OnePlus as expected has launched its new OnePlus Icons earphones in India at Rs. 2,999. It will be available exclusively through online shopping partner Amazon.in.
Inspired by the king of Instruments, the organ piano, OnePlus Icons is not only a design marvel but an instrument made for a richer sound experience. Composed of smooth aluminium, it feels sturdy and metallic, yet incredibly light. With their meticulously polished finish, the metal build shows off a soft luster at every angle for a premium, stylish feel, said in blog post.
The earphone comes with a smooth aluminum and has a metallic finish. The in-ear design with 51 degrees angle offers proper noise-isolation to enjoy immersive sound quality, according to OnePlus. OnePlus Icons also include a three-button in-line remote control, which enables users to play or pause their music, increase or decrease audio volume, and answer incoming phone calls. It is "compatible with all OnePlus devices and most Android phones," says the company.
Microsoft as expected has launched its new flagship smartphones - the Lumia 950 Dual SIM and Lumia 950 XL Dual SIM in India. It is available in Black and White colors and are priced at Rs. 43,699 and Rs. 49,399 respectively. Microsoft is also offering the Display Dock HD-500 worth Rs. 5999 with these smartphones till stocks lasts. Pre-order bookings start Monday, and the smartphones will be available to buy both online and via physical retail stores.
The phones features USB Type-C port (USB 3.1), which Microsoft says with the inbuilt fast charging can charge 50 percent of the battery in just 30 minutes. It also uses liquid cooling technology to cool down the phone. You can easily connect the phone to a Microsoft Display Dock and use it with an external monitor, a keyboard and a mouse for a PC-like experience.
Microsoft Lumia 950 features 5.2-inch (1440×2560 pixels) QHD AMOLED ClearBlack display at 564 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 powered by Hexa-Core Snapdragon 808 processor with Adreno 418 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 200GB. It sports a 20MP PureView camera with triple LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Windows 10 and has 3000 mAh battery.
Hexa-Core Snapdragon 808 processor with Adreno 418 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 200GB
20MP PureView camera with triple LED flash
5MP front facing camera
Windows 10
Dual Nano SIM (only in Lumia 950 Dual SIM)
Lumia Rich Recording with four microphones
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) MIMO, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, USB Type-C 3.1
3000 mAh removable battery with fast charging, Qi wireless charging with flip cover
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL features 5.7-inch (1440×2560 pixels) QHD AMOLED ClearBlack display at 518 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 powered by Octa-Core Snapdragon 810 processor with Adreno 430 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 200GB. It sports a 20MP PureView camera with triple LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Windows 10 and has 3340 mAh battery.
OnePlus is launching its latest earphones OnePlus Icon in India from November 30th. The earphones will be available exclusively through online shopping partner Amazon.in. There is no word on the pricing yet, lets wait for a day.
OnePlus Icons
Inspired by the king of Instruments, the organ piano, OnePlus Icons is not only a design marvel but an instrument made for a richer sound experience. Composed of smooth aluminium, it feels sturdy and metallic, yet incredibly light. With their meticulously polished finish, the metal build shows off a soft luster at every angle for a premium, stylish feel, said in blog post.
Instant messaging app Viber has received an update for both Android and iOS. The app now allows you to delete a message from any device. Yes, even from your recipient's handset. You can get this feature in the latest version 5.6.5.
All you need to do is - Android users can select the text bubble they intend to delete by long-pressing on it and choosing the option Delete for everyone. There is no time limit for deleting the text. On iOS, users can choose Delete followed by Delete for everyone after long pressing the bubble.
Here is the changelog
Attach files – Send messages with documents, presentations, archives and other files, directly via Viber
Delete sent messages – Remove a message from all members of the conversation even after it’s been sent
Easier sharing – Now it's even easier to share Viber with your friends from the 'More' screen
Our new update means you can erase your sent messages from ANY device 😏
Li-Fi, a super-fast alternative to Wi-Fi, has been proven capable of sending data at up to 1GBps in real-world tests.
So what exactly is LiFi? It used light to beam information via air. The technology was first discovered by Professor Harald Haas in 2011 of the University of Edinburgh. “While LiFi may not completely replace WiFi, the technologies could be used in parallel to create more efficient networks,” IBTimes UK reported.
