Apple Inc. has its launch event around the corner where they are supposedly launching the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus alongside the iPhone 8. Recent reports suggest that the launch date could be September 12. The reports are coming from a French website Mac4Ever, which claims that it confirmed this from a few French telecom companies.
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Reports claim that the iPhone 8 will be launched on September 12 and will go on sale starting September 22. Usually, Apple launch event takes place at around this time only. However, this contradicts the earlier reports which suggested that the iPhone 8 launch could be delayed due to the new technology that Apple is planning to bring for the upcoming smartphone. Meanwhile, we have to wait for the official confirmations from the company.
As far as the specifications are concerned, leaks and rumours suggest that the iPhone 8 will sport a 5.8-inch OLED display with minimal bezels. The phone is also said to feature a vertical 12-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back. The phone will be powered by the Apple A11 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM. Up front, the phone is said to come with a 7-megapixel front-facing camera. The iPhone 8 will run on iOS 11 out of the box.
The price of the Apple iPhone 8 is being rumoured to be around $1000 which converts to roughly Rs. 64,000.
In the upcoming event, Apple might also introduce the third-generation of the Apple Watch and a new variant of the Apple TV with 4K support.
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have had a lot of leaks and rumours ahead of the launch giving us a glance at what the specifications of the smartphone could be. The earlier leaks have also given us a clue on what the device will look like. In a recent tweet by tipster Evan Blass, we have come to know about the processor inside the phones and the release date of them.
As per the tipster, the Pixel 2 and the Pixel XL 2 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 chipset. Google will be one of the first companies to launch a smartphone with the Snapdragon 836. The tipster also suggested that the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL will be unveiled on October 5, 2017.
Google's second-generation Pixel handsets, powered by Snapdragon 836 SoC's, will be unveiled on October 5th.
As per the earlier reports, in an FCC filing of the Google Pixel 2, the baseband was revealed to be "8998" which pointed towards a Snapdragon 835 or Snapdragon 836 under the hood.
As far as the specifications are concerned, the Google Pixel and Pixel 2 feature a 4.97-inch 1080p and 5.99-inch 1440p display respectively. Both the phones are said to come with 4GB of RAM. Both the phones are also said to sport a 12.3-megapixel camera at the back with EIS, phase detection & laser autofocus and a dual tone LED flash. Up front, the phones will feature an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calling.
However, for the confirmation on the specifications and the design, we will have to wait till October 5. Till then we can assume the devices to come with these specifications.
Reliance Jio recently announced its first 4G VoLTE enabled feature phone and the company is now set to ship the devices. The company wants to sell at least 100 million devices by the end of 2017 and they have started the pre-booking for the same. Pre-booking for the JioPhone starts Thursday, August 24 at 5:30 PM. Earlier this month, JioPhone was rolled out for beta testing and was provided to limited customers for feedback. But starting today the devices will be made available to everyone.
Where to pre-book?
Reliance Jio allows pre-booking at their offline stores as well as their website. Customers can easily visit Jio's official website in order to pre-book the device. If an offline Jio store is nearby, people can walk in and get the pre-booking done.
As per Reliance Jio, the JioPhone is free of cost and they take Rs. 1500 as a security deposit which users can get back after one year or 36 months by handing over their JioPhone back. In order to pre-book the device, customers have to pay a sum of Rs. 500 and pay Rs. 1000 at the time of delivery.
Offers
Those who purchase the JioPhone will get free voice calls and for the data, users need to pay Rs 153 monthly. In the Rs. 153 monthly plan users will get free voice calls, unlimited data and 300 SMS. Also, there are two sachet packs for Rs. 54 and Rs. 24 which is same as the Rs. 153 pack, except for the validity being decreased to seven and two days respectively. With these packs, users also get to use a bunch of Jio Apps for free like the JioTV, JioCinema, JioMusic and much more.
