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Lyf Water 10 With Reliance Jio SIM Offer, 3GB of RAM Launched

HIGHLIGHTS

The new Lyf Water 10 features a 5-inch HD display
It supports 4G with VoLTE
It is backed by a 2300mAh battery

After unveiling the Flame 7 and Wind 7, Reliance Retail’s Lyf brand has introduced a new Water-series smartphone, called the Water 10. The Lyf Water 10 smartphone is listed on the company site at Rs. 8,699.

Like other Lyf-branded smartphones, the Water 10 comes with a Reliance Jio SIM, complete with the Jio Preview offer that gives three months of unlimited data, calling, SMS, and access to Reliance Jio services JioOnDemand.

(Also see: Reliance Jio SIM Officially Available for These Smartphones)

The Lyf Water 10 smartphone supports 4G LTE bands in India – FDD-LTE Band 3 (1800MHz) and TDD-LTE Band 40 (2300MHz). The handset also supports VoLTE (voice over LTE) with HD voice call compatibility.

The dual-SIM (Micro-SIM + Micro-SIM) supporting Lyf Water 10 smartphone features a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS LCD display with a pixel density of 294ppi. The handset also sports Dongxu Glass. It runs Android 5.1 Lollipop out-of-the-box. The official company listing notes that both SIM slots are 4G enabled; though, at one time only one SIM can use 4G while the other will work on 2G.

The handset is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6753 SoC clubbed with 3GB of RAM. It packs 16GB of inbuilt storage and supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 64GB). The Lyf Water 10 sports a 13-megapixel autofocus rear camera with dual-tone LED flash along with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

(Also see: Reliance Jio SIM Is Available to Anyone, but There’s a Catch)

Some of the camera features on the Lyf Water 10 include face detection, auto scene detection, face detection, video snapshot, smile shot, and gesture capture. Connectivity options include GPRS/ EDGE, 3G, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-OTG, and Micro-USB, apart from 4G. The handset support LTE Cat 4.

Measuring 146.5x72x8.5mm, the Lyf Water 5 weighs 142 grams. It packs a 2300mAh battery rated to deliver up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 150 hours of standby time on 4G network.

(Also see: How to Get a Reliance Jio SIM for Free)

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Lyf Water 10

KEY SPECS

Display

5.00-inch

Processor

1.3GHz

Front Camera

5-megapixel

Resolution

720×1280 pixels

RAM

3GB

OS

Android 5.1

Storage

16GB

Rear Camera

13-megapixel

Battery capacity

2300mAh

See full Lyf Water 10 specifications

Also See

Lyf Water 5 (Black, 16GB)

Rs. 7,599
Lyf Water 5 (Black, 16GB)

Rs. 8,400
Lyf Water 2 (Silver, 16GB)

Rs. 9,499

Tags: Lyf Water 10 Price, Lyf Water 10 Price in India, Lyf Water 10 Specifications, Lyf, Lyf Mobiles, Mobiles, Android

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Next iPhone Again Tipped to Be Called iPhone 6SE; 32GB as New Base Variant

HIGHLIGHTS

GeekBench leak hints the upcoming iPhone will be called iPhone 6SE
A retail box with the iPhone 6SE branding also leaked
Apple to ditch the base 16GB variant and offer 32GB instead

The upcoming iPhone is undoubtedly the most anticipated smartphone of the year, and rumours surrounding the smartphone have been too many. What’s more interesting this year, is that many conflicting reports are surfacing online making it impossible for us to speculate with ease. One thing seems almost certain though – the next iPhoneis set to break Apple’s tick tock cycle and be unveiled with minimal design changes. Because of these few changes, contradicting reports of the iPhone being called the iPhone 6SE are coming in. Today, we have two leaks in the form of retail box images and Geekbench scores that indicate the coming of the iPhone 6SE. Additionally, there is also a leak that reiterates the end of the 16GB storage variant.

The first one comes in the form of photographed pictures of the iPhone 6SE retail box. The images don’t seem to be photoshopped and show the retail box clearly with the iPhone 6SE branding. There is a separate leak of a Geekbench score of 5,210 in multi-core testing, and 3,042 in single-core testing. The image also shows the model number as iPhone 6SE. The man who leaked it also did the same test on iPhone 6s and scored 4,427 and 2,542 points respectively.

