Asus ZenFone 4 Series Expected to Launch in Europe

Asus invites for an event on September 21 in Rome, and the company is largely expected to launch the Asus ZenFone 4 series for Europe. The ZenFone smartphones have been leaked in several occasions in the past, and this European.

The invite image has two smartphones placed in the shape of a ‘V’, and has a tagline that reads, "take a walk on the wide side. ZenFone 4 family is tipped to be divided into at least five variants - Asus ZenFone 4 , Asus ZenFone 4 Max , Asus ZenFone 4 Pro , Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie , and Asus ZenFone 4V . 

Smartphones were recently tipped to be unveiled in July, and the Asus ZenFone 4 family could see a launch much earlier in regions other than Europe, where it may be slated for a September release.

The Asus ZenFone 4 Selfie, it is listed with model name Z01M and it is expected to run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, sport a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) display, and be powered by a Snapdragon 625 SoC with Adreno 506 GPU, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage. The selfie-focused smartphone will sport a 16-megapixel rear camera and a 12-megapixel front sensor – both with 4K support.
The Asus ZenFone 4 original model may come in two RAM/ storage variants. The Asus ZenFone 4 Pro model is a new variant in the mix, and it could be the most premium of all. The Asus ZenFone 4V was previously thought to be a Verizon exclusive variant.

Asus ZenFone 4 Max model is thought to be the direct successor of the Asus ZenFone 3 Max, and previous leaks indicate that the smartphone will support 4G, have a 5.5-inch (720x1280 pixels) display, and be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The processor could be either the Snapdragon 625 SoC or the Snapdragon 660 SoC. 

The smartphone is expected to run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, the Qualcomm octa-core processor will be clocked at 1.4GHz paired with 3GB RAM and Adreno 505 GPU. The device is expected to offer 32GB of inbuilt storage.

The Asus ZenFone 4 Max is expected to sport a dual camera setup - one 12-megapixel sensor and another 5-megapixel sensor - at the rear. There is an 8-megapixel sensor at the front for selfies and video chats.

The day is finally here! OnePlus 5 Launched in India : Price, Specifications, and More

OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone company, which has stood out of the league to leave an impression with some amazing value for money smartphones is back with it's fourth iteration of flagship, the OnePlus 5. The India launch was awaited and it's here finally. The OnePlus 5 carries top-of-the-range specs across the board, and an improved camera to make it stand against the biggies in the market.

The phone in store or online at a later date. The official release date for the OnePlus 5 online is June 27, while you can buy the phone from a variety of pop-up shops on starting from Delhi on June 23.

The second wave will visit Bangalore and Chennai on June 24. You can get the OnePlus 5 at the OnePlus experience store in Bangalore between 12:30 PM to 10:00 PM, while for Chennai its 3PM to 9PM at Trans Car India Pvt Ltd.

Prices start at Rs 32,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant and goes up to 37,999 for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant.

• Specs

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 system-on-a-chip that uses an Adreno 540 GPU as well as either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. You’ll get the choice of RAM options when you buy your phone, but the larger version will cost more.

The 6GB of RAM version only comes in 64GB while the 8GB of RAM model is only available with 128GB of storage. Unlike many other Android devices the OnePlus 5 doesn't support microSD cards, so whatever you buy is what you get.

The battery in the OnePlus 5 is a little smaller than the OnePlus 3T at 3,300mAh compared to 3,400mAh, but you can recharge it quickly with Dash Charge technology built-in.

To do that you’ll find a USB-C port at the bottom of your phone, but you’ll need to use the charger included in the box to be able to get the fast charging benefits.

It's also running the latest OxygenOS software 4.5, which is based on Android 7.1.1. New features specifically included by OnePlus are Reading Mode, which will take away the blue light from the screen on the apps of your choice, as well as customized vibration levels and an automatic night mode.

• Screen

OnePlus hasn't given much attention to is the screen, as just like the OnePlus 3T the OnePlus 5 has a 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 AMOLED screen, giving it a pixel density of 401 pixels per inch.

That leaves it lagging behind rivals like the Samsung Galaxy S8, but still in line with the iPhone 7 Plus, and the lack of extra pixels isn't something you'll probably notice too much unless you put it side by side with a sharper display.

• Camera

The OnePlus 5 features a dual-sensor setup that combines a 16MP and a 20MP sensor on the rear to allow for lossless zoom and all round better shots.

It works in a similar way to the iPhone 7 Plus with the 20MP lens being designed specifically so you can shoot at longer distances. And like the iPhone 7 Plus you can also use the two lenses to create a bokeh effect - blurring the background while the subject stays in focus.

