TVS Racing Bike- Will it be Apache? Gionee? Canon EOS M100 with..? And Upcoming Apple IPhone XI !!!!

Reliance JioPhone booking starts again, but there is a big catch

After creating a storm in the Indian telecom sector Reliance Jio is ready to add some more power to it. The retail leg of the telecom giant has started accepting applications for booking of their much talked about JioPhone again. Without going overboard and not keeping it open for all, Reliance Retail will be open to only those who have earlier expressed interest in buying the phone. The company said that they have started sending out SMS messages to potential buyers. These potential buyers had shown interest in buying the phone in July. People who are interested can click on the link in the SMS message or make a call to the number displayed in the message.

A Reliance Jio channel partner said, "A link will be sent to people who are again showing interest to make payment of Rs 500 on the authorised channel. Once they make payment, they will be informed about the date when JioPhone will be delivered to them." More than 10 million people had shown interest in JioPhone and the message will be sent to all of them. As of now, there were no comments received from Jio and Reliance Retail on the development, PTI reports.

In August, in just under three days, the company registered more than six million JioPhones being booked. Reliance supremo Mukesh Ambani had announced that the 4G phone will be "effectively free" for users. But in order to prevent the misuse of the scheme, the buyers of JioPhone will need to shed a refundable deposit of Rs 1,500.

After use of 36 months, that is three years, the money will be refunded to customers. But in a move to cheer its buyers, the company has further relaxed the refund scheme. According to Jio, under the new condition, the handset buyers can be returned after using for a year but the refunded amount will be of Rs 500. The caveat is that the user has to recharge their phone with at least Rs 1,500.

Customers have the flexibility to reach the Rs 1,500 per year usage figure according to their convenience by choosing various tariff plans announced by the company. Similarly, on the return of the phone in the second year, the customer will get the refund of Rs 1,000 and subsequently in the third year, the entire amount of Rs 1,500 will be refunded.

Reliance started to deliver its JioPhones in small towns from the Navratri festival in early September.

Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017) gets FCC nod

Samsung's upcoming sequel to the Galaxy J5 Prime - Galaxy J5 Prime (2018) - has been spotted on FCC certification website. Samsung had launched the Galaxy J5 Prime in September last year, and the speculations of a sequel have been making the rounds ever since a new mid-range Samsung device was spotted on GFXBench benchmarking site.

According to a new report, the upcoming device has received all the necessary certificates from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), which could mean that its official launch is not very far. The device could be launched as Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2018) or Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2017), considering Samsung has not launched any successor to the Galaxy J5 Prime since it was launched in 2016.

The FCC document via AndroidCrunch, does not reveal much apart from the model of the device which is SM-G571. The listing does confirm, however, that the Galaxy J5 Prime will come with a non-removable battery, but gives no information regarding the capacity. The FCC listing also reveals that it will have connectivity features like 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, WiFi and GPS.

That being said, the new device could just be an incremental upgrade over its predecessor, as have been other Samsung J series devices in the past. Samsung could keep many of the original specs and hardware such as the same Exynos 7570 chipset and 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage.

Meanwhile, as per the earlier GFXBench listing, Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2018) features a 4.8-inch display with 1280x720 pixels resolution and five finger gesture support. Besides that, the listing also shows that it will pack Samsung's in-house Exynos 7570 1.4GHz quad-core processor along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of storage. The graphics will be rendered by a Mali T720 GPU and the device runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system.

In terms of the camera, the Galaxy J5 Prime (2018) has a 13MP autofocus camera with a LED flash. We might see an upgrade in the selfie camera from the 5MP unit of the original J5 Prime to an 8MP sensor on the upcoming device. The GFX listing shows that the device has all the necessary connectivity features such as Bluetooth, GPS and WiFi, and an accelerometer and a gyroscope as well.

Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9 fingerprint sensor to be made in Taiwan

We have heard that Samaung's 2018 flagship Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 will have fingerprint reader placed in the centre of the back, unlike what you see in the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 (next to the camera). What we haven't heard is the firm that would supply the fingerprint sensor; now we have a hint on that too.

A report by Korean media house ETNews has claimed that a company headquartered in Taiwan will supply fingerprint sensors for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 , giving a hint that there could be a change in the size and functionality of the sensor. The report added that the final contract hasn't been sealed yet but it would happen as it has worked with Samsung in the past.

It may be mentioned that the Samaung Galaxy S9 is expected to sport a 5.8-inch (5.77-inch to be precise) Infinity Display like its predecessor Galaxy S8, and the Galaxy S9 may come with a 6.2-inch Infinity Display (6.22-inch to be precise) like the Galaxy S8 .

Reports have claimed that the Galaxy S9 will be powered by an Exynos 9810 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processors depending on the market, come packed with either a 4GB or 6GB RAM, and mount a dual camera.

The South Korean technology giant hasn't revealed the release date of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 but reports have claimed it will be announced in February 2018 before releasing into the market in March. Its mass production is expected to begin early next year.

Upcoming Apple iPhone XI S Plus could feature a 6.5-inch OLED display

Apple's iPhones are arguably the most anticipated devices. Quite naturally, the rumor mill has already started churning out the details of next year's iPhones.

A couple of weeks back, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed that one of the 2018 models of iPhones may come with a 6.5-inch screen. Now, Chuljoong Kim of Jefferies & Co. suggests an iPhone with a display as big as 6.5-inch is very likely. The renowned analyst further says that Apple is expected to launch this model as the iPhone X1 S Plus by the year 2020.

Apparently, the alleged iPhone X1 S Plus will feature an OLED screen manufactured by LG Electronics.

While the iPhone X's OLED display is manufactured by Samsung, Apple is reportedly planning to rely less on the South Korean tech firm. The company will rather make major investments in a new LG facility that would exclusively produce iPhone displays.

According to Chuljoong Kim, the 6.5-inch model of iPhone could use only 180 panels per shoot. In comparison, the iPhone X can use 230 panels per sheet. This has generated new challenges among suppliers.

The Jefferies & Co. analyst also believes that investments in foldable OLED screens will continue with the first models getting launched in 2019. We are not sure if Apple will go with the same naming strategy it used for iPhone. If it does, then one of the 2018 models should be named as the iPhone X S. The next year could bring the iPhone X1. Well, presumably, the Cupertino giant will introduce the iPhone X1 S Plus in 2020.

Having said that, Apple is a company that likes to surprise people. So you are recommended to take this report with a grain of salt. Also, it is too early to say if the analyst's predictions will come accurate. In the course of almost three years, many technological advancements will take place. Such as one recent report claimed that a future iPhone could feature a microLED display.

Canon EOS M100 mirrorless camera with 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS launched at Rs 39,995

Canon has launched its latest mirrorless camera, the EOS M100 priced at Rs 39,995. The DSLR sports a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and comes with a DIGIC 7 image processor. The camera comes with a 3-inch LCD touchscreen with 180-degree tilt up and a Creative Assist feature. The EOS M100 weighs 302gms and is available in black colour. It comes with HDR Backlight Control mode which the company says can be used to correct scenes with excessive backlight.

Canon today announced the EOS M100, the newest addition to its EOS M series of mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras.

Capturing images with the speed and precision of a DSLR camera while still facilitating the easy operability of a smartphone camera, the EOS M100 is the perfect complement to modern lifestyle photography trends of capturing self-portraits, close-up food shots and sweeping landscapes.

