Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Audi Q3 Gets Festive Season Discounts


Audi’s youngest and most affordable SUV gets even more pocket-friendly. In a limited period offer, the German manufacturer is offering lucrative discounts and financing schemes to lure customers towards its baby SUV.
Prospective buyers in Delhi can now drive off with a Q3 by making a down payment of Rs 5,99,000, and monthly instalments of Rs 48,800. Audi dealers in Bangalore will offer a no-interest loan for the Q3. Buyers in Chennai get a bunch of advantages, which include a four-year warranty and a service plan, 4 per cent rate of interest and a buyback after four years at 45 per cent of the cost – bundled with the Q3. Over to the other coast, there’s a price slash to be taken advantage of in Mumbai as well, with prices starting at Rs 30.78 lakh and a low EMI of Rs 26,999.
The facelift version of the Audi Q3 was launched last year and has been among the best selling models for Audi India. Audi say that the offers will ‘make joining the exclusive Audi Q-Life easier for the customers who aspire to Stay Young while Living Big.’
The Q3 packs a 2.0-litre diesel engine that can be had in a 176PS/380Nm or 140PS/320Nm tune depending on the variant. The four-cylinder engine is offered with a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed S-Tronic automatic transmission. As a part of the facelift, the baby SUV received a revised front fascia with Audi’s fabled ‘matrix LEDs’ and a pair of LED taillights. Goodies in the top-spec Q3 include leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, electric seats and satellite navigation.
The Audi Q3 goes up against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class and the BMW X1.

Logitech Introduces CREATE for iPad Pro 9.7


The CREATE Keyboard Case is a toolkit that gives user a protective case, backlit keyboard, and integrated holder for the Apple pencil.
Logitech announced the CREATE Backlit Keyboard Case with Smart Connector for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro. The CREATE Keyboard Case is a toolkit that gives user a protective case, backlit keyboard, and integrated holder for the Apple pencil all in one lightweight package.
“CREATE is like the Swiss Army Knife of keyboard cases,” said Ashok Jangra, Logitech, Cluster Category Head – India & SWA. “It puts all the tools you need at your fingertips, and the keyboard charges through the Smart Connector so you can just set your iPad Pro into a typing position and go. It brings typing on the iPad Pro to a whole new level.”
Designed to work exclusively with Apple’s new Smart Connector, the CREATE Keyboard Case automatically powers on and pairs with iPad Pro when placed in the typing position – no Bluetooth pairing needed. And because the backlit keyboard is powered by the iPad Pro, users never have to charge the keyboard again.
A special row of dedicated iOS shortcuts puts the commands at user’s fingertips. They can get to the home screen, search iPad and the web, adjust brightness, and control audio or video playback with one tap. And an integrated holder keeps the Apple Pencil within easy reach at all times.
The CREATE Keyboard Case for the 9.7-inch iPad Pro is available from Logitech and Apple for a retail price of Rs 9,995.

Facebook Launches Events App for iPhone; Android Version Is ‘Coming Soon’


  • The app lets you browse for happenings based location or interest
  • Events is a stand-alone spin on a section at Facebook
  • More than 100 million people daily use Facebook’s events section
Facebook on Friday released a mobile app for finding local happenings to enjoy with friends.
The Events app tailored for iPhones (not available in India yet) hit Apple’s App Store, with a version “coming soon” for smartphones powered by Google-backed Androidsoftware, Facebook product manager Aditya Koolwal said in an online post.
Events is a stand-alone spin on a section at the leading online social network that lets people share plans for concerts, poetry slams, plays or other types of events they are interested in attending.
“When you open Events, you can quickly catch up on new events your friends are interested in, recently-announced events by the Pages you like, and updates from events you’re already connected to,” Koolwal said.
More than 100 million people daily use Facebook’s events section to discover activities they can take part in with friends, according to Koolwal.
The Events app lets people browse for happenings based on factors such as location or interest, and to explore potential outing options with the help of interactive maps.
 California-based Facebook has been building a family of mobile applications to stay tuned into modern lifestyles in which smartphones are used to quickly connect and share with friends or colleagues.Facebook has a mobile app for the social network, as well as Messenger and WhatsApp messaging programs that each claim more than a billion users.
Facebook also owns photo and video sharing app Instagram, which reported earlier this year that ittopped 500 million users.

