Huawei Honor 6X With Dual Rear Camera Launched In India At Rs 12,999 ($190)

Huawei has launched the Honor 6X today in India.The phone will be exclusive to Amazon and will go on sale in India starting February 2, it will be sold via flash sale with registrations starting today at 2pm.The phone is priced at INR 12,999 ($190) for the 3GB/32GB variant and INR 15,999 ($235) for the 4GB/64GB variant.The Honor 6X will be available in Gold, Silver, and Gray Color options. Register Honor 6X Now On Amazon

As for the specifications,Honor 6X features a 5.5-inch, 1080p IPS LCD, which is powered by Kirin 655 SoC with octa-core CPU and Mali-T830MP2 GPU, 
3/4GB RAM, 
32/64GB storage, 
    
          The highlighting point of the phone is its dual camera on the back with 12 megapixel main sensor and 2 megapixel depth sensor. 8 megapixel front facing shooter, 
3340mAh battery
fingerprint sensor on the back,
the phone runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box with Emotion UI 4.1

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Launched In India With Snapdragon 625 Processor

Xiaomi has launched its Redmi Note 4 in India in an event in New Delhi, Redmi Note 4 is the successor of popular Redmi Note 3, which was the bestselling device for the company in India.As seen with the earlier launched Redmi smartphones, the upcoming Redmi Note 4 will come with a Snapdragon processor as Xiaomi cannot use MediaTek processor in india.Xiaomi is banned to use MediaTek powered smartphones in India after the launch Redmi Note 4G smartphone.

Redmi Note 4 in China comes with a Deca Core (10 core) Helio X20 chipset but in India it will come in Snapdragon 625.The Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor comes with a clock speed of 2GHz and coupled with Adreno 506 GPU.

Redmi Note 4 comes with aluminum​ metal unibody design,and comes in Silver,Gold, and Dark grey color options,features a 5.5-inch full HD display (403PPI) with 2.5D arc glass design.
2GB/32GB ,3GB/32GB, 4GB/64GB memory variant
4,100mAh battery but lacks fast charging support
13MP Rear Camera and a 5MP front facing shooter
Runs on MIUI 8 with Marshmallow
Fingerprint sensor on the back.

As for price it will be available in three variants: 2GB RAM with 32GB storage for INR 9,999 ($146), 3GB RAM with 32GB storage for INR 10,999 ($161), and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage for INR 12,999 ($190). The Redmi Note 4 will go on sale on January 23 12:00PM on Mi.com and Flipkart. It will be available in gold, dark gray, and black.

Moto X Play to get Android Nougat by the end of January

Back in December last year the Moto X Play running Android Nougat was spotted on GFXbench running Android Nougat version 7.1, and now the company has officially revealed that the Moto X Play will receive the Android Nougat update by the end of January for Europe region. Moto Deutschland (Germany) via Twitter replied to a question about the update on Twitter. The update applies for the SIM-free EU model of the Moto X Play, so the rollout of Nougat may take a while longer in other places. Motorola has already rolled out the nougat update  to Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus last month. 

@theadamparton Yes, Android 7 will be available for Moto X Play by end of January. Please find further info here: https://t.co/qgHOc8V8cx

— Moto Deutschland (@Moto_GER) January 12, 2017

With Nougat update you will get exclusive features such 

1. Quick switch between apps – Double tapping on the overview/ recent apps button will allow users to switch between two most recently used apps.

2. Multi-window view – This will allow two apps to run side by side. Now you will be able to text a friend while watching a video side by side on your screen.

3. Work Mode – This new feature allows users to turn off the phone’s work apps when not at your work, making for a balanced work-life balance.

Moto Phones that will receive Android Nougat Update

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HTC U Ultra Launched with Snapdragon 821, Sense Companion

HTC, finally unveiled its latest flagship handset, the HTC U Ultra smartphone at a keynote with the new AI which according to the htc “learns from U” called the Sense companion.The HTC U phone will be available in a Sapphire Blue colour which also has a Sapphire glass display.Sapphire will be limited to an exclusive edition to be launched later in the year.

With the new AI which according to the htc “learns from U” called the Sense companion

Introducing HTC Sense Companion. The personal companion who is always learning from you, and the things you do every day. It can suggest that you dress warmer and leave a little earlier for work if snow is forecast; remind you to take a power bank on longer trips; and even recommend a restaurant when you’re away for the weekend and then book seats for you. Best of all, it’s made to evolve and get to know you better over time.

