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Reliance Jio's upcoming 4G VoLTE feature phone leaked

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Devesh Arora
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Reliance Jio has been on the news all around with the upcoming 4G VoLTE feature phone which was said to cost just Rs. 500. Few sources have got their hands-on the device and have revealed the images of the same. The phone will be launched with the brand name LYF which Jio introduced last year. Reports suggest that the phone will support video-calling, an app store and a microSD card. As per the images, the phone looks very simple with a candy-bar design.

The phone is said to sport a 2.4-inch display, a 2-megapixel rear camera and a front-facing VGA camera. Reports also suggest that the phone will come with 512MB of RAM and 4GB of onboard storage which will be further expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. This is a dual-sim feature phone and will accept only nano sim cards.

jio feature phone
Source: TelecomTalk

The device is also said to include an in-built voice assistant, which is currently present only on smartphones. The voice assistant will support Indian regional languages, and users will be able to ask about the weather and other queries, as per the reports. Jio may also optimise the phone’s software to run the Jio apps and some social apps like Facebook and WhatsApp. The phone is said to pack a 2,000 mAh battery.
As far as the connectivity is concerned, Reliance Jio’s LYF 4G VoLTE feature phone will support Cat 4 LTE Band 3,5, and 40, which will help in running the Jio 4G VoLTE service. The feature phone will also support GPS, Bluetooth 4.1 and USB tethering which will allow you to share the data with your personal computer, laptop or other devices. Previously, rumours suggested that this new feature phone by Jio will cost around Rs. 500, which is now being contradicted by the recent reports. These reports suggest that the Jio’s4G VoLTE feature phone could be priced at Rs. 1500 approximately.

Xiaomi Redmi 5 Price, Specifications and Design: Leaks

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Devesh Arora
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Xiaomi is now planning to launch the successor to its already popular budget friendly devices the Redmi 4, Redmi 4A and Redmi Note 4. Recent reports from Weibo, show that Xiaomi is set to launch two variants of the Xiaomi Redmi 5. The reports also give a glance at the specifications, price and design of the smartphone.
Redmi 5 is said to be introduced in two variants, one with 3GB of RAM and 16 or 32GB of internal storage and the other with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. According to the reports, the device may come either with Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM or Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM.

Redmi 5 2
Xiaomi Redmi 5 will feature a 5-inch Full HD display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels and will include a 16-megapixel primary camera and a 5-megapixel front facing camera for video calling and taking selfies, as per the reports. Reports also suggest that the smartphone packs a 3,680 mAh battery which is a downgrade as compared to the currently available Redmi 4. The device is said to support Quick Charge 3.0 and will run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat layered with Xiaomi’s own MIUI 9.

Redmi 5

As the Redmi 5 is the successor to already present budget friendly Redmi 4, the phone is said to be priced at around CNY 859 (roughly Rs. 8,200) for the 3GB RAM and 16GB storage variant, whereas the 3GB RAM/32GB storage variant will cost around CNY 1,039 (Roughly Rs. 10,000). The top of the line 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant will cost around CNY 1,099 (Roughly Rs. 10,500). If this is the case in the pricing department, most users will prefer the 4GB RAM/64GB storage variant over the 3GB RAM/32GB storage, as there is only a slight difference in the price.

Nokia 6 now available for registration, Here's everything you need to know

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Devesh Arora
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HMD Global’s Nokia 6 is available for registration starting today on Amazon India, and the smartphone will go on sale on 23 August 2017. Nokia 6 has got attention from a lot of people, and those who are interested in getting their hands-on this device has to register and will get the device shipped later next month. However, people who are interested in buying the Nokia 5 have to wait till August 15.

Nokia 6 registration 1

HMD Global has made Nokia 6 an online exclusive smartphone whereas the Nokia 3 and 5 will be available in offline stores. Nokia 3 is already available at the offline stores priced at Rs. 9,499 and was listed on Croma as well. Nokia 5 and 6 are priced at Rs. 12,899 and Rs. 14,999 respectively.

Offers

People interested in buying the Nokia 6 need to have an Amazon account to be eligible to register for the sale. Nokia 6 buyers will also get some amazing set of offers like:

  • Amazon will give Prime members Rs. 1000 in Amazon Pay balance
  • Users who sign into Kindle app will get up to 80% off on Kindle eBooks with a maximum of Rs 300 off.
  • MakeMyTrip offers coupons worth Rs. 2500 (Rs 1800 off on Hotels and Rs. 700 off on flights)
  • Vodafone will offer 45GB data, each recharge of 1 GB or more data gives users 9 GB extra data for a period of 5 months.