Li-Fi transmits data using LED lights, which flicker on and off within nanoseconds, imperceptible to the human eye. It was invented in 2011, and in the lab, has been able to reach a mindblowing 224 Gbps.
Li-Fi was tested this week by Estonian start-up Velmenni, in Tallinn. Velmenni used a li-fi-enabled light bulb to transmit data at speeds of 1Gbps. Laboratory tests have shown theoretical speeds of up to 224Gbps. It was tested in an office, to allow workers to access the internet and in an industrial space, where it provided a smart lighting solution.
“All we need to do is fit a small microchip to every potential illumination device and this would then combine two basic functionalities: illumination and wireless data transmission,” Haas told IBTimes UK. “In the future we will not only have 14 billion light bulbs, we may have 14 billion Li-Fis deployed worldwide for a cleaner, greener and even brighter future,” he added.
You can watch the full video of Haas talk about the Li-Fi technology in 2011 here
OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 2.1.3 OTA update rollout for its latest smartphone, the OnePlus X. This update finally fixes SD card issues, including option to now move apps to and from the SD card, but option to save photos or videos directly to the SD card is not available yet.
The update also features improvements in UX, exFAT SD card support, ability to move apps to and from SD card, and a fix for reboots caused by removing SD card in an active state. "We've heard your feedback and have spent some time focusing on improving the user experience for SD card[s]. We are not done yet so please expect more updates and feature additions to come in the next couple of OTAs..." stated the company blog post.
The OxygenOS 2.1.3 OTA (over-the-air) update for the OnePlus X is about 34MB in size and is gradually rolling out for the users.
Lava Iris X10 smartphone has already surfaced on online shopping site HomeShop18. No announcement has been made by the company so far. It is available in White color and is priced at Rs. 10,990. It is currently out of stock on HomeShop18.
Lava Iris X10 features 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 powered by 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with dual LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with Star OS on top and has 2900 mAh battery.
Lava Iris X10
Key Features :
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3
1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor
3GB RAM
16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
13MP rear camera with dual LED Flash
5MP front facing camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with Star OS on top
Dual SIM
4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
Microsoft has unveiled Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM feature phones. Both the phones have been priced at $55 (approximately Rs. 3,700) before local taxes and subsidies.
The Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM will go on sale in India next month. The phones sales are also expected to start in December in Asia, and the Middle East. The company confirmed that other markets will follow in 2016. At the time of writing, neither of the two handsets was listed on the company site.
Microsoft is touting the handsets as 'premium quality Internet-enabled feature phones.' One of the biggest highlight of the Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM are that they sport a 2-megapixel front and rear cameras. Both cameras pack LED flashes. Another notable feature of the Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM phones are they feature sandblasted aluminium cover.
Both the new phones come with the same set of specifications except that the Nokia 230 Dual SIM supports dual-SIM functionality. Both the handset support Micro-SIM cards, and both run Nokia Series 30+ OS. Both the phones come with the Opera Store access where users can download one free Gameloft game every month for a year. Some of the titles include Assassin's Creed Brotherhood and Midnight Pool 3. The company however notes that the store is available in select markets.
Other preloaded apps include Bing Search and Opera Mini browser as well as MSN Weather.
The Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM feature a 2.8-inch QVGA (240x320 pixels) LCD display. They support expandable storage up to 32GB via microSD card. Connectivity options on the phones include GPRS/ EDGE, Bluetooth v3.0, Micro-USB, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Microsoft has packed a 1200mAh battery on the handsets that it is claimed to deliver up to 23 hours of talk time; up to 22 days of standby time (dual-SIM model) and up to 27 days of standby time on single-SIM model. The Nokia 230 measures 124.6x53.4x10.9mm, and weighs 92 grams. The Nokia 230 and Nokia 230 Dual SIM will both be available in glossy Black and White colours.
OnePlus has started its open sale for the OnePlus 2 smartphone in India. Anyone still waiting for OnePlus 2 can get the smartphone in these three days. You can buy the smartphone without invitations from 25-27 November. It will be available exclusively from Amazon.in. You can purchase only one unit for an Amazon account, said the company.
Along with this, here is some good news for the global customers too. OnePlus is also holding open sales for global customers from November 27th, Black Friday, till November 30th.