HTC U Ultra features a  5.7-inch QHD display with a secondary display on top just like we have seen in LG V20

Powered by Snapdragon 821, With 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB storage variant which is expandable via Micro Sdcard.

The HTC U features a 12MP UltraPixel unit with large 1.55µm pixels with f/1.8 lens Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), Laser AutofocusOIS. 16MP front shooter, 3,000mAh battery 

Priced at $749 in the US, pre-orders open now.

Source- HTC


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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 To Launch in India on January 19

Xiaomi is launching its Redmi Note 4 in India . Xiaomi is sending out media invites confirming an event on January 19 in New Delhi, Redmi Note 4 is the successor of popular Redmi Note 3, which was the bestselling device for the company in India.As seen with the earlier launched Redmi smartphones, the upcoming Redmi Note 4 will also come with a Snapdragon processor as Xiaomi cannot use MediaTek processor in india.Xiaomi is banned to use MediaTek powered smartphones in India after the launch Redmi Note 4G smartphone.

Redmi Note 4 in China comes with a Deca Core (10 core) Helio X20 chipset.The Redmi Note 4,the Indian variant is expected to feature Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor instead of Helio X20 octa-core processor.The Snapdragon 625 octa-core processor comes with a clock speed of 2GHz and coupled with Adreno 506 GPU

As for price, the Redmi Note 4 is priced at  RMB 899 ($135) for the 16GB variant and RMB 1199 ($180) for the 64GB variant in china which is expected to be same in India

Redmi Note 4 comes with metal unibody design,and comes in Silver,Gold, and Dark grey color options,features a 5.5-inch full HD display (403PPI) with 2.5D arc glass design and is 

2GB/16GB and 3GB/64GB memory variant 

4,100mAh battery

13MP Rear Camera and a 5MP front facing shooter

Runs on MIUI 8 with Marshmallow

Fingerprint sensor on the back.

These are the similar specifications as on its predecessor, the new Redmi Note 4 comes with a new design.

Nokia 6 First Android Smartphone From Nokia | First Look

HMD Global which have the  exclusive rights of Nokia's branding has launched its first Android smartphone. Nokia 6 will be available exclusively in China through JD.com. Available in early 2017, Nokia 6 is 1699 CNY ($245)

As for the specs- The Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 2.5D curved glass, Powered by Snapdragon 430 SoC, with 4GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable via microSD card, a 16MP rear camera with PDAF ,8MP front camera, Dolby Atmos sound, Bluetooth 4.1, LTE, 3000mAh battery, and a fingerprint sensor. The phone runs Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.

HMD Global launches Nokia's first Android smartphone.

HMD Global which have the  exclusive rights of Nokia's branding has launched its first Android smartphone. Nokia 6 will be available exclusively in China through JD.com. Available in early 2017, Nokia 6 is 1699 CNY ($245).

With over 552 million smartphone users in China in 2016, a figure that is predicted to grow to more than 593 million users by 2017.

As for the specs- The Nokia 6 features a 5.5-inch Full HD display with 2.5D curved glass, Powered by Snapdragon 430 SoC, with 4GB of RAM, 64GB internal storage expandable via microSD card, a 16MP rear camera with PDAF ,8MP front camera, Dolby Atmos sound, Bluetooth 4.1, LTE, 3000mAh battery, and a fingerprint sensor. The phone runs Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.

"The Nokia 6 marks the first step in HMD's ambition to set a new standard in design, material quality and manufacturing innovation across every tier of its products by building on the hallmarks of a true Nokia phone experience," HMD Global said.

 
Source- HMD Global

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 835 processor

Qualcomm has unveild its upcoming Snapdragon 835 processor at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It will be the first Qualcomm-made SoC that would be made with Samsung's 10-nanometer FinFET process, with the support for Quick Charge 4 technology. Snapdragon 835 will enhance AR/VR experience, improve battery life and ensure fast internet connectivity

The new Snapdragon 835 uses the same Kryo CPU architecture used in Snapdragon 820. The new chip uses Kryo 280, with 4 additional cores which will focus on running efficiently on top of the 4 performance cores that are clocked up to 2.45GHz, and the other more cores will be clocked up to 1.9GHz. 835 is about 35% smaller in size and consumes 25% less power,(more smaller processor provides better efficiency for batteries and will be more power efficient than past Snapdragon chips)

The new Adreno 540 GPU successor of Adreno 530, which supports OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0, Vulkan’s API, and DirectX 12 which will provide high-performing graphics experience for mobile games and VR/AR. Adreno 540 is Upto 25% fast in graphics rendering and 60x more display colors compared to previous designs.