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) , A7 (2017) Specification Spotted.

Highlights

  • Galaxy A3 (2017) said to sport a 4.7-inch HD display
  • Galaxy A7 tipped to sport 5.5-inch full-HD display
  • Samsung’s Galaxy A8 (2016) is also likely to launch
Samsung seems to be working on the successors of the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2016) smartphones. The alleged Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) have been spotted in benchmarks, tipping innards of the upcoming handsets. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) live images has surfaced on the Internet.
According to GFXBench listing, the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) will feature a 4.7-inch HD display and will be powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz. The handset is tipped to pack 2GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, support expandable storage, and will sport a 13-megapixel rear camera. An 8-megapixel front camera is also said to be on-board. The Galaxy A3 (2017) will allegedly run Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The GFXBench listing was first spotted by The Gadgetox.
As per GFXBench listing for the Galaxy A7 (2017) will feature a 5.5-inch full-HD display and run Android Marshmallow. It’s tipped be powered by an 1.8GHz octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB storage, and support expandable storage. One of the biggest highlights of the Galaxy A7 (2017), when launched, is said to be the 16-megapixel front and rear cameras.
In another leak, the Galaxy A8 (2016) has been spotted in leaked live images showing the handset in full glory. Shared by phone tipster Onleaks on Twitter, the leaked images purportedly show the front, back, and sides of the alleged Galaxy A8 (2016). The handset is seen sporting metal frames and come with Samsung’s signature home button at the front. Unfortunately, no word on the launch details of the alleged Galaxy A8 (2016).

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) , A7 (2017) Specification Spotted.

Highlights

  • Galaxy A3 (2017) said to sport a 4.7-inch HD display
  • Galaxy A7 tipped to sport 5.5-inch full-HD display
  • Samsung’s Galaxy A8 (2016) is also likely to launch
Samsung seems to be working on the successors of the Galaxy A3 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2016) smartphones. The alleged Galaxy A3 (2017) and Galaxy A7 (2017) have been spotted in benchmarks, tipping innards of the upcoming handsets. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016) live images has surfaced on the Internet.
According to GFXBench listing, the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) will feature a 4.7-inch HD display and will be powered by an octa-core processor clocked at 1.5GHz. The handset is tipped to pack 2GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, support expandable storage, and will sport a 13-megapixel rear camera. An 8-megapixel front camera is also said to be on-board. The Galaxy A3 (2017) will allegedly run Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The GFXBench listing was first spotted by The Gadgetox.
As per GFXBench listing for the Galaxy A7 (2017) will feature a 5.5-inch full-HD display and run Android Marshmallow. It’s tipped be powered by an 1.8GHz octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB storage, and support expandable storage. One of the biggest highlights of the Galaxy A7 (2017), when launched, is said to be the 16-megapixel front and rear cameras.
In another leak, the Galaxy A8 (2016) has been spotted in leaked live images showing the handset in full glory. Shared by phone tipster Onleaks on Twitter, the leaked images purportedly show the front, back, and sides of the alleged Galaxy A8 (2016). The handset is seen sporting metal frames and come with Samsung’s signature home button at the front. Unfortunately, no word on the launch details of the alleged Galaxy A8 (2016).

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WhatsApp Beta for Android Now Lets You Share Animated Gif Images


The feature shows up in the latest beta version 2.16.293
It allows users to send and receive gif images
It compresses them into mp4 files for less data usage

