Like air, water and food, connectivity is one of the most important part and into every aspect of our lives. That is why, Huawei is workin...
Ulefone S8 with Dual-Rear Camera, 5.3-inch HD Screen, Fingerprint Sensor launched for US $69.99
Ulefone S8 is powered by a MTK6580 1.3GHz quad-core chipset, 1GB of RAM, 8GB internal storage and Android 7.0 operating system with support to regular OTA update as well.
But the most highlighted feature of the device is its dual camera setup as it is cheap entry level smartphone. Ulefone S8 comes with a dual camera setup with combination of 8MP (Interpolated to 13MP) major camera and a 5MP depth-of-field camera which helps to generate bokeh effect.
For selfie lovers, there is a 2 MP (Interpolated to 5MP) front camera with LED flash provided on the front side of Ulefone S8 to be used along with the front camera.
Below the primary camera on the back, there is a multi-functional fingerprint scanner provided that supports up to 5 IDs.
Ulefone S8 sports a hard metal frame, 0.5mm thin narrow bezels and a removable 3000mAh li-polymer battery along with two SIM card slots and one dedicated memory card slot supporting up to 128GB SD card.
Ulefone S8 will be available in Black and White color options for now, while the golden version will come later. The price of Ulefone S8 is USD69.99 and it comes with TPU case as gift.
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Vivo announces Under Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner
And now Vivo has also announced its "Under Display Fingerprint Scanning Solution" based on Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors, as we reported earlier, called Vivo Under Display.
As the name suggests, Vivo Under Display offers the under-display fingerprint scanning. Vivo demoed it along with Qualcomm at the MWC 2017 Shanghai on a modified version of Vivo XPlay 6 smartphone prototype and the same technology will be used in Vivo's upcoming flagship smartphones. Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors technology works under the display, glass and metal. So hopefully Vivo will use all of them soon as well.
As already mentioned above, Vivo Under Display fingerprint unlocking solution is based on the Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors technology. The ultrasonic wave from the Qualcomm sensor can penetrate an 1.2mm thick OLED display to scan and recognize user's fingerprint to unlock the device.
The benefit of this technology is smartphones will no longer need a physical button as fingerprint sensor that will eventually improve the screen-to-body ratio, better design and waterproofing of the devices.
Regarding the Vivo Under Display, the company, said:
"Compared to traditional capacitive and optical fingerprint recognition technologies prevalent in the industry, Vivo Under Display has tremendous advantages in terms of waterproofing and anti-ambient light.
Based on ultrasonic technology, the fingerprint recognition technology can be further expanded to realize user interaction, such as gesture recognition, security verification and other fields, which will greatly enhance user experience."
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Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors under Display, Glass and Metal announced
The new Qualcomm® Fingerprint Sensors consists of sensors for Display, Glass and Metal, detection of directional gestures, and underwater fingerprint match and device wake-up feature as well. Qualcomm's latest technology is also the first commercially announced integrated ultrasonic-based mobile solution to detect heart beat and blood flow for improved mobile authentication experiences.
Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors are designed to work both as an integrated solution with Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Mobile Platforms, and as standalone sensors that can be used with other non-Snapdragon Platforms.
Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors for Glass and Metal are designed and developed to be compatible with the recently announced chipset series - Snapdragon 660 and 630 Mobile Platforms. And the Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors for Display, Glass and Metal are designed to be compatible with the upcoming and future Snapdragon Mobile Platforms and non-Snapdragon platforms.
Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors for Glass and Metal are expected to be available to OEMs this month itself and are expected to be available in commercial devices in the first half of 2018. Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensor for Display is expected to be available for OEMs in the last quarter of 2017 for testing and R&D purpose.
“We are excited to announce Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors because they can be designed to support sleeker, cutting-edge form factors, unique mobile authentication experiences, and enhanced security authentication. This provides OEMs and operators with the ability to offer truly distinct, differentiated devices with added value on truly groundbreaking new devices.”
Qualcomm Technologies is going to demonstrate the Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors for Display and Metal with Vivo Communication Technology Co. Ltd., using the modified versions of the VIVO XPlay 6 smartphone. There will be demo for Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors for Glass as well using a modified device designed for demo purposes only.
Qualcomm Technologies today announced Qualcomm® Fingerprint Sensors at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2017 event. It is the next-genera...
Gionee A1 - Unboxing and First Impressions
We recently had the opportunity to perform an unboxing of the retail box of Gionee A1. And here we are sharing the unboxing images and detail of Gionee A1 with you all.
Gionee A1 - Unboxing and First Impressions
Gionee A1 comes in a beautiful retail box. On the front side, you will find an image of the device showing both its front and back side. There are key specs of the device provided on the bottom right corner of the device.
On the back of the box, you will find more detailed information about the device at the bottom. It provides the information regarding the screen size and quality, network compatibility, SIM capability etc. Middle and top of the retail box is mostly blank.
Once the box is opened, you will find the Gionee A1 well placed in a slot and A1 printed in golden fonts. After removing the device, the top layer can be removed to reveal rest of the content of Gionee A1 box.
Inside you will find quick user guide, warrant card, USB cable, a pair of earphones along with the big 2A charger that is claimed to charge the huge 4010 mAh battery of Gionee A1 in less than two hours.
One very nice thing about Gionee A1 is that it comes with a screen protector and a smart case in the retail box. So you can start using them right after opening the box to avoid any damage or wear and tear to the device instead of going to the market and buy a case or screen protector for your device.
And the Gionee smart case we got in our box is of the same color as the device and matches perfectly with the device and even enhances its beauty. So we can assume that the other color variants of Gionee A1 will also have the matching case in their retail boxes.
On the right side of the device, there are volume rockers and power on/off keys are provided. The power features a nice red highlight to make it stand apart from the volume keys.
