Essential due to some reasons had been previously delaying the launch of its PH-1 smartphone in the market. However, just a few days back the company said that it will be revealing the release date of its smartphone to the public in a weeks time frame. The Essential PH-1 has been highly appreciated for its unique design and features. People are also waiting for the PH-1 eagerly due to the metals that will be used to make the device.
The company today has started sending out press invites for the First Look Event that it will be hosting. The company has scheduled the event for August 25, where people will be able to first time see and experience the device. Some bloggers have started to receive the event invites for Augst 25. We have attached the invite that the company has started sending below with the venue hazed up.
As per the invite, the event will be taking place in Los Angeles (America), and along with the device, the company will also be showcasing its 360-degree camera accessory which can be paired along with the phone to take amazing 360-degree images.
As you can see in the invite above the company has showcased the front of its Ph-1 smartphone along with the camera accessory that can be bought separately from their online web store. The company also said previously, that the device will first launch exclusively in the United States and Canada after which the global roll out of the brand will start.
Amazon has been running the Great Indian Sale since August 9 and this is the fourth day of the sale where the e-commerce website is offering Apple iPhone 6 32GB Gold at a price of Rs. 24,999. If you have been planning to get an Apple device but have been on a tight budget, this might be the best deal for you.
In order to make the deal a little more lucrative, Amazon also offers cash back up to 15% on SBI debit & credit card. Customers can also opt for a 3-month no-cost EMI option for purchasing their desired smartphone. As an added treat, Vodafone is offering 45GB data free with the iPhone 6 32GB Gold.
As far as the specifications are concerned, Apple iPhone 6 is powered by the 64-bit Apple A8 chipset coupled with 1GB of DDR3 RAM. The smartphone features a 4.7-inch display with a resolution of 750x1334 pixels and a pixel density of 326ppi. The phone comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus and a dual tone LED flash. Up front, the phone comes with a 1.2-megapixel camera. for selfies and video calling. The phone currently runs on iOS 10 and will be soon upgraded to the iOS 11.
The deal is only for a limited span of time so we suggest you rush to p the Amazon India website and grab an iPhone 6. Amazon India has a lot more to offer during its Great Indian Sale
Apple has been reportedly working on next generation of the iPhone which is said to be announced later next month. The smartphone has got a lot of hype lately and people are curious to know how the phone would look like. However, there have been a lot of rumours and leaks about the next iPhone which is currently being dubbed as iPhone 8. A recent report claimed that the smartphone will come with a nearly bezel-less display which was further confirmed with the recent HomePod codes. The codes have now also revealed that the iPhone 8 might come with a resizable home button.
A video by Danny Winget flaunts the three colour variants of the smartphone. However, these colours might have different hue or be totally changed when the company announces the smartphone. The colours showed in the video include - Black, Silver and a new Copper Gold version.
Source: Danny Winget, YouTube
Meanwhile, another report has suggested that the iPhone 8 might not b unveiled until this November due to some issues the company is facing with the smartphone's fingerprint sensor placement. Reports suggest, a developer named Steve Troughton-Smith dug into the HomePod codes and found out about the resizable home button on the upcoming iPhone. The developer also said that there could also be an option to hide the home button. He also added that there is no API the to change colour of the home button and that the tab bars extend under it.
There is also a report which claims that the Pearl ID, Apple's code name for their new facial recognition system, will be able to store multiple faces and customers will b able to use it for Apple Pay. The feature i discovered by developer Guilherme Rambo and it is reported by TheVerge.
OnePlus announced the revamped version of the OnePlus 3 in November 2016 calling it the OnePlus 3T. Consumers who got the OnePlus 3 had a few issues which the company solved by introducing the 3T. With the 3T the company decided to keep the same design but made some changes under the hood. The battery was improved, the front-facing camera got better and the processor got more efficient, rest of the things were similar to the 3. Here is our quick review on the OnePlus 3T eight months later.
