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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Hands-on Review

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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Last year, Samsung launched one of the best smartphones the industry had ever seen, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. It was destined to become the best Android phone of 2016. But then something bad happened. It started exploding literally. The battery started to explode randomly which led to cancellation and total recall of the device.

After the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 dented the image of Samsung and the Note series completely. After a year and long series of works, Samsung launched the Note 8 which is bigger, better and safer. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes with infinity display, dual camera with both lenses having optical image stabilization, enhanced S pen and totally waterproof design even when the S pen is out. All for ₹68,900.

Design

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 boasts the same design trend as the Samsung Galaxy S8 duo. Infinity display with almost no bezels immersing users in the display. A persistent Bixby button at the side. Fully glass front and back with metal frame. Whats different is a bigger 6.3-inch Quad HD+ super AMOLED display. Addition of an S pen at the bottom which is better than before. And a 12MP dual camera setup with a normal lens and a telephoto lens. Whats interesting is both of them have optical image stabilization.

S Pen

The S pen is something Note users are familiar with. This time around the S pen is bigger and better than before. Its sensitivity has increased. And the device has been made waterproof no matter the S pen is inside the phone or outside. A feature of animated messages has been included to send a personal touch when texts and emojis can't do the job. There is a feature of taking notes with the S Pen even when the screen is off. This can be pinned to the lock screen for easy access.

Camera

This is Samsungs first attempt at the dual camera setup and we have to say it is a great one. The dual camera setup at the back is one of its kind. It is a 12MP normal lens with a 12MP telephoto lens which can provide up to 2x optical zoom. It also enables users to take photos with the bokeh effect for highlighting what we love. Also, it has optical image stabilization in both of its lenses for perfect shots in an environment when the device is not stable.

Is Note 8 worth it?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is one of the best smartphones of its lineup and maybe 2017. With a big 3,300mAh battery and dual camera setup and its infinity display, there is nothing that can match it. It is an improvement to the great S8 with S pen and a dual camera setup at the back. In all for ₹67,900, it is a bit pricy but definitely worth its price.

Airtel VoLTE services launched in India, first place to get it is Mumbai

By
Devesh Arora
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Airtel today announced that it will start providing its VoLTE (Voice Over LTE)services to its customers. The roll-out has started for Mumbai, and will provide the customers with the facility of making HD quality voice calls, the company also says that it will now have a much faster call set up time.

This has made Airtel become the second brand in India to provide VoLTE services after Reliance Jio which was launched during the previous year. To avail this service the users will have to have a phone which has 4G VoLTE enabled. The customers can call on any mobile or landline without getting charged extra for any of the additional data used to make the calls.

To make the transition seamless Airtel will switch the calls back to 2G/3G if and when there isn't any 4G network available. Interestingly, the company will allow users to continue with their data sessions at 4G speeds while the call is in progress.

“This is a significant milestone in Airtel’s network transformation journey under Project Leap. Airtel has built a world-class 4G network across India and with the VoLTE compatible device ecosystem beginning to mature, we believe it’s the right time to enable VoLTE calling as part of our service portfolio. Over the next few months, we will rapidly accelerate the deployment of VoLTE to cover all key geographies to bring HD quality calling to our customers. We keenly look forward to our device partners enabling Airtel VoLTE on their smartphones,”

said, Abhay Savargaonkar, Director – Networks, Bharti Airtel.

How to get Airtel VoLTE

  1. Check mobile device compatibility at www.airtel.in/volte. Airtel has tested and certified popular device models for VoLTE compatibility. More models will keep getting added to this list.  
  2. Upgrade the mobile device’s operating software to the latest version that supports VoLTE. This update is provided by the handset manufacturer.
  3. Ensure the device has an Airtel 4G SIM. Customers can upgrade to the 4G SIM by visiting the nearest Airtel store.
  4. Enable VoLTE by following instructions on www.airtel.in/volte.

The company has informed us that to use VoLTE services in a dual SIM smartphone, the user will have to insert the SIM Card in his first slot and then mark the network mode as - 4G/3G/2G (Auto).

As for the compatibility list, Airtel VoLTE currently supports - iPhone SE / 6 / 6 plus / 6S / 6S plus / 7 / 7 plus, Samsung J700 / A800 / J2 Pro / J2 2016, Xiaomi Mi Max Prime / Redmi Note 4 / Mimax / Mi5, Gionee A1, Oppo F3 plus. 

