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Apple has announced that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus would launch in India, China and Monaco on October 17th. It would roll out in Israel on October 23rd, Czech Republic, French West Indies, Greenland, Malta, Poland, Reunion Island and South Africa on October 24th, Bahrain and Kuwait on October 30th, Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Guam, Hungary, Iceland, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macau, Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, South Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and Thailand on October 31st.
It would be available in 36 countries and territories across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa this month, and totally it would be available in 69 countries and territories by the end of this October. It will be available in more than 115 countries by the end of the year, as it promised at the launch event, says Apple.
Apple received four million pre-orders for the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus in the first 24 hours and it sold record-breaking 10 million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models in just three days after the launch on September 19th. Both the models are available for pre-order in India from online retailers and Apple Authorized Resellers. The iPhone 6 starts at Rs. 53,500 and the iPhone 6 Plus starts at Rs. 62,500 in India.
Photos of Apple iPad Air 2 components have surfaced in new leak ahead of its official launch on October 16th. The leaked photos shows TouchID sensor, A8X chip, the front panel, and audio control components of the forthcoming iPad Air 2.
The A8 X chip which is seen in the images was rumored to be in the next version of the iPad Air for quiet some time. Apple utilized the A7 processor in previous iPad Air that was also used in the iPhone 5s. In addition to the A8 chip, the iPad Air 2 will also feature a 2GB RAM as it is expected to boast of split screen display.
The front panel looks similar in design but thinner than before and the Home button cable appears to have room for Touch ID. The home button flex cable has a space for a Touch ID button with a stainless steel ring. The new volume control component is also leaked as the audio volume up and down buttons can be seen on the lower-end of the image. According to earlier rumors the new iPad Air is expected to come in gold color variant.
We will know all the details about the Apple iPad Air 2 this week at the ...
Google Play Games is receiving a new feature that lets you see other players that are playing the same game as you nearby. Dubbed as 'Nearby Players', the feature uses Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, and microphone to find out players that are near your location.
Users will receive alerts when someone near your location is playing the same game from the Play Store. After finding a nearby player, users can start a multiplayer game with them. If users are concerned about their privacy, they can turn off the 'Nearby Feature' or limit it to find only the players that are present in your Google + circle.
In order to access the feature, users will need updated version Google Play Services and Google Play Games. Last week, Google Play Services was updated with several features and also the Play Games received quest alerts and snapshots feature in June.
via:Android Police
Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy Note 4 in India tomorrow, October 14th, and the smartphone would be available for purchase from stores across the country starting October 17th. The Galaxy Note 4 was unveiled at IFA last month and packs a 5.7-inch (1440 x 2560 pixels) QHD Super AMOLED display, powered by a 2.7 quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor or Octa-Core Exynos processor with four Cortex-A57 clocked at 1.9GHz and four Cortex-A53 running at 1.3GHz, Mali-T760 GPU and 3GB of RAM and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with new Samsung UI.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uq7zKeVxYc
It has S Pen Stylus, Finger Scanner for a secure, biometric screen locking feature and mobile payments, S Health 3.5 and more. It has 3200 mAh battery with Ultra Power Saving Mode.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 specifications
5.7-inch (1440 x 2560 pixels) Quad HD Super AMOLED display
2.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor with Adreno 420 GPU or 1.9GHz Octa Core (1.9GHz Quad + 1.3GHz Quad Core) Exynos Processor with Mali-T760 GPU
3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB with microSD
Android 4.4 (KitKat)
16MP rear camera with LED Flash, OIS and Ultra HD video recording
3.7MP front-facing camera, f/1.9 aperture, 120 degree wide angle lens
8.5 mm thick and weighs 176 grams
Infrared LED for smart TV remote
S ...
OnePlus did not announce a speaker in partnership with JBL as we expected, but it has has unveiled JBL E1+ Earphones at the event in China. The new in-ear Earphones have premium 9mm JBL drivers with PureBass technology that promises crystal clear sound, full-range frequency response. It has angled ear-tubes, multiple eartip sizes and has in-line three-button remote with microphone that lets you answer calls, skip tracks and take pictures.
It comes in OnePlus Red color and has flat cables measuring 1.2m in length. It has design language consistent with that of the One, says the company. It is lightweight, offers Sound pressure level (SPL) of105dB at 5mW and frequency response of 10Hz-22000Hz. It has angled no-slip rubber eartubes and has a silver plate sporting the JBL branding. OnePlus introduced Silver Bullet Earphones last month that costs $14.99.
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The JBL E1+ Earphones costs US$39.99 and would be available from official website later this month.
Sony announced its flagship phone Xperia Z3 last month along with the Xperia Z3 Compact. The former was launched in India for Rs 51,990 while the latter for Rs 44,990. We have already seen hands on and review of the Xperia Z3 and photo gallery of the Xperia Z3 Compact. We have compared the Xperia Z3 with the Xperia Z2 and the LG G3. Now let us compare the Z3 with the Z3 Compact.
