Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has got a lot of hype all around the world as the launch date is coming closer. Samsung will introduce the Galaxy Note 8 on 23 August 2017. Now there is a new report coming from Weibo by @ice suggesting that there would be another variant of the Note 8 named Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Emperor Edition which will include an 8GB of RAM along with 256GB of onboard storage. It is also said that the smartphone may have some reference to Star Wars.
Leaks also suggest that the Galaxy Note 8 will be available for pre-order in Australia starting from August 25. However, it is said that the Emperor Edition will be made available only in South Korea and China. Reports also suggest that 256GB variant would also exist with the international 6GB RAM option. As per the reports, the Galaxy Note 8 will come in three colour variants namely Black, Gray and Blue.
Previous reports have claimed that the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 smartphone will sport a nearly bezel-less design, something which is similar to what we have seen in the company's current flagships Galaxy S8 and S8+. The design being nearly the same, the Note 8 phablet might come with a more squarish design and a larger 6.3-inch display as compared to the 6.2-inch display we saw on the S8+. The Galaxy Note 8 is also rumoured to be the first smartphone to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 836 chipset. The phablet will sport a dual camera setup at the back with two 12-megapixel sensors and independent OIS (optical image stabilisation) for each lens. It is also expected that under the hood the smartphone will have a 3,300mAh battery.
The South Korean giant, Samsung is reportedly working on another premium flip smartphone. Last year, Samsung introduced the W2017 and this year they are coming with an upgraded W2018. W-series is said to be restricted to few Asian markets only, however, there were rumours of W2017 making its way to the international markets.
As per a report by BGR, the W2018 will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM. The phone is also said to have an internal memory of 64GB. However, these new specifications contradict what the flip phone's specifications got leaked on a trusted source TENAA. The W2018 was spotted on TENAA with the model number SM-G9298 where the listing showed that the smartphone came with the same display and storage variants as of the W2017. The listing showed the smartphone with Snapdragon 821AB chipset paired with 4GB of RAM.
Reports suggest that the upcoming W2018 is said to come with dual 4.2-inch full HD displays. The design language would be the same where one display would be on the outer portion and the other display would reveal on opening the flip. Th flip phone will also include a physical alpha-numeric keyboard. All this is said to be backed by a 2,300mAh battery. As per the reports, the phone will feature a 12-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The phone is also said to come with Google's Android Nougat operating system.
However, these specifications are not official and are based on few leaks and reports, and the official product may come with a slightly different set of specifications. The company may charge a premium for the W2018 and will give it a price tag of around $2,000 (roughly Rs. 1,28,500).
Meizu has added two new smartphones to its portfolio, the Meizu Pro 7 and the Pro 7 Plus. The USP (Unique Selling Point) of the smartphone is the introduction to a dual display setup, something that we have seen in the LG V20. The Pro 7 and the Pro 7 Plus are successors to the Pro 6 and Pro 6 Plus, where the Pro 7 plus is the flagship device and the Pro 7 is a mid-range device.
Meizu Pro 7: Specifications
The Pro 7 sports a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a MediaTek P25 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of on-board storage. Under the hood, it packs a 3,000mAh battery.
The Pro 7 Plus features a 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 1440x2560 pixels. The phone is powered by a deca-core MediaTek MT6799 Helio X30 processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of internal storage and all this is backed by a 3,500mAh battery.
Camera
Both the smartphones come with a dual 12-megapixel camera setup with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and dual tone LED flash. These phones also include a 16-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video calling.
Both the devices include a secondary 2-inch AMOLED display at the rear which will allow you to get your notifications, control your music, use it as a viewfinder for the rear camera, etc. Also, both the phones will support Meizu’s mCharge 4.0 fast charge. These smartphones will run on Android Nougat layered with Meizu’s own Flyme 6 custom skin.
Price and Availability
The Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus will be available starting from August 5 at a price of $430 (roughly Rs. 27,600) and $530 (roughly Rs. 34,000) respectively.
The Canadian giant BlackBerry and Optiemus have rolled out media invites for a launch event which will be held on August 1 in New Delhi, India. Allegedly, this could be an event for the BlackBerry KEYone as the smartphone had no official launch or announcement in the country. Few reports suggest that the specifications of the Indian variant of the smartphone could be slightly different than the international variant. The device could be priced at around Rs. 39,999.
Blackberry KEYone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage which can be further expanded up to 256GB using a micro-sd card. It sports a 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 1080x1620 pixels and comes with a physical keyboard sitting right below the display. Under the hood, the phone packs a 3,505mAh battery. In the camera department, the phone includes a 12-megapixel primary camera with f/2.0 aperture, phase detection autofocus and a dual tone LED flash. Up front, the KEYone comes with an 8-megapixel camera with an aperture of f/2.2. The smartphone runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat out-of-the-box.
