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The India-bound budget-centric smartphone is reported to sport dual rear cameras and feature face-unlock mechanism. Here are all the details you need to have for the upcoming Xiaomi smartphone Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is closely working on a new Redmi device that is also expected to make its way to India. Touted as the  Redmi S2 , the budget-centric smartphone is reported to sport dual rear cameras and feature the face-unlock mechanism, according to a report by online technology-based forum XDA-developers. Now, the phone's purported image renders, shared by a Czech-based online publication SvetAndroida, show Redmi S2's front and back views. Based on renders, the phone would sport a tall 18:9 aspect ratio screen on the front and dual cameras on the back, along with a fingerprint scanner. The phone’s back seems identical to the Redmi Note 5 Pro, which was launched in India on February 14. However, the dual antenna lines on top and bottom have a differe...

The OnePlus 6 will depart from the present trend of an aluminium build in favour of a glass body but retain the horizontal lines and curved design, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed in a blog post Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus is gearing up to unveil the fifth iteration of its flagship smartphone, called the  OnePlus 6 . The smartphone will make a departure from the current trend of an aluminium build in favour of a glass body, but it would retain horizontal lines and curved design, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed in a blog post. Little has so far been officially said about the notch screen-based OnePlus 6, except that the phone will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 system-on-chip (SoC) and have a 256GB storage variant paired with 8GB of RAM. But OnePlus has been teasing the features of the smartphone in the form of tweets and as part of other social media promotion activities – ingress protection (IP) rating for water and dust resistance, for examp...

Google launched Grasshopper app, created by a team of coders known an 'Area 120', to help beginners learn programming languages on their smartphones. Here is all you need to know about Grasshopper app Global search engine and technology giant, Googlehas launched Grasshopper app, a platform to help budding coders learn programming languages on the go using their smartphones. The app, created by a team of coders known by the name ‘Area 120’ from Google's workshop for experimental products, is available for free on Android and iOS devices and can be downloaded from Google PlayStore and Apple App Store, respectively. Here is everything you need to know about the importance of coding and how you can use the Grasshopper app from the comfort of your home to ace the art of coding: What is coding? Coding, also known as programming, is the way to communicate with computers. It tells a computer what actions to take; writing a code is like creating a set of instru...

Google launches AI-powered Pixel smartphone; will cost Rs 57,000 in India With an aim to lead the world of   smartphones   with its artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology, Google on Tuesday launched much-awaited Pixel — a new premium device completely designed by the tech giant with Google Assistant built right-in — at a special event here. India is among the first six countries where   Google Pixel   is being launched. Starting at Rs, 57,000, it will be available for pre-order in India starting October 13 on e-tailer website Flipkart and at over 1,000 plus multi-brand retail stores, including Reliance Digital, Croma and Vijay sales, among others. The launch also ended the Nexus branding under which the company has always released phones in partnership with other original equipment manufacturers like LG (for Google Nexus 5) and Huawei (for Google Nexus 6P). Although HTC has manufactured the smartphones, the new device bears Google branding. With ...

Lenovo launches Z2 Plus smartphone priced at Rs 17,999 Chinese smartphone major Lenovo on Thursday launched   Lenovo Z2 Plus   smartphone in India that comes with "U-Health" feature to help users track steps taken and calories burnt. The device comes in two options — 3GB/32GB (priced at Rs 17,999) and 4GB/64GB (priced at Rs 19,999) and will be available on Amazon starting September 25. Z2 Plus features 5-inch full-HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and comes in fibre glass frame and also packs a U-Touch 2.0 fingerprint sensor that can be used to do seven different functions. The 4G VoLTE-enabled smartphone sports 13MP rear camera and a 8MP front camera and supports 4K capture, 1080p time lapse and slow motion recording. The smartphone will come with a premium chrono case accessory with five different chrono faces. The matte black stealth case worth Rs 699 will come bundled with the phone. Also Read: Le Pro3 smartphone with world's first Sna...

Singapore Air bans use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Saturday said that it has joined other airlines in banning the inflight use of Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 phones after reports of exploding batteries in some units. "The powering up and charging of   Samsung Galaxy Note 7   mobile phones is prohibited on all our flights," SIA said in a statement. Australia's Qantas and Virgin Australia and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad have also announced similar bans. US and Japanese aviation authorities have urged passengers not to turn on or charge the large-screen phones on aircraft. The South Korean smartphone maker last week suspended sales of the phablet and recalled 2.5 million units. The US Federal Aviation Administration has also told passengers not to stow the devices in checked baggage.

