Lyf F1 Launched in India - Price, Release Date, Specifications

Reliance Retail on Friday launched the Lyf F1 smartphone, priced at Rs. 13,399. The smartphone will be available from Reliance Digital stores from Friday itself. The company is offering a free Bluetooth speaker worth Rs. 3,000 alongside, and announced a 10 percent cashback offer for Citibank cardholders. Purchasers will also get a Reliance Retail gift voucher worth Rs. 15,000.  

The company is touting several 'smart' features for the Lyf F1, including Smart Ring - which helps locate the smartphone even when it is on silent mode, and Smart Play - which will pause a playing video when the user looks away from the display. The smartphone also offers carrier aggregation that, apart from faster speeds, is claimed to offer better battery life.

Reliance Retail is also touting RCS (Rich Communication Services) services, which offers enhanced rich messaging services on SMS, apart from allowing users to share files and location when on a live call. Like other Lyf phones, it will come bundled with a Reliance Jio SIM card.

The dual-SIM (Micro+Nano) Lyf F1 smartphone runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, and sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection and a pixel density of 400ppi. It is powered by a 64-bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 SoC (four cores clocked at 1.52GHz and four cores clocked at 1.21GHz), coupled with 3GB of RAM.


The Lyf F1 sports a 16-megapixel rear camera with PDAF and EIS, apart from an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with autofocus. It bears 32GB of inbuilt storage that is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). Apart from 4G and VoLTE support, the Lyf F1 offers Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.1, Micro-USB, GPS, and 3.5mm audio jack connectivity options.

The smartphone is powered by a 3200mAh non-removable battery that is claimed to last all day. It measures 155.5x77.6x7.9mm, and weighs in at 153 grams. Sensors on board the Lyf F1 include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and electronic compass.

for more details about Lyf F1 detailed specifications. Visit at ndtv gadgets

5:01 AM - By Usha Sharma 0

Know Apple iPhone 7 Price, launch date, features India

The Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have been announced. They will be available in India exactly a month later, from October 7.

We answer all your questions on what is new, India price, and features.

What is Apple iPhone 7 price in India?

The Apple iPhone 7 is priced in India at Rs 60,000 onwards. Apple has not announced prices of the iPhone 7 Plus for India. We expect this pricing to be at least Rs 10,000 more given that the US price difference is $120 between the two. We will know the final pricing closer to the launch date.


What all were announced at the Apple event?

Apple announced two new phones, the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 and the 5.5inch iPhone 7 Plus. There is also the latest version of the Apple Watch called the Series 2, as well as a new wireless headset called the Apple AirPod.


What is new in Apple iPhone 7?

The design is a bit different as the lines have given way to solid colour, among them a matte-finish solid black and glossy jet black versions. Also, the iPhone 7 Plus has a dual camera set-up which makes it look different in the rear. Also, both phones no longer have the headphone jack and will connect to audio devices using the lightning port. The home button now offers haptic feedback and you will feel a buzz from time to time. Both phones will be powered by a quad-core A10 Fusion processor with two high-efficiency and two high-power cores each. Apple claims the battery life will be at least two hours more than the earlier versions.

Is the Apple iPhone 7 price cheaper this time?

Yes, because the iPhone 6s was launched in India with a pricing of Rs 62,000. If you consider that the price was for a 16GB model, buyers will get more value this time as the base model now is 32GB.

So, is the 16GB iPhone dead?

Yes, pretty much. In fact, even the last year’s version will now start from 32GB. While there is no 16GB in the new models, here is no 64GB either. So the price differential from 32GB to 128GB and 256GB will be quite significant. Brace for that.

Is there a 3.5mm headphone jack in the phones?

No, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack. Apple has moved on to the lightning port to connect the headphone. However, it understands that a lot of its users will have good headphones with the older pin and hence the new phones will come with a lightning to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter. We can almost hear you say thank God for that.

Do both phones have the dual camera?

No, only the iPhone 7 Plus has a dual camera. The iPhone 7 has a better camera now, but the wide-angle, telephoto combination is limited to the top-end iPhone 7 Plus. However, the iPhone 7 camera now has optical image stabilisation. The iPhone 7 Plus on the other hand has a up to 2X optical zoom and 10x digital zoom.