Lenovo as expected has launched the Vibe S1 smartphone in India. It is available Pearl White and Midnight Blue colors and is priced at Rs. 15,999. The smartphone will be available exclusively from Amazon.in starting from today midnight.
The main highlight of this smartphone is it come with dual front facing cameras. The 8MP primary front camera takes the sharpest photos and a 2MP secondary front camera analyses depth of field information.
Lenovo Vibe S1 features a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920) display powered by 1.7GHz 64-bit MediaTek octa-core processor and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32Gb and can be expanded via microSD up to 128GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with dual tone flash and a 8MP front camera that captures images and a 2MP secondary front camera analyses depth of field information. It runs on Android 5.0 lollipop and has 2500 mAh battery.
Lenovo Vibe S1
Key Features :
5-inch full-HD (1080x1920) display
1.7GHz 64-bit MediaTek octa-core processor
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
13MP rear camera with dual tone flash
8MP front camera that captures images and a 2MP secondary front camera analyses depth of field information
Android 5.0 lollipop
4G LTE bands, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS
Gionee as expected has launched Marathon M5, their new smartphone with 6020mAh battery in India. It is available Black, White and Gold colors and is priced at Rs. 17,999. The smartphone will go on sale exclusively via Flipkart from Tuesday.
The smartphone comes with two 3010mAh batteries, taking the total to 6020mAh. The company says the batteries should last up to 4 days. It also features an extreme mode that can boost standby time at 5 percent battery life to 62 hours. As expected, the smartphone supports reverse charging, which allows users to utilise the Marathon M5 as a power bank to charge other devices. It also features a fast charging system, but no details have yet been provided about how long it will take to completely charge the dual battery setup.
Gionee Marathon M5 features a 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED Plus display powered by 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor with Mali-T760 GPU and 2GB DDR3 RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Amigo UI 3.1 on top and has 6020 mAh battery.
Gionee Marathon M5
Key Features :
5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED Plus display
1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor with Mali-T760 GPU
2GB DDR3 RAM
16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording
5MP front facing camera
Android 5.1 Lollipop with Amigo UI 3.1 on top
Dual SIM
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
Google Nexus 5X gets a price cut, both 16GB and 32GB variant get a price cut of Rs. 7000 and Rs. 4000, respectively. The Nexus 5X smartphone was launched in India last month at Rs. 31,900 for the 16GB variant and Rs. 35,900 for the 32GB variant. Now, according to Amazon India Google Nexus 5X 16GB Carbon Black is available at Rs. 24,573 and the Nexus 5X 32GB Carbon Black is available at Rs. 31,550. The Ice Blue variant is little more expensive than Carbon Black variant.
If you are planning to get one, this is the right time to purchase the smartphone because you never know when the price will increase online as it is sold by different sellers.
Samsung has officially released the W2016 (SM-W2016) the company’s latest premium flip phone in China. The smartphone was certified by TEENA last week. It is available in Silver and Golden colors. No details about the pricing or availability yet.
Samsung W2016 features a 3.9-inch (1280 x 768 pixels) Super AMOLED dual displays powered by Octa-Core (Quad 2.1GHz + Quad 1.5GHz) 64 bit, 14 nm Exynos 7420 processor and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 64GB. It sports a 16MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop and has 2000 mAh battery.
Samsung W2016 Flip Phone
Key Features :
3.9-inch (1280 x 768 pixels) Super AMOLED dual displays
Lava has added a new smartphone to its Iris series dubbed Iris Atom 2X. The smartphone is available in White and Black colors and is priced at Rs.4,499. It is now available through online retailers and stores across India.
Lava Iris Atom 2X features a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA IPS display powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 5MP rear camera with LED Flash and a VGA front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and has 2000 mAh battery.
Lava Iris Atom 2X
Key Features :
4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA IPS display
1.3 GHz quad-core processor
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
Waiting for the new Microsoft Lumia 950 or Microsoft Lumia 950 XL? The company has an event scheduled for November 30, in which it is expected to launch the flagship handsets. It has also scheduled exclusive event for Windows 10 Insiders in Mumbai and New Delhi on the same day that would let them experience the new Microsoft Lumia 950 and 950 XL with Windows 10 first-hand. Microsoft also said that registered event attendees those who buy the Lumia 950 or 950 XL at the event will get a free Microsoft Display Dock in the sales package as a limited time offer or till stocks last. Microsoft said that spaces are limited, so you need to arrive early, and registration does not guarantee entry. If you have received the email, register immediately.
