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How to watch the Android O livestream?

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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On this Monday, it will be 100 years since the solar eclipse so big in magnitude, it spanned the whole of United States of America was seen and it will be happening again. It is a special day for all including Google. That's why Google decided to launch Android O on that Day.Android O Eclipse

As we know Google is planning to launch Android O tomorrow in a celebratory event for the eclipse. The event is gonna be happening in New York City at  14:40 EST(00:10 IST). For those who aren't invited, Google will be live-streaming the Android O launch event for people to see worldwide.

According to the Android website, the NASA 2017 Total Eclipse will be live-streamed at 12:00 EST (09:30 IST) whereas the Google Android O will be revealed in a live stream at 14:40 EST(00:10 IST).

Android O Name?

Although the final name of Android O isn't confirmed yet there are rumors with enough evidence to tell us it is most probably going to be Oreo. A deleted tweet by Google on its Google+ page reveals so.

Android O teaser

Also yesterday Hiroshi Lockheimer, SVP of Android tweeted out this an image to confuse us the name of Android. Although Google's social media interaction before the launch cannot be trusted as we know last year Hiroshi Lockheimer tried to convince us a lot of times that it is Android Nutella and not Nougat. So this tweet by Mr. Hiroshi can be taken as a way to confuse us all.

Although the links haven't been provided yet, Keep an eye on this page or on the Android Eclipse page for details.

Acer Predator Helios 300: Price, Specifications and Availability

By
Devesh Arora
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Acer Predator is one of the most used names when it comes to PC gaming. The predator laptops have always been the best when it comes to delivering performance to the gamers. Acer on Thursday, August 17 launched its new Predator Helios 300 in India. The new Helios 300 is not only about the performance, but Acer also took care of the style with the new matte black chassis, red accents and aggressive air vents. The laptop comes with a proprietary PredatorSense software to control and customize a host of features all at a tantalizing point.

Commenting on the launch, Mr Chandrahas Panigrahi, CMO and Consumer Business Head, Acer India said, “We are thrilled to bring in the new generation of Predator series to India. Predator Helios 300 combines innovative design and unbeatable features that are sure to delight the gaming enthusiasts. Predator will be a brand to beat in the Indian gaming market.”

Acer Predator Helios 1

Specifications

The Predator Helios 300 is powered by a 7th Gen Intel Core i7 (7700HQ) or i5 processor (7300HQ) coupled with an overclockable NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or 1050Ti GPU. The powerful gaming laptop comes with a 16GB of DDR4 RAM (upgradable up to 32GB), a 256GB of SSD and 1TB HDD. All of this processing power is supported with up to 16GB of DDR4 memory (Upgradable to 32GB), a speedy 256GB SATA SSD and a 1TB HDD. Helios 300 features a 15.6-inch FHD IPS display and the audio here is delivered by Dolby Audio Premium and Acer TrueHarmony.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 listed on official website, reveals highlights

Also commenting on this, Adarsh K. Menon, Vice President – Electronics, Flipkart said, "Continuing our strong partnership with Acer, we are pleased to announce the availability of the globally acclaimed Predator gaming laptop, on Flipkart. The incredible Predator Helios 300 is an exceptional gaming machine that offers power, precision and gaming centric features that will help take gaming to another level. It is a combination which is unbeatable at this price point and we are excited to bring this to our customers.”

Acer Predator Helios 2

As the Predator Helios 300 is a powerful laptop, it does need some serious cooling which is provided by the AeroBlade 3D Fan, which makes sure of providing a smooth gaming experience.The AeroBlade is the world’s thinnest metal fan blade at only 0.1 mm. The preloaded PredatorSense software provides real time system information and overclocking, so gamers can monitor and control the system’s vitals from one central interface.

As far as the connectivity options are concerned, the Helios 300 includes a USB 3.1 Type-C port, a USB 3.0 port (featuring power-off USB charging), two USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet port and an HDMI 2.0 connection.

Price and Availability

The Acer Predator Helios 300 gaming laptop starts at a price of Rs. 1,29,999 and is available exclusively on Flipkart.

How to pre-book the JioPhone: Step By Step Guide

By
Brahmjot Singh
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The Reliance JioPhone might become the most talked about and the most bought feature phone in India for 2017. But people are still confused as to how they can get there hands on one. You will be able to book the device both online and offline, however, the offline booking will start from August 24. Currently, to pre-book the Jio Phone people can only do it via SMS.