The combination of 24.2-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC 7 image processor yields beautiful and clear images, while Dual Pixel CMOS AF enables high speed autofocus enabling users to capture precious fleeting moments of even moving subjects with precision. With a 180-degree tilt up 3.0" touch panel LCD screen and Creative Assist feature that simplifies the complexity of the camera's settings, aspiring photography enthusiasts will find using the EOS M100 a fascinating leap from shooting with their smart phones.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Eddie Udagawa - Vice President - Consumer Imaging & Information Centre, Canon India said, "Innovation has always been a driving force at Canon and our latest EOS M100 is a pinnacle of our vision to deliver path-breaking imaging solutions to our valued customers. A perfect companion for any photo enthusiast, the compact and easy-to-use EOS M100 takes brilliant images and records stunning videos. With its 3.0-inch tilt-type LCD that rotates 180°, the camera takes selfies to a whole new level. We are delighted to bring the new generation of photography solutions here in India and shape the future of imaging in the country."

Sleek and Intuitive for Perfect Selfies on the Go

Available, in black and weighing merely 302 grams (body only), the EOS M100 is thoughtfully designed in a compact and stylish form with optimized dial and buttons for easy operability.

One of the camera's main features is the self-portrait mode with Smooth Skin feature. With its intuitive and user-friendly 3.0 inch touchscreen LCD that enables quick adjustment of the degree of brightness, background defocus, self-timer and even Smooth Skin level options, taking selfies can now be a breeze.

To help aspiring photographers familiarise themselves with the myriad of camera settings on a DSLR camera, the Creative Assist feature on the EOS M100 can be employed to convey the complexity of technical photography jargon in an easy to grasp manner so users may quickly maximise the camera's potential even without expert camera knowledge. Users can configure and save up to six Creative Assist settings for frequent use, and exchange setting information with other cameras with Creative Assist feature to broaden their range of photography expressions.

With its HDR Backlight Control mode, scenes with excessive backlight or huge light contrast can be corrected to achieve the desired brightness. This creates well-balanced shots even while preserving highlights and enhancing details in shadow areas.

Imaging Technology that Crystallises Fun Moments

With Dual Pixel CMOS AF on the EOS M100, capturing fast-moving moments is a cinch. To guarantee high speed and precision, Dual Pixel CMOS AF employs phase detection auto focus (AF) technology when tracking and shooting moving subjects.

Also, the Touch AF function enables quick adjustments of focus areas at just a touch of the LCD screen, especially during macro and portrait shoots. The EOS M100 has an improved continuous shooting speed of up to 6.1fps during fixed AF and 4.0 fps during servo AF as compared to its predecessor (EOS M10) to capture fast-moving subjects.

The powerful DIGIC 7 image processor enables an impressive ISO sensitivity range of up to 25600, allowing users to shoot even in the most challenging lighting conditions and still achieve beautifully exposed and low noise images.

Explore Cinematic Expressions in Full HD

Express your creativity with EOS MOVIE to create a movies in Full HD at maximum 60p. With the combination of Dual Pixel CMOS AF technology paired with STM lens, fast, silent and smooth AF can be achieved for beautiful footage. Equipped with the in-camera Combination IS function, camera shakes are suppressed to achieve stable shots even when using a lens without an image stabilization function. Additionally, the Time-Lapse Movie function allows users to shoot fun and on-trend movies that encapsulates the changes of their photo subjects, through the passage of time into a compressed format such as movement of clouds or even the traffic flow at a busy intersection. It also allows automatic adjustment of exposure according to the scene brightness.

Easy Connectivity
With Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity and the Canon Image Gateway app, users can easily pair their cameras to their smart devices for ease of sharing the fun moments through other social media platforms.

The Canon Camera Connect app facilitates convenience by allowing users to have real-time control of camera settings such as shutter speed, focus selection and self-timer and more, all from their mobile devices.

Additionally, the built-in Bluetooth low energy technology maintains constant connection to a compatible smart device at low power consumption. With this constant connection, users can view images and start remote capture from the camera even when it is in Auto Power Off mode. Smart devices with Bluetooth can wake the camera up, and switch to Wi-Fi for browsing and viewing images or performing remote capture (with Live View). Users can also use Bluetooth to perform basic remote capture (no Live View), control image playback and slide show when the camera is connected to a TV or projector via smart devices.