Furthermore, tipster Malignant has again instilled faith that the next iPhone will say goodbye to the 16GB base variant. Apple will instead slide in 32GB as the base storage variant, and apparently the 64GB will also be scrapped to make way for the 128GB mid-variant. The top variant will offer a new 256GB storage option.

(Also see: iPhone 7 Release Date, Specifications, and All Other Rumours)

Whatever the name be, the upcoming iPhone is said to have no 3.5mm audio jack, and the larger variant is tipped to sport a dual camera setup. Another feature that is on the see-saw is the Smart Connector, with too many conflicting reports to put a pin on one decision. Apple should have sent invites by now, but it clearly hasn’t so the rumoured September 23 availability could just be true.

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Tags: Apple, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 6SE, iPhone 7 Leaks, iPhone 7 Features

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Moto Z Tipped to Get Hasselblad Camera Mod Soon

HIGHLIGHTS

Leak suggests module will carry a Hasselblad branding
Camera module expected to be launched next week at IFA
Camera module tipped to have a 10X optical zoom

When Moto Z was about to be launched, there was an excitement around the smartphone less because of the actual hardware specifications on it and more because of the swappable mods that could enhance the utility of the device manifolds. As the various mods were introduced, the anticipated camera module was found missing. If we go by the latest leaks, it seems like the module might finally be coming to Moto Z- that too in partnership with one of the most legendary professional camera makers in the world, Hasselblad.

Leaked images posted by fan site Moto G3 suggest that the much awaited camera module will not only come with a Hasselblad branding, but will also feature a powerful 10X optical zoom lens that will ensure that your images look sharp despite zooming in from a long range.

Even though there is no information regarding the sensor on the camera mod, because of its small size, the Hasselblad’s signature medium format sensor probably won’t make it to the Moto Mod. The images include promotional material, which point to a Xenon flash, Raw format option, and automatic backup feature. A live photo shows f/3.5-f/6.5 aperture range, and a 4.5-45mm focal range.

According to the report, the module can be expected to be launched at IFA event in Germany, which starts September 2. Despite no leak regarding the price of the camera module, the Hasselblad branding suggests that the addition might not come in cheap.

Based on the focal length, the report speculates the use of a 1/1.7 to 1/2-inch sensor like in some of the premium compact cameras, giving a field of view close to a 21mm to 24mm lens on a full-frame camera. As with every other leak, we will have to wait till the actual announcement by the company for an official confirmation.

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Motorola Moto Z

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display

5.50-inch

Processor

2.2GHz

Front Camera

5-megapixel

Resolution

1440×2560 pixels

RAM

4GB

OS

Android 6.0.1

Storage

32GB

Rear Camera

13-megapixel

Battery capacity

2600mAh

See full Motorola Moto Z specifications

Tags: Moto Z Camera Module, Moto Z Mods, Camera Mods, Android, Mobiles

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Karbonn K9 Viraat With 5.5-Inch Display Launched at Rs. 5,990

HIGHLIGHTS

It packs a 2800mAh battery
The Karbonn K9 Viraat sports a 5-megapixel rear camera
It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow

After launching the Fashion Eye in July, Karbonn has now launched the K9 Viraat smartphone in India at Rs. 5,990. It’s available in Champagne and Black colour variants exclusively on Snapdeal, which is offering a discounted price of Rs. 4,799.

As for specifications, the Karbonn K9 Viraat runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and supports hybrid dual-SIM slots (dual standby). It features a 5.5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display, and 16M colours that give a 294ppi of pixel density. It is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor paired with 1GB of RAM. It offers 8GB of inbuilt storage, which is expandable via microSD card (up to 64GB).

Optics include a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, autofocus, and 1080p video recording at 30fps. It also has an adjacent 3.2-megapixel selfie camera. It packs a 2800mAh battery that claims to last for 8 hours of talk time (on 2G), and 350 hours of standby time. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, FM radio, Bluetooth, and Micro-USB port. Unfortunately, it does not support 4G. The dimension of the Karbonn K9 Viraat measures at 154×78.9×11.7mm, and the smartphone weighs around 173.4 grams

As mentioned, Karbonn launched the Fashion Eye smartphone in India last month for Rs. 5,490, and made it exclusively available on Amazon India. It features a 5-inch display, 1.3GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB inbuilt storage, 8-megapixel rear camera, 3.2-megapixel front camera, 2000mAh battery, and runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop.