Jio idea

JioPhone Pre Booking Via SMS

Customers can now register to buy a Reliance Jio Phone just by sending a message to Reliance Jio. Users will have to send a message to 7021170211 containing the text JP<Your Area Pin Code><Nearer Jio Store Code>. After you send the message you will receive a confirmation message from Jio thanking you for pre-booking the device.

After some time the Jio store representative will contact you via a voice call or text to get all the necessary data of the customer. After the representative has taken all the important information he required, he will then give the customers the exact Jio store details and a code to present at the store where his order will be waiting for him.

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

Also to keep in mind, you will require an Aadhar card to get a device, also Jio will be only giving one JioPhone per Aadhar Card presented. The customer after presenting his Aadhar Card will need to pay Rs. 1,500 which will be returnable after a time period of three years have passed since the purchase of the device. The JioPhone will be available on a first come first serve basis, so hurry up.

Kult Beyond sells out during first sale at Amazon India

By
Sukhad
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Kult is a new brand introduced by Optiemus Infracomm which also sells BlackBerry smartphones in India. They recently introduced the Kult Beyond smartphone in India. The device sells exclusively on Amazon India for Rs. 6,999, On Saturday just after a few hours of the device going on sale the device sold out. The company in their press note did not send any details as to how many smartphones they put up for sale but the company has declared that it wasn't a flash sale and was an open sale with a lot of inventory. The Kult Beyond is currently one of the best-sellers at Amazon India's website priced at Rs. 6,999.

Kult Beyond banner

The company will again start selling the device from August 28 exclusively at Amazon India. The phone feels like a decent value for money device, and the company seems to have received an extremely good response when they launched the Kult Beyond in India.

Also Read: Google Android O: Will your smartphone get it?

The Kult Beyond features a 5.2-inch 720p HD display. It is powered by a MediaTek MT6737 processor along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of Internal Storage. It runs on Google's Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. Which now might get older as today Google is all set to launch the Android O operating system. As for the camera, the device features a 13-megapixel primary camera along with Autofocus and Dual LED flash, on the front, the device features a 13-megapixel selfie shooter with Dual LED flash.The phone is backed by a 3,000mAh non-removable battery.

Apple iOS 11: Best features of the update

By
Devesh Arora
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Apple has been working on the iOS 11 update for a couple of months now, and they announced the software at WWDC 2017. The iOS 11 has been in a beta stage for a long time now where the operating system still needs some bug fixes here and there and also needs some improvements in terms of performance. However, with the release date of the iPhone 8 coming closer, Apple has to soon get the OTA update ready for the public as the next iPhone will come with iOS 11 pre-installed.

Apple iPad iPhone

Here are some of the most attractive features of the updated operating system:

1.) App Store

The App Store on the iPhones with the iOS 11 update will get a fresh new look. App Store is now completely overhauled and gives some great experience while in search of new applications. It also comes with some new features like the card-based design and app of the day. Also, the new apps store gets a dedicated games section and is a lot more different than the one we have seen with the iOS 10.

2.) Screenshots and Screen recording

Taking a screenshot has always been really easy with the Apple devices by just clicking the lock button and the home button at the same time. Though the way of taking a screenshot remains the same, the screenshot after being captured goes onto the bottom left corner. This allows the user to directly edit and share the screenshot after capturing, instead of going all over to the photos app.

Screen recording is a feature which earlier needed a computer to be attached or the device to be jailbroken. But now with the iOS 11, the user can simply record what he is doing on the phone without any hassle.

Also Read: Android O launching on Monday; Might be named Oreo

3.) Control Centre

The control centre which was introduced with the iOS 7, where users can easily toggle functions like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight and much more. Now with the iOS 11 update, the control centre has been completely overhauled and now gives a lot more options than before. It also adds a most awaited feature, customization. Yes, the new control centre is customizable.

ios 11 control centre

4.) Siri

Siri has been one of the best-inbuilt voice assistants we have ever seen in a smartphone. Siri always gets a lot better with every iOS update. Now the respond time of the "Hey Siri" has been improved drastically. Siri has got a lot better and faster than before.

5.) Visual Improvements

When talking about the visual improvements, one of the major software updates for the iPhones, iPads and the iPod touch was the iOS 7, where the users got a complete change with the UI. Visual improvements are not about getting colourful and getting materialised, rather visual improvements are about getting smoother and better. With the iOS 11 update, things have got arranged and redesigned a bit. Some of the changes include the calculator, app switcher, notification panel and much more.