Specifications
The OnePlus 3T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 coupled with Adreno 530 GPU. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels and a pixel density of 401ppi. The phone comes with 6GB of RAM and two storage options - 64GB and 128GB. The device currently runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat. All of this is backed by a 3,400mAh battery. In the camera department, the phone comes with a 16-megapixel rear camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization and LED flash. Up front, the phone comes with a 16-megapixel camera.
Performance
The OnePlus 3T is a powerful device as it comes with 6GB of RAM and Snapdragon 821. the processor being a bit old, it never negotiates with the every-day performance of the device. We haven't faced any issues so far with the performance of the smartphone. It still plays all the heavy games without any issue.
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Battery Life
The OnePlus 3T was significantly more efficient than the OnePlus 3 due it's more power efficient processor and the larger battery packed inside. We were able to easily get it running for a full-working day with one full-charge and moderate usage. Thanks to the Dash-Charger that came in the box, charged the phone blazingly fast. The smartphone charged from 0 percent to 100 percent in about 90 minutes.
The camera on the OnePlus 3T is a 16-megapixel sensor that takes some great pictures. Most of the devices today are coming with a dual-camera setup which helps in getting good bokeh effect and zoom even more. The 3T misses the enrich feature of dual-cameras but still, it is able to take some pretty good shots. The smartphone is capable of 4K video recording.
Verdict
OnePlus 3T is still a pretty good smartphone and can manage to do most of the heavy tasks thrown at it. The phone never feels old with the full-metal slim unibody design. It still runs on the latest version of Android and the company has promised it will get updated to the next version of Android. The one thing which the device misses is the dual-camera setup. If you can withstand the lack of a dual-camera setup, this is probably one of the best devices under Rs. 30,000. The phone is currently priced at Rs. 27,999 which makes it Rs. 5,000 cheaper from the OnePlus 5. If you are on a tight budget you can go in with the 3T, it will never disappoint you. If you are using the 3T and planning to upgrade, this might not be a wise decision as you can wait for the next OnePlus flagship, until you are willing to spend the extra amount on a slight increase in performance and that extra camera sensor.
Xiaomi recently had introduced the MIUI 9 skin which works upon Google's Android 7.0 Nougat operating system. Today, the company announced via its MIUI forum that it has started the global beta rollout of the ROM. Xiaomi also stated that they will roll out the update in stages. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Redmi Note 4X and the Mi 6 will be the first devices to get the update.
You will also be able to download these updates from Xiaomi's official MIUI website. The company today also declared which devices will receive the update in the next update. Below is the list of devices that will get updated in the second stage.
Mi MIX
Mi Note 2
Mi 5
Mi 5s
Mi 5s Plus
Mi Max 2
Mi Max
However, it is not known that when will Xiaomi roll out the update to these devices. MIUI 9 will bring faster app launching speeds, a split screen mode which is the functionality of Android 7.0 Nougat, and much more. However, some features have been left out from the global variant, like the smart assistant.
New animations for launching and exiting apps (08-07)
Simpler Home screen editing (08-07)
Introducing Split screen (08-07)
Improved Silent mode triggered by the volume button (08-07)
Improved readability for the start page of Messaging (08-07)
Search for apps in the dual app's settings (08-03)
If you just can't wait and want to try out MIUI 9 now, you can download from miui.com. However, to install it you will have to manually flash your device, which you will be doing at your own risk.
Creo, a Bangalore based start-up has now been acquired by Hike Messenger. The company announced this on Friday.
According to the Hike spokesperson, “The Creo team will begin work on a developer platform to enable 3rd party developers to build services on the Hike platform”.
Creo is a Bangalore based startup, initiated by Sai Sai Srinivas Kiran G and Shubham Malhotra. The company was started in December 2013, by the ex-associates of the hike, Sai and Shubham. The company has previously launched hardware products that include streaming media dongle and smartphones.
Hike Messenger is the first messaging app developed in India. The social technology company was launched in December 2012 and currently has a user base of roughly 100 million users. At present, the company has around 300 employees and has two offices, one in Delhi and the other in Bangalore.