The new Quick Charge 4.0,Qualcomm says the new version will support USB Type-C charging standard and can charge up to 20 per cent faster and up to 30% more efficient than Quick Charge 3.0. 

The Snapdragon 835 increases graphic performance upto 25% with support for 4K video recording at 30fps with 60fps,It also supports cameras with resolutions up to 32-megapixels or dual 16-megapixels cameras.

A number of security features like Qualcomm Haven™ security suite, which includes a full biometric suite for fingerprint, voice, iris and facial recognition.

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LeEco Le 2 with 64GB Storage Now Available on Snapdeal for Rs 13,999

LeEco has launched the 64GB storage variant Le 2 smartphone in India. The LeEco Le 2 smartphone with 3GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage was only available offline markets.

The phone is priced at Rs.13,999, compared to Rs. 11,999 of the 32GB inbuilt storage variant,  and is exclusively available on Snapdeal.

LeEco Le 2 features a  5.5" 1080p screen (403ppi). 

Powered by  Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 Octa-Core Processor Clocked at 1.8Ghz

510-GPU

with 3GB RAM 

32/64GB internal storage. 

The OS is Android 6.0 with EUI 5.5.

16-MegaPixel Rear Camera  

8-MegaPixel Front-Facing Camera (1.4µm pixels)

3000mAh battery

Fingerprint sensor

VoLTE ready 

Type-C 1.0 reversible connector

Available Colors -Rose Gold.

Samsung Launched Galaxy A3 (2017), A5 (2017) and A7 (2017)

Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy A (2017) smartphones ahead of the launch, on January 5 at an event in Malaysia.Few days back the Galaxy A 2017 was spotted on a pre-order poster which revealed the prices of the upcoming devices. All three new devices comes with IP68 certification for water and dust resistance. Expandable storage is up to 256GB via microSD card,Support for Fast Charging and USB Type-C connectors.Color options include Black, Blue, Pink and Gold.The Galaxy A (2017) will be available in Russia in January and will hit the global markets later.

“At Samsung, we are always trying to ensure our customers have the most advanced products on the market. The latest Galaxy A series is a testament to this. We integrated our unique approach to design as well as the features Galaxy customers have come to love to provide added performance without compromising on style,” said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics.

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) features a 5.7 inch FullHD Super AMOLED Display,Powered by a Exynos 7880 octa-core chipset with 3GB of RAM.It comes with a 16MP primary camera and a 16MP front facing camera with F/1.9 aperture. 32GB internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card.  3,600 mAh battery with fast charging support.Runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box and fingerprint scanners in home button

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) features a 5.2 inch FullHD Super AMOLED Display,Powered by a Exynos 7880 octa-core chipset with 3GB of RAM.It comes with a 16MP primary camera and a 16MP front facing camera. 32GB internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. Runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box and fingerprint scanners in home button,3000mAh battery.

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)

Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) features a 4.7 inch 720p Super AMOLED Display,Powered by a 1.6GHz octa-core CPU with 2GB of RAM.It comes with a 13MP primary camera and a 8MP front facing camera with F/1.9 apertures. 16GB internal storage which is expandable up to 256GB via microSD card. Runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow out of the box and fingerprint scanners in home button, 2,350mAh battery, which lacks fast charging support.

OxygenOS 4.0 with Nougat rolls out for the OnePlus 3 and 3T

OnePlus has started rolling out the the OxygenOS 4.0 update for the OnePlus 3 and the OnePlus 3T .This update will also bring Android 7.0 Nougat to both devices.

Here are some highlights of the new update

• Upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat
  • New Notifications Design
  • New Settings Menu Design
  • Multi-Window View
  • Notification Direct Reply
  • Custom DPI Support
• Added Status Bar Icon Options
• Improved Shelf Customization

The update is being rolled out in batches, so it may take time before your device gets it.

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Source: OnePlus