Lenovo K6 Power launched in India for ₹9,999

In a press event in New Delhi today, Lenovo announced the launch of the new budget smartphone – Lenovo K6 Power – in India. The K6 Power was unveiled at the IFA 2016 in Berlin earlier this year along with the K6 and K6 Note smartphones.

Lenovo K6 Power Specifications

• Operating System: Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Lenovo Pure UI
• Display: 5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) | 441ppi | 178-degrees viewing angles
• Processor: 64-bit Snapdragon 430 octa-core 1.4GHz | Adreno 505 GPU
• RAM: 3GB
• Internal Storage: 32GB; expandable via microSD card
• Battery: 4000mAh
• Rear Camera: 13MP with LED flash | PDAF
• Front Camera: 8MP with wide angle lens

The device packs in a fingerprint scanner as well Dolby Atmos audio setup. Priced at ₹9,999 ($145), the Lenovo K6 Power will be sold exclusively on Flipkart via an open sale starting December 6th on 12PM.

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Deal: Sony Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact now 25% off

Sony branded smartphones haven't been selling very well in recent years. Well, at least not as well as the company would like. In hopes of slightly increasing sales in one of its most important markets in Europe — the UK — Sony is offering a substantial discount for the Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact.

The Japanese manufacturer is giving out a 25 percent discount on both devices but only when purchased through their official online store. The company's flagship device, the Xperia XZ, which normally retails for £457.50, can now be yours for £411.75.

The more affordable and less powerful Xperia X Compact is normally available for £315.83, but you can get your hands on one for only £284.25 with the discount from Sony. Free shipping is included with both devices.

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To get the discount, make sure you enter the code below during checkout:

Sony Xperia XZ code: 2XZDISCOUNT25
Sony Xperia X Compact code: 2XCOMDISCOUNT25

The Sony Xperia XZ is available in Mineral Black, Platinum, and Forest Blue, while you can get the Xperia X Compact in Universe Black, White, and Mist Blue. If you're considering picking one up, head over to Sony's official UK store by clicking the button below. And as always, we do suggest you hurry up as stocks won't last forever.

Are you thinking of getting this deal? Will you be opting for the Xperia XZ or Xperia X Compact? Let us know in the comments below.

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ASUS ZenFone 3 Max to be manufactured in India

In a press statement, ASUS has announced that the company will manufacture the recently launched ZenFone 3 Max in India.

Reaffirming the company's commitment to the 'Make in India' initiative, the smartphone will be manufactured at its facility in Daman and the production will start from December 2016. According to the company, the smartphone has already received a tremendous response from the domestic audience and the local manufacturing will help meet the expected demand.

Besides our headquarters, Taiwan, India is amongst the most important markets for us and we are constantly looking to strengthen our presence and operations in the country. We are excited to announce another smartphone that will be manufactured locally, apart from Zenfone 2 Laser and Zenfone Go. India is on its way to becoming a world leader in mobile phone manufacturing and we are proud to contribute to such a dynamic economy.

– Peter Chang, Region Head – South Asia & Country Manager, ASUS India

ASUS ZenFone 3 Max will be the third smartphone to be locally manufactured by ASUS after it initiated production of Zenfone 2 Laser and Zenfone Go last year.

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The Samsung Galaxy S8’s front-facing camera may come with autofocus

 

The Samsung Galaxy S8's front-facing camera may include autofocus (AF) functionality, according to a report from Korean news site etnews. Samsung would implement the feature, which automatically adjusts camera lenses to provide the most advantageous focus-level according to a subject's position, as the challenge to offer better smartphone photo quality increases.

AF functionality is often included in rear-facing smartphone cameras – typically used for a wider range of purposes than front-facing cameras – however implementing it is costly. As front-facing cameras are generally used for close proximity subjects, like in selfies or video-calling, manufacturers haven't considered AF to be crucial there in the past.

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"People are starting to take more selfies and number of demands for cameras that take selfies with higher qualities is increasing," an industry representative told etnews. "It is heard that Samsung Electronics has decided to [include autofocus] for Galaxy S8 in order to differentiate its flagship Smartphone."

etnews also reports that Samsung will use a slimmer technology for its front camera's autofocus module compared to the rear camera's to ensure that it doesn't stick out. Other recent Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors suggest it will come with a bezel-less display and an all-new digital assistant similar to Siri and Google Now.