One of the most anticipated features on WhatsApp is the impending arrival of gif images support. In August, WhatsApp let you convert 6-second videos to gifs and share them with your contacts, and now with the latest beta version, WhatsApp has finally made things official. It has brought full-fledged gif support to the instant messaging platform, with WhatsApp beta for Android version 2.16.293.
For now, beta testers can fiddle can send and receive gifs to its contacts and group messages freely. To send gifs, you can now just select the attach file button, head to gallery, and find your content segregated into images, videos and gifs. You can select the needed gif from that section and share it with individual contacts or groups. Before sending, you can even crop the gif image in your preferred size and then hit send. Furthermore, all the received gifs will be automatically stored in “WhatsApp Animated Gifs” folder inside WhatsApp’s directory.
As mentioned, this feature is in beta, and in order to use it, you need to register for the Google Play beta testing program for WhatsApp, and then download the latest build from the store. Alternatively, you can even download the signed apk file from APK Mirror, though the first method is preferred if you’d like to receive all betas straight from WhatsApp. Interestingly, WhatsApp compresses these gifs images into mp4 files, in order to make them more data-friendly.
(Also see: WhatsApp Gets Several Snapchat-Style Camera Features)
Apart from this, WhatsApp for Android introduced Snapchat-like abilities in its inbuilt camera with its latest update. The photos and videos taken from the camera can now be drawn and scribbled on. You can even add emojis and stickers, and write text on top of them, just like you can on Snapchat. This feature is currently being rolled out only to WhatsApp for Android users, and iPhone users are expected to get drawing abilities soon.

Xiaomi unveils Mi TV 3S with 4K resolution and HDR support

The Android-based smart TVs from Xiaomi feature an ultra-thin form factor along with metal body construction

Xiaomi unveils Mi TV 3S with 4K resolution and HDR supportXiaomi unveiled the Mi TV 3S today in China that will be available in two sizes – 55-inch and 65-inch. Both variants come with 4K resolution along with HDR support and are priced at RMB 3,500 ($525) and RMB 5,000 ($750) respectively. The 55-inch TV sources its panels from LG while the 65-inch ones from Samsung.
The Xiaomi Mi TV 3S TVs is 9.9mm thick at its thinnest and 37.6mm at its thickest and come with Aluminium body with gold diamond-cut sides and a brushed aluminum back.
The TVs are powered by a 64-bit Amlogic T966 processor that feature four quad-core Cortex-A53 processor on the inside along with Mali-T830 (2+2) GPU coupled with 2GB of RAM and 8GB internal storage.
You also get Wi-Fi 802.11ac and H.265 video is decoded at up to 4K @ 60fps for streaming video. For audio, the TVs come with four speakers including a soundbar,Dolby Atmos support and DTS hardware-level decoding support.
The Xiaomi Mi TV 3S also comes with an AI-based movie recommendation engine called Mi Brain – that features apps for various streaming services based out of China and uses machine learning.
The Mi TV 3S Home Theatre Edition comes with two 2.25-inch rear surround speakers, a soundbar, and a subwoofer along with the 65-inch TV, priced at RMB 5,999.Alongside the Mi TV 3S, Xiaomi also unveiled the much-awaited Mi 5s and 5s Plus that run on Snapdragon 821 SoC. Both the phones are available in two variants – one with 3GB RAM and 64GB storage and the other one with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage capacity.
The Xiaomi 5s is priced at RMB 1,999 ($300) for the 3GB/64GB variant while the 4GB/128GB version costs RMB 2,299 ($345). On the other hand, the Xiaomi 5s Plus 4GB/64GB variant is available for RMB 2,299 ($345) while the 6GB/128GB version will set you back by RMB 2,599 ($390). You can check out our Xiaomi 5s and 5s Plus launch coverage with detailed specifications and other features here.