Easy Switch of Lenses for Changing Your Perspectives
The EOS M100 is available with a single kit option the EF-M15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM kit.

For existing EOS DSLR users, the Mount Adapter (sold separately) allows for full compatibility with over 70 EF/EF-S lenses. This offers users a wider range of creative options and shooting perspectives all without compromising on image quality and capabilities.

The EOS M100 will be available at the price of INR 39 995.00/U (inclusive of all taxes)

Gionee launches 8 'FullView' display smartphones including M7 Plus, India-bound S11 

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Gionee has announced eight new smartphones - all featuring a "FullView" display. Gionee had earlier this month sent out invites for the launch event on November 26 in its hometown Shenzhen.

The company has unveiled over half a dozen smartphones at the event: Gionee S11S, S11, M7 Plus, F6, F205 and Steel 3. The brand also showcased the Gionee M7 and M7 Power, which were originally unveiled in September in China.

Out of the eight smartphones showcased at the event, Gionee S11, which the company says is its flagship device for the overseas market, will be headed to India in the next couple of months, while the M7 Power was launched in India earlier this month.

Gionee S11S and S11:

Gionee S11S was the first device launched at the event. It sports a metal + glass construction, featuring a "shiny" finish at the back with optical nano coating and a special 3D-curve design on the edges, which makes it easier to hold.

The device houses a 6.01-inch AMOLED display with "FullView" 18:9 aspect ratio and FHD+ (2160x1080 pixels) resolution.

Gionee S11S features dual camera setups both on the front and the rear - with a combination of 16MP+8MP sensors at the rear and 20MP+8MP at the front. Both the front and rear cameras come with real-time bokeh effect and an advanced beautifying feature called Face Beauty 4.0.

The front camera lenses also have a wider field of view of 105 degrees.

Further, the phone is capable of creating "3D photos" by stitching together multiple images. The rear-mounted fingerprint scanner can be used to trigger the selfie camera or different apps.

Under the hood, Gionee S11S packs a MediaTek Helio P30 processor coupled with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The S11A is fuelled by a 3,600mAh battery that comes with 18W (9V/2A) fast-charging support. The handset also features NFC support.

Price: Gionee S11S has been launched at CNY 3,299 (approx Rs 32,250).

Gionee S11 shares the same design as the S11S and features dual front and rear cameras, but the specifications are a little scaled down. The S11 houses a 5.99-inch display (vs 6.01 inches on the S11S) and 16MP+8MP setup at the front and a 16MP+5MP setup for the rear. It also has noticeably thicker side bezels.

The device is powered by a Helio P23 SoC along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. Both the S11S and S11 come with the option to expand the storage further via a microSD card (up to 128GB).

The battery too takes a slight hit, and is a 3,410mAh unit instead. Nonetheless, this smartphone will be arriving in India soon, so take a look at the price.

Gionee S11 Price: Gionee S11 has been priced attractively at CNY 1,799 (approx Rs 17,500), and if Gionee launches the phone at this price, it will compete directly with the Honor 9i, which also houses four cameras.

Gionee M7 Plus:

Gionee M7 Plus is the most expensive smartphone launched at the event. Apart from the luxurious look and feel, it comes with a host of advanced security features.

The M7 Plus houses a "dual security encryption chip" that can be used to encrypt contacts, photos, and messages. It also features a live fingerprint ID scanner, which is literally capable of checking for a live fingerprint by analysing such things as blood flow, in addition to pattern matching.

The premium-looking device comes with a calfskin leather cover at the back that's has been treated with a 105-step quality process, according to Gionee. The frame is made out of metal - stainless steel to be exact - with 21K gold coating on top.