Samsung today launched the highly-anticipated Galaxy Note 8. During the launch event in New York, the company did announce that they will be unveiling more products while showcasing the Galaxy Note 8 at IFA 2017, Berlin. In the background, while this announcement was being made a smartwatch shadow could be seen confirming that they will be launching the Samsung Gear S4 smartwatch there.
Previously, the company accidentally had also leaked that they will be launching the Gear Fit 2 Pro at Berlin too. IFA 2017 will be starting next week, and we know that Samsung could bring more new devices there but these two are the most interesting ones as the Gear S3 was an extreme hit for the company.
This is a trend that Samsung has been following for quite some time, last year the company introduced its Gear S3 smartwatch there only. And prior to that, the previous generation Gear smartwatch was also released during IFA.
CNBC reported that during a chat with DJ Koh, President, Samsung Mobile Division, he told them that they will be launching a new Gear S smartwatch during IFA, after which he further said no comment.
We currently know nothing about the Samsung Gear S4 smartwatch as the company is being extremely secretive about it. However, we do know that the Gear Fit 2 Pro will come with a 1.5-inch AMOLED display, 4GB of Internal Storage, Water resistance up to 50 meters. It will be powered by a 200mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was one of the most awaited smartphones of 2017 as Note series has had a separate kind of attraction. Note series from Samsung has received a lot of love from tech reviewers as well as the consumers. The Note 7 was an amazing smartphone, though it failed because of the battery issues. Except for the battery, everything in the smartphone was spectacular. Note 8 is now here to overcome the mistakes Samsung made while making the Note 7. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes with a ton of attractive features, but the ones which we love are as follows:
1.) S-Pen
S-Pen one of the major reasons behind the success of the Galaxy Note lineup. S-Pen has always been pretty great at its work and has been improved over time. With every successor in the Note series, the S-Pen gets much smarter and improved. In case you don't remember, Note 5 had an issue with the S-Pen where it used to get stuck if put back in the wrong way, which was then fixed with the Note 7. So now with the Note 8, we get even better stylus than before.
Not only the Note series, but all the Samsung flagships come with one of the best displays in the market. The Galaxy Note 8 rocks a 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display which is pretty huge and is great for watching media content. The Infinity Display on the Note 8 looks stunning and attractive. Though the Note devices have been large, the Note 8's screen has more room than its predecessors, thanks to the Infinity Display.
3.) Software & UI
The Galaxy Note 8 runs on Google's Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system out-of-the-box. The software on the phablet is layered with Samsungs own custom UI which may or may not be liked by everyone. Not everyone is a fan of the stock android, some people do want that extra bit of customizations here and there. Samsung's software brings some features which stock android cannot offer currently like the themes option. Also not to forget, the S-Pen works great because of the Samsung's UI.
4.) High-end Specification
Being a flagship device, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 offers top-notch specifications in order to compete with other flagship smartphones. The Note 8 comes with 6GB of RAM which may not be the highest in the market right now but is enough for performing heavy multi-tasking. It comes in storage options from 64GB to 256GB which is also expandable using a microSD card. The USA and China variant of the phablet is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset whereas the other variants are powered by the Exynos 8895 SoC. Both the processors are powerful and power efficient.
5.) Camera
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the first smartphone to have OIS on both the cameras at the back. The primary camera on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a 12-megapixel dual camera setup. Dual cameras are now a trend in the smartphone industry and the Note 8 is the first Samsung smartphone to come with a dual camera setup. The Note 8 has a new feature called Live Focus, which helps in focusing a particular object at the time of taking a picture, as well as after taking the picture.
Of cource the list does not end up here, there are more features to love about the device like the Wireless Fast Charging support, IP68 Dust and water resistance and much more.
The South Korean giant, Samsung, on Wednesday finally unveiled the most awaited Samsung Galaxy Note 8. It is the first Galaxy Note smartphone since 2015, as the Galaxy Note 7 which was launched in 2016 was mass recalled. We do feel that this new Galaxy Note smartphone will help Samsung claim its throne back in the big display smartphone category. the main attraction of today's launch was the S-Pen which has improved a lot and can do much more than before.