Saturday, October 8, 2016

Oppo partners with Reliance Jio for Welcome Offer

Chinese handset maker Oppo has partnered with Reliance Jio for the latter’s ‘Welcome Offer’ that will give free data services to users till the end of the year. The offer would be available on F1, F1 Plus, F1s, A37 and Neo 7.
As part of its test launch, Jio has already partnered with over 20 brands to provide free 90-day unlimited calls and high-speed mobile broadband trials to 4G smartphone users.
Users of 4G-enabled smartphones of brands including Sony, Sansui, Videocon, LG, Samsung, Micromax, Panasonic, Asus, TCL, Alcatel, HTC, Intex, Vivo, Gionee, Karbonn, Lava and LeEco have to walk into a Reliance Digital store to get the Jio SIM.Samsung launches A9 Pro for Rs 32,490.
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics today launched Galaxy A9 Pro smartphone for Rs 32,490. The handset has a 6-inch display, 4GB RAM, 1.8GHz octa-core processor, 16MP rear and 8MP front camera, 32GB storage and 5,000 mAh battery.
Faircent names Shakti Goel as Chief of Product & Technology Faircent.com, an online peer-to-peer lending marketplace, today said it has appointed Shakti Goel as its Chief of Product and Technology. Goel has over 20 years of experience and has worked across companies like Oracle Corp, Fidelity, Raytheon, State Street Corp and HCL Infosystems.
Aurionpro acquires Spikes Security
Aurionpro has completed the acquisition and subsequent merger of Spikes Security with its enterprise security division. The Silicon Valley based subsidiary for enterprise security will operate under the new brand name of Cyberinc.
Sterling and Wilson bags MEP contract from AIG * Sterling and Wilson has bagged a mechanical, electrical, public health system and building management system contract from the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology (AIG) for its 700-bed hospital in Hyderabad. The scope of work under this contract will include setting up of air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and fire fighting, building management system works for the complete facility which includes operation theatres, ICU’s, tissue therapy, nuclear lab, OPD’s, inpatients rooms, and consultation rooms, a company statement said today.
Crocs India appoints Deepak Chhabra as MD * Footwear firm Crocs India has appointed Deepak Chhabra as its Managing Director. He will be responsible for the growth and expansion of the Crocs brand across India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Maldives. His focus will be on driving strategic initiatives to deliver superior brand and customer experience, a company statement said. Prior to joining Crocs India, Chhabra was the Vice President of Reliance Retail.

Nexus and Pixel C Users to Get Android 7.1 Nougat Developer Preview Before 2017


Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones run on Android 7.1 Nougat
Nexus devices to get Android 7.1 Nougat developer preview before 2017
Pixel Launcher and Google Assistant to remain Pixel exclusive features

Google unveiled its own Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones at its keynote running on the new Android 7.1 Nougat software. While the Pixel smartphones ran on new software, Google kept mum about the update roll out details for other Google-supported devices. However, Google has now confirmed that it plans to release Android 7.1 Nougat to Nexus devices and the Pixel C, and the developer preview will be released soon.
Google told Android Police that the Android 7.1 Nougat developer preview will hit Nexus devices and the Pixel C tablet before the end of this quarter. This means that before 2017 beckons, compatible Nexus phones and the Pixel C tablet should get the developer preview of Android 7.1 Nougat. The list of Nexus devices that will support this update remains hazy at best, but last year’s Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P should at least make the cut.
The publication also got hold of the Android 7.1 Nougat changelog, and there are some Pixel exclusive and non-exclusive features. The Pixel exclusive features include the Pixel Launcher, Google Assistant, Smart Storage, unlimited original quality photo and video backup to Google Photos, electronic image stabilisation 2.0, solid navbar icons, new blue SystemUI theming, wallpaper picker with new wallpapers and sounds, a brand new setup and look of the interface, and a dynamic calendar date icon. It is unsure whether these changes will be supported on the Pixel C tablet or not.
Non-exclusive features include night-light (another name for night mode or a blue-light filter), and other performance improvements. Support for fingerprint gestures, a new Daydream VR mode, circular app icons, and a manual storage manager are also a part of the update.
For now, only the Pixel and Pixel Xl smartphones run on Android 7.1 Nougat update out-of-the box. The smartphones priced starting at Rs. 57,000, and the pre-sale in India begins on October 13.

Vivo Y55L With 5.2-Inch Display, 4G VoLTE Support Launched at Rs. 11, 980


Vivo has launched the 4G VoLTE-enabled Vivo Y55L smartphone in India at Rs. 11,980. The Y55L is an upgraded version of the Y51L that was launched in January. The Y55L’s main highlights include a split-screen feature for multitasking and an eye protection mode that reduces blue light for a comfortable screen brightness. The Y55L will be available across India and will be offered in Gold and Space Grey colour options.