The Xperia Z3 sports a 5.2-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Triluminos Display with Live Colour LED powered by X-Reality engine, 600 cd brightness. While the Xperia Z3 Compact has a 4.6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality for Mobiles. Both the devices are powered by 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor (MSM8974AC) with Adreno 330 GPU.
Both the devices have a 2.2MP front-facing camera with 1080p video recording. They also come with IP65/68 rating for dust and water resistance, so these can stay up to 30 minutes in 1.5 meters of water.
These have three on screen buttons for home menu and back. Both the phones run on latest Android KitKat 4.4.4. Z3 boasts of a 3GB RAM while the Z3 Compact comes with a 2GB RAM. While internal memory on both the phones ...
Apple announced 'Apple Pay' at the time of launching iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 last month. The service which is rumored to go live on October 18th has been leaked in screenshots that show the setup process.
Apple Pay setup process has been leaked with training materials. Users will need to set up Apple Pay by going into a new “Passbook & Apple Pay” and enter in the Settings app. Credit card details can be entered manually or scanned in with the device’s camera. Up to eight credit or debit cards be connected with an iTunes account.
The Apple Pay service will display recent transactions for each card an iPhone 6 owner hooks up. It will provide a link to the card’s relevant iOS app, as well as a button for contacting the bank. Apple also includes links to the terms and conditions and privacy policy for each bank.
If a credit card expires, Passbook will automatically update the card with the new expiration date from the credit card company. Users will receive a notification alerting them when the changes have been made. Apple had announced earlier that it does not save any transactions and that they are purely between the customer, bank and ...
Xiaomi, the popular Chinese smartphone maker has hired former-Google employee Jai Mani as lead product manager in India.The announcement was made by Hugo Barra, Vice President of International Operations for Xiaomi on his Google+ account.
Mani has relocated from San Francisco to Bangalore to lead the product management team for Mi India and is working alongside Rohit Ghalsasi, assistant product operations manager, Xiaomi India. The announcement comes exactly a year after Barra himself joined Xiaomi from Google.
Prior to this, Mani was working with Google from 2009 to 2013 in various areas including Google Play Strategy, Analytics Associate and so on. Barrs said in the announcement that Jai Mani was involved in on-stage demo performances at Google I/O and Nexus launches. He also started a start-up after leaving Google whose name is not known. At present Manu Kumar Jain heads Xiaomi's Indian operations.
Xiaomi has been successful in creating a buzz in the Indian smartphone market with its smartphones.
via:Google+
Samsung has developed a new 60GHz WiFi technology that is capable of speeds five times faster than current WiFi speeds. The technology is capable of enabling data transmission speeds of up to 4.6Gbps.
In other words the data transmission speed increases five times faster than the current ceiling for Wi-Fi speeds for consumer electronics devices, which stands at around 866 megabits per second (Mbps), or 108 MB per second.
"Unlike the existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi technologies, Samsung’s 802.11ad standard 60GHz Wi-Fi technology maintains maximum speed by eliminating co-channel interference, regardless of the number of devices using the same network. By doing so, Samsung’s new technology removes the gap between theoretical and actual speeds, and exhibits actual speed that is more than 10 times faster than that of 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi technologies."
read the Samsung's official press note.
Samsung has said that they are expecting to bring this new 60GHz technology to market in 2015 and they plan to bring this new super fast WiFi to a wide range of devices.
Swipe Technologies launched Swipe Sense, the company first smartphone in its fablet series with a fingerprint scanner. Recently we brought you the unboxing of the Xolo Q2100, which also has a fingerprint scanner on the back that uses swipe mechanism to register your fingerprint. Check out the unboxing below.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSEfFADlyew
Box Contents
Swipe Sense smartphone in black
micro USB cable
AC Charger
Earphone with microphone
Two 2250 mAh batteries
Screen guard
User manual and warranty information
The Swipe Sense has a huge 5.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD IPS display. It runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat), which is almost stock, similar to most other MediaTek-powered smartphones. It is powered 1.3 GHz Quad-core processor, has 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage and expandable memory with microSD. It has 3G connectivity, dual SIM support and the usual set of connectivity features. It has a 3.2-megapixel front-facing camera.
The fingerprint sensor is present on the back, just below the camera module. It has a 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with single LED Flash. The animation for the fingerprint software is similar to the Galaxy S5.
It has a removable plastic back cover, under which there are SIM card and microSD slots. We will be bringing you the complete review of the smartphone soon.
Apple has announced that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus would launch in India, China and Monaco on October 17th. It would roll out in Israel on October 23rd, Czech Republic, French West Indies, Greenland, Malta, Poland, Reunion Island and South Africa on October 24th, Bahrain and Kuwait on October 30th, Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Estonia, Greece, Guam, Hungary, Iceland, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Macau, Macedonia, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, South Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine and Thailand on October 31st.