Google to unveil Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones in October Google   will unveil its Pixel(Nexus) range of devices along with Daydream virtual reality (VR) and a new 4K compatible Chromecast to replace the currently available options on October 4, media reported on Tuesday. Earlier reports pointed out that HTC is making this year's Nexus phones and there are two of them — Pixel and Pixel XL, code named Sailfish and Marlin, respectively. "Google's Pixel XL has allegedly surfaced on a Geekbench benchmark listing recently, showcasing a couple of pieces of information that seem to confirm once more that the codename for the device is Marlin,"technology website reported on Tuesday. Pixel XL is expected to have an aluminum unibody design, a rear-facing fingerprint scanner and a 5.5-inch screen, according to earlier leaks. Pixel XL is rumoured   Smartphones   to pack quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor clocked at 1.59GHz paired up with 4GB of RAM and wil...

Asus India eyes 1 crore smartphone sales in 2 years Asus India is eyeing to secure seven per cent market share with sales of around one crore smartphones in the next two years, a top company executive said on Tuesday. "The company has seen good performance in Indian market and hopes to secure seven per cent market share with sales of around one crore smartphones in next two years," the company's Regional Head (South Asia and Country Manager) Peter Chang told reporters here. Chang was in the city to unveil and showcase   Asus ' largest range of premium products in Bengaluru market. In the next one year, the company hopes to secure five per cent of India's smartphone market, Chang said but declined to divulge the five-year long-term goal. The company has had a good start and been growing at a good pace by securing 2.5 per cent since its inception in 2014, inspite of facing tough competition, with around 20 to 30 brands operating to get customers' a...

Samsung unveils Galaxy Note 7 with iris scanner for Rs 59,900 Giving a refreshing look to its Note series, South Korean giant   Samsung   on Thursday launched its flagship device   Galaxy Note 7   in India with iris biometric scanner for enhanced security, upgraded S Pen and a dual-curved screen. "Galaxy Note 7 is the combination of all our learnings to take   smartphone   experience to a whole new level and I am confident that the new edition will help Samsung Note loyalists to achieve more in life," H.C. Hong, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia, told reporters here. The company also launched a new wearable portfolio with new Gear VR, Gear Fit2 fitness tracker and Gear IconX earplugs. "Our wearable portfolio comprising Gear Fit2, Gear IconX and Gear VR will further strengthen Samsung's commitment to a connected ecosystem strategy," added Manu Sharma, Vice President, Mobile Business, Samsung India Electronics. Samsung Galaxy Note 7 ...

Moto G4: Dynamite for your budget Ever since Motorola came back into the fray of the   smartphone   segment, it has made a strong user base in India. Most of its launches have been a success. And, the latest one to enter the market is the Moto G4. Having a simple body design with smooth edges, the phone might give good competition to players in the budget smartphone segment. The phone has a big 5.5-inch screen, a great move for those who like watching movies and streaming videos; you can even watch the ongoing Euro competition in France. It doesn't try to look premium though it is designed in a neat and compact manner. However, it does not have an IPX7 water-resistant screen unlike the Moto G (third generation). The   Moto G4   is a mere 9.8-mm thick, weighs 155g (seriously light for a 5.5-inch phone), and to top it all, it feels sturdy with a curved metal frame surrounding the screen adding to the high-quality feel.   Read More

Hold the   Oppo F1 Plus   at an arm's length and I can bet seven of 10 people would mistake it for an iPhone 6s Plus. The looks of this newly launched model by the Chinesesmartphone maker are one to die for. With this launch, the Chinese smartphone segment in the country is expected to get a major boost, and it might very well be a dark horse in terms of the battle for market share. Also, the stark resemblance to the iPhone 6s Plusstrengthens the fact that companies are not shying away from manufacturing models which look very similar to already established ones. And, this trend is here to stay for some time. The sleek 6.6-mm metal alloy body with a curvier shape gives the F1 Plus an extremely premium look. It sports a 5.5-inch high definition AMOLED display. The home button has an integrated fingerprint sensor, which interestingly is quite fast. The volume buttons are placed on the side, allowing easy one-hand control. Living up to the expectations of being a "selfi...

The fight for supremacy in the premium smartphone segment between Samsung and   Apple   continues to create ripples in the Indian market. During the past two years, the war has attracted enough attention and evoked excitement among technology device freaks in the country. And in the latest round of the fight, Samsung again proved its dominance over Apple in the first half of the year. According to the latest data, during January and April, 2016, Samsung’s market share in the above Rs 30,000 price segment rose to 46%, compared to Apple’s 42%. The stark contrast and changing of leadership position on a regular basis can be traced in the fact that during the four months, preceding the period mentioned above, Apple used to hold similar market share and used to be chased by Samsung. During September and December, 2015, Apple’s market share in the premium segment was nearly 48%. While increasing promotion and distribution focus is usually attributed to such periodic change...