Specifications

Nokia 6 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset coupled with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of inbuilt storage which is expandable up to 128GB using a microSD card. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch Full HD display and packs a 3,000 mAh battery. The phone comes with Android 7.1.1 Nougat out-of-the-box.

Asus ZenFone AR launched in India: Price and Specifications

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Devesh Arora
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Asus, today launched its first phone with Google Tango and Google Daydream support, the Asus ZenFone AR. This new smartphone comes with Augmented Reality technology. The phone was first introduced at the CES (Consumer Electronic Show) at LasVegas, being boasted as the world's second Tango-enabled phone.

Zenfone AR 2

Asus ZenFone AR has a set of amusing features as it has support for both Tango and Daydream platforms. As this is a Tango-enabled smartphone, it can understand the physical space by measuring the distance between the device and the object. Augmented Reality has now become an interesting feature and soon other manufacturers will start releasing smartphones with the same. AR technology can be used for virtual shopping, gaming, and mapping an in-door space. Asus has also collaborated with Gap to develop Dressing Room, an AR compatible app that helps users to try clothes virtually. The company has also collaborated with BMW for an app called iVisualiser that allows users to configure, customise, and walk around the BMW i3 and i8 cars in a digital space. Currently, Google Play Store has 45 Tango apps, out of which only 15 are accessible in India.

Another attractive feature of the ZenFone AR is the impressive audio that it offers. It has the hardware to give an immense high-quality output for a great AR and VR experience. The phone comes with Asus SonicMater 3.0 technology, a five-magnet speaker driven by a powerful NXP smart amplifier that delivers clear, expansive sound that can be played at high volumes without distortion. The smartphone can also output certified High-Resolution Audio (HRA) to compatible devices at 24-bit/192kHz. DTS Headphone:X™ provides virtual 7.1-channel surround sound for immersive entertainment experiences. Asus also packs a premium ZenEar S Headset inside the inbox.

Specifications

The ZenFone AR comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset coupled with Adreno 530 GPU and 8GB of RAM. The phone sports a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and a pixel density of 515 ppi. The device comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. As for the camera department, the phone features a TriCamera setup including a 23-megapixel primary camera, a depth-sensing camera and a motion-tracking camera. The primary camera supports OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and phase detection autofocus. The phone also includes an 8-megapixel front facing camera. It also packs a 3,300 mAh battery and supports Qualcomm’s Quick Charge 3.0. The smartphone comes with Android 7.0 Nougat out-of-the-box with the company’s own ZenUI 3.0 layered on the top. The device has all the basic connectivity options and has a USB type-C 1.0 connector.

Price and Availability

Asus ZenFone AR will be a Flipkart exclusive smartphone and is priced at Rs. 49,999 and is already available for sale through the e-commerce website.

Asus Zenfone AR to launch today, Here is everything you need to know

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Devesh Arora
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Asus is set to launch the Zenfone AR today in India. This new flagship by Asus is one of the few smartphones to come with Google’s Project Tango Augmented Reality and Google Daydream Mobile Virtual Reality platform. The smartphone will be unveiled today in Delhi, India at 2 pm(IST) in a scheduled press conference. Asus will broadcast the event live on their official channel on YouTube.

Asus Zenfone AR

The Asus Zenfone AR will be a Flipkart exclusive product as the e-commerce website has already started to show-off the banners announcing the launch of the AR-enabled smartphone. Asus Zenfone AR is the second smartphone to come with Google Tango after Lenovo Phab 2 Pro. However, Zenfone AR is world’s first smartphone to come with both Google Tango as well as Google Daydream support.As far as the specifications are concerned, Zenfone AR being a flagship comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC (System-on-Chip) coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. The phone flaunts a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display and packs a 3300mAh battery. The phone runs on Android Nougat out-of-the-box with the company’s own ZenUI layered on top. In the camera department, the phone uses a TriCam system which includes three cameras, a 23-megapixel main camera, a motion-tracking camera and a depth-sensing camera. It also has an 8-megapixel camera at the front.

As far as the specifications are concerned, Zenfone AR being a flagship comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 SoC (System-on-Chip) coupled with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. The phone flaunts a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display and packs a 3300mAh battery. The phone runs on Android Nougat out-of-the-box with the company’s own ZenUI layered on top. In the camera department, the phone uses a TriCam system which includes three cameras, a 23-megapixel main camera, a motion-tracking camera and a depth-sensing camera. It also has an 8-megapixel camera at the front.