It would be available in 36 countries and territories across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa this month, and totally it would be available in 69 countries and territories by the end of this October. It will be available in more than 115 countries by the end of the year, as it promised at the launch event, says Apple.
Apple received four million pre-orders for the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus in the first 24 hours and it sold record-breaking 10 million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models in just three days after the launch on September 19th. Both the models are available for pre-order in India from online retailers and Apple Authorized Resellers. The iPhone 6 starts at Rs. 53,500 and the iPhone 6 Plus starts at Rs. 62,500 in India.
Xiaomi has finally rolled out an update for Indian users that fixes several issues, including heating issues with improved thermal control algorithm to regulate temperature, improved RAM availability in MIUI to prevent background apps getting killed , better UI performance by fixing issues such as frame rate drops and UI lag when performing intensive tasks like gaming.
The latest update would also improve the battery life since it reduces the device's temperature. Xiaomi says the it has rolled out the update for these fixes after receiving feedback from a large number of users. Check out the changelog of the MIUI JHCMIBH45.0 update.
Added thermal control to prevent the device from heating
Optimized RAM usage to prevent background apps from getting killed
Improved the security of cloud messaging
The update is about 515MB and is available over-the-air. You can check out the complete changelog of the update in the MIUI forum here.
Apple unveiled the iPhone 6 last month with 4.7 inch display in 16GB, 64GB and 128GB variants. The phone will go on sale in India on October 17th where the 16GB iPhone 6 model will cost INR 53,500 (about $870), while the 64GB variant and the 128GB option is priced at INR 62,500 (about $1,015) and INR 71,500 (about $1,160) respectively. We have already seen unboxing and first impression of the iPhone 6 and now lets take a detailed look at the hardware of the phone in our photo gallery.
The Apple iPhone 6 sports a 4.7 inch screen with 1134 x 750 pixels. It is 7mm thin and weighs 129 grams.
At the front, the phone has a 1.2MP camera.
Also present on the front is the trademark physical home button seen on the iPhones. It also has a built-in fingerprint sensor that was first introduced in the iPhone 5S.
iPhone 6 is made of a full metal finish panel with the stripes running from top and bottom for antennas while the Apple logo is seen in the center.
At the back we have 8 megapixel auto focus iSight camera without Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) but it comes with face detection.
The power button is situated on the right side of the ...
Xiaomi introduced the Mi Band, the company's first fitness band at the Mi 4 launch event back in July. Priced at just 79 Yuan in China or approximately US$ 13, this is the cheapest fitness band till date. Is this on par with the other fitness trackers that cost five or ten times more than this? Let us find out.
Unboxing
We unboxed the fitness band recently, check out the Mi Band unboxing.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tt6AxYQ3qo
Box Contents
Xiaomi Mi Band device with wristband
USB charging cable
User manual
Design and Build
The core unit is the heart of the Mi Band. It is very small with dimensions of 14x36 x9mm and weighs just 5 grams. It has polycarbonate body and brushed aluminium finish on the top. There are three tiny LED lights on the top that glow in Blue, Green, Orange and Red colors. These colors can be changed from the app.
There is a charging connector in the bottom. It doesn't have any buttons since it automatically pairs up with a smartphone and doesn't need to be turned off.
The charing pin goes into the USB charging cable when it needs to be charged. You can plug the cable into a PC or a wall charger to charge it.
The core unit goes ...
Oppo has released a press image of its upcoming N3 smartphone that is scheduled for an official launch on October 29 in Singapore. The teased image shows N3's swiveling camera that enables users to take front and back photos.
The swivel rotating camera on the Oppo N3 that will rotate 180 degrees was already leaked last month. The first official render does not show the front-end of the smartphone, neither the entire back panel and only focuses on the swiveling camera. Along with the camera, we can also see the dual flash setup.
A previous leak had suggested that the phone will have a unibody design that will be made of lithium alloy body thereby making the phone light in weight. In addition, Oppo had confirmed that the N3 will be available in two body constructions- lithium alloy and stainless steel. The press render also boasts of a caption that reads "Its your turn" again suggesting the rotating camera.
Last week, leaked press shots had shown the Oppo N3 in cyan and pink color. According to earlier leaks and reports, the Oppo N3 would come with a 5.9-inch 1080p display and a 13-megapixel 206-degree rotating camera on the top, similar to the OPPO N1. The camera would let you ...
Cyanogen has released the Cyanogen Camera app in the Play Store. However, its available only for devices running CM11S, which means that it is an exclusive to the OnePlus One.