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 sports a 6.3-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display, which is an Infinity Display as seen on the Galaxy S8 and S8+. The beautiful display on the Galaxy Note 8 will be something to talk about as it comes with minimal bezels and the company's Always-on-Display feature. The phablet runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC for the USA & China variants, whereas other regions will get their Note 8 with an Exynos 8895 Octa-core chipset.
The smartphone comes with 6GB of RAM and there are three storage variants- 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. The onboard storage on the Galaxy Note 8 is expandable using a microSD card. The device is IP68 certified making it dust and water proof. All of this is backed by a 3,300mAh battery. The phone runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out of the box with the company's own custom skin on top.
S-Pen on the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 comes with a ton of new features and improvements. The new S-Pen has a finer tip and is more accurate than before. This brings a new feature called live messages where people can express their feeling is writing on a picture or just writing a text and can share it with friends. The screen-off memo which was available before is now made better than before. The new S-Pen can also translate language, currency or units just by hovering it on the screen.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the first Samsung smartphone to feature a dual camera setup at the back. It is also the first smartphone to have OIS on both the cameras at the back. The phablet sports a 12-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back with Optical Image Stabilization, Phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom and a dual tone LED flash. Up front, the phone comes with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.
Price, Availability and Colours
The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will start from $960 said Verizon, a telecom operator in the United States of America. The device will come in four colour variants: Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Grey, and Deep Sea Blue. It will go on sale on September 15 in the U.S., however, the company will start taking pre-orders from August 24. There is currently no word on the global availability of the device.
Consumers who purchase a Galaxy Note 8 between August 24, 2017, and September 24, 2017, get their choice of a free Samsung Gear 360 camera ($229.99 retail value) or a free Galaxy Foundation kit with Samsung 128GB EVO+ memory card and Fast Wireless Charging Convertible ($189.98 retail value).
Nokia 6, one of the most anticipated phones of 2017, went on a flash sale earlier today at 12 noon. This was the first sales after the launch of the smartphone and it got sold out in seconds. Amazon India received over 1.2million registrations for the device. The next sale for the Nokia 6 will go on August 30 at 12 PM.
Nokia 6
Nokia 6 delivers a truly premium smartphone experience with the superior craftsmanship and distinctive design. The smartphone has an immersive audio experience and features a 5.5-inch full HD display. Nokia 6 has a unibody design crafted from a single block of 6000 series aluminium. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC coupled with Adreno 505 GPU. The phone comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. Under the hood, there is a 3,000mAh battery and the phone runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out-of-the-box.
On the optics front, the smartphone sports a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and a dual tone LED flash. Up front, the phone comes with an 8-megapixel shooter with f/2.0 aperture and autofocus.
Nokia 6 is available exclusively via Amazon India at price of Rs. 14,999. The phone is available in Matte Black, Silver or Tempered Blue colour options and the next sale will go on August 30 at 12 noon. Prime members who purchase Nokia 6 using Amazon Pay balance get Rs. 1,000 back. Buyers are suggested to register for the next sale on Amazon India.
Nuu mobile, a US-based company that provides carrier unlocked smartphones, has finally made its way to India by launching four new smartphones. Nuu conducted a launch event on Wednesday, in New Delhi where they introduced set of affordable smartphones pricing somewhere in between Rs. 9,999 to Rs. 15,999. The smartphones which made their way to India are Q500, Q626, M3 and X5, X5 being their flagship device. All these phones are 4G VoLTE enabled.
Commenting on the launch, Michael Sit, Chairman of Nuu Mobile, said "Globally, Nuu Mobile has gained very high trust of its customers through its groundbreaking innovation and high-quality services. We believe in protecting our customers' interests with extended warranties, timely updates and we are committed to deliver this."
Nuu Q500
The Q500 is the entry level smartphone from the company and features a 5-inch display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. The phone sports an 8-megapixel camera at the back and a 5-megapixel camera at the front. The phone comes in two colour options, namely, Matte Black and Silver.