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Karbonn K9 Viraat

Rs. 5,018

KEY SPECS

Display

5.50-inch

Processor

1.3GHz

Front Camera

3.2-megapixel

Resolution

720×1280 pixels

RAM

1GB

OS

Android 6.0

Storage

8GB

Rear Camera

5-megapixel

Battery capacity

2800mAh

See full Karbonn K9 Viraat specifications

BUY AT

Karbonn K9 Viraat (Champagne, 8GB)

Rs. 5,018

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Google Project Fi’s Wi-Fi Assistant Feature Now Available to Nexus Users

HIGHLIGHTS

The Wi-Fi Assistant feature was first exclusive to Project Fi users
The feature can now be used on all Nexus smartphones
Project Fi is active only on Nexus 6P, Nexus 6 and Nexus 5X smartphones

Google is introducing a nifty feature for all Nexus users to help them save precious data. The company is releasing a feature called Wi-Fi Assistant that will enable users to connect to open and free Wi-Fi networks in their area automatically.The Wi-Fi Assistant feature will be made available to Nexus users in United States, Canada, Mexico, UK, and Nordic countries only. Also, only those Nexus smartphones that are running on Android 5.1 Lollipop will see this feature.

In order to enable Wi-Fi Assistant, head to Settings > Google > Networking > Wi-Fi Assistant. Switch the toggle on and off to set your preferred settings. Once Wi-Fi Assistant is enabled, a small key will show up in the top corner. This feature will let your smartphone automatically connect to open and free Wi-Fi networks in the vicinity, thereby saving your data whenever it can. It will automatically adjust to optimal connections and switch from one network to another without interrupting service. If you wish to opt out of a specific open Wi-Fi network, then just select ‘forget this network’ against the particular network in the Wi-Fi settings panel.

The Wi-Fi Assistant feature was earlier exclusive to Project Fi-enabled devices earlier, but Google has now made it available to all Nexus users. Google unveiled Project Fi mobile telephone network in April last year in a bid to curb use of expensive roaming data and keep phone bills low. After ten months of testing, it opened the service up for all users in March this year, and launched in partnerships with Sprint and T-Mobile. Just last month, it also announced a partnership with telecom giant Three. Project Fi is active only on Nexus 6P, Nexus 6 and Nexus 5X smartphones.

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Tags: Google, Project Fi, Nexus 6P, Nexus 6, Nexus 5X, Mobiles, Android, Wi-Fi Assistant

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iBerry Auxus 4X With 4GB RAM, 13-Megapixel Camera Launched at Rs. 15,990

HIGHLIGHTS

iBerry Auxus 4X is powered by a 2GHz octa-core Helio P10 SoC
Company claims Auxus 4X aimed at customers in the premium segment
It sports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixel) display

iBerry has launched the Auxus 4X smartphone in India, and it is exclusively available via eBay India at Rs. 15,990. The company claims the Auxus 4X is “India’s first 4GB RAM unibody premium smartphone”, and it will be available in its Black colour variant only.

The 4G-enabled dual-SIM supporting iBerry Auxus 4Xsports a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) display and runs Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box.

The iBerry Auxus 4X is powered by a 2GHz octa-core Helio P10 processor coupled with 4GB DDR3 RAM. The smartphone sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with a dual-LED flash and a 5MP front-facing camera. The smartphone comes with 32GB of inbuilt storage that’s expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB).

The smartphone measures 148.40×74.20×7.30 mm. In terms of connectivity, the Auxus 4X supports Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM radio, 3G, and 4G.

“The Auxus 4X is specially designed for the A class premium customers who value just the aesthetics status of the phone not bothering much about the cost. Auxus 4X is a premium phone for premium segment Customers who has passion for Class and Standard,” Nitheesh Krishnan, Auxus Business Development said of the launch in an emailed statement.

Regarding the company’s association with eBay India, Krishnan said, “We are delighted to partner with eBay India for this exclusive launch and we hope to strengthen our association with more such innovative devices in the coming times.

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iBerry Auxus 4X

KEY SPECS

Display

5.50-inch

Processor

2GHz

Front Camera

5-megapixel

Resolution

1080×1920 pixels

RAM

4GB

OS

Android 6.0

Storage

32GB

Rear Camera

13-megapixel

Battery capacity

3000mAh

See full iBerry Auxus 4X specifications

Also See

IBerry Auxus PRIME P8000 (White)

Rs. 10,990

Tags: iBerry Auxus 4X, Auxus 4X, Mobiles, 4G Smartphone

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Freedom 251 Maker Ringing Bells Introduces Loyalty Card Programme

HIGHLIGHTS

There are 3 loyalty cards each valid for 1 year
The denominations are Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 2,000 respectively
Users will also receive Freedom 251 units as free gifts under it

Noida-based Ringing Bells that introduced the world’s cheapest smartphone Freedom 251 on Tuesday launched a loyalty card programme for its products on its first anniversary.