The phones features USB Type-C port (USB 3.1), which Microsoft says with the inbuilt fast charging can charge 50 percent of the battery in just 30 minutes. It also uses liquid cooling technology to cool down the phone. You can easily connect the phone to a Microsoft Display Dock and use it with an external monitor, a keyboard and a mouse for a PC-like experience.
Microsoft Lumia 950 features 5.2-inch (1440×2560 pixels) QHD AMOLED ClearBlack display at 564 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 powered by Hexa-Core Snapdragon 808 processor with Adreno 418 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 200GB. It sports a 20MP PureView camera with triple LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Windows 10 and has 3000 mAh battery.
Hexa-Core Snapdragon 808 processor with Adreno 418 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 200GB
20MP PureView camera with triple LED flash
5MP front facing camera
Windows 10
Dual Nano SIM (only in Lumia 950 Dual SIM)
Lumia Rich Recording with four microphones
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) MIMO, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, USB Type-C 3.1
3000 mAh removable battery with fast charging, Qi wireless charging with flip cover
Microsoft Lumia 950 XL features 5.7-inch (1440×2560 pixels) QHD AMOLED ClearBlack display at 518 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 powered by Octa-Core Snapdragon 810 processor with Adreno 430 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 200GB. It sports a 20MP PureView camera with triple LED flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Windows 10 and has 3340 mAh battery.
Panasonic has just added the Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and the Lumix DMC-FZ300 to its lineup in India, priced at Rs. 45,990 and Rs. 58,990 respectively. Both cameras support 4K video recording and feature Panasonic's wide-angle Leica lens system with Oled viewfinders. The term bridge camera is used to define a class of cameras that sit between SLRs and point-and-shoot, commonly referred to as prosumer or superzoom cameras.
Both the Pansonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and the Lumix DMC-FZ300 models offer the option to capture 8-megapixel stills during 4K video recording along with features like 4K Burst Shooting, 4K Burst S/S (Start/Stop) and 4K Pre-burst. There's also Wi-Fi onboard for syncing with smartphones and tablets for sharing the captured image.
The Lumix DMC-FZ1000 packs in a 20.1-megapixel MOS sensor with 16x optical zoom. This being its flagship camera, you also get a 5-axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabiliser and a 5-step speed control system to eliminate any shakes or vibrations while zooming on the move. Other specifications include an aperture range of f/2.8-4.0, a selection of shooting modes, manual controls for shutter speed, ISO, and aperture and an Oled viewfinder with around 100-percent field of view.
The Lumix DMC-FZ300 is a rugged bridge camera with a splashproof and dustproof design which makes it ideal for sports and adventure photography. The camera features 24x zoom with full-range f/2.8 aperture. Inside, we have a 12.1-megapixel MOS sensor, 5-axis Hybrid Optical Image Stabiliser, manual controls for parameters like shutter speed, ISO, and a selection of shooting modes.
Lenovo is set to launch the Vibe S1 smartphone in India. The smartphone was unveiled in September during the IFA 2015 in Berlin. The main highlight of this smartphone is it come with dual front facing cameras. The 8MP primary front camera takes the sharpest photos and a 2MP secondary front camera analyses depth of field information.
Lenovo Vibe S1 features a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920) display powered by 1.7GHz 64-bit MediaTek octa-core processor and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 32Gb and can be expanded via microSD up to 128GB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with dual tone flash and a 8MP front camera that captures images and a 2MP secondary front camera analyses depth of field information. It runs on Android 5.0 lollipop and has 2500 mAh battery.
Key Features :
5-inch full-HD (1080x1920) display
1.7GHz 64-bit MediaTek octa-core processor
3GB RAM
32GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
13MP rear camera with dual tone flash
8MP front camera that captures images and a 2MP secondary front camera analyses depth of field information
Android 5.0 lollipop
4G LTE bands, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and GPS
Gionee is finally launching Marathon M5 in India on November 24th at an event in Bangalore. The smartphone was launched back in June in Beijing, China. The Gionee Marathon M5's claim to fame is its long battery life. It comes with two 3010mAh batteries, taking the total to 6020mAh. The company says the batteries should last up to 4 days. It also features an extreme mode that can boost standby time at 5 percent battery life to 62 hours. As expected, the smartphone supports reverse charging, which allows users to utilise the Marathon M5 as a power bank to charge other devices. It also features a fast charging system, but no details have yet been provided about how long it will take to completely charge the dual battery setup.