Airtel has also deployed 4G Advanced Carrier Aggregation technology in Mumbai that enables data speeds of up to 135 Mbps by combining spectrum capacities in 2300 Mhz (TD LTE) and 1800 Mhz (FD LTE).

Xiaomi today launched the Mi Mix 2 and the Mi Note 3 side-by-side

By
Devesh Arora
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Xiaomi today in China has launched two new smartphones one being the highly anticipated Mi Mix 2. Alongside the Mi Mix 2, the company also decided to launch the successor to the Mi Note 2, the Mi Note 3. The Mi Mix 2 was one of the most awaited smartphones of the year as it comes with a bezel-less display. The predecessor of the newly launched Mi Mix 2 performed well and had an appealing design. With the Mi Mix 2, the company made some advancements and basically got rid of the flaws in the Mi Mix like the average camera has now been upgraded. However, Xiaomi made the hype even more by launching the two devices just a day ahead of the Apple's launch event.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

The Mi Mix 2 features a 5.99-inch Full HD bezel-less display with a resolution of 1080x2160 and a pixel density of 403ppi. The smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with the Adreno 540GPU. The phone comes in different variants depending on the RAM and the storage. The phablet is available with 64/128/256 GB coupled with 6GB of RAM. There is also a variant with 8GB of RAM which comes with 128GB of onboard storage. Under the hood powering up the device is a 3,400mAh battery. The Mi Mix 2 runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Xiaomi's own MIUI 9 layered on top of it.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

On the optics front, the Mi Mix 2 sports a 12-megapixel camera at the back phase detection autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization and a dual tone LED flash. The front-facing camera is a 5-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calling.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi A1 launched: Price, Specifications and Availability

As far as the pricing is concerned, the Mi Mix 2 starts at CNY 3,299 (roughly Rs. 32,300) for the base variant which comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant is priced at CNY 3,599 (roughly Rs. 35,300) whereas the 256GB internal storage and 6GB RAM combinations comes at a price of CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 39,200). The Special Edition of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 which comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is priced at CNY 4,699 which roughly converts to Rs. 46,000.

Xiaomi Mi Note 3

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor coupled with Adreno 512 GPU. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels and a pixel density of 401ppi. The Mi Note 3 comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of storage options. All of this is backed by a 3,500mAh battery. The smartphone runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with Xiaomi's own MIUI 9 layered on top of it.

Xiaomi Mi Note 3
Xiaomi Mi Note 3

In the camera department, the Mi Note 3 comes with a 12-megapixel dual camera setup at the back with 2x optical zoom, phase detection autofocus and a dual tone LED flash.

The Xiaomi Mi Note 3 is priced at RMB 2,499 (roughly Rs. 24,500)  for the 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage variant. The 128GB storage variant costs RMB 2,899 which roughly converts to Rs. 28,400. There is also a variant with blue colour which only comes in the 6GB + 128GB configuration. The blue colour variant is priced at RMB 2,999 (roughly Rs. 29,400).

Ways To Promote Your Online T-shirt Store

By
Brahmjot Singh
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These days, creating websites is quite easy. So is setting up an online t-shirt store. With so many different templates and features available online, you can set up your business in no time. Software solutions are Shopify, Magento, WooCommerce, Wix, and many more offer features like hosting services and built-in features like domain finder and registrar, logo builder, and much more.

Once you decide on a shop name, build your store and get it running, you have to start thinking about promoting it too. Although many websites help you build your website, they don’t really help you with the promotion. And there are some specific ways you can promote your online t-shirt store.

Here, we list some steps that’ll help you promote your online t-shirt store and sell t-shirt online faster than brick-and-mortar stores.

The First Step: Identify Your Market

Every design has something to say, and says it to a particular group. You’ll need to identify this group; this is your customer base. Think about the designs you create, and what part of the community would wear those.

Once you understand this, promoting your business becomes a whole lot easier.

Step Two: Create An Environment

One of the best promotional ideas is to showcase someone wearing your designs. How do you create an ad that is truly evocative?

Also Read: Crucial SEO strategies for optimized Mobile Website Development

Mood Board

As the name suggests, you make a collection of images, text, and other things that link to a particular feeling or mood.

This will help you identify the kind of message your t-shirts deliver. This can also be used for future references, in case you need more designs and ideas. You can even make your mood board online, on websites like Pinterest.

Ask People

Learn what your friends and family members think about your t-shirt store, the message it conveys to the world, and what environment your products look their best in. A third person opinion could help you get a new perspective on your brand.