Nuu Q626
Nuu Q626 sports a 5-inch display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The device is powered by a MediaTek processor paired with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is further expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card. The phone features an 8-megapixel camera at the back and a 5-megapixel camera at the front. The smartphone also features a fingerprint sensor at the back. The Q626 is available in two colour variants - Sapphire Blue and Jet Black. The phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box.
The Nuu M3 features a larger 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The M3 is powered by a MediaTek MTK6737 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable up to 128GB via a microSD card. The phone sports an 8-megapixel camera at the back and a 5-megapixel camera at the front. All of this is backed by a 3,200mAh battery and the phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat.
Nuu X5
Nuu X5 is the flagship device from the company and is powered by a MediaTek MT6750T chipset. The smartphone comes with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. The device features a 5.5-inch Full-HD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. On the optics front, the phone comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling. Powering all this up is a 2,950mAh battery.
Riyas Usman, CEO and Director, NUU Mobile India said, "There are already a lot of players in the Indian market, so over the course of first year we will concentrate on building strong foundation for NUU Mobile. Our focus is to be the leader in the mid-segment smartphone category in India and create a strong offline presence for NUU in India.We look forward to gain significant market share in the coming months by offering quality products, at very competitive price range."
Price and Availability
The Q500 is the cheapest of the lot with a price tag of Rs. 9,999. The M3 is priced slightly higher at Rs. 12,499 and the Q626 is priced at Rs. 12,999. The flagship X5 comes with a price tag of Rs. 15,999. The smartphones will be available starting September 2017, in the offline markets.
Moto by Lenovo is set to launch the Moto G5S Plus in India on August 29, at a press event in Delhi. The device was previously launched worldwide earlier this month and is now finally arriving at Indian shores. The device will be an Amazon exclusive.
Camera
The main focus for the Moto G5S Plus is the camera, with a dual-camera setup at the back. The camera setup is a set of two 13MP lenses on the back which have an aperture of f/2.0 with a dual flash. The front of the device has an 8MP wide angle lens with a front flash.
Specifications
Moto G5S Plus is powered by a Snapdragon 625 SoC clocked at 2.0GHz. The device will be available in two variants, one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and the other with 4GB of RAM 64GB of onboard storage. The phone features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The device will run on Android 7.1 Nougat out-of-the-box, which is expected to be updated to Android Oreo.
The memory on the device is expandable up to 128GB via MicroSD card. Under the hood, there is a 3,000 mAh battery. The device supports Turbocharging via the Micro USB port on the phone, and the company claims it can provide 6 hrs of charge in just 15 mins. G5S Plus also has a fingerprint sensor in the front oval-shaped home button. The device has VoLTE support with Bluetooth 4.1 and 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Price and Availability
Although there is no news on the pricing of the device just yet but according to the device priced in Europe which starts at EUR 299, roughly around INR 23,000. The 3GB variant will be around that price point.The device will be available in two colour variants, i.e Lunar Grey and Blush Gold. However, we don't have any word as of when the device will be available on Amazon India.
Samsung is set to launch one of the most anticipated phones of the year, the Galaxy Note 8. Since the bad luck of the Note 7, this is the most awaited smartphone as people would like to see what Samsung has got to gain back the trust of the people. The company will launch the smartphone in an Unpack Event on Wednesday, August 23. The launch of the smartphone will be live streamed so as the fans can watch it sitting at home.
The live stream will start at 11:00 AM EDT (8:30 PM IST) and will be streamed on the following channels.
YouTube
YouTube is the most popular and the most used website for video streaming, and every company usually uses this medium to reach to the public. So yes, Samsung would be live streaming the event via their YouTube channel.
As Samsung always like to do the best for their events, they have introduced an app named Unpacked 2017 which is available on both Android and iOS. The application will allow users to easily live stream the event directly from their smartphone or tablet. The app also has other features, like user can navigate to some videos related to the upcoming Note 8.
Website
Samsung will also be live streaming the event via their official website. The company has already set a dedicated page which you can visit to watch the live stream as soon as it starts.