Both lenses are designed by Sony and the main 16MP shooter has an aperture of f/1.7. Other camera features include a dual-LED flash, 4K video recording and slow-motion recording at 720p/120fps.

• Design

Actually feels like a high-end phone that looks good and can be compared to the quality that Apple or Samsung put in their phones. Than ever with dimensions of 154.2 x 74.1 x 7.25mm and a weight of 153g, making it light in the hand too.

Full metal unibody design and is made of anodized aluminum to make it feel premium to the touch. The volume rocker sits on the left edge of the phone, with an alert slider just above. That switch will allow you to change between Silent, Do Not Disturb and normal notifications mode with ease.

The power button sits on the right edge, while the bottom edge has a speaker grille, USB-C port and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Yes, OnePlus hasn't got rid of the legacy headphone tech, so you'll be able to use wired headsets with this phone.

At the bottom of the phone on the front there's a ceramic fingerprint sensor, which works in 0.2 seconds according to OnePlus.

• Colors

OnePlus 5 are more limited than most other phone releases. If you’re after the 64GB/6GB version of the phone, you’ll be getting it in Slate Grey.

Those who want the slightly more expensive 128GB/8GB version of the phone will be getting the Midnight Black color. 

Lenovo ZUK Z3 Max smartphone detail Leaked

Lenovo going through a slightly difficult time, the Chinese company got back into the game with its revamped smartphone division, the ZUK brand, which does not seem to want to stop to amaze us. After a short pause, it is all set to make a comeback with the new Lenovo ZUK Z3 Max smartphone offering top-of-the-line specs. Interestingly, two months ago, it was rumoured that Lenovo would be killing the ZUK brand to concentrate on Lenovo-Motorola devices.

The Lenovo ZUK Z3 Max surfaced on Weibo, a Chinese social networking site, alongside a screenshot listing the features of the device. Going by the source, the smartphone will allegedly feature a Snapdragon 836 processor. The spec sheet also hints at 8GB RAM and 256GB of internal storage, of which 239GB is usable.

Lenovo ZUK Z3 Max might very well sport a Snapdragon 836 SoC, the successor of Snapdragon 835 processor present in high-end smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S8, certainly does not go unnoticed. If the screenshot is true, then Lenovo ZUK Z3 Max will be the first phone to be powered by Snapdragon 836 SoC. Incidentally, the Snapdragon 836 processor is yet to be announced but is expected to be unveiled in the month of July.

The leaked picture of the smartphone flaunts a bezel-less display screen seemingly on par with that of the Samsung Galaxy S8. The volume-up, volume-down buttons and the power/lock key can be spotted on the right-hand side of the device. However, since the bottom part of the device is hidden in the picture, it is unclear whether the home button doubles as a fingerprint scanner, as is the case with most smartphones these days.

ZUK Z3 Max will ship Android Nougat out-of-the-box with the company’s own ZUI user interface on top. Chances are that this device will come in a 6GB variant as well.

OnePlus 5 Price in India, Specifications, Release Date, and More

The OnePlus 5 launch is little over a week away, so the company is trying to keep the hype going for the smartphone with teasers on social media. The global unveiling of the smartphone is scheduled for June 20, while a separate OnePlus 5 India launch will happen on June 22. The upcoming OnePlus 5 is widely expected to sport dual cameras at the back, and come with iPhone 7 Plus-like setup which is likely to be the biggest highlight.

• OnePlus 5 price in India

OnePlus 5 price in India for the 6GB RAM and 64GB storage model is said to be Rs. 32,999, while the 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage model is said to cost Rs. 37,999. If these turn out to be the actual prices, the next flagship will be the most expensive OnePlus smartphone yet.

European pricing for the OnePlus 5 which is likely to be EUR 550 (roughly Rs. 39,990). To refresh, the OnePlus 3T was launched last year in India at Rs. 29,999 for the 64GB variant, and Rs. 34,999 for the 128GB variant. For availability, Amazon India source code has already revealed that the OnePlus 5 will be exclusive to the e-commerce website, and will go on sale the same day as India launch.

• OnePlus 5 Specifications

OnePlus 5 specifications, the smartphone is confirmed to feature the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, with clock speed of 2.35GHz. While both OnePlus and Qualcomm had earlier said it will be the first smartphone in India with Snapdragon 835, Sony has already beaten the Chinese brand to the punch with the India launch of its Xperia XZ Premium.

6GB RAM + 64GB storage, and 8GB RAM + 128GB storage. It is said to run on Android 7.1 Nougat out-of-the-box. The smartphone is said to sport a 23-megapixel rear camera and a 16-megapixel camera at the front for selfies. As the device sports a dual camera setup at the back, how does 23-megapixel sensor fits in the scheme of things is currently unclear.