Zopo, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer that entered the Indian market two years ago is now celebrating its two year anniversary. As the second grand anniversary of ZOPO collides with the festive season of Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day, Zopo has decided to celebrate it in the grandest way possible. The company has announced the “ZOPO 2nd Anniversary Sale” today with heavy discounts up to 60% on nine of their successfully running Smartphones models for all the prospective Indian Smartphone buyers.
Here is a list of smartphones with their actual prices and the discounted rates:
Color C which was previously for Rs. 6,399 is now available at a discount of Rs. 2,100 which makes its current price Rs. 4,299.
Color C1 which was previously for Rs. 3,999 is now available at a discount of Rs. 1,000 which makes its current price Rs. 2,999
Color E which was previously for Rs. 6,999 is now available at a discount of Rs. 2,200 which makes its current price Rs. 4,799
Color F2 which was previously for Rs. 10,499 is now available at a discount of Rs. 4,000 which makes its current price Rs. 6,499
Color F5 which was previously for Rs. 10,299 is now available at a discount of Rs. 4,300 which makes its current price Rs. 5,999
Color S5.5 which was previously for Rs. 9,599 is now available at a discount of Rs. 4,100 which makes its current price Rs. 5,499
Hero 1 which was previously for Rs. 9,989 is now available at a discount of Rs. 2,990 which makes its current price Rs. 6,999
Speed 7 which was previously for Rs. 10,999 is now available at a discount of Rs. 3,000 which makes its current price Rs. 7,999
Speed 7+ which was previously for Rs. 12,999 is now available at a discount of Rs. 4,000 which makes its current price Rs. 8,999
Sharing his views on the anniversary, Sanjeev Bhatia, CEO, ZOPO Mobile India, said, "This mega sale is for the people to celebrate this festive season together with ZOPO Mobile. We want to make sure that we offer our smartphones to our valued customers at the best available price so that they can have a taste of the latest technology at an affordable price”
Essential Products, an American company founded by Android creator Andy Rubin is now backed by Amazon and has raised $330 million as its new funding. The company is also planning to reveal the release date of the Essential Phone ‘in a week’.
Essential Products with the new round of investment has attained strategic partners like Foxconn, Amazon, and Tencent Holdings. Retailers for the upcoming smartphone will be Best Buy, Amazon and Sprint in the U.S.A and in Canada, it will be the local telecom operator, Telus.
In an interview with WSJ, Niccolo De Masi, Essential Products President said that they will be announcing the release date of the phone next week.
“If we are able to sell low single digit millions [in the first year], that’s very successful for a startup,” Masi told WSJ.
Analysts suggest that the timing of releasing the Essential Phone could make a big difference. Samsung and Apple are soon going to announce the Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone 8 respectively. Both the giants are expected to launch their flagships this September. Meanwhile, it is being said that Amazon and Best Buy will sell the unlocked variant of the smartphone whereas Sprint and Telus may sell the device with a contract.
The Essential Phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone will feature a 5.71-inch edge-to-edge QHD display with a resolution of 2560x1312. The smartphone will sport a 13-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Under the hood, the phone will pack a 3,040mAh battery.
Nokia 6 was the most anticipated smartphone this year and is set to go on sale starting August 23. The smartphone is Amazon exclusive and has received over ten lakh registrations. HMD Global introduced Nokia after a long break which made people more excited about the smartphone. Nokia 6 has witnessed enormous interest from its fans since the registrations opened on July 14. The subscription growth is expected to intensify closer to the sale date of 23rd August 2017.
The Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels and pixel density of 403ppi. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with Adreno 505 GPU. The variant launched in India has 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The phone sports a 16-megapixel camera at the back with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and dual-tone LED flash. Up front, the phone comes with an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calling.
Nokia 6 comes with a smart audio amplifier with dual speakers which allows consumers to experience a deep bass and unmatched clarity, while Dolby Atmos sound delivers a powerfully moving entertainment experience.