Nokia 5 and Nokia 6 to be available in August, says HMD Global

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Beetel Bite
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HMD Global the parent company of Nokia earlier this year had announced the Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and the Nokia 3310 in India. Currently only the Nokia 3 is available in the market and nothing is known about the other devices.In a statement today, HMD Global has said that the Nokia 5 nd 6 will not be available until mid-August.

HMD Global gave a statement to NokiaPowerUser, saying that the company is overwhelmed by India's response to the Nokia 3, and they would bring the Nokia 5 and 6 to India for sale by mid-August.

“We are humbled by the response to Nokia 3. Currently, we are ramping up our production for Nokia 3 on priority to meet the existing consumer demand. In the coming week, we will start production of Nokia 6 and Nokia 5 to get them ready for sales start by mid-August,”

HMD Global said in a statement.

When we contacted HMD Global's representative we got the same response. It might mean that HMD Global wants to start the sale of its devices on India's Independence Day, August 15. Though, the company during last week had started the pre-bookings for the Nokia 5 which would be an offline exclusive smartphone. They did not give any dates as to when the pre-bookings will be fulfilled.

On the other hand, we know that the Nokia 6 will be an Amazon exclusive device. HMD Global will start the registrations on July 14. However, Even the Nokia 6 will be only available to the customers in mid-August. The Nokia 3 currently sells at Rs. 9,499, the Nokia 5 is priced at Rs. 12,899, and the Nokia 6 is priced at Rs. 14,999.

Apple iPhone 8 may start at $1,200: Report

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Beetel Bite
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Apple iPhone 8 may be starting from $1,200 (Approximately Rs. 77,446) according to a report by John Gruber a writer and podcaster. If this report is true then the iPhone 8 will cost almost double of the starting iPhone 7, which starts from $650 (Approximately Rs. 41,944). In the report, Gruber has said that the 64GB variant of the iPhone 8 will cost $1,200 and the 256GB variant will be coming in for $1,299.

Apple iPhone 8

There are many rumours regarding the price of the upcoming flagship of Apple to be upwards of $1,000.

$1,500 as a starting price is probably way too high. But I think $1,200 is quite likely as the starting price, with the high-end model at $1,300 or $1,400,

Gruber wrote

We are covering this report, as the source is trustworthy, and has got his Apple stories always right in the past. He claims that due to supply issue the units produced are constrained and there is a high demand, so to not stress themselves out Apple will release the iPhone 8 at a record price.

Apple iPhone 8

 

It sounds to me like the OLED iPhone is a phone which Apple can’t make 40 million of per quarter, at least not today. And if that’s true, that means it should be more expensive. Not should in any moral sense, but simply because that’s how the principle of supply and demand works. When supply is constrained and demand is high, prices go higher. The higher prices alleviate demand,

Gruber wrote

Also Read: Apple iPod Nano and iPod Shuffle discontinued

Apple iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus

Another report from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that Apple is highly likely to introduce the iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus priced in the similar range to its predecessors. Both of these smartphones will get minor upgrades.

The iPhone 7S and 7S Plus sound like exactly what you’d expect from an S model year: same form factors as last year, with upgraded components and a new A-series system on a chip. There is no reason to expect these phones to cost less than today’s iPhone 7 and 7 Plus do. If Apple were going to sell the fancy new OLED iPhone Deluxe at the same prices as today’s iPhone 7 models, there would be no 7S or 7S Plus — they would just keep the existing 7 and 7 Plus and lower their prices by $100.

He also mentioned in his report that both the iPhone 7S and 7S Plus will sport LCD Panels instead of the OLED panels being rumoured for the iPhone 8. And all of these smartphones will be released by Apple in September.

LG Q6 with Snapdragon 430, 3GB RAM leaked on Geekbench

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Beetel Bite
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LG has been rumoured for some time to release a mini version of its LG G6 flagship smartphone. Though the information of the upcoming LG G6 Mini or the LG Q6 is limited, a new report has confirmed some of the specifications of the LG Q6. The rumoured LG G6 Mini or LG Q6 has been spotted on Geekbench a benchmarking website before its speculated launch on July 11.

It can be seen on GeekBench's website that the LG-M700 which is the model number for the new smartphone got a single-core score of 622, and a multi-core score of 1,777. The website also mentioned that this new smartphone from LG will come with a Snapdragon 430 1.7Ghz octa-core processor, along with 3GB of RAM. The phone will run on Google's latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat Android operating system.