Include a front-facing fingerprint sensor, and a camera developed in partnership with DxO. The company also teased a camera sample showing excellent lowlight performance.

• OnePlus 5 design

The design of the new OnePlus 5 but most turned out to be false after the company gave everyone a glimpse of the phone in an official teaser recently. From the back, the smartphone looks like iPhone 7 Plus, with the dual rear camera setup to boot. dual-rear camera setup, the OnePlus 5 is confirmed to sport horizontally placed sensors at the back. 

The phone is also likely to sport a slim profile, and is said to be slimmest flagship smartphone from the company. OnePlus CEO Pete Lau on Weibo had teased that the OnePlus 5 will be the slimmest flagship smartphone yet though it wasn't clear whether he meant the slimmest among all the flagship smartphones out there or the slimmest among the OnePlus flagships.

Google Pixel and Pixel XL: Sold in 8 Months?

Google Android device has now sold over 1 million units, media reported, saying the figure was reached based on downloads of an application exclusive to the device. This is a milestone in the eight-month history of Pixel seen as Google's answer to the Apple iPhone, the number is overshadowed by its competition.

In comparison, Apple sold over 70 million iPhones (which included iPhone 7) in the last quarter of 2016 while Samsung is estimated to have sold 5 million units of Galaxy S8 in the first month of its release.

According to Google doesn't release sales data but the installs of the device-exclusive Pixel Launcher app has just passed the 1 million mark. The data includes pre-installed apps on new Pixel phones and doesn't count installs on third-party devices and so can accurately estimate the number of Pixel phones sold, the report said.

Launched last year, Pixel is the first smartphone that works as an intelligent personal assistant and knowledge navigator. The 5-inch smartphone is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 chipset, 4GB of RAM and runs on Android Nougat 7.0 operating system. 

Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, with two cores clocked at 1.6GHz, and two cores clocked at 2.15GHz, coupled with 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM. 

Smartphone sports 12.3-megapixel rear camera with a Sony IMX378 sensor, PDAF, a large f/2.0 aperture and 1.55-micron pixels. 

The front, it sports an 8-megapixel camera with a Sony IMX179 sensor, an f/2.4 aperture and 1.4-micron pixels.

The device also has Pixel Imprint - a fingerprint scanner on the back of the smartphone for quick access to all apps, texts and e-mails.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro vs Galaxy J7 Max: What the difference?

Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy J7 Pro and the J7 Max in India carrying attractive price tags. The Galaxy J7 Max will be available as soon as next week whereas the Galaxy J7 Pro will be sold starting mid-July.

Both handsets will be sold via offline stores in the country, and the company hasn’t shared details on online availability at the moment. It’s likely that Samsung wants to keep these handsets limited to brick-and-mortar stores in the country, which might not be a bad ploy.

• Differences between the two handsets? 

Display

The Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro comes with a 5.5-inch Full HD (1920x1080) Super AMOLED display panel. The Galaxy J7 Max, on the other hand, comes with a larger 5.7-inch display panel with the same resolution but settles for an LCD panel instead.

Performance

The Galaxy J7 Pro comes with the octa-core 1.9 GHz Exynos 7870 processor, while the J7 Max is equipped with the octa-core 1.9 GHz Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 chipset. Although the two processors are produced by different manufacturers, the performance should be pretty much on par since they both run on Cortex-A53 cores. 

Battery

The J7 Max is packing a 3,300mAh battery on board, whereas the J7 Pro comes with a 3,600mAh battery under the hood. Since the J7 Pro comes with a Super AMOLED display, we figure the battery performance should be significantly better. In terms of real-world performance, though, both phones should pretty much be on par.

Camera

Both phones are pretty much the same in this regard as they’re packing a 13MP f/1.7 rear camera, and a 13MP f/1.9 front camera. The two phones come with a LED flash on the front as well, much in line with modern day mid-rangers. It’s clear why Samsung is rating the camera credentials of the two phones very highly.

Other features

The Galaxy J7 Max comes with 32GB of storage and 4GB of RAM. The J7 Pro, however, comes with only 3GB of RAM but bumps up the storage to 64GB. Both phones support 

expandable storage.

Samsung new version of Samsung Pay, known as Samsung Pay Mini. This will consist of UPI and other wallets like Paytm. The company expects to bring this to all the new Galaxy J series phones starting with the Galaxy J7 Max. Both the new handsets come with a front facing fingerprint scanner.

USB Type-C port on either phone here, so customers will have to settle for the conventional micro USB port. The Galaxy J7 Pro and the J7 Max will be available in Black and Gold color variants at launch.