What is the difference between the two models?

Except for the size, the only differentiator between the two models is the dual camera. And contrary to initial reports, the larger one does not come with more RAM to cater to the needs of the camera.

source : indianexpress

11:30 PM - By Usha Sharma 0

WhatsApp 2.16.238 Download Available for Android with Fixes

WhatsApp is currently one of the most used mobile messaging applications out there, as over 1 billion people are accessing their accounts every day to keep in touch with their loved ones. However, because of its popularity, the developers need to constantly update this application in order to make sure that they fix all bugs and issues that are found by them or reported by users.

Today we will talk about the latest WhatsApp BETA version that has been released for Android devices. First of all, you should know that the latest WhatsApp BETA version for Android devices is 2.16.238 and it doesn’t come with significant changes. However, the new WhatsApp 2.16.238 brings usual bug fixes and app stability improvements.

Unfortunately, the bad news is that the WhatsApp 2.16.238 doesn’t come with any new features. We don’t have any information about the rumored Video Calling feature, so if you’ve been expecting to hear something about it, then you’re having a bad luck. Let’s not forget that the Video Calling feature has been leaked a few months ago and it was spotted on an iOS device. The developers of WhatsApp have never confirmed the rumors regarding the Video Calling feature, but in order to keep the application on top of the list, they will need to bring this expected feature to it.

WhatsApp 2.16.238: How To Install On Your Android Device

In the past, it was a bit complicated to manually install the latest WhatsApp BETA version on your Android device. Now the latest WhatsApp BETA version is found on the Google Play Store, but you will firstly have to join the WhatsApp BETA Testing program on the official Android Store. To do this, head to the Google Play Store webpage, tap on the “BECOME A TESTER” button and you’re done. Finally, open the official Android store, search for WhatsApp 2.16.238 and install it on your smartphone.

source : neurogadget

4:51 AM - By Usha Sharma 0

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 4G now cost Rs. 7,999 instead of Rs. 9,999

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 4G just got its price slashed to Rs. 7,999. 

The mid-range,h 5.5-inch smartphone will now cost Rs. 7,999 just became  cheaper by Rs. 2,000

The Redmi Note 4G was launched in November last year and has been one of Xiaomi's runaway successes in the country. Exact figures are unavailable, but it is estimated that the company sold tens of thousands of handsets in just a few weeks in flash sales on Flipkart.

Why is Xiaomi discounting a product that was already priced dirt-cheap to begin with? One word: competition. The last few months have seen at least a dozen new smartphones entering the crowded Indian market. These handsets are typically budget handsets, usually offering mid to high-end hardware at prices that are usually under Rs. 10,000. The recently launched K3 Note from Lenovo, for instance, is priced at Rs. 9,999 and has much better tech specs than the Redmi Note 4G.

If you're in the market for a phablet -- you know, those gigantic phones that everyone seems to carry these days -- the Redmi Note 4G is now one of the cheapest options.


Source: hindustantimes
Tags : Xiaomi, Redmi Note 4G,  Flipkart, Redmi Note 4G, Note 4G, phablet

11:30 PM - By Usha Sharma 0

Xiaomi Cuts Mi 4 Smartphone Price In India, now available at Rs 14999

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi slashed price of the Mi 4 16 GB model by 16 per cent to Rs 14,999. "We are announcing price cut of Mi 4 16 GB model to Rs 14,999. It is effective from 9 pm (June 17) on Flipkart and mi.com and soon available across our other channel partners," Xiaomi global Vice President Hugo Barra said at an event. The company was celebrating sale of one crore Mi 4 smartphones.

While the company is advertising a price cut of Rs 5,000 on the Mi 4 (16 GB), the actual discount is of Rs 3,000. This is because Xiaomi had in April permanently slashed the price of the the Mi 4 by Rs 2,000 and started selling it at Rs 17,999. Therefore, the fresh discount on the Mi 4 is Rs 3,000 and not Rs 5,000.

Xiaomi launched the Mi 4 smartphone in July 2014 in China. It started sales of Mi4 16 GB in India in January.

