its not safe, so the Speaker Mode can be handy at that time and in various other scenarios.

The Speaker Mode on the device has xLOUD which enhances the volume which provides a dynamic sound using the internal speakers. The Virtualphones Technology makes it possible for the device to produce natural sound. Besides the Speaker Mode, as this device is called as a 3 in 1 headphone it can also be used as an regular headphone and is packed with a 103 cm cable which can be plugged into smartphones or laptops.

The device also has an Quick Charge, in which 3 minutes of charge will give 1 hour of music playback, moreover a full charge will allow music playback of nearly 20 hours.

October 25, 2013
iGyaan Exclusive : Hands on with the HTC One Max

HTC has just launched the new HTC One Max globally. The phone that has been in numerous leaks and rumors ofor weeks now has finally been made official and here is what its all about. The HTC One Max as anticipated is a big daddy of the HTC One and features a new bigger 5.9 inch Full HD Display with IPS /= LCD panel and Gorilla Glass 3.

On the core of the HTC One Max is a 1.7 GHz Snapdragon 600 chipset and Adreno 320 GPU, you get 2 GB RAM and 16/32 GB storage along with microSD expandability upto 64 GB. The back of the HTC One Max has a new set of features, including a new Ultrapixel camera which retains the 4 Megapixel 1/3″ sensor but adds a lager 2 micron pixel size. The front facing camera is a 2.1 MP wide angle shooter, and both cameras capture burst shots with zero shutter lag and 1080p full hd video.

The HTC One Max comes with Android 4.3 and HTC Sense 5.5 which adds a flurry of new features to the HTC One Max’s interface, including a newly revamped BlinkFeed which allows subscription to custom topics and websites. And great new video highlights and Gif maker add-ons in the camera interface among many other UI elements. The back of the HTC One Max is removable , but only to access the MicroSD and MicroSIM slots, the black square at the back of the HTC One Max is a fingerprint scanner that can record upto a maximum of 3 fingers to be used to either unlock the device securely or launch applications. HTC might enable more finger recognition if the consumer feedback may so agree. HTC has also retained the HTC BoomSound speakers adding more sound, thanks to the lager available space on the HTC One Max, we can certify that the sound is definitely much better than on the One.

HTC has also launched a new 30% battery case that adds another 30% battery life to the HTC One Max’s already huge 3300mAh battery, a new BoomBass Speaker that makes the HTC One Max a 2.1 enabled device, the new Mini + Bluetooth Accessory and a new device finder called HTC Fetch. Stay tuned for details on those.

One Max Battery Case

October 14, 2013
Leaked Video: This is How Nexus 5 Looks Like, Epic Sunday Treat!

Leaked information, specifications and other details are spinning in the rumor mills for the Nexus 5 from a couple of days now. Just a day before we saw an image for the Nexus 5, which shows the Nexus 5 revolution and now what has leaked out is a video showing almost everything for the Nexus 5.

The seven minute video shows the device from all angles as well as running various applications but without any sound. The phone showed in the video is very much similar to what we all have seen in the leaked images, the android version on the device is showed as Key Lime Pie which seems a little strange at the first glance but the description of the video clearly says that this video was recorded when the software of the phone was in the earlier stage.

However, the rumored specifications of the Nexus 5 are a 4.95 inch full HD IPS LCD display, supposedly the device will be powered by a 2.3 GHz Quad-Core processor with a Snapdragon 800 chipset along with a 2 GB of RAM, 8 MP camera, a 1.3 MP front facing camera. The device is believed to be run on Android 4.4 KitKat.

This is a leaked video, so people anxiously waiting for the device can calm down as the official news should not be away!

October 13, 2013
Everything You Would Want To Know: Samsung Galaxy Round

Samsung announced the Galaxy Round just two days back, the Flexible OLED technology was first introduced by Samsung at the CES 2013 in the month of January. Ever since then we have got rumors suggesting Samsung is to announce the curved display phone. The rumors came out to be true as Samsung did officially launch the Curved Display Smartphone, the Galaxy Round. The device is very much identical to Samsung’s latest Note, the Galaxy Note 3. The Galaxy Round has the same leather like stitching at the back of the device, and both the devices also share the same screen size, the difference is just the curve for the Galaxy Round.

The Galaxy Round is the first of its kind smartphone available in the market, for now the device is only available in Korea. However we assume that it should be available to all markets soon.

The Samsung Galaxy Round has a 5.7 inch Full HD Super Flexible AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and 386 ppi. No doubt, the Korean company said such a curved screen smartphone is the first in the world. Moving further, the Galaxy Round is packed with a 3 GB of RAM along with a 32 GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable upto 64 GB via Micro SD card. The device has a 2800 mAh of battery, which is a bit low if compared to the 3200 mAh for the Galaxy Note 3.

The Samsung Galaxy Round is powered by a 2.3 GHz Krait 400 Quad-core processor with a Snapdragon 800 Chipset (the much awaited chipset for ‘Samsung’ devices in India) and an Adreno 330 GPU. The device sports a 13 MP camera at the back along with LED Flash and a 2 MP front camera. The 13 MP rear camera does videos at 2160p @30fps and 1080p @60fps.

The Galaxy Round is available in the Korean market and is launched in the luxury brown color for now. The device measures 151.1 x 79.6 x 7.9 mm and weighs 154 grams. If we talk about the connectivity option on the Galaxy Round, we will again see something very similar to what we saw on the Galaxy Note 3 as the images of the Galaxy Round clearly shows the USB 3.0 port.

Now, we all know all these specifications and features are amazing but what is the benefit of the curved display ? the company has not made it clear either, but we did see a video that showed the roll effect which showed the battery status and other notifications by just wobbling the device around. Samsung is introducing a new feature called “Round Interaction,” which will allow users to look at information such as missed calls, battery life, and the date and time when you tilt it on a flat surface with the screen off. Samsung also claims that switching between home screens will feel like one continuous transition, and has worked on new tilt- and tap-based interactions for the music and photos apps. The phone itself doesn’t flex, but the curved or smile shape makes it more comfortable to hold, Samsung says.

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Questions like, will the device be comfortable holding up to the ear while talking?, will the device fit in the pocket easily ? remains unanswered as these can only be answered when we get our hands on the device. The company has not shared its plan to launch the phone in other markets yet, but we will update you on this with time. The device is priced at 1.09 million won (around $1,013), you can check out some images below:

October 11, 2013

	Micromax Canvas Knight	Samsung Galaxy Grand 2	Micromax Canvas Turbo
Quadrant Standard	11768	8407	4718
Nenamark 2	57.7 fps	56.4 fps	33.9 fps
AnTuTu	29469	16887	15557

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MDR-10/RNC:

MDR-10RBT:

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