The smartphone comes in two colour variants - matte black and silver. The phone will go on sale exclusively on Amazon starting August 23 at a price of Rs. 14,999. Prime members who purchase Nokia 6 using Amazon Pay balance get Rs. 1,000 back. The new Nokia 6 comes pre-installed with the Amazon shopping app, Kindle app and a unique Daily Deals widget which gives users easy access to personalized deals, order history, shipment updates and more. Amazon Prime members can also access tens of thousands of movies and TV shows through the pre-installed Amazon Prime Video app.
The smartphone industry is getting vast day by day and there have been a lot of new releases lately. People have been confused which smartphone to buy and which not to buy. We have listed out few smartphones which we think will be the best in the price bracket. By budget smartphones, we mean the smartphones that cost under Rs. 15,000 because that is the cost people are willing to pay for a good smartphone. Here is the list of five smartphones which we think can make value for your money and these are in no particular order. All the smartphones in our list support 4G VoLTE.
1.) Lenovo K8 Note
Lenovo K8 Note features a 5.5-inch Full HD display and powered by a MediaTek Helio X23 chipset which is 64bit deca-core processor clocked at 2.3GHz. The phone comes in two variants, one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and the other with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a micro-SD card. The smartphone is splash resistant and runs on stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat out-of-the-box. All of this is backed by a 4,000mAh battery which can be charged faster using the turbo charger which comes in the box. The phone also features a dual-camera setup at the back with a 13-megapixel and a 5-megapixel sensor. The device also comes with a 13-megapixel front facing camera with f/2.0 aperture, front facing flash, beautify mode and pro mode.The phone can deliver some great real-life performance as it runs on stock Android. The Lenovo K8 Note is available exclusively on Amazon at a price of Rs. 12,999 for the 3GB+32GB variant and Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant.
2.) Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Xiaomi has been known for delivering great devices at a cheap price. The Redmi Note 4 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset coupled with Adreno 506. The device comes in three variants - 2GB RAM + 32GB storage, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage and 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. The storage on the phone is expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The smartphone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front facing camera. The phone is backed by a 4,100mAh battery and can deliver some great battery life with company's optimized MIUI. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is priced at Rs. 9,999 for 2GB+32GB variant, Rs.10,999 for 3GB+32GB variant and Rs. 12,999 for 4GB+64GB variant.
3.) Huawei Honor 6X
Honor 6X is powered by the HiSilicon Kirin 655 chipset paired with Mali-T830MP2. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch LTPS IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The phone comes in two variants, one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and the other with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. In the camera department, the phone sports a dual camera setup at the back with 12MP + 2MP sensors. For selfies, the phone comes with an 8-megapixel front facing camera and currently runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. Under the hood, the phone packs a 3,340mAh battery. The Honor 6X is known for its great camera performance. Huawei Honor 6X is priced at Rs. 10,999 for the base variant and Rs. 12,999 for the 4GB + 64GB variant.
4.) Moto G5 Plus
Moto G5 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. The device comes in two variants, one with 3GB of RAM and 16GB of storage and the other with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. It features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The smartphone is splash and dust resistant and runs on stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat out-of-the-box. The phone features a 12-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front facing camera. All of this is backed by a 3,000mAh battery. Moto G5 Plus is known for its performance and software experience. The 3GB + 16GB variant is priced at Rs. 14,999 and 4GB + 32GB variants is priced at Rs 16,999 which is currently on sale and being sold at Rs. 14,999.
5.) Lenovo ZUK Z2 Plus
ZUK Z2 is the second smartphone from Lenovo making up to our list. The ZUK Z2 Plus is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 coupled with Adreno 530 GPU. The smartphone features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. Just like other phones on our list, this smartphone also comes in two variants, one with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage and the other with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The phone currently runs on Android 7.0 Nougat. The phone's price keeps on fluctuating and both the variants of the device are currently priced at Rs. 10,999.