Gionee Marathon M5 features a 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED Plus display powered by 1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor with Mali-T760 GPU and 2GB DDR3 RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Amigo UI 3.1 on top and has 6020 mAh battery.
Key Features :
5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED Plus display
1.5 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor with Mali-T760 GPU
2GB DDR3 RAM
16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD
13MP rear camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording
5MP front facing camera
Android 5.1 Lollipop with Amigo UI 3.1 on top
Dual SIM
4G LTE / 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, USB OTG
Nikon just announced on its global page that it is indeed working on the successor to the D4S. The release states that the company is in the process of 'developing' the Nikon D5 which will be its new flagship FX-format DSLR. We don't have any other details on pricing or release date at this point. Nikon also said it is working on a couple of new accessories like the Wireless Transmitter WT-6 and the Speedlight SB-5000, which should be announced alongside the D5.
The timing of this news points to a possible announcement during CES 2106. Even though we don't have any detailed specifications or features about the Nikon D5, it's not too difficult to guess what we can expect from the new model. Nikon will most likely retire the ageing 16.2-megapixel sensor for a larger one in order to support 4K video. We can also expect support for more autofocus points, faster burst mode and perhaps a higher native ISO sensitivity.
The Nikon D5 will most likely retire the D4S, which was introduced last February in India as a refresh of the original D4. The current flagship features an improved Expeed 4 image processor over the older Expeed 3, a higher native ISO sensitivity of 25,600, 11fps burst mode, full-HD video recording at 60fps and a bigger price tag.
Speaking of the price, we expect the new camera to cost anywhere north of Rs. 4,00,000 (approximately $6,000) for the body only, considering the current D4S retails for around this price. We'll hopefully get more details next month as we inch closer to CES 2016.
Asus has confirmed the list of devices that will be getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. Other smartphone manufacturers like HTC, Motorola, Samsung, Huawei, LG, Sony, InFocus, OnePlus has already listed their devices for Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.
List of Asus devices that are confirmed to get Android 6.0 Marshmallow update
Asus PadFone S (PF500KL)
Asus ZenFone 2 (ZE550ML/ZE551ML)
Asus ZenFone 2 Deluxe / Special Edition (ZE551ML)
Asus ZenFone 2 Laser (ZE500KG/ZE500KL/ZE550KL/ZE600KL/ZE601KL)
Asus ZenFone Selfie (ZD551KL)
Asus has not confirmed the roll out timing yet, but it says that it will be announced soon. Asus might also add more devices in future. So, Asus users is your device getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow in coming future? Let us know by commenting below.
OnePlus on Monday revealed its Android 6.0 Marshmallow update schedule for its devices. The company also started rolling out OxygenOS 2.1.2 update to the OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X smartphones. In other news, OnePlus India has announced extended service plans for the OnePlus X smartphones sold in the country.
The company confirmed that the OnePlus One running Cyanogen OS will start receiving the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update in the first quarter. It added that the community builds of OxygenOS for the OnePlus One will be updated "when time allows".
The OnePlus 2 will also be updated in Q1 next year, and the company confirmed that the update will add the new standard Marshmallow API for the fingerprint sensor.
"We've heard requests for us creating an API for the current fingerprint implementation in OxygenOS, but have decided against this since we're switching over to the standard Android M implementation soon" said OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei in a blog post. Further adding, Pei said that the company is working hard to rollout Marshmallow update to the OnePlus X.
OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X users over the weekend started receiving the OxygenOS 2.1.2 OTA (over-the-air) update. The company however noted that the update rollout will be incremental and thus will take some time to reach all users.
The OyxgenOS 2.1.2 update for the OnePlus 2 includes an improved UX for preview in Camera; performance improvements on app install and launch; individual icon customisation support; fixes for raw format on third-party camera apps; Russian and Turkish language support; lock screen wallpaper support; security patches; bug fixes to System Update to improve OTA stability, and general bug fixes & performance improvements.