The Vivo Y55L runs Funtouch OS 2.6 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It sports a 5.2-inch HD display (720×1280 pixels) with a metal unibody and a 2.5D curved-edge screen. The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 octa-core processor clocked at 1.4GHz coupled with 2GB of RAM.
On the camera front, the Vivo Y55L features an 8-megapixel rear sensor and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The device offers 16GB of inbuilt storage, which is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). Connectivity options include 4G and VoLTE support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm audio jack, and Micro-USB with USB OTG.
The Vivo Y55L is fitted with a 2650mAh battery pack. The device measures 147.9×72.9×7.5mm and weighs 142 grams. Sensors include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and virtual gyroscope.
Commenting on the launch, newly appointed CEO of Vivo India, Kent Cheng, said, “India is a very important market for us because of the maximum smartphone penetration. We want to cater to every price point with our innovative products. And, through Y55L we want to tap the users that are looking for a smartphone that not just looks great but also delivers the desired results with its overall package.”

iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus India Launch Today: Everything You Need to Know


India’s biggest smartphone launch of the year is upon us – Apple’s release of the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus. Unlike recent years, where we’ve seen midnight launches, the smartphones are expected to become available to buy via online retailers and Apple authorised resellers in the country from 7pm IST on Friday.
This year’s iPhone models come in three storage variants – 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB. The 32GB iPhone 7 has been priced at Rs. 60,000, while the 128GB iPhone 7 has been priced at Rs. 70,000, and the 256GB iPhone 7 has been priced at Rs. 80,000. The 32GB iPhone 7 Plus has been priced at Rs. 72,000, the 128GB iPhone 7 Plus has been priced at Rs. 82,000, while the 256GB iPhone 7 Plus has been priced at Rs. 92,000.
 The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be available in Gold, Jet Black, Matte Black, Rose Gold, and Silver colour variants in India. Apart from the new colours and new storage capacities, there are several major differences between the last generation and the current generation iPhone models. The biggest of these are the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack (Apple is bundling a Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter with each phone however) and IP67 rating for dust, splash, and water resistance. The current generation is lighter and faster than the previous, and comes bundled with Lightning-powered EarPods.
The iPhone 7 sports a 3D Touch-enabled 4.7-inch Retina HD display with a resolution of 750×1334 pixels at a pixel density of 326ppi, and a wide colour gamut.  It is powered by the Apple A10 Fusion processor alongside the M10 motion coprocessor. It bears a 12-megapixel rear camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a six-element lens, optical image stabilisation, a Quad-LED True Tone flash, and a sapphire crystal lens cover. The rear camera is capable of 4K video recording at 30fps, and 1080p HD video recording at 60fps. The FaceTime HD camera on the front bears a 7-megapixel resolution and is capable of 1080p HD video recording. It measures 138.3×67.1×7.1mm, and weighs in at 138 grams.
The iPhone 7 Plus on the other hand sports a 3D Touch-enabled 5.5-inch Retina HD display with a resolution of 1080×1920 pixels at a pixel density of 401ppi, and a wide colour gamut as well as a bigger battery than the iPhone 7. It bears a dual rear camera setup – one 12-megapixel wide angle lens camera with an f/1.8 aperture, and one 12-megapixel telephoto lens camera with an f/2.8 aperture. It measures 158.2×77.9×7.3mm, and weighs in at 188 grams, with the rest of the specifications similar to the iPhone 7.

Friday, October 7, 2016

OnePlus 4 Release Date, Specs, Rumors: Handset Tipped To Feature Better Specs Than Apple iPhone 7, Samsung Galaxy S8?


It seems Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus is gearing up to give a tough competition to smartphone giants Apple and Samsung in the form of next gen OnePlus 4 smartphone. While, nothing yet about OnePlus 4 has been officially announced, rumors about the handset’s release date, specs and pricing details have been making rounds for quite some time now.


According to reports, successor to the highly popular OnePlus 3, possibly dubbed OnePlus 4 will come with a host of impressive specs, features and hardware configuration which will make the smartphone stand out from its competitors Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy phones. Rumors are that the upcoming OnePlus 4 will feature a Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 processor which is yet to get released.
Other most talked about OnePlus 4 specs include a 5.5-inch OLED display panel with 4K resolution, a massive 8GB RAM, 256GB external storage support via microSD card, a fingerprint scanner, a 4,000 mAh battery and Google’s latest operating system, dubbed Android 7.0 Nougat. Notably, the current OnePlus 3 offers smartphone users 6GB RAM, Apple iPhone 7 Plus has 3GB RAM, iPhone 7 offers 2GB of RAM, while Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 has 4GB RAM. If rumors of OnePlus 4 getting a whopping 8GB RAM turns out to be true then the smartphone would definitely have an upper hand on its competitors.
There are also reports which claim that the upcoming OnePlus smartphone will feature a powerful 23 MP main camera with Sony sensor integration and an 8MP front camera. The current OnePlus 3 was launched at US$399, so, there are chances that the next gen OnePlus 4 will be priced between $400-$500. The OnePlus 4 release date is rumored to happen in the first quarter of 2017.