Calculator
Passcode

Not only these five, but there are more to the list. iOS 11 comes with some more features like Do Not Disturb while driving, files app and much more. Hopefully, the update will be available sometime in September.

Top 5 Reasons to Buy Essential Phone

By
Devesh Arora
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The Essential Phone was unveiled a few months back and now has a launch date after many delays. We have been lucky enough to get Android from Andy Rubin, but now we also are getting what might be called one of the best smartphones of 2017 from him. Currently, you can visit Essential's official website and buy the device. We have seen the product and here are the Top 5 reasons as to why you should buy the Essential Phone.

Design and Build

The first point in this list is and should be that the Essential Phone has one of the best smartphone designs of the year 2017. And as for the Build, the device is made out of Titanium and Ceramic both of which are extremely durable.The glossy glass back would, however, attract many fingerprints. Some people have argued that the Essential Phone is an evolution of the Xiaomi Mi Mix design. But you have to keep in mind that the Xiaomi Mi Mix was a test run device and this is a complete market offering from Essential.

Essential Phone

Specifications

The Essential Phone is going to go up against the flagships of 2017 like the Nokia 8 which was recently launched. After looking at the specification sheet we surely can say that it is no less than a flagship device. It features a 5.71-inch 2560 X 1312 pixel display. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset, which can be seen in devices like the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the Nokia 8. The device also features 4GB of RAM along with 128GB of storage which nowadays is common with flagship models of various mobile manufacturers.

Software

Andy Rubin the man behind Android and Essential had previously said that when you buy a smartphone it should be yours, so there will be no branding on the device you buy, and the phone will ship with Google's stock Android operating system. When you get the device you will see that there are only a few pre-installed apps o the device which mostly includes Google apps. Due to this, the phone works extremely fast. Also to be noted that due to the device being powered by stock Android, it will be getting all the updates as soon as they are released by Google.

Modularity

One of the many interesting features that we think the device has is modularity. The company has developed a range of accessories that will go with the Essential Phone like the 360-degree camera that can be attached at the top of the smartphone with the help of small metal pins on the device.

Essential Phone 360, Essential Phone

Price

The Essential phone currently is available for $699 (Roughly Rs. 44,798). It will be competing against all the flagship smartphones of this year like the iPhone 8 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The people also trust the company as it has been started by the creator of Android operating system Andy Rubin, who also worked at Google to further develop the operating system. The smartphone is currently only available in the U.S. and Canada, However, the company plans to expand globally very soon.

Also Read: Essential Phone launched: Price, Specifications and Availability

Conclusion

We definitely think that the Essential Phone is a great device and will be able to take on any flagship device from any other mobile phone manufacturer easily. However, we do recommend that wait for a few reviews to surface on the device rather than just purchasing the device right now.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 listed on official website, reveals highlights

By
Devesh Arora
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Samsung's one of the most anticipated smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, is ready to hit the stores soon. Samsung has set the official launch for the Note 8 on August 23, which we have known for quite a few weeks now. According to the reports by Android Police, the company's online store gave a sneak peek at the device by listing it on the US website. Though the Note 8 has now been pulled out of the store, Android Police managed to take a screenshot of the webpage.

samsung note 8 listing 1
Source: Android Police

Reports suggest, the upcoming Samsung flagship was listed with the model number SM-N950UZKAXAA and the highlights of the smartphone according to the company were Infinity Screen, S-Pen, and Bixby Assistant. The listed device was a 64GB variant and was a carrier unlocked smartphone.  However, thanks to Samsung and Android Police, we now have some confirmations with the leaks and rumours of the upcoming Note 8. The design was very similar to what we have seen so far with the leaks.

Also Read: Android O launching on Monday; Might be named Oreo

samsung note 8 listing 2
Source: Android Police

Specifications

The recent leaks and rumours have also given us a tip on what would be under the hood. Galaxy Note 8 is said to feature the Infinity Display of 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display. Infinity Display is something which we have seen with the company's current flagships S8 and S8+. The smartphone is said to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset for the US markets and Exynos 8895 for other markets. Note 8 is said to come with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB onboard storage. For the camera department, the phone sports a 12-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back and an 8-megapixel camera at the front.

Availability

Also to be noted, tipster Evan Blass tweeted saying that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 will hit the US and South Korea market for pre-booking starting August 24. Customers who pre-book the device will get a 256GB microSD card and a wireless charger free or will get a Samsung Gear 360 absolutely free. However, there are no confirmations on the pricing yet.