One Plus One received OTA update last week with touchscreen issues along with few enhancements. The update adds ability to take photo in RAW format and also brings enhanced audio capabilities. The camera app also fixes a bug that was occurring at the time of trying to record 4K videos while on RAW mode.
Users can download the Cyanogen Camera app from Google Play Store.
via:Android Police
Philips is set to launch Aurora I966 smartphone next week that will come with YunOS 3.0. It is a version of the original OS that was released in August 2011.
It is expected that the Aurora I966 will sport a screen somewhere between 5.5 and 6 inches. However, other specs of the smartphone are not known as of yet. The phone will most likely come with 4G LTE connectivity and have two SIM slots with a dual standby function.
According to the photos, the phone has a decent design and will run on custom YunOS 3.0 interface. As per some rumors, the phone will likely launch on October 20th. Philips had launched I928 and S388 Android smartphones in August.
We will know more about the phone if it launches on October 20 as per some rumors.
via:Android Headlines
Motorola stands as one of the old ones, the leaders in mobile technology that somehow got sidelined amidst the confusion and chaos as everyone aimed for the race to the top. With the launch of the first generation Moto X, they proved that they still have the mojo to create a product that stands out despite not having top of the line specifications. With genuinely useful software additions to stock Android, top notch build quality and near infinite customization possibilities, the handset was unique and consumers noticed it. Enough to warrant a second run and enough for Motorola to kick things up a notch and launch the 2nd generation Moto X that takes all the best things from the first generation phone and supercharges it with top of the line specifications. So is the Moto X (2014) a winner? Read on to find out.
Hardware
The second generation Moto X is a premium device through and through. From the moment you pick it up, you can see how comfortable this device is to hold. From the slim bezels to the aluminum band running around the device that feels luxurious. The metal band also acts as the antennae.
Over at the front, all you'll ...
Apple is all set to unveil its next generation iPad Air at an event this week. Now, rumor has it that the company might also launch the iPad Mini 2 along with the iPad Air 2.
A new report from Mac Otakara claims that the second-generation Retina iPad mini will be announced along with the iPad Air on October 16. The report further claims that Apple might introduce an updated line of its Smart Cover and Smart Case with new colors and a tweaked design compatible with these new tablets.
We already know quiet a few details of the upcoming iPad Air 2 however, the report does not give out any specs of the iPad Mini 2. It is rumored that the Retina iPad Mini 2 might feature Touch ID fingerprint sensor and A8 processor chip. We will have to wait till Thursday to know what exactly Apple has in its kitty.
via:Macrumors
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Note 4, the company's latest flagship Note series smartphone in India as expected. It was unveiled at IFA last month and packs a 5.7-inch (1440 x 2560 pixels) QHD Super AMOLED display, powered by a 2.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor with Adreno 420 GPU and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with new Samsung UI. Instead of Exynos variant for its earlier smartphones including last year's Note 3, Samsung has launched the Snapdragon variant in India. It has a new back cover and a metal frame.
It has a 16-megapixel rear camera with Smart OIS and a 3.7-megapixel front-facing camera with f/1.9 aperture. It has S Pen Stylus, Finger Scanner for a secure, biometric screen locking feature and mobile payments, S Health 3.5 and more. It has 3200 mAh battery with Ultra Power Saving Mode. We went hands-on with the Note 4 at the announcement last month, check out the video.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uq7zKeVxYc
At the launch, Asim Warsi, VP, Mobile & IT, Samsung India said,
The launch of Galaxy Note 4 highlights Samsung’s commitment to deliver iconic and differentiated products. The new device exhibits people inspired innovation with its unique combination of an enhanced S Pen, large and vivid display and superior productivity ...
Samsung has launched the Gear S running Tizen-based wearable OS. It was unveiled back in August and has a built-in SIM card slot that lets you interdependently make and receive calls, without connecting to a device and also offers 3G support. You can also get calls forwarded from your smartphone if it's connected. It has a 2-inch (360 x 480 pixels) curved Super AMOLED display, larger than the Gear 2 and has a more powerful 1GHz dual-core processor.
It has IP67 certification for dust and water resistant and connects to the devices using Bluetooth 4.1 LE. It doesn't have an Ir LED, but comes with a Heart Rate sensor to monitor your heart rate easily. It packs a 300mAh Li-ion battery that promises up to 2 days of battery life. We went hands-on with the Gear S at the IFA last month, check out the video and the photo gallery.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qi2_GI69p6Y
Samsung Gear S Specifications
2 inch (360 x 480 pixels) Super AMOLED display
1 GHz Dual-Core processor
4GB internal memory, 512MB RAM
Tizen based wearable platform
2G, 3G Call via SIM card, Bluetooth Call
IP67 Certified Dust and Water Resistant
WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, A-GPS/Glonass
S Health,Heart Rate sensor
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient Light, UV, Barometer
300mAh Li-ion battery
The Samsung Gear S comes in Blue ...