Xiaomi Redmi 3S Plus is Company’s First Offline Retail-Only Phone for India


The phone is similar to Redmi 3S Prime with one difference
It comes with 2GB of RAM instead of 3GB
It’s expected to officially go on sale from Saturday
Xiaomi is ready to unveil the Redmi 3S Plus, its first offline retail-only phone for the Indian market, Gadgets 360 has learnt from its sources. The Redmi 3S Plus is identical to the Xiaomi Redmi 3S Prime, except for the fact it comes with 2GB of RAM. The phone, which will run MIUI 8 out of the box, will carry an MRP of Rs. 9,499, and a best buy price of Rs. 8,799. Retailers across the country have started receiving their Redmi 3S Plus units, and the phone is expected to officially go on sale from Saturday.
Just like the Redmi 3S and the Redmi 3S Prime, the Redmi 3S Plus will come with a 5-inch 720p display and be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC. All three phones sport a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front shooter. Just like the Redmi 3S Prime, the Redmi 3S Plus will come with a fingerprint scanner and 32GB of storage, but like we mentioned earlier, it comes with 2GB of RAM, as seen on the Redmi 3S.
If that sounds confusing, we don’t blame you, and most people will see the Redmi 3S Plus as a needless complication, since it makes sense to spend a little extra and get the Redmi 3S Prime in any case. But the Redmi 3S Plus can be seen as Xiaomi’s attempt to further expand its offline presence in the country. Having an offline-only model means retailers will enjoy flexibility on pricing and be able to pass that benefit on to customers, as evident by the “best buy price” for the Redmi 3S Plus, while all other Xiaomi phones are sold at MRP, even offline. An offline-only phone also means that retailers don’t need to worry about competing with online sales and cash backs, at least for that specific model.
Like we mentioned before, the phone may not make sense to those who already have access to online channels, but the retailers Gadgets 360 spoke to are pretty excited about the prospects of the Xiaomi Redmi 3S Plus, so it will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Panasonic P77 With 5-Inch Display, 4G VoLTE Support Launched at Rs. 6,990


Panasonic India on Thursday launched a new smartphone – the Panasonic P77. The budget smartphone comes with 4G and VoLTE support and is available at all Panasonic outlets across the country at Rs. 6,990 in Grey and White colour variants.
The Android 6.0.1 Lollipop-based Panasonic P77 is a dual-SIM smartphone that supports 4G only on SIM card slot at a time. It features a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) display, and is powered by a 1GHz quad-core processor coupled with 1GB of RAM.
The Panasonic P77 sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front camera. It bears 8GB inbuilt storage that’s expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB). The smartphone is powered by a 2000mAh battery.
Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and A-GPS. The Panasonic P77 measures 143x72x7.6mm.
Commenting on the launch, Pankaj Rana, Business Head – Mobility Division, Panasonic India, said, “We continue to focus on all the segments of mobile phones with different price points and value proposition. We are pleased to offer the new P77 with 4G VoLTE technology to our Indian customers at an affordable price of Rs. 6990. With this device, we reassure our commitment to offer better design & quality products to our valued customers.”
Panasonic also said it expects a 200 percent growth over the same period last year. “The company expects Rs. 600 crore sales this festive season. by aggressively expanding distribution network and launching more phone models,” 