Pricing and availability

The Galaxy J7 Max will set you back by Rs 17,900 when it is made available via Samsung retail stores and other offline retailers on June 20.

The Galaxy J7 Pro will cost Rs 20,900 and will be available through the same retail channels as the J7 Max.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Specifications Leaked

Samsung has made it a point to launch a rugged version of its flagship smartphones in recent years. Galaxy S6 Active and Galaxy S7 Active of the past, the South Korean giant is tipped to launch an 'Active' version of its newest Galaxy S8 flagship phone. 

A hint of this was first spotted in May when the Galaxy S8 Active with model number SM-G892A was listed to support Netflix in HDR. 

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Active with the model number SM-G892A scored a 1842 in single-core and 6394 in the multi-core tests on Geekbench, which is fairly close to what the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ scored earlier. 

The specifications mentioned also fall in line with the recently launched flagships including an octa-core Snapdragon 835 chipset coupled with 4GB of RAM. The Galaxy S8 Active is listed running Android 7.0 Nougat

Samsung Galaxy S8 Active is expected to house a larger battery compared to the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, much like the case with the Galaxy S7 Active, which housed a 4,000mAh battery compared to the 3000mAh seen in the Galaxy S7. 

In terms of looks, don't expect the the 'Active' version to be as pretty as the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The Galaxy S8 Active may lack the curved edges of the flagship and could feature a bulkier, more rugged casing for rough, outdoor use.

Galaxy S8 Active doesn't face the same water resistant issues that plagued the Galaxy S7 Active. the same waterproof standards that the company promised.

Galaxy S8 Active will hit the streets, you can expect the unveiling to be around the corner seeing as how the Galaxy S7 Active was launched around the same time last year.

First OnePlus 5 image reveals an iPhone 7 Plus: official design

OnePlus the official announcement date of June 20, as it’s just shown off the first clear image of the OnePlus 5, confirming that the phone has a dual-lens camera in the process.

The image gives us almost a complete view of the back of the handset, showing off two camera lenses, with an antenna band running above them and a OnePlus logo below.

It looks to be made of metal, with curved edges, OnePlus has described it as a continuous hard edge.

Power/lock key and SIM card slot on the right side, while the top edge is devoid of features.

That's a bit of a worry as there's speculation that OnePlus is moving the headphone jack to the top of the handset. Sadly, we can’t see the bottom edge, so it’s impossible to say whether the port is gone altogether or not.

• More lenses, more light, clearer photos

There little else to take from the image, which lines up with the more recent leaks we’ve seen, but we can say a bit more about the camera, as OnePlus has included the tagline “Dual Camera. Clearer Photos.”

That too was leaked before, and we theorized at the time that the mention of clearer photos could mean a monochrome and color lens pairing, allowing the camera to use them both to take in more light and detail, resulting in clearer images. That  just speculation for now, but we’re less than two weeks from the official announcement,

OnePlus 5 feature ,reveals Amazon India teaser page code

OnePlus 5 will feature 8GB RAM, as revealed from Amazon India’s teaser page source code for the smartphone.

OnePlus 5 powered by 2.35GHz octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor and 8GB of RAM will release on 22 June 2017 as an exclusive at Amazon.in.

OnePlus 5 8GB RAM through Amazon India landing page source code. He also noted about Snapdragon 835, which company had already confirmed last month.

OnePlus 5 will be the thinnest flagship smartphone, Lau indicated in a Weibo post. The company sent out an invite on Wednesday. Invite image contains a tagline that says, “Focus on what matters.” Dual rear camera setup is supposed to be the highlight of OnePlus 5, and the tagline probably hints at a superior camera technology for the smartphone.

OnePlus 5 is now confirmed to launch on June 20, and India launch will take place on June 22, 2pm in Mumbai. OnePlus will exclusively sell the OnePlus 5 on Amazon in India. The sale will start on June 22 itself at 4:30pm, notes Amazon.

OnePlus 5 is said to feature a horizontally stacked dual rear camera setup. OnePlus 5 is expected to come with the same 5.5-inch full HD resolution display that we saw in company’s previous phone.

Yu Yureka Black Launched in India: Price, Specifications, Release Date, Features

Micromax's has launched the Yu Yureka Black smartphone in India. Yu Yureka Black price in India is Rs. 8,999, and at that price point, will be taking on some popular smartphones in the same segment including Xiaomi Redmi 4 and Coolpad Note 3 Lite. The new smartphone will be going on sale exclusively via Flipkart starting midnight, June 6, in Chrome Black and Matte Black colour variants.