The OxygenOS update for the OnePlus X brings UX bug fixes in the Camera app; improvement to colour offset in HDR mode; bug fixes to System Update to improve OTA stability; system optimisations in low battery state, and general bug fixes & performance improvements.
Samsung still has not listed out the devices for Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. But according to the leaked images, we can see they are testing their devices for the latest Android operating system. The Samsung Galaxy Note5 and S6 edge+ will be the first to get it as they are scheduled for an update in December 2015 itself.
The update will roll out phase wise and so far for phase 1 we have
Galaxy Note 5 (SM-N920G) and Galaxy S6 Edge+ (SM-928G) are approved to receive Android Marshmallow in December 2015
Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) and Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925I) are approved to receive Android Marshmallow in January 2016
Galaxy Note 4 (SM-910G) and Galaxy Note Edge (SM-915G) are approved to receive Android Marshmallow in February 2016
Galaxy S5 (SM-G900G) and Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850Y) are still waiting approval for the Android marshmallow update
The devices for phase 2 are
Galaxy A8 (SM-A8000)
Galaxy A7 (SM-A700F)
Galaxy A5 (SM-A500F)
Galaxy A3 (SM-A300F)
Galaxy E7 (SM-E700H)
Galaxy E5 (SM-E500H)
According to the leaked image, phase 3 will start after the initial testing. So, Samsung users is your device getting Android 6.0 Marshmallow in coming future? Let us know by commenting below.
Microsoft has rolled out their first major update for Windows 10 OS. It is dubbed as ‘November update’, build 10586, the latest update is now available for PCs and tablets. You can use your Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1 product key to activate Windows 10. Previously, you needed to install the older version first, then update to Windows 10 for free.
The update includes
Performance in everyday tasks, such as boot time now nearly 30% faster than Windows 7 on the same device.
With Cortana, you can use your device’s pen to just scribble a note in the Cortana Notebook and Cortana will recognize the phone number, email address, and even physical address to help you set reminders. Cortana can also now keep track of your event and movie bookings too, sending you helpful reminders to know where to go and get there on time, plus the option to book and track an Uber. We’re excited to make Cortana available in Japan, Australia, and Canada and India (in English) with features and experiences customized for each market.
Microsoft Edge offers improved performance and security, along with tab preview, which allows you to hover over your open tabs and get a preview of what’s on those websites without leaving the page you’re on. Microsoft Edge now syncs your Favorites and Reading list items across devices so you can easily get back to the content you’re interested in most. And, Cortana will now notify you of the best coupons from your favorite retailers such as Staples, Macys and Best Buy when shopping in Microsoft Edge.
The start menu has new changes, now you can stretch columns up to four tiles wide (Settings > Personalization > Start > Show more tiles), and the Start menu as a whole can contain more than 512 tiles—2048, to be exact. The context menus have also gotten a more consistent look (though they still aren’t consistent with the desktop’s just with each other).
The coloured title bars are back now. Go to Settings > Personalization > Colors and check the “Show color on Start, taskbar, action center, and title bar” option, your color customizations will show up on all your desktop windows, too.
Windows has a new “Find My Device” feature built in, which will track your laptop or tablet if it gets lost or stolen. Just head to Settings > Update & Security > Find My Device and click “Save my device’s location periodically” to enable it.
With this release, Microsoft thinks Windows 10 is finally ready for enterprise PCs, now being able to "confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organizations". Windows 10 is also on its way to Xbox One today, and we'll see its mobile version on select phones soon.
To download the update, Go to Settings > Update & Security and check for updates.
YouTube has launched its new standalone app, YouTube Music for Android and iOS. The app offers you both songs with and without video, and users will be able to switch instantly to an audio-only mode. The app lets users explore YouTube’s catalog and if you search for an artist, track or album, it will surface everything from official music videos to popular covers and remixes to concert videos. Once the music is playing, it never stops, which is one of the main purpose of the music-only app. The home tab shows your recently played tracks and will recommend tracks based on what you choose in the app and play on the YouTube site in general. It will also show the new music this week.