With silver, gold and platinum loyalty cards, customers will get discounts on purchase of every Ringing Bells product, along with a Freedom 251 smartphone as free gift.

“The loyalty cards will be valid for one year and customers will get 5 percent, 10 percent and 15 percent discount on buying Ringing Bells products with cards on denomination of Rs. 500, Rs. 1,000, and Rs. 2,000,” the company said in a statement on Tuesday.

“The silver and gold cards are entitled to one free unit of Freedom 251 and the platinum card is entitled to two free units of Freedom 251,” the company added.

The booking for the loyalty cards will begin on its website from Thursday.

In the meanwhile, yet another unknown company has come forth to announce the launch of a budget smartphone at an incredible price – Rs. 501. Called the ChampOne C1, the smartphone actually features a price of Rs. 7,999, but the Jodhpur-based firm behind the device is selling it at Rs. 501 in its first flash sale on Friday. The smartphone’s highlight feature at the price is the inclusion of a fingerprint sensor.

The ChampOne C1 runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop and supports dual-SIM. It features a 5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) IPS display, and is powered by a 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6735 quad-core processor with 2GB RAM. It offers 16GB of inbuilt storage. Optics include an 8-megapixel back camera, and a 5-megapixel front snapper. There’s a 2500mAh battery packed inside, and connectivity options include 4G LTE support. It will be made available in White, Silver, and Gold colour options.

Written with inputs from IANS

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ChampOne C1

R 501

KEY SPECS

Display

5.00-inch

Processor

1.3GHz

Front Camera

5-megapixel

Resolution

1280×720 pixels

RAM

2GB

OS

Android 5.1

Storage

16GB

Rear Camera

8-megapixel

Battery capacity

2500mAh

See full ChampOne C1 specifications

Ringing Bells Freedom 251

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display

4.00-inch

Processor

1.3GHz

Front Camera

0.3-megapixel

Resolution

540×960 pixels

RAM

1GB

OS

Android 5.1

Storage

8GB

Rear Camera

3.2-megapixel

Battery capacity

1450mAh

See full Ringing Bells Freedom 251 specifications

Tags: Freedom 251 Specifications, Ringing Bells Freedom 251 Smartphone, Ringing Bells, Mobiles, Android,Make in India

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Archos 50 Saphir With IP68 Certification, 5000mAh Battery Launched Ahead of IFA

HIGHLIGHTS

The Archos 50 Saphir is priced at roughly Rs. 7,500
The smartphone is IP68 certified
The company claims that it can survive a fall from one meter

Just a day after unveiling a slew of Helium smartphonesahead of IFA 2016, Archos has now launched another smartphone called 50 Saphir. The smartphone will also be showcased at IFA, and will be made available in Europe starting October for EUR 99 (roughly Rs. 7,500).

The highlight of the Archos 50 Saphir smartphone is that it is highly water-resistant. The smartphone is IP68-certified which means it can survive immersion in up to one metre of water for up to 30 minutes. Archos further claims that it can withstand falls from one metre.

As for specifications, the Archos 50 Saphir runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and supports dual-SIM (Micro) slots. It features a 5-inch (720×1280 pixels) IPS display, and is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MTK6737VWT processor with 2GB of RAM. It offers 16GB of inbuilt storage that can be further expanded via microSD slot (up to 128GB).

Optics include a 13-megapixel rear camera with autofocus, 1080p video recording, and LED flash. There’s also a 5-megapixel selfie camera on board. The Archos 50 Saphir packs a huge 5000mAh non-removable battery. The company claims that the smartphone can run for two days on one full charge.

Connectivity options include LTE connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, Wi-Fi Direct, USB OTG, 3.5mm audio jack, and FM radio. The Archos 50 Saphir comes with light and proximity sensors, and the dimensions of the smartphone measure 146.6×75.9×13.9mm. The device will be made available only in Black colour variant. There is no word on international availability outside of Europe.

As mentioned, Archos also announced the 50f Helium and 55 Helium smartphone lines, and even confirmed its ‘worldwide’ availability for October). All of these smartphones will be demoed at IFA in Berlin.