However, it is said that the specifications for the Indian variant would not be same as mentioned above, and it would rather come with an upgraded Snapdragon 820 or 821 processor and a higher 4GB of RAM.
Meanwhile, the international variant of the BlackBerry KEYone is available on the Amazon India website at a price of Rs. 59,800.
The South Korea tech giant, Samsung has added a new smartphone to its J7 lineup, the Galaxy J7 Nxt in India. This new smartphone is a mid-range device and is currently priced at Rs. 11,490.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt is powered by the company's own Exynos 7870 processor coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The smartphone sports a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED HD display and is backed by a 3000mAh battery. In the camera department, the device carries a 13-megapixel camera with f/1.9 aperture and autofocus. Upfront, it comes with a 5-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture for great selfies and video calling. The smartphone comes with LED flash for both front and rear cameras for better images in low light conditions. J7 Nxt comes with Android Nougat out-of-the box with Samsung's own UI layered at the top. The design of the Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt is something we have seen in past with the J series. The phone is 7.6mm thick and weighs 170 grams.
As far as the connectivity options are concerned, Galaxy J7 Nxt comes with a dual-SIM hybrid slot and supports 4G FDD LTE. The smartphone includes the basic connectivity features like Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro-USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS and few more things. The device also comes with the basic sensors like Accelerometer and proximity sensor.
The Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt is priced at Rs. 11,490 and will be available in both online and offline stores. Last month, Samsung also launched the J7 Max and J7 Pro with a price tag of Rs. 17,900 and Rs. 20,900 respectively.
Nubia smartphones today announced that the company will start a “Summer Rush” promotion for three days on Amazon India from 25 to 27 July 2017. The three-day promotion is being launched, coinciding with the onset of campus season across the country.
Nubia will offer discounts ranging from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 4000 on select category of smartphones which includes the entry level N1 lite, M2 lite and N2 in the middle and Z11 flagship and the recently launched Z17 mini and the artistic nubia M2 at the upper end of the spectrum. The eight nubia devices offer a mix of everything but are consistent in their performance, imaging capabilities and with their intuitive user interface. Here is the list of phones that are available under nubia “Summer Rush” promotions:-
N1 Lite Black Gold which was previously for Rs. 6,999 is now available at a discount of Rs. 1,000 which makes its current price Rs. 5,999
M2 Lite Black Gold which was previously for Rs. 12,499 is now available at a discount of Rs. 2,500 which makes its current price Rs. 9,999
N2 Black Gold and Gold which was previously for Rs. 15,999 is now available at a discount of Rs. 3,000 which makes it current price Rs. 12,999
Z17 mini Black Gold which was previously for Rs. 19,999 is now available at a discount of Rs. 1,100 which makes it current price Rs. 18,899
M2 Black Gold which was previously for Rs. 22,999 is now available at a discount of Rs. 1,600 which makes it current price Rs. 21,399
Z11 Black Gold which was previously for Rs. 29,999 is now available at a discount of Rs. 4,000 which makes it current price Rs. 25,999
Z11 Gray which was previously for Rs. 28,999 is now available at a discount of Rs. 4,000 which makes it current price Rs. 24,999
Nubia Z17mini and the M2 are the two recent introductions to nubia’s product portfolio in India. Both are dual camera smartphones. The Nubia N2 comes with a 5000mAh battery and proprietary Neo Power software package that can make the phone go up to 3 days on a single charge. The company's flagship Z11 will also be available under promotion in two different colours variants. The device has been universally acclaimed for its stunning imaging quality, its unique bezel less design and the user interface.
Speaking about the promotion, Mr. Eric Hu, Country Head, nubia India said, “College is an important step up in one’s life. It’s the time when individual forges their own identity. At nubia we are firm believers in “Be Yourself” philosophy and believe that it’s what has brought us this far. “Summer Rush” is designed to introduce nubia range of devices to those who aren’t familiar with our product and its capabilities and to help them explore the possibilities of creative expression through devices. We are confident that the promotion will be well received.”
Sony India has today announced a premium flagship lineup of OLED TVs aimed at redefining the future of home entertainment. With cutting-edge TV technology, the new A1 series delivers optimal brightness levels and stunning visual experience. The OLED TV pairs the brilliance of 4K clarity with brightness, colour and detail of High Dynamic Range (HDR) and is coupled with unique image processor and display device technologies. A1 series boasts of a unique sound technology with Acoustic Woofers, thereby being the world’s first large screen TV producing powerful sound from the screen itself. The indigenous innovation consists of subwoofers and actuators creating an immersive sound experience.