• Yu Yureka Black specifications:-

All-metal Yu Yureka Black features a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) IPS display with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. The smartphone is powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. The Yu Yureka Black packs 32GB storage and supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 64GB).

13-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash. There's also an 8-megapixel front camera on board with flash. The Yu Yureka Black packs 3000mAh non-removable battery. Running Android 6.0 Marshmallow, the handset features the company's skin on top. The smartphone features a fingerprint scanner embedded on the home button.

connectivity, the Yu Yureka Plus supports 4G with VoLTE, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Micro-USB, and GPS. Sensors on board the smartphone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor.

• Yu Yureka Black software features

Android 6.0 Marshmallow, These include an ability to easily take and save screenshots by sliding three fingers; a one-handed-mode; ability to take full page screenshots; double tap screen to unlock device; and double tap home button to lock the phone.

In addition, you can flip the Yu Yureka Black to mute it when you are getting an incoming call; lift phone to call a contact; flip the phone to snooze an alarm; and more.

These consumers who believe that the phones should be a reflection of their personality and are looking for smartphones which is not just strong in the hardware front but are aesthetically great looking as well, Shubhodip Pal, Chief Marketing and Chief Commercial Officer, Micromax Informatics, said on the launch of the smartphone.

Moto Z2 Play With Moto Mod Support Launched: Price, Specifications, Release Date

Thursday launched the Moto Z2 Play smartphone that runs on Android 7.1 Nougat, comes with a Moto Voice Assistant, and like its predecessor, supports Moto Mods. The smartphone is priced at $499 (roughly Rs. 32,200) unlocked in the US, where it will go on sale this Summer. There's no word on India launch yet, though with a Moto event scheduled next week, it's possible the Moto Z2 Play could make an appearance there.

The phone now has a sleek metal unibody design, instead of the glass back seen on the Moto Z Play, but the connecting pins for the Moto Mods still sit at the back of the phone. The smartphone will be made available in Lunar Grey and Fine Gold colour variants. The rear camera is still situated inside the round camera bump ring at the back, and the fingerprint scanner on the Moto Z2 Play is underneath the Home Button in the front, which now has a slightly circular shape.

• Moto Z2 Play specifications

The Moto Z2 Play runs on Android 7.1.1 Nougat and has a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) Super AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and a pixel density of 401ppi. The smartphone is powered by a 2.2GHz Snapdragon 626 octa-core processor paired with two bundle options – 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage and 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for further expansion of storage (up to 2TB). It sports a 3.5mm jack and comes with USB Type-C

Moto Z2 Play sports a 12-megapixel rear camera with a 1.4-micron pixel sensor, an aperture of f/1.7, a colour correlated temperature (CCT) dual-LED flash, as well as laser and dual autofocus lens, At the front, there is a 5-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.2 aperture, wide-angle lens, and a dual-LED CCT flash. 

The smartphone packs a 3000mAh battery, a major downgrade from 3510mAh battery seen on the predecessor Moto Z Play, but Lenovo claims the new, more efficient chipset will compensate for the loss. The included TurboPower charger provides 50 percent charge in just 30 minutes, and the battery is rated to deliver up to 30 hours of mixed usage.

Connectivity options on the Moto Z2 Play include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/g/b/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, USB Type-C (3.1), a 3.5mm headphone jack, NFC, FM radio, and GPS/ A-GPS. 

Sensors on board include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, magnetometer, and proximity sensor. It weighs 145 grams, and measures 156.2x76.2x5.99mm.

• Moto Z2 Play and new Moto Mods

The Moto Z2 Play is also water repellent with nano-coating and is only 5.99m thick. The smartphone, as mentioned brings Moto Mods support. It will support all the old Moto Mods, as well as the new ones that have been launched alongside. The new Moto Mods include a Moto Power Pack that brings additional 2200mAh battery. This accessory weighs only 72grams more, comes in black and white colour options, and brings up to 16 hours of more power on board. In the US, it is priced at $49.99 (roughly Rs. 3,200).
Moto has also launched a Wireless Charging Style Shell that lets you do exactly as the name suggests for the price of $39.99 (roughly Rs. 2,500) There’s also the introduction of the JBL SoundBoost 2 Moto Mod that comes with a kickstand, and is splash proof. It is priced at $79.99 (roughly Rs. 5,100), and come in black, red, and blue colour variants.

Turbo Power Pack Moto Mod which brings a 3490mAh additional battery on board with fast charging support. It supports up to 30W TurboPower and is rated to charge up to 50 percent in just 20 minutes. It adds almost a day’s worth of power on the smartphone and weighs only 95 grams. In the US, the TurboPower Pack is priced at $79.99 (roughly Rs. 5,100).