Android 7.0 Nougat for OnePlus 3 in works, OnePlus X to get Android M soon


During a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) session recently, OnePlus confirmed that it is ‘actively working’ on bringing Android 7.0 Nougat update to its latest flagship smartphone, OnePlus 3. The company however, did not mention the exact time when the update would be arriving on the OnePlus 3.
OnePlus’ developers have not yet mentioned what extra new features will be included in the new OS version, but said it will be close to stock Android UI.”The entire UI will be stock-ish. We are just adding interesting and useful features on it,” replied Brian, head of the ROM product.
“We will always stick to creating a pure Android experience while at the same time, adding some features that we believe will be very valuable for our users,” confirmed Omega, OnePlus ROM lead developer.
One of the OnePlus team members also revealed that the OnePlus X smartphone will soon be receiving Android M OTA update. The details, however were not mentioned.
As for the OnePlus 2 smartphone, the developers mentioned that the handset’s Oxygen OS 3.5 will bring the OnePlus gallery and OnePlus music apps to it. Users will also be able to block calls from certain numbers after the OS update.It is worth adding that a few days back, OnePlus 3 started receiving OxygenOS 3.2.6 update. The update fixes numerous bugs and brings various performance improvements too. These include better camera quality, a fix for the green and yellow colour issue, improved white balance and better Full HD video recording.
As per OnePlus, the new OS version fixes Bluetooth connection problems for vehicles and adds Doze Mode switch in developer options, along with the Pocket Mode switch in Display settings.
OnePlus recently revealed that it will be combining both its HydrogenOS and OxygenOS ROMs to speed up software updates for its devices.

Saturday, September 17, 2016

iPhone 7: Here are 7 reasons why you should buy Apple’s latest flagship smartphone


The Apple iPhone 7 was launched amid much fanfare yesterday. The iPhones this year, aren’t as exciting as non-S year devices are, but there is no denying that the coverage did make us believe they are. Or it was probably Tim Cook and Phil Schiller emphasise on, “It’s the best iPhone ever” as every year. After the several leaks out there, there were no surprises left at the launch event. However, the latest announcement does give us reasons why we could consider the iPhone 7. Here’s a quick look at 7 of our favourite.
Completely re-designed cameras
Apple has put in place an entirely new dual camera system for the iPhone 7 Plus with dual 12MP sensors. The iPhone 7 comes with a 12MP camera, and both feature optical image stabilisation, larger f/1.8 aperture and 6-element lens for brighter and more detailed photos as well as videos.
The iPhone 7 Plus’ 12MP telephoto camera enables optical zoom that is almost 10x times digital optical zoom. There’s a Quad LED, which means 4 LEDs, 50 percent brighter than the iPhone 6s. Adding to all of this, is the highlight – RAW photography.
Double the storage for similar pricing
Apple has dropped 16GB and 64GB units, and will offer 32GB, 128GB and 256GB variants. This means the storage has been doubled. The company claims that the prices will be same (at least in the US, looks like). If the prices are same, then users may eventually get double the storage at similar prices as the iPhone 6s. However, the company has left us only with a starting price of Rs 60,000, and the incremental prices are yet to be disclosed.
Finally, your iPhone will be water and dust resistant. This is definitely one of the most awaited features, and the best borrowed from Android counterparts. Now, haven’t we been waiting for this. The device can be submerged under 1m water for about 30 minutes.
Bigger battery
Apple has said that the iPhone 7 comes with the ”best battery life’ ever seen in an iPhone. The company claims that the iPhone 7 will last two hours longer than the iPhone 6s.
Processor performance
The iPhone 7 comes armed with a new A10 Fusion processor, which is about 40 percent faster than A9. It is also paired with a new graphics processing chip, which is 50 percent faster than what we’ve seen in the A9. “The A10 Fusion’s CPU now has four cores, seamlessly integrating two high-performance cores that run up to two times faster than iPhone 6, and two high-efficiency cores that are capable of running at just one-fifth the power of the high-performance cores. Graphics performance is also more powerful, running up to three times faster than iPhone 6 at as little as half the power, enabling a new level of gaming and professional apps,” Apple explains.
Design
While the device is identical to last year’s iPhone 6s. However, it now has a glossy, mirror design, rather than the matte metal it is known for. The Jet Back colour is cool and seems richer. besides, rose gold, gold and silver options will be available. The home button has been redesigned, adding Force sensitive just like we’ve seen in the Force Touch trackpads. There’s the Tactic Engine haptic feedback system just like Apple Watch. The big as expected is the missing 3.5mm headphone jack. However, Apple offers EarPods with a lightning connector along with a free adaptor in the box. Apple has also unveiled its new AirPod wireless earphones that come with a 5 hour battery life and their own charging case.
More than anything, iOS 10 and the optimisation it brings in to exploit the features offered by the hardware is by itself a good enough reason to consider the iPhone 7 as well as iPhone 7 Plus. Apple is known for having a very closely knit hardware-software combination. And considering 3D Touch and the dual camera set up available in the newest flagship is different compared to previous versions, the iOS 10 operating system is expected to very closely integrate with the hardware and be a reason to let you do more. If you’re on the iPhone 6, then there’s definitely reason for you to upgrade considering how important 3D Touch will get.
Audio
There’s also an all-new stereo speaker system providing twice the sound. Compared to 6s, one can expect an increased dynamic range of sound and a higher quality speakerphone. The new iPhone comes with EarPods with Lightning connector and a 3.5mm headphone jack adapter so that you can use it with your old headphones. The all-new Airpods get the Apple W1 chip, and promise efficient wireless communication. AirPods will come with the support for Siri for quicker and easier access.