The Mi 4 comes with 5-inch display, 13 megapixel main camera and 8 mp front camera. It has 3 GB RAM. The phone has 3080 mAh battery.

Xiaomi also showcased Mi selfie sticks which it said will be launched in India soon.

Source : ibnlive

12:46 AM - By Usha Sharma 0

Android 5.0 (Lollipop) rollout delayed due to Wi-Fi bug: Report

A couple of days ago, Google said that it has started rolling out the Android 5.0 (Lollipop) update, but there has been no news of any devices actually getting the update till now. It seems the delay is due to a Wi-Fi bug in the software build.

According to Android Police, Google has delayed the release of Android 5.0 because of a Wi-Fi bug that drained the battery in Nexus 5 units. 


This bug has been acknowledged by Google's Trevor Johns, who has said, "Android Engineering is aware of an issue affecting Nexus 5 users running Android 5.0 which causes significant "Miscellaneous" battery usage while Wi-Fi is enabled. This appears to be caused by an abnormally high number of IRQ wakeup events. We are continuing to investigate this issue."

Google's Issue Tracker website shows that the bug has been fixed now, meaning that the release is close. 

Android Police's sources say that Google now plans to release the Android 5.0 build for Nexus devices on November 12.

Earlier, there were rumours that Google has not been able to create a stable version of Android 5.0 update for cellular models like Nexus 4 and 5 smartphones as well as 3G/4G-enabled Nexus 7 and 10 tablets.

Android 5.0, which Google has called its most ambitious release ever, brings a host of new features, such as a total design revamp, better battery life, improved security and support for multiple user profiles on same device.

Motorola has said that Moto E as well as the first- and second-generation Moto G and X smartphones will get Android 5.0. Likewise, Sony will release the update for all Xperia Z series models, among other smartphones. HTC has said that its One and One (M8) smartphones will get Android 5.0 update within 90 days of its release.

Other major manufacturers, such as Samsung and LG, have not revealed their plans to upgrade products to Android 5.0. 

source : timesofindia

2:22 AM - By Usha Sharma 0

WhatsApp can now inform you if your messages have been read or not

What made WhatsApp so popular initially was its double tick feature that informed the sender that the message has reached the recipient’s phone (although he might or might not have read it). Now, WhatsApp has quietly added another nifty feature to its app that can even tell whether the recipient has read your message or not.

The trick is pretty simple. As soon as the recipient reads your message, the double grey check marks next to the message turn blue. It even works in group chats, where the single check mark turns blue when everybody in the group has read the message. Long pressing a message reveals the Message info which details when the message was delivered and when it was read.

The new feature doesn’t require an update and is already available on all platforms. Although, it wouldn’t be wrong to assume that it won’t go well with all users who still wish to keep a little privacy.

source : apprtize

1:55 AM - By Usha Sharma 0

Android 5.0 Lollipop release date, new features upgrades

Everything you need to know about Android Lollipop and its release date

Google has finally named the next version of Android as Lollipop, and it's a whole new version - 5.0. Here's what you need to know about Android 5.0 Lollipop's release date, design and new features.

We've been running Android Lollipop for a few months now, back when it was known only as Android L, and you can see the new features and screenshots here. We've also tested out the increased battery life, but Lollipop is no faster than KitKat

Google launched Android 4.4 KitKat last September and then showed off Android L at its I/O 2014 developer conference before officially announcing its final name and version number today.

If you're buying a Nexus 6 or Nexus 9, you can get Android Lollipop from November 3rd (if you're in the UK, you'll be able to pre-order in November and receive your phablet or tablet within a few weeks). But if you already have a Nexus 5, 7 or 10 you should get it in a free over-the-air update in the "coming weeks" according to Google's blog. Of course, if you want to, you can try the beta version now by following our guide: How to get Android L now.

Motorola

If you have a Moto G or Moto X (all generations), a Moto E or various other smartphones, Motorola has said Lollipop will be available later this year. See Motorola's upgrade page for details.

Sony

Sony has confirmed that it will bring Android 5.0 Lollipop to the entire Xperia Z range (smartphones and tablets) which is quite impressive as some are pretty old now. Upgrades will start with the core Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z2 series in early 2015. See Sony's blog for more details.