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Tags: Archos, Mobiles, Android, Archos 50 Saphir, Archos 50 Saphir Features, Archos 50 Saphir Specifications,Archos 50 Saphir Launched, Archos 50 Saphir Price, IFA, IFA 2016

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Huawei Hints at 2 Phone Launches at Thursday Event; Won’t Be Part of Mate Series

HIGHLIGHTS

Huawei’s Richard Yu teased two smartphone launches at the IFA event
Company’s executive clarifies new smartphones are not from Mate series
Evan Blass says Huawei to launch smartphones Nova and Nova Plus

Huawei’s Device CEO Richard Yu has reportedly posted teasers regarding two smartphone launches at its event on Thursday, just ahead of the start of IFA 2016 on Friday. However, the company executive has also clarified that these smartphones will not be Mate S2 and Mate 9 as suggested in some earlier leaks.

The teasers posted on Chinese social networking website Weibo were spotted by Android Pure, and don’t reveal much about the upcoming smartphones but do suggest that one of them will be sporting a square camera panel at the back while the other will be sporting a circular rear camera setup.

On Monday, popular tipster Evan Blass suggested that Huawei will be launching two smartphones under its Nova series, named Nova and Nova Plus, along with MediaPad M3 tablet at IFA.

The Nova series by the company will reportedly be aimed at its female users.

One of company’s executives has also confirmed that the smartphones that will be launched ahead of IFA will not be from Huawei’s ‘Mate’ series and said that they will be from an entirely new series of smartphones, as reported by Android Headlines. According to the report, new smartphones from Mate series will be launched in two months and the company will also introduce a new version of their Android-based Emotion UI.

It will be interesting to see what the upcoming smartphones from Huawei have to offer but for any confirmation regarding their features, we will have to wait for official announcement by the company on Thursday.

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Tags: Huawei Nova Smartphones, Mobiles, Android, Huawei IFA Event, Huawei Smartphone Launch

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InFocus Bingo 50+ With 13-Megapixel Rear Camera, Octa-Core Processor Launched at Rs. 7,999

HIGHLIGHTS

It is exclusively available on Amazon India
The InFocus Bingo 50+ is powered by a MediaTek MT6753 octa-core SoC
It offers 16GB of inbuilt storage

After listing it on its company website last week, InFocus has now launched the Bingo 50+ smartphone in India. The smartphone is available exclusively on Amazon India, and is priced at Rs. 7,999.

Last week, InFocus listed the Bingo 50+ on its website, but the pricing availability details remained a mystery. Now, the smartphone has officially gone on sale on Amazon India. It is available in Silver and Gold colour variants, and InFocus is offering one year manufacturer warranty for the smartphone, and six months warranty for in-box accessories including batteries.

Judging by the name, the Bingo 50+ is an upgrade to the InFocus Bingo 50 that was launched earlier this year. The InFocus Bingo 50+ not only sees upgrades in the specifications department, but is also seen sporting a full metal body. The predecessor Bingo 50 (Read our review here) had options of fake leather or sandpaper finishes for the rear cover panel, and metal was only found on the sides.

As for specifications, the InFocus Bingo 50+ runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based Infinite UI 2.0 OS, and supports a hybrid dual-SIM (Nano + Nano) slot. It features a 5.5-inch HD (720×1280 pixels) display, and is powered by a 1.3GHz MediaTek MT6753 quad-core processor paired with 3GB of RAM. It offers 16GB of inbuilt storage, with the option to expand via microSD card (up to 64GB).

The InFocus Bingo 50+ sports a 13-megapixel rear camera with f/2.2 aperture, autofocus, HDR mode, and full-HD video recording. There is also an 8-megapixel selfie camera on board. It packs a 2600mAh battery that claims to last up to 12 hours of talk time, and 480 hours of standby time. The company claims that the InFocus Bingo 50+ can play music for 58 hours on single charge, and play video for 6.9 hours continuously.

Connectivity options include GSM, WCDMA, 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, FM radio, USB OTG, and 3.5mm audio jack. The InFocus Bingo 50+ measures at 156×76.8×7.25mm and weighs 159 grams. The InFocus Bingo 50+ houses an accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor.

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Tags: InFocus, InFocus Bingo 50, InFocus Bingo 50 Features, InFocus Bingo 50 Specifications,InFocus BinGo 50 Launch, InFocus Bingo 50 price, Amazon India

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