LG G6 side

The world was first introduced to the LG Q6 when TechnoBuffalo reported that LG is working on a mini variant of its flagship smartphone, the LG G6. The report claimed that the smartphone will sport a 5.4-inch display, along with an aspect ratio of 18:9. Around the same time, the Twitter leakster Evan Blass best known as EvLeaks confirmed the arrival of the LG G6 Mini. EvLeaks was the one to leak that the smartphone will be called the LG Q6 starting a new Q line-up.

The report mentioned that the phone will sport a single 13-megapixel camera on the back, and would feature an 18:9:5 screen to body ratio. Another Twitter leakster named as @grzdabek earlier this week tweeted out that LG might be launching the G6 Mini on J8uly 11, in Poland. However, it is still not clear wheater or not LG will launch the Q6 globally.

A phone which is tipped to being the LG Q6 recently passed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with the model number M700.

Apple slashes the prices of iPhone, iPad in India after GST

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Beetel Bite
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Apple recently has gone ahead and reduced the prices of its iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watch in India. This recent price cut has been made by Apple after the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India. As reported by Hindustan Times Apple has taken the basic customs duty (BCD) of 10 percent into account while revealing the new prices.

Apple has reduced the prices of its iPhones due to the introduction of GST

iPhone 7 Plus

The Apple iPhone 7, 32GB variant is now available at Rs.56,200, and the 128GB, the 256GB variants now cost Rs.65,200 and Rs.74,400 respectively. Apple also has reduced the price of the iPhone 7 Plus slashing the rate of the base 32GB variant from Rs.72,000 to Rs.65,200.

The iPhone SE has also gotten a price cut and now the 32GB variant which was previously available for Rs.27,200 will now cost you Rs. 26,000. However, it can't be guaranteed that Apple will assemble all the iPhone SE units in India. Apple also has slashed the prices of the iPhone 6S which can now be purchased at Rs.46,900 compared to the Rs.50,000 price tag it came with before.

India has now become an extremely important market for Apple, as it can be noted that Apple CEO Tim Cook told India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, that Apple is positive about the production of the iPhone SE in Bengaluru, India, and they can further see huge growth in the country.

Apple previously this year began initial test production of the iPhone SE in their India facility, along with its App Accelerator program to provide specialised support to app developers.

Apart from the above Apple has also gone ahead and slashed the prices of many of its products including the Apple Watch. This according to experts will help Apple get a strong foothold in the Indian market, where Apple only has a 3 percent market share by volume and an 11 percent share by value.

What is Google Tango and Daydream?

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Beetel Bite
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Google has recently launched Daydream in India; previously it launched Tango. Have you ever wondered what they’re all about? Tango is a new technology from Google that enables augmented reality on smartphones. Daydream is Google’s platform for high-quality, mobile virtual reality. Let’s take a closer look at each one.

What is Tango?

Tango is a set of sensors and computer vision software from Google that enable augmented reality applications. This superimposes digital imagery on top of a view of the real world, captured by the device’s camera. The type of images used varies by application, but often enough, they’ll be 3D models that you can physically move around to see from different angles.

Asus Zenfone AR

Tango is a tight partnership between hardware and software. A depth-sensing camera detects nearby objects in real time, so virtual objects can interact with them appropriately. Motion tracking ensures virtual objects shift as you move the phone, giving the illusion that they’re staying in one spot in the real world.

Tango also provides a consistent technology for developers, so augmented reality apps can work across different devices. It also helps apps to be easily discoverable by users. The kinds of experiences you can enjoy here range from exciting new games to home decor utilities, to new kinds of exploration. The possibilities of augmented reality are just beginning to be explored.

What is Daydream?

Daydream is Google’s platform for virtual reality. It consists of Daydream-ready phones, Daydream-ready headsets and controllers, and Daydream apps. Daydream View is the first Daydream-ready headset and controller designed and developed by Google. It also comes with a touch-and-motion enabled controller so you can easily interact with VR apps.

Google Daydream View VR

With the Daydream View, you will be able to explore new worlds through Google Street View and Fantastic Beasts. Kick back in your personal cinema with YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, and HBO. Get in the game with Gunjack 2, LEGO® BrickHeadz, and Need for Speed. That’s just the beginning of the VR possibilities with Daydream.

The end result is a doorway to entirely new worlds that you won’t forget soon.

Google has notably been pushing AR/VR technologies with its latest Android OS. The most prominent introduction, however, has been the ASUS ZenFone AR launch that took place at CES, 2017, earlier this year.

That’s not all, ASUS recently took to its Facebook and Twitter pages to post a teaser video, stating that the world’s first 8GB RAM phone is all set to land in India and we believe that it’s the Zenfone AR which will be in mid of July.

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