Sony Unveils New Action Camera With Full 4K Recording


When it hits stores at the end of the September, the Sony FDR-X3000 will do so with an innovative image stabilization system and full 4K resolution recording.
Built based largely on feedback form owners of its previous generation action cams, the new flagship model will start at $400 for the body only.
But for that sum, it will be able to shoot clever time-lapse 4K animations at a host of pre-set speeds as well as film smoothly at 30fps at the same resolution. Drop it down from UHD to HD and it can film at 120fps — a necessity for anyone that wants to capture slow-motion footage or ensure that they miss absolutely no detail.
The camera has integrated GPS, stereo microphones with noise reduction smarts, plus the same Balanced Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization found in Sony’s larger hand-held camcorders. So it not only smoothes out shaky footage, it also massages pixels so that images are always as clear as possible.
Spend a further $150 and the camera comes as a kit complete with a remote control unit that doubles as a monitor for viewing live footage as it’s captured.

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017), A7 (2017) Specifications Spotted in Benchmarks


After weeks of leaks and rumours, Samsung launched the second-generation Galaxy A smartphones on Wednesday. Dubbed the Galaxy A3 (2016), Galaxy A5 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2016), the trio will be available in China in mid-December 2015 and other markets in the future. There’s no word yet on the price of the three metal-clad Galaxy A (2016) smartphones. All three handsets run Android 5.1 Lollipop and come in dual-SIM options as well.

The Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) (seen above) features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) resolution Super Amoled display and packs an octa-core SoC (unspecified) clocked at 1.6GHz, clubbed with 3GB of RAM. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and optical image stabilisation (OIS) and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Both sport f/1.9 aperture lenses.
The smartphone houses 16GB of inbuilt storage, which can be further expanded via microSD card (up to 128GB). The Galaxy A7 (2016) supports LTE Cat. 6 connectivity besides Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0 and NFC connectivity options. Measuring 151.5×74.1×7.3mm, the handset weighs 172 grams and is backed by a 3300mAh battery, which also supports fast charging. Accelerometer, proximity, geomagnetic sensors and a fingerprint scanner are also included.
The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2016) shares most specifications with the Galaxy A7 (2016), but with some minor changes. It sports a smaller 5.2-inch full-HD Super Amoled display, 2GB of RAM, and 2900mAh battery with fast charging. It measures 144.8×71.0x7.3mm and weighs 155 grams.
As for the Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016), (seen above) the smartphone bears a 4.7-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) resolution Super Amoled display, quad-core 1.5GHz processor, 1.5GB of RAM, and a 2300mAh battery. It is more compact than the Galaxy A5 (2016) and Galaxy A7 (2016) at 134.5×65.2×7.3mm and weighs 132 grams. It does not support LTE Cat 6 connectivity and is maxed out at LTE Cat. 4 networks. Rest of the specifications remain the same as Galaxy A7 (2016) other than the fact it has no fingerprint scanner or OIS.
“At Samsung, we are committed to continued innovation, inspired by the feedback and needs of our wide range of consumers,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of Samsung’s IT & Mobile Business. “With the introduction of the Galaxy A (2016), we took the consumer feedback on our original Galaxy A models and made thoughtful and impactful improvements offering consumers a seamless convergence of style and performance for their everyday lifestyles.”