 

Android O launching on Monday; Might be named Oreo

By
Lalit Wadhwa
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It will be nearly 100 years since a solar eclipse with such intensity to sweep the whole of United States of America on this Monday. In short monday is a great day. Goolge also think that. Therefore eclipse will be the best platform to launch Android O.

Android O Eclipse

Google has yet again proven how impromptu it works by announcing the launch of Android O in an event to celebrate the eclipse. The event will be happening in New York at 2:40 pm ET. It will also be live-streamed for viewers all around the globe. As you would have expected Google is pretty mum on the name especially when Pixel 2 is expected around the corner.

Previous rumours stated it might move from it naming scheme of sweet dishes as android's name. It is worth noting Google Eclipse page says “Android O is touching down to earth with the total solar eclipse, bringing some super (sweet) new powers!” So take that to mean whatever you will.

Android O teaser

Google may have leaked the name unintentionally on Google+. A now deleted tweet — courtesy of Android Police — refers to a video file “GoogleOreo_Teaser_0817_noDroids (1).mp4”.

Also Read: Essential Phone launched: Price, Specifications and Availability

Whether they will be releasing the Android O or just stating its final name, or this is all just a part of an elaborate troll Google is famous for? We will have to wait and find out. This doesn't mean people aren't excited!

Also worth nothing the sun in the invitation image looks like a giant oreo biscuit.

Essential Phone launched: Price, Specifications and Availability

By
Devesh Arora
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Essential, a company owned by the creator of Android Andy Rubin, has finally launched its first smartphone the Essential Phone (PH-1). Essential Phone is one of the most anticipated phones of the year and the major attraction of the phone has been the design and the modularity. Something which was making the people excited about the Phone was that it was from a company which was being led by Andy Rubin.

Essential Phone 1

Specifications:

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Essential Phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with Adreno 540 GPU. The Phone comes with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. The smartphone features a 5.71-inch LTPS IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1312x2560 pixels and a pixel density of 504ppi. For the optics, the device sports a 13-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back and includes an 8-megapixel camera at the front for selfies and video calling. Powering up everything there is a 3,040mAh battery under the hood. The smartphone runs on the stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Also Read: Top 5 Reason to buy the new flagship Nokia 8

Price and Availability

Essential Phone is currently available via its official website only for the U.S. and Canada and will be expanding to other markets soon. The PH-1 is available in four colour variants, namely, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths, Black Moon and Pure White. Currently, the phone is selling for $699 (roughly Rs. 45,000) and the company is also offering the combo of Essential Phone and the 360-degree camera at a price of $749 (roughly Rs. 48,000).

Asus Zenfone 4 and Zenfone 3 line-up confirmed to get Android O

By
Devesh Arora
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The Taiwanese tech giant, Asus, launched the most awaited Zenfone 4 series on Thursday in Taiwan. During the launch, Asus also confirmed that the Zenfone 4 series, as well as the Zenfone 3 series, will get updated to Android O operating system.

During the launch event, Marcel Campos, Head of Global Content Marketing, Asus announced the confirmations on the update where he also mentioned that the Zenfone 4 series will run on Zen UI 4.0 out of the box. The smartphones will get updated to Android O later next year. Yes, they might now be the fastest in delivering the update, but at least they are updating the devices.

Asus Zenfone Android O

Also Read: Asus launches 6 new smartphones in the ZenFone 4 series

ZenUI 4.0

ZenUI is a custom android skin by Asus which comes pre-installed in all the devices sold by the company. Now the company is updating the UI with some new features and enhancements. Asus claims that the ZenUI 4.0 is the "lightest Android UI skin to date", which if true is a good news as of the fact is lighter the skin, higher the performance. The company also claims that the new ZenUI 4.0 will sport less number of bloatware apps when compared to the earlier version, ZenUI 3.5. It is impressive that Asus has cut down the figure from 35 to 13 pre-loaded applications. Some of the new apps that come with the ZenUI 4.0 include Twin apps (something similar to Parallel Apps available on play store) which will offer two social accounts to run simultaneously on the same smartphone.

Though Zenfone 4 series will have ZenUI 4.0 out-of-the-box, Asus will soon roll out an update for the Zenfone 3 series, providing them with the new ZenUI 4.0.

The fun is not only limited with the new features of the ZenUI 4.0 but also the devices, with the Android O update, will get features like picture-in-picture mode, unread notification app badges, better Bluetooth audio support, and adaptive icons.

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