YouTube Music
After you install the app and sign in with you account, you will get 14 day free trial for YouTube Red membership that will allow you to play music in the background, get ad-free videos and have the ability to listen to music offline.The YouTube Music app is free, but includes ads. It also comes with a handy feature called as audio mode that lets you play songs in the YouTube Music app without loading the videos.
Soon after launching Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G, now the company has launched its successor Canvas Blaze 4G+. It is available in Black color and is priced at Rs. 6,199 online. The official launch is yet to be announced by the company. The smartphone is available in ebay.
Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G+ features a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA IPS display powered by 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735M 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 1GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 8GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 32GB. It sports a 8MP auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and has 1750 mAh battery.
Micromax Canvas Blaze 4G+
Key Features :
4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) FWVGA IPS display
1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735M 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
1GB RAM
8GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 32GB
Facebook launched a check-in feature to let people know that friends in Paris were safe after a series of bombings and shootings in the French capital killed at least 120 people on Friday.
The "Paris Terror Attacks" safety check let people signal whether they were out of harm's way, then notified all those they know at the leading social network.
"Quickly find and connect with friends in the area," a message at the Facebook Safety Check page read. "Mark them safe if you know they're OK."
The feature also allowed people to check which friends listed as being in Paris had not yet checked in as safe.
"We are shocked and saddened by the events unfolding in Paris," a Facebook spokesman told AFP.
"Communication is critical in these moments both for people there and for their friends and families anxious for news."
The death toll in the "unprecedented" series of attacks across Paris climbed through the night.
Police said around 100 people were killed at the Bataclan music venue in eastern Paris alone, where one witness said an attacker yelled "Allahu Akbar" (God is greatest).
Motorola as promised has started rolling Android 6.0 Marshmallow update in Brazil and India. Announcing the news, David Schuster, Senior Director, Software Product Management, confirmed that Moto X Style users in Brazil as well as India will start receiving the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update in stages, alongside the Moto X (Gen 2) users in Brazil.
Schuster in a Google+ post said, "Full deployment will proceed in stages over the next few weeks. It is not yet available for pull, you will receive a notification on your phone when you are able to update your phone. We have also started the approval process for 2015 Moto X Pure Edition (3rd Gen) and expect to push it out in the next few weeks".
Here are a few of the new improvements and features in the Marshmallow upgrade:
A new Memory Manager that lets you check memory usage of all your installed apps
Volume controls have been greatly improved
Do not disturb button has been added to the quick settings panel for easy access.
System UI Tuner will appear in the settings menu at the very bottom once enabled. It provides a few simple UI tweaks.
Google Now on Tap allows contextual information to be delivered based on content on your screen with a long press of the home key.
Doze is a battery management feature that detects when your device is not in use and it will automatically go into a deep sleep state which saves your battery.App Standby reduces battery drain by putting seldom-used apps into a reduced activity state.
Expandable Storage support allows for microSD cards to be used either in a portable storage or an internal storage mode. Portable storage allows your pictures, videos, audio and other media files to be stored. Internal storage allows both media storage along with apps and games but can not be used by other devices.
RAM manager in settings which allows a consumer to view memory used by the system or an individual app over different time frames
Automatic App backup not only backs up your apps but their associated data so when restored they will be the same as they were before
BlackBerry had launched their first Android-based slider smartphone the BlackBerry Priv which went on sale last week in limited markets. It seems that the Canadian company may have already started working on its second Android phone.
BlackBerry Vienna
According to the leaked images by crackberry, the new smartphone is named "Vienna". The smartphone features a physical keyboard just like the Priv. Unlike Priv, by seeing the images it is a bar phone with physical keyboard in it.
The Vienna too will be an Android smartphone just like the Priv and will come in different colours as can be seen in the renders. The colours include dark blue, orange, silver and black. The Priv is likely to still be the flagship and the Vienna would be positioned under it. No details regarding the specifications nor the dimensions of the device are available as of now but we should get more information soon and we will let you know as and when it arises.
InFocus has announced that it will roll out Android 6.0 (Marshmallow update for the InFocus M812 and InFocus M370 smartphones in India by December 2015. Both the smartphones launched in July this year and went on sale in recent months. InFocus M370 and M812 were launched at Rs. 5,999 and Rs. 19,999 respectively.