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DJI Go 4 – new companion app for new DJI drones

After recently rolling out the new Phantom 4 Pro and the massive Inspire 2, DJI has introduced a new mobile app as well, this is DJI Go 4. This is not an update to the existing DJI Go app, you'll still need that for your older Phantom drones, but Mavic Pro, Phantom 4 Pro and Inspire 2 owners, this is the app for you.

Also supported in the new app is the Phantom 4, but we have not heard from DJI themselves yet for an explanation why there is now two versions of their mobile app floating around.

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Diving in, DJI Go 4 is a near replica of the existing DJI Go app for Android and iOS. Updated artwork is a pleasant start, but the features, largely, remain the same at first glance. Beyond the homepage and basic settings is where the magic happens, with a stream of new and improved features to get the most out of your drone.

The key features that DJI highlights as updates to the new DJI Go 4 app are "near real-time image transmission" and some improved camera controls.

As any experienced drone pilot will tell you, if a craft offers a FPV (first person view,) the faster that image is transmitted from the air to the screen in your hand, the less likely you are to crash. DJI promoting near real-time is, believe it or not, only a small speed increase in video transmission, at least as far as the Mavic Pro and newer Phantom 4 Pro and Inspire 2 are concerned. Not to discredit the achievement, but we have been enjoying near real-time FPV already.

Stay tuned, it is night now with this news breaking, we'll fly in the sunshine tomorrow and update if we notice any major differences in video streaming.

Improvements to video playback and editing features are a nice touch, DJI makes it easy to create films from your aerial footage, including music and built-in templates, both of which are updated in DJI Go 4 as well.

Back to DJI's main promotion, camera settings adjustments. Granted, you could adjust camera settings prior to this, the trick here is expanded ability to control said camera settings while in mid-flight. With the majority of the drones currently supported by DJI Go 4 being more like cameras with wings, the more camera control the better, I'd say.

Available for Android devices running at least Android 4.4. DJI Go is a free app in the Google Play Store, available now for download.

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Are you one of the many that dislike the original DJI Go app, looking for an improvement? We hope this is it.

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Lenovo teases that metal-bodied Moto M is coming soon to India

Lenovo's latest mid-range smartphone, the Moto M, launched in China earlier this month, and the company is all set to bring the device to India soon.

Something different is coming your way. Stay tuned to know more. #ComingSoon http://pic.twitter.com/nmqT9p6FO5

— Moto India (@Moto_IND) November 28, 2016

The Moto M sports a full metal unibody design with a double layer hydrophobic coating that will protect it from water splashes and spills. There's also a fingerprint scanner, fast charging, as well as Dolby Atmos audio component.

Moto M Specifications

• Display: 5.5-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080)
• Processor: 2.2GHz octa-core MediaTek Helio P15
• RAM: 4GB
• Internal Storage: 32GB; expandable up to 128GB with microSD card
• Battery: 3050mAh
• Camera: 16MP rear camera with PDAF | 8MP front camera

The Moto M retails for ¥1999 ($295) in China which should translate to a sub-₹20,000 pricing for the Indian market. What are your thoughts on the Moto M?

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Android 7.0 Nougat update rolling out to LG G5 on T-Mobile

Android 7.0 Nougat is now rolling out to LG G5 owners with T-Mobile. The 1.2 GB download, which includes November 1st's Android security patches, delivers the stock Nougat features like split-screen mode, Doze improvements and more.

The Nougat update brings the device up to build number NRD90U but it's yet to be outlined on T-Mobile's support page. Reddit users and those at the XDA Developers forums have confirmed its availability, however.

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This isn't the first time LG's take on Android Nougat has been seen – the LG V20 is the phone that launched Android 7.0 on October 20. If you want to check out how it looks, head over to our full LG V20 review.

If you're an LG G5 owner with T-Mobile you should receive the update notification OTA soon. Alternatively, you can go to settings > general > about phone > update centre > system update > check for update, to see if it's ready to be downloaded manually.

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