Promote your online store

Research

This is the most important thing when it comes to any business. And researching as to how to promote your online website might be one of the most important part.

And it applies here as well. If you know what kind of people like your brand, you can find where they hang out, to understand their personalities. For example, if it’s a cafe, what kind of cafe do they hang out in?

Step Three: Your Models

When it comes to apparel, models play a very important role. They portray the character that your t-shirt needs.

For example, if you sell tees with funky thoughts and abstract designs, your model must have a personality that can match your t-shirt. Someone with tattoos would be an extremely good match here.

Letting Your T-shirts Talk For Themselves

If you’re a boot-strapped startup, funding for models can be difficult to come by. In this case, you can allow your t-shirts do all the communication.

Step Fourth: Build The Brand

Get a logo you can use on your packages and other places. Use a brand voice to help your customers understand your brand message. Create a complete branding vision, and promote your brand on social media websites too, besides newsletters and email marketing.

Ways To Promote Your Online T-shirt Store
Use Discounts To Get Customers To Subscribe To E-mails

Use hashtags, facebook posts, and tweets to reach out to more people from your customer target audience. Even if these customers don’t make a purchase immediately, you can still get them to sign up for your newsletter and try to convert them later.

There are a lot more things you can do in this section to help get your brand recognition. Use discounts and sales (make sure to put up a banner on your website), have contests and prizes for the winners and even get a popular identity to promote your brand (like a youtuber or a critic).

How to watch Apple iPhone 8 launch livestream on September 12

By
Devesh Arora
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Apple recently had sent out invites for a press launch event which will be held on September 12 at their very own Steve Jobs Theatre situated at the new Apple Campus. The company is calling it "Apple Special Event", and it is expected that it will be launching its newest generation smartphone, the Apple iPhone 8 along with the alleged iPhone 7S and the iPhone 7S Plus there. It has also been reported that the company will also be launching the new Apple Watch Series 3 and the new Apple TV there.

Apple iPhone 8 screen

For those who did not get the invite Apple will be live streaming the iPhone 8 event on September 12, and here is how you can watch the unveiling of what might be the best smartphone of the year. We also will cover the launch and you will be able to read as to what all did Apple launch at the event soon after the event has ended.

When does the Livestream start?

Apple is set to host the event on September 12 and will start live streaming it at 10 AM PDT (10:30 PM IST). Similar to the previous Keynotes that Apple has hosted, it is supposed to go on for at least two hours which would make it end around 12 PM PDT (12:30 AM IST).

Also Read: Apple iPhone 8 to be called iPhone X, to come with reassigned Siri key

Where to watch the stream?

You can visit Apple's official website and under the events tab of the website you will be able to view the live stream, or you can simply visit this link.

Apple iPhone 5S

What are the requirements to stream the event?

As per usual Apple has a few requirements that you will need to fulfil to be able to watch the live stream. They are as usual and all mobile and PC owners can watch it. Below are all the requirements needed to be followed.

  • You can watch the live stream on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 7.0 or later only by using the Safari web browser.
  • Mac users will require Mac OS X 10.8.5 or later and Safari 6.0.5 or later to watch it.
  • Apple TV owners can also view the launch, but it should be the 2nd generation or above of the Apple TV along with software version 6.2 or later.
  • PC users will be required to watch the event on the Microsoft Edge browser.

Motorola might soon launch an Android One smartphone

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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Xiaomi recently hopped on the Android One band wagon and might have just revived the sinking ship which was last seen in India in 2014 when Micromax, Intex and Karbonn introduced new smartphones under the initiative. Now it turns out to be that Motorola might be the next smartphone manufacturer to introduce an Android One powered smartphone. This can be interpreted from a tweet made by the famous Twitter leakster Even Blass (@EvLeaks).

In a tweet which can be seen embedded below Evan Blass shared a render of an Android One powered Motorola smartphone. The phone looks extremely similar to the Moto X4 which was launched by the company at IFA 2017. As you can see in the image there is Android One branding on the bottom of the device similar to the Xiaomi A1. No further details were mentioned in the Twitter post made by the leakster. Previously, there also have been reports stating that the new Android One smartphone from Motorola is made especially for the United States, and might not launch in any other country.

It was also reported in January that Google was working closely with various smartphone manufacturers to launch the Android One platform in the United States. The company is also currently being reported to buy HTC's mobile division which would make an excellent starting point for the Android One platform in the United States considering the fact that HTC was the company who made the first Nexus smartphone and it is also the company who has made the Pixel smartphone.