OLED technology for incredible contrast and lifelike colours
With over 8 million self-illuminating, individually controlled OLED pixels, the A1 series brings a significantly enriched visual experience with unprecedented black, authentic colour, blur-less image and a wide viewing angle. Sony’s unique OLED technology enables one to explore the world that’s totally authentic and closer to reality.
Acoustic Surface revolutionising sound technology
Sony BRAVIA OLED’s innovations do not end with incredible picture performance. Taking advantage of the OLED’s backlight-less structure, Sony developed a new Acoustic Surface Technology which can emanate sound directly from the screen itself. An integrated subwoofer behind the TV provides deep, powerful bass for all movie experiences. The two innovative actuators behind the TV vibrate the screen to create a sound that's truly engaging. This allows a perfect unification of picture and sound unattainable by conventional TVs. It produces a wide sound and image synchronisation even off to the sides. Together with OLED’s exceptionally wide viewing angle, the A1 series offers unmatched visual and aural experience regardless of viewing position.
One Slate Design
The One Slate concept is an approach that condenses the TV into a single slate, giving a natural elegance for users to experience as a work of art in and of itself. It aims to eliminate every extraneous element from the TV design, allowing users to immerse themselves more fully in the viewing experience. One Slate mould has the OLED display technology incorporating all the different functions within the screen itself thereby eliminating the need for distinct elements like speakers, a bezel, or a stand. For the audio, the sound is incorporated into the screen using new sound technology that generates sound through vibrations in the display itself, consolidating the visual experience and the aural experience into a single slate. The TV has a sleek, natural presence in wall-mounted configurations too, and the overall structure is kept minimal with a primary display slate and a support slate on the back.
4K HDR Picture
Sony’s 4K HDR provides sharpened and refined image quality with the latest detail enhancement and noise reduction technology for amazingly realistic pictures. Now more than ever before, accurate image processing is playing a crucial role in delivering dazzling picture quality.
X1 Extreme Processor
The newly developed 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme has 40% more real-time image processing than the renowned 4K Processor X1. The A1 series offers a totally new visual experience with a combination of superior picture quality of OLED with X1 Extreme, the world’s first1 sound system in large screen TV, and its unique cutting edge form factor. The X1 Extreme precisely controls the tremendous number of pixels and extends the capability of OLED to deliver an exquisite 4K HDR picture. Sony’s 4K HDR Processor X1™ Extreme has been widely acclaimed for its ability to produce a lifelike picture with superb texture, depth, colour, and contrast, bringing a significant leap forward in the space of HDR. With this new TV series, Sony introduces 4K HDR Processor X1 Extreme’s power to a broader audience.
Sony Bravia A1 Series: Features
Features vibrant, expanded colour with TRILUMINOS™ Display, further enhanced for colour accuracy.
Uses 4K X-Reality™ PRO to produce stunning detail with Sony’s unique algorithm of reality creation database for any content, such as TV broadcasts, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Internet video and digital photos.
The new A1 series runs on the latest Android TV™ version 7.0 (Nougat) with Sony’s exclusive user interface. Sony’s Android TV™ lets one explore the world of movies, music, photos, games, search, apps and more. Voice Search to find content, ask questions and control the TV. With Chromecast built-in, one can easily send content from smartphone or tablet to the TV. Access to Google Play™, enables manoeuvring favourable activities of a smartphone or tablet, from the TV easier.
Voice search is a unique feature targeting the diversity of languages customers have today. The option enables one to interact with the TV in 42 languages and explore multiple choices the TV has to offer. For the Indian market-the TV recognizes English with Indian accent making it easier for customers to find answers in Hindi.
Sony’s exclusive Content Bar provides the next generation entertainment experience, where DTH channels and Internet content are perfectly integrated into a simple user interface. One quick button helps discover everything instantly. Customers can easily browse through other channel’s contents in the content bar menu without disturbing the ongoing channel. The menu can be customized by customers by marking channels in their respective genre for easy browsing.
With expandable memory one can connect an external USB drive “USB thumb drive / USB HDD” to your Android TV to add more space for apps and content.
HDR compatible to receive and process the new video standard signal with higher brightness, higher contrast and more vibrant colours via Internet video services, HDMI and USB port. Supports Dolby Vision™ HDR format.
Offers, Prices and Availablity
The new A1 series comes in two variants - 164 cm (65) KD-65A1 and 139 cm (55) KD-55A1 and will come with a price tag of Rs. 4,64,900 and Rs. 3,64,900 respectively. The televisions will be available for purchase from August 4. However, on pre-booking any of the two televisions from 1st to 15 August 2017 from select dealers, the customer will be entitled to get a PlayStation 4.