HTC

If you have an HTC One M8 or M7, there's good news since the company has said it will deliver the update within 90 days of getting the final version of Android L from Google. All the other 'One' smartphones will get the update, but it will be after those first two devices.

Samsung

Samsung hasn't yet said which devices will get Lollipop, nor when, but all current Galaxy smartphones should be updated, and quite possibly some older ones. The issue is that Samsung has never been quick to roll out Android updates, so don't hold your breath.

LG

LG is another firm which has remained tight-lipped about Lollipop rollouts, but G3 owners can probably rest easy knowing one is on the way. G2 owners might be pleasantly surprised, too.

Before the launch, Google released a teaser video for Android L with lots of possible names including Lemon Drop, Lady Finger, Lava Cake and Lemon Meringue Pie. A notable name missing was Lollipop and now we know why.


Android Lollipop: Material Design

Google has a "new design language" for Android Lollipop which is called Material. Overall, it's a cleaner style which developers can make use of in apps. The Roboto font can also be used anywhere. You'll notice that the new navigation buttons are a triangle, circle and square


Elements can now be given depth, so shadows and light sources affect user interface elements in real time. App interfaces will now feature touches of colour automatically generated based on the content and there are new animations and touch feedback.

You can see the new look in the above and main article images including new icons and new navigation buttons. Take a look at Google's video below to get an idea of what Android Lollipop looks and feels like.

Android Lollipop: New features

• Enhanced notifications
• New lockscreen
• New multi-tasking
• New notifcation bar
• Security - personal unlocking
• Battery life - new saver mode
• Performance

For More Details Visit at http://www.android.com/versions/lollipop-5-0/

Android TV

With the Lollipop announcement came a surprise new product: Nexus Player. This means Android TV is integrated into Lollipop and provides a way to get games, videos, photos, TV shows etc. onto your big screen. Quite a few big names have signed up to Android TV, including Sony, Philips and Sharp. You don't have to buy a new TV, of course, and that's where Nexus Player comes in, operating much like an Apple TV.

Source : pcadvisor

2:47 AM - By Usha Sharma 0

Lava Iris Pro 30+ quad-core Android phone at Rs 11990

The dual-SIM Lava Iris Pro 30+ runs on 1.5 GHz quad-core Mediatek 6589 turbo processor and has 1 GB RAM. 

Lava has launched an upgraded version of its Iris Pro 30 smartphone, which was launched earlier this year in January. Called the Iris Pro 30+, the smartphone comes with a 4.7 inch HD IPS display with 1280×720 pixels resolution at 312 ppi. The smartphone claims to provide a superior touch experience through OGS (one glass solution) technology.

Ironically, the upgraded model runs an older Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS out-of-the-box!

The dual-SIM Lava Iris Pro 30+ runs on 1.5 GHz quad-core Mediatek 6589 turbo processor and is powered by 1 GB RAM along with PowerVR SGX544 GPU clocked at 357 MHz or 0.357 GHz. It comes with 16 GB of internal storage, 7.8 GB for applications and 5.5 GB for media content, that is expandable up to 32 GB.

The Iris Pro 30+ sports a 13 MP auto-focus rear camera. The camera comes with BSI II sensor having a size of 1/3.2 inch and 1.1 micron Omni BSI-II pixel architecture to capture images in low-light.  It supports full 1080p HD and 720p video recording and playback. It comes with features like face detection, four-directional panoramic view and high-definition range (HDR). Additionally, there is a 3 MP Camera on the front for 3G video calling support.

On the connectivity front, it is 3G enabled and supports EDGE, GPRS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB OTG connectivity and is powered by a 2000 mAh battery.

Lava Iris Pro 30+ is available in black colour. It will be exclusively available on Amazon.in bundled with a free 16GB memory card 1pm onwards on August 26.