Also Read: Moto G5S and G5S Plus launched in India: Price, Specification and Availability

Various publications have claimed that similar to what Xiaomi has done by rebranding the Mi 5X as the Mi A1 will be done by Motorola. It is expected that the company will bring the Moto X4 as its Android One smartphone in the United States for $399 and leave its own version with its custom Android operating system out of the states.

Kult Beyond In-Depth Review: A new smartphone from a new company

By
Devesh Arora
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Kult recently launched the Kult Beyond in India which is exclusively available via Amazon India. The phone became the best seller on the e-commerce website as soon as it went on sale. The highlights of the smartphone are the presence of a fingerprint scanner at this price and the 13-megapixel camera sensors with dual tone LED flash at the rear as well as the front. The Kult Beyond comes with a price tag of Rs. 6,999 and here is our full review on the smartphone.

Kult Beyond 4
Kult Beyond

Specifications

The Kult Beyond comes with some really impressive specifications considering its price point. The smartphone features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution 720x1280 pixels and a pixel density of 320dpi. The phone is powered by a MediaTek MT6735 SoC which is a quad-core processor clocked at 1.25GHz. Graphics on the smartphone are powered by Mali-T720 GPU. The Beyond comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 32GB using a microSD card. The phone features three slots, two for micro Sim cards and one dedicated slot for a microSD card. Under the hood, there is a 3,000mAh battery powering up the internals. The Kult Beyond runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box.

Kult Beyond 2

On the optics front, the phone sports a 13-megapixel camera sensor at the back with a dual tone LED flash. Up front, the smartphone comes with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera with a dual tone selfie flash.

Design

Kult has done a pretty great job when it comes to the design of the Beyond. The 2.5D curved screen on the front looks amazing. The placement of the camera sensors and the LED flash are also great. The removable back panel of the Kult Beyond is made out of metal which gives a premium feel when held in hand. It feels like Kult did not make any compromises with the design of the smartphone. Also, it is worth mentioning that the Beyond is available only in Black colour which looks fantastic with the design of the smartphone.

Kult Beyond 3

Also Read: Nokia 6 Review: Best Budget Smartphone?

Software

The software on the Kult Beyond is very similar to stock Android with few tweaks and features added by the company. The bloatware on the smartphone was minimal and most of it was easily removable. The software also included some features for the fingerprint scanner which was really useful for single-handed usage. Some of the fingerprint functions include launch an app, take pictures, answer calls and much more.

Lock Screen
Home Screen
Notification Panel

Performance

The performance of the Kult Beyond was very similar to any sub Rs. 7000 smartphone in the market. It was able to handle most of the common applications like YouTube, WhatsApp, Facebook and much more. The phone did stutter while playing some heavy games which is quite obvious considering the price of the smartphone. However, the Beyond was easily able to play some games like Subway Surfers and Temple Run.

AnTuTu
Geekbench 4

Battery

The battery life delivered by the 3,000mAh battery on the Kult beyond was quite impressive. The phone was easily able to last a full working day with medium to heavy usage. However, with minimal use, the phone was easily able to last up to two working days. During normal use, the phone's temperatures were fine but while throwing some heavy tasks at it, the phone did tend to get a bit warm.

PC Mark Results

Camera

Kult Beyond comes with 13-megapixel camera sensors at the front and the rear. The image quality delivered from the rear camera of the smartphone is pretty decent for the price the consumer pays. The dual tone LED flash is really bright and effective while taking images under low lighting conditions. The front-facing camera on the Beyond is also a 13-megapixel camera and the shots taken under outdoor lighting conditions came out really well.

Rear Camera (Outdoor)
Rear Camera (Indoor with LED Flash)
Front Camera

 

Verdict

Kult Beyond 1

The Kult Beyond shows off a great design and has a good amount of specifications for the price a consumer pays. The smartphone is also made in India which does help in bringing down the price of the smartphone. Surprisingly for Rs. 6,999 the phone includes a metal back and a fingerprint scanner. The fingerprint sensor on the smartphone is fast and reliable. During our intensive review of the device, we noticed that the phone took a bit longer to unlock with the fingerprint when the screen is turned off. However, the scanning was fast enough when the screen was turned on first. To sum it up, this smartphone makes a lucrative deal for the price and those looking for a smartphone under Rs. 7,000 are highly suggested to look for this one. The impressive part is that the company managed to deliver 32GB of storage and 3GB of RAM under the Rs. 7000 price bracket. Kult is a new company which might be a deal breaker for some of the people but the company has managed to build up more than 750 service centres in India till date.