Intex launched a new budget smartphone dubbed Intex Aqua Super. It is available in Grey, Black, White and Champagne colors and is priced at Rs. 10,390. Intex also offers 1-year screen breakage warranty and a complementary bag pack with the phone.
Intex Aqua Super features a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display powered by 1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 3GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 128GB. It sports a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and has 2150 mAh battery.
Intex Aqua Super
Key Features :
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display
1GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735P 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
3GB RAM
16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 128GB
"Intex has always ensured superior quality products for its consumers. Keeping our customers in mind and the cluttered market of feature rich phone, the 3GB RAM Aqua SUPER will surely be a front-runner for performance and multi-tasking. The sleek & classy look, light weight and a breathtaking performance clearly makes it one of the best offering in sub 10K price-point," said Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Mobile Business Head, Intex Technologies.
Sony Europe unveils a new Alpha-mount camera that belongs to the SLT range. The camera features Sony's 4D Focus system and is compatible with A-mount lenses. The a68 will go on sale in Europe starting March 2016 for roughly EUR 600 (approximately Rs. 42,800) for just the body and EUR 700 (approximately Rs. 50,000) with an 18-55mm, F3.5-5.6 SAM II kit lens.
"The new A68 (ILCA-68) camera from Sony lets enthusiastic photographers discover even more creative opportunities with their precious collection of A-mount lenses," said Sony in a press release. "Inheriting many pro-style features from the acclaimed A77II, the A68 features Sony's unique 4D FOCUS system that delivers extraordinary AF performance under any shooting conditions - even in lighting as low as EV-2 where other cameras struggle."
The a68 continues the use of Sony’s Translucent Mirror Technology that allows for constant AF tracking while the camera is shooting at 8 frames per second. The a68 features a 2.7-inch TFT LCD display with a resolution of 460k dots and can be tilted. You also get an electronic viewfinder, which is an Oled panel with a resolution of 1.4 million dots and offers 100 percent frame coverage. Other features of the a68 include Full HD video recording with continuous AF tracking, a rear control wheel that’s similar to the a7 series, 10 customizable buttons, a front control dial, and a Multi Interface Shoe and Multi Terminal for accessories (e.g. flashes, lights, microphones, and remote commanders).
Sony touts the new A68 to come equipped with a fixed translucent mirror which allows the camera to perform quick shooting coupled with continuous use of accurate phase detection AF.
"The larger Exmor CMOS image sensor with approximately 24MP provides for high image resolution, delicate tonal gradation and expressive bokeh," said Sony. "And the BIONZ X featuring advanced image reproducing technologies processes vast data from the sensor at high speed for more realistic images." "The duo is a perfect match for shooting in the wide ISO range of 100-25600 and producing beautifully sharp, clear results," Sony added.
HTC launched HTC Desire 728G Dual SIM smartphone in India. It is available in Purple Myst and White Luxury colors and is priced at Rs. 17,990.
HTC Desire 728G Dual SIM features a 5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display powered by 1.3 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU and 1.5GB RAM. It has an internal storage of 16GB and can be expanded via microSD up to 2TB. It sports a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 5MP front facing camera. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop with Sense UI on top and has 2800 mAh battery.
HTC Desire 728G Dual SIM
Key Features :
5.5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display
1.3 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6753 64-bit processor with Mali-T720 GPU
1.5GB RAM
16GB internal storage, Expandable via microSD up to 2TB
3G HSPA+, WiFi b/g/n Bluetooth 4.1, GPS with a-GPS
2800 mAh battery
"The new HTC Desire 728G Dual SIM brings distinctive design into a feature-rich smartphone, providing you with a great value smartphone which you can truly make your own. We want to provide a powerful, fully customisable experience to our customers, and the HTC Desire 728G Dual SIM brings this in abundance," said Faisal Siddiqui, President, HTC South Asia during the launch.
This Diwali enjoy great discounts and exchange offers on Motorola devices on Flipkart. Motorola is offering you various discounts and exchange offers on their products in the Happy Diwali Sale on the Flipkart from 7th till 9th November, 2015. The offers are valid only in Flipkart's App. In addition to that, Flipkart is offering you extra 10% off (upto Rs. 1500) on transactions of Rs. 6,500 or more for State Bank Debit and Credit Card holders till November 9th.