Source : indianexpress

Tags : Lava Iris Price In India, Lava Iris features, Lava Iris Specification
 

2:47 AM - By Usha Sharma 0

Top 5 Android Smartphones under Rs 10,000

Motorola Moto E

• 4.3-inch touchscreen display with 540x960 pixels resolution.
• dual core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 200 processor
• 1 GB RAM
• Android 4.4.2 KitKat and Motorola has promised the next update as well.
• measuring 12.3 mm at the thickest point while 6.2 mm at the thinnest part
• weighs 142 grams
• 4 GB on-board storage
• memory card slot
• up to 32 GB micro SD card
• Bluetooth 4.0.
• GPS, GLONASS, and BeiDou.
• FM radio
• 1960 mAh battery and more

Xolo-Q800 X-Edition

• Q800 X-Edition
• 4.5-inch IPS LCD display
• 960x540 pixel resolution
• quad-core 1.2 GHz MediaTek MT6589 processor
• 1 GB RAM
• Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
• 8 megapixel camera
• LED flash in the back as well while in its front lies a 1 megapixel for video calls.
• supports 3G Networks
• Bluetooth, FM Radio and GPS with A-GPS and more..

Micromax Unite 2 A106

• 4.7-inch display with 480x800 pixels resolution
• powered by a 1.3 GHz Mediatek MT6582M quad core processorr
• Android 4.4 (KitKat)
• 5 megapixel auto focus rear camera
• 4 GB internal storage
• micro SD card of up to 32 GB
• 4 GB internal memory
• Micromax Canvas Unite 2 has a 2000 mAh battery and more...

Karbonn Titanium S5 Plus

• 5-inch IPS LCD display with 960x540 pixel resolution
• 1.3 GHz quad-core processor
• 1 GB RAM
• 4 GB internal storage
• maximum of 32 GB micro SD card
• 8 megapixel rear autofocus camera and an LED Flash
• Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
• 3G SIM support
• 1800 mAh battery and more...

Spice Stellar Mettle Icon Mi-506

• 5 inch touchscreen
• 1.3 Ghz dual core processor
• 512 MB RAM
• 4 GB ROM
• an expandable storage slot that can hold a micro SD card of upto 32 GB, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system
• 8 megapixel rear camera
• a 1.3 megapixel front camera
• 800 mAh battery and more...

11:49 AM - By Usha Sharma 0

Amazon Creates 950 Scottish Jobs

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has confirmed that Amazon is to create 950 jobs in the country.

Speaking during a session at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, the SNP leader detailed that the jobs will be based at Gourock in Inverclyde and Dunfirmlin Fife, complimenting the company’s existing site in Glenrothes.

It is also expected that Amazon will take on an extra 1,500 staff during peak periods.

Hailing the agreement, Salmond said: "Amazon has established itself as one of the world's leading online retailers and I am delighted with its decision to expand its Scottish operations and to create 950 jobs.”

The news was also welcomed by Allan Lyall, vice president of European operations at Amazon, who said: "Amazon is delighted that its biggest UK fulfilment centre is to be built in Dunfermline.”

"It is a great location and it has been Amazon's priority to secure a new site as close to the current Glenrothes fulfilment centre as possible in order to preserve and transfer the entire skilled workforce with all its experience and Amazon knowledge.”

source:itproportal

Tags: Amazon, Scottish, Scottish Jobs, Salmond

11:48 AM - By Usha Sharma 0

"iPhone 5" Pics Showed Verizon iPhone 4 Parts

A few days ago, pictures of an aluminium frame for what seemed to be the iPhone 5 emerged online and we can now confirmed that they were actually parts for the Verizon iPhone 4.

The original images can be found here and shows very small but significant differences between the GSM and the CDMA frames. The latter has four bands rather than three and you can actually view both the AT&T and the Verizon iPhone 4 over at Slashgear.

Looking closely at the pictures, you will find four black bands on the Verizon Wireless model with a slightly different positioning for the vibrate switch and volume keys.

This lead us to believe that Apple must have changed something on the board itself which means that a CDMA motherboard will not align perfectly in a GSM case and vice versa.

The fact that Apple has asked for the original Global Direct parts video to be taken down means that the parts were genuine.

Indeed, GlobalDirectParts.com sells OEM parts for the iPhone 4 (and for dozens of other devices as well); these include the rare white OEM Apple iPhone 4 battery door without the flash trim ring.

source: itproportal

Tags:
apple, iphone 5, smartphone, iPhone 4, iphone 5 verizon

11:44 AM - By Usha Sharma 0