Airtel to be the second telecom industry in India to introduce VoLTE

By
Devesh Arora
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Reliance Jio since its entrance in the market has changed the way telecom industries functioned in India. Jio Telecom brought a revolutionary change in the market by introducing cheap 4G data offers and 4G VoLTE services. As Jio took over the market, other companies are trying their best to keep their customers if not getting new ones. Airtel has been working on introducing VoLTE to its users for a long time now. The company is now set to launch the VoLTE services starting from Mumbai. With the introduction of VoLTE, Airtel will provide free VoLTE calls for its customers. This will make Airtel the second network to introduce VoLTE in India after Jio.

It has been reported by Economic Times that Airtel will start rolling out the VoLTE services in Mumbai and later will introduce in Delhi and Kolkata. The business news paper also reported that customers in Mumbai and Kolkata will receive messages to activate VoLTE calls on their phones.

What is VoLTE?

VoLTE is a short form for Voice over LTE which clearly means the calls made from this type of network will connect via the 4G or LTE services. Before the introduction of VoLTE, mobile networks used 3G or 4G for data and 2G connection for making calls. The new VoLTE service gives much better and clearer call experience when compared to the calls made via 2G networks.

Also Read: Idea just like Reliance Jio to launch a 4G feature phone

VoLTE uses special hardware which may not be present in many of the old phones. However, most of the smartphones launched after the introduction of Jio support 4G VoLTE. There are also few feature phones which support the VoLTE services for making good quality phone calls.

 

Jio recently launched the Jio feature phone which comes at a cost of Rs. 1500 that is refundable after 3years. To concur this Airtel is also planning to introduce its own VoLTE feature phone which will support free VoLTE calls.

Xiaomi to unveil the Mi Note 3 and the Mi Mix 2 together on September 11

By
Devesh Arora
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Xiaomi, the Chinese giant, has a launch event around the corner where they are going to announce one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year, the Mi Mix 2. Xiaomi has already spiced up things by keeping the launch date just a day ahead of the Apple's launch event. Everyone is excited to see the next bezel less smartphone from the company, Xiaomi has decided to launch another smartphone alongside the Mi Mix 2. Recently, Xiaomi has teased the Mi Note 3 which will come with high-end specifications and speculations suggest that the Mi Mix 2 and the Mi Note 3 will be launched together on September 11.

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 teaser
Source: Weibo

As far as the specifications are concerned, rumours suggest that the Mi Note 3 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with Adreno 540 GPU. The smartphone will come with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The phone is said to feature a 5.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. All of this will be backed by 4070mAh battery. The phone will run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with MIUI 9 on top of it out of the box.

Also Read: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 full specifications leaked, first phone to feature Snapdragon 836

On the optics front, as the teaser image suggests, the Mi Note 3 sports a dual camera setup at the back. As per the rumours, the dual cameras on the back comprises of two 12-megapixel camera sensors. There is also a dual tone LED flash at the back for better low light images. Up front, the phone is said to come with an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calling.

 

Samsung Galaxy C8 with dual-camera setup launched

By
Devesh Arora
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Samsung, the South Korean giant, has launched another smartphone with a dual camera setup, the Samsung Galaxy C8. The first smartphone from the company to come with a dual camera setup was the flagship Galaxy Note 8. The Galaxy C8 also features facial recognition technology to unlock the device which has become a trend nowadays. The dual-camera on the phone support 'Dual Phot', a feature which allows adjusting the focus even after clicking the picture. However, the Samsung Galaxy C8 has been currently announced for the Chinese markets and there is no word on as of when it will be available for other markets. There is also no word on the pricing of the smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy C8
Samsung Galaxy C8

Also Read: Hike Messenger launches sticker packs personalised to Indian Colleges

Specifications

The Samsung Galaxy C8 features a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920x1080pixels. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core processor with 4 cores clocked at 1.69GHz and the other 4 clocked at 2.39GHz. The phone is introduced in two variants, one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage and the other with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The storage on the device is expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. All of this is backed by a 3,000mAh battery.

On the optics front, the Samsung Galaxy C8 sports a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 13-megapixel camera sensor with f/1.7 aperture and a 5-megapixel camera sensor with an aperture of f/1.9. Up front, the phone comes with a 16-megapixel front-facing camera with a f/1.9 aperture for selfies and video calling.

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