South Korean giant, Samsung has been working on a rugged version of their flagship Galaxy S8, which could be called as the Galaxy S8 Active. Active series was started with their 2013 flagship, the Galaxy S4. Due to the popularity gained by that phone, Samsung decides to launch it for every flagship. To make the rumours about the S8 Active true, we have the leaked images and a tip on the specifications.
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Images of the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active have been leaked by an employee at Samsung, San Francisco. The images clearly show that the S8 active resembles a lot to the S8. Reports suggest that the specifications also could be the same, but here for a twist the company provides a 4,000mAh battery instead of 3,000mAh or 3,500mAh which was found in S8 and S8+ respectively. The battery capacity is clearly shown with the phone's model number SM-G892A.
Battery Capacity
Galaxy S8 Active features the same 5.8-inch AMOLED display like in the S8, but this time it is without the curves. The display on the S8 Active is completely flat which will make installation of screen protectors easier. However, the phone has a rugged design and is more durable than the S8 and S8+. Samsung had to give up on the curved edges just to make the smartphone more durable.Reports also claim that this time Samsung has replaced the Active button which was exclusive for the active series with the Bixby button.
As far as the specifications are concerned, Samsung Galaxy S8 Active will have some of the same specifications as of the S8. The smartphone will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of on-board storage which is further expandable via a microSD card. On the camera department, S8 active could use the same 12-megapixel camera at the rear and an 8-megapixel camera on the front.
As of now, there is no information on when the smartphone will launch and how much would it cost.
Reliance Jio's 4G VoLTE feature phone which was introduced by the company on July 21, is now up for a "Keep me posted" registration on the company's website. Many people might have already registered while others may do it soon. There is nothing so perfect, so whats bad with the JioPhone? Here are 5 reasons which we think can stop you from going in for the JioPhone.
It's not absolutely free: The JioPhone which is advertised to be sold at a price of Rs. 0 which makes it a free phone. But there is a catch, the company says that if the phone is just lying around for three months without the monthly recharge, the customer will be no longer be eligible to get the deposited amount back.
Smartphones getting cheaper: This new feature phone by Jio has been made free, but with a security deposit of Rs. 1500. The question here is, rather than giving Rs. 1500 for 3Years, why can't a person just buy a contract free smartphone in a world where the 4G VoLTE enabled smartphones have got as cheap as Rs. 3,499.
Less Supported Apps: JioPhone is said to come with the Facebook app and set of Jio Apps and will soon get support to WhatsApp Messenger. The phone still lacks many applications like YouTube which is widely used in India.
Manufacturer: As per few reports, it is said that the units of JioPhone will be manufactured by Intex and Foxconn Technology. Both the manufacturers might release the phones with a slight difference and users will not get an option to choose the manufacturer. Also, there is no word on warranties and where people can go for getting their phones serviced.
No proper lines: It is said by the company that the phone will go for registrations in the month of August, however, we don't know when one would receive his/her device. Also, the person has to give the security deposit at the time of registration.
There has been a lot of hype lately about the Reliance Jio's new 4G VoLTE feature phone. The phone was introduced on July 21.The phone has gained a lot of attraction and people are now confused whether to buy it or not. Here is a list of reasons which we feel will tempt you to buy this phone.
It's free: Jio has launched this phone at a price of Rs. 0 where the customer only has to pay a sum of Rs. 1500 as a security deposit which Jio will return once the user gives back the phone after 3 years. When we talk about the security deposit, the amount we pay as the deposit is not a large one and can easily justify your three years of experience. However, Jio is a trusted company and there is no scam behind it.
Compact: The 4G VoLTE feature phone is a compact phone with a display size of 2.40-inch. The phone is easy to carry and can easily fit into your pocket without any problems. The phone can also be used as a secondary device or a device which can come handy in emergency situations apart from the primary device that you use.
More battery-life: As we have got our hands on the phone yet, we cannot claim how many hours the phone would last. However, the phone would significantly last longer than your smartphone and can come handy in situations where the battery of your smartphone dies.
Offers: Though Reliance Jio is known for giving extraordinary offers, this phone comes with a different offer where the customer has to pay just Rs. 153 and will get Unlimited calls, SMS and data. Jio might also introduce more offers which could be limited to this device only.
Payments Support: The phone also comes with NFC and Jio will soon make quick payments through this mobile available in India.
Above mentioned are the reasons which we feel would attract most customers. There are more reasons to buy this phone, like the support to Jio Apps, an option to cast content from JioCinema app on the JioPhone to TV, support for all Indian languages and voice commands and SOS functionality.
For those who are interested in buying the JioPhone, can now register for "Keep Me Posted" on the company's website and can get an alert once the smartphone is available for purchase.