In terms of specs, Gionee M7 Plus boasts a massive 6.43-inch FullHD+ (1080x2180) display with an impressive screen-to-body ratio of 86 percent. It is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 660 chipset mated to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

The M7 Plus features a dual camera setup at the rear with a 16MP+8MP combination and a single 8MP camera at the front for selfies.

The handset packs a 5,000mAh battery with 10W wireless charging support, which makes it Gionee's first device to feature wireless charging technology.

Price: The 21K gold-plated Gionee M7 Plus carries a price tag of CNY 4,399 (approx Rs 43,000).

Gionee F6 and F205:

Gionee added two more members to its mid-range F-series line-up, called Gionee F6 and Gionee F205.

Gionee F6 comes with a 5.7-inch HD+ (720x1440) LCD screen, and is powered by a Snapdragon 435 processor along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB storage. The F6 also sports a dual-camera setup at the rear featuring 13MP+2MP sensor and an 8MP front-facing snapper.

The modest hardware (barring the screen) of Gionee F6 is juiced by a 2,970mAh battery.

Price: Gionee F6 is priced at CNY 1,299 (approx Rs 12,700).

Coming to the most affordable smartphone launched at the event, Gionee F205 is an overall lower mid-range affair.

It packs a smaller 5.45-inch HD+ (720x1440 pixels) display and sports a single 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing camera.

The device is powered by a MediaTek 6739 chipset along with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage, which can be expanded via microSD card up to 128GB.

The handset is fuelled by a 2,670mAh battery and runs Gionee's Amigo OS 5.0 based on Android Nougat, just like the rest of the devices.

Price: The F205 has been launched at an affordable price of CNY 999 (approx Rs 9,750).

Gionee Steel 3:

The last new phone announced at the event was Gionee Steel 3. As the name suggests, the Steel 3 sports an all-metal design and packs a 5.5-inch HD+ (720x1440) display.

The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 processor along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The memory can be expanded further up to 256GB via microSD card.

On the photography front, the phone boasts of an 8MP sensor on the rear as well as the front. The device also sports a speaker on the back which is backed by AAC11511. It packs a beefy 4,000mAh battery and runs Android Nougat-based Amigo OS 5.0.

Gionee Steel 3 will most probably be marketed as the M7 Mini in most countries.

Price: The Steel 3 aka the M7 Mini is priced at CNY 1,399 (approx Rs 13,650).

Gionee also announced that the Gionee M7, which was originally unveiled in Beijing in September, will now be available in Maple Red and Amber Gold colour options.

TVS Readies Its 300cc Racing Bike For India - Will It Be Apache?

TVS is all set to unveil its performance bike in India in the first week of December, and we can’t wait to see how the production ready-bike will look.

There have been a few leaks reported on the web, but we’re hopeful that the bike, rumoured to be called Apache 310, bike looks identical to the Akula concept which was showcased at the Auto Expo 2016.

The company has rolled out media invites for the big day, where we will get to see the full-fledged version of much-anticipated TVS bike.

The Akula concept, as we know, was designed and created by TVS in association with BMW and the bike is being manufactured at TVS’ Chennai plant.

Back in 2015, a TVS official had said that the market-ready version of the Akula will be 80 percent similar to that of the concept version (missing out on the carbon-fibre body and dynamic tyres).

The full-faired bike is likely to be powered by the same 313cc engine that we get on the BMW G 310R, which means the Apache 310 could pack 34hp of power and 28Nm of torque but tuned differently, like how Bajaj has used the KTM 373cc engine on its Dominar.

TVS had claimed before that the supposed Apache RR310 could be priced under Rs 2 lakh in the country, and we’ll know about that for sure when the bike gets unveiled on 6 December.

TVS Akula 310 concept bike. 

It is highly expected that the Apache RR310 will be the full-fairing avatar of the BMW G 310R that will be offered at a more accessible price point than the more expensive naked version, ie: the G 310R. This will put the Apache RR310 line-up against the Bajaj Dominar and KTM Duke 390 among others.

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