On the left side, there is SIM card slot provided. Gionee A1 comes with hybrid dual SIM slot, so the SIM 2 slot can be used as the microSD card slot too and it supports memory card of up to 256 GB.
At the bottom, there are two speaker grills and a USB port provided in the center to charge the phone and connect it to the computer for data transfer and other activities. There are two visible screws at the bottom giving the device a tough and sturdy look.
At the top, there is 3.5mm audio port provided to connect the headphones. The front of the device features a 5.5-inch full HD screen, a physical Home key and 2.5D curved screen.
The back of Gionee A1 is beautiful and slightly curved at the edges. The camera module, LED flash and fingerprint sensor are aligned in a straight line, giving the back of the device a beautiful look. The smiling Gionee logo is placed on the fingerprint sensor itself and looks great.
The antenna lines are visible at the top and bottom of the device and a small Gionee branding is given at the bottom. The back of the device is having nice matte finish and it feels good in hand.
The first impressions of Gionee A1 is nice. The build quality of the device is great from metal unibody to 2.5D curved glass display, everything looks nice. We will do a detailed review of the device soon too to see how good Gionee A1 is overall, specially the USP of the device - front camera and battery life.
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35 Surprising Facts about Smartphones (Infographic)
Staying Connected with the World
The past decade was truly revolutionary when it comes to mobile phones. They have become an inevitable part of our lives and almost every person we know owns one or more. They help us keep in touch with the ones we care about, we browse for the fresh news, stream our favourite tunes and capture our precious memories.
We use them for fun, for school and business needs, and we are available on the chat 24/7 on a number of apps. So yes, we use them for more purposes than can be counted, but how much do you know about them?
The Mobile Phone Prototype
The first hand-held phone called Simon was made by Dr. Martin Cooper in the early ‘70s. The prototype was really big and heavy and it weighed 2,2 pounds. If could provide half an hour of conversation time after 10 full hours of charging. A lot of improvements have been made since, don’t you think?
Mobile Phone Replaces the Camera
In 2000 a first mobile phone that included a camera was released in the land of the rising sun, Japan. From that moment until today, an unstoppable trend has been started. Namely, almost every mobile phone has a camera and their lenses are improving with every flagship out there. This means clear, colourful and perfectly focused selfies, 360-degrees panoramas and alike. We love it and use it all the time!
Interesting Facts
The mobile phone history is full of amazing fun facts. Did you know that there are 5 times more mobile phones than PCs in the world? There is even a special phenomena named Nomophobia that reflects the fear of being without a mobile phone or losing a signal.
Also Check : 5 Signs You Are Suffering from Nomophobia - The Mobile Phone Addiction
If you have ever felt your pocket or your bag because you thought that your phone was vibrating you might have ringxiety. From a total number of owners, one-third ends up damaging their phone despite the protective cases and screen protectors. If you are intrigued, check out an infographic made by MyTrendyPhone and find out all 35 of the most interesting facts.
35 Surprising Facts about Smartphones (Infographic)
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LucidCam, World's First 180-Degrees 4K 3D Virtual Reality Camera, is Available for Pre-Order from 26th June
LucidCam's pocket-sized VR / 3D / 180-degree camera lets you take VR images and video that makes you feel you are really in the photographer's shoes and seeing the world the way they are seeing it. The product is available now for a one-month preview sale with delivery in one month.
Lucid VR is going to officially kick off the general availability of the LucidCam, its pocket-size 3D 180° VR camera. The preview sale will start from June 26th.
LucidCam started with a crowdfunding campaign two years ago and has now come to reality. This launch campaign and preview sale is aimed at driving more consumer awareness for 180° VR content and LucidCam. And so during this one-month preview sale campaign, LucidCam will be available at 15% discount off the retail price.
The campaign will be closed on July 26 and LucidCam will be delivered by August 9, two weeks after the campaign closes.
The complete list of all hardware specs and features of LucidCam are given below.
LucidCam, 4K 3D Virtual Reality Camera : Full Hardware Specs and Features
- 4K Still Images
- 4K Videos Recording at 30fps (4K Per Lens)
- HD Live Streaming
- 180° x 180° Field of View ( Upgradable to 360° x 360° )
- 32 GB Internal Storage
- Improved image stabilization
- Waterproof Case to Shoot Underwater, Up to 12 Meters Depth ( Accessory Available Separately )
- Smartphone Clip to Use the Phone as Viewfinder of LucidCam ( Accessory Available Separately )
Han Jin, CEO of Lucid VR said;
“Our goal is to transform the way we create content live and share experiences with people around the world. LucidCam is the first and only 4K 3D VR live production camera. It’s versatile enough to mount on a tripod or fit into your pocket. You can livestream to your phone or VR headset in seconds so people feel like they are there with you.
More importantly, because it is very compact, it is mountable so in a sports game, for example, you can even place it above the basket or behind the goal or fly it on a drone to get amazing footage that people have never experienced before. LucidCam allows you to scale your 3D VR broadcasting projects from one to fifty angles, so you can keep your viewers interested and show the game flow of an exciting sports match.
Imagine the creating, sharing and broadcasting opportunities with 3D VR in real-time. Live streaming a sports game, a concert or event taking place anywhere in the world and making the audience truly feel part of that experience. It’s priceless. Having the ability to create this kind of content without expensive equipment and a tedious setup will empower more broadcasters and individuals to access the power of 3D VR live streaming.
It’s been an incredible journey to bring this product to life while the industry was chasing 360° VR. 180° VR is much more appealing for the masses, as its simplicity and user experience allows more users to easily capture VR content. With Google’s announcement one of the major players in VR is realizing the benefits of 180° VR video for consumers.
LucidCam creates images and videos which let you for the first time see the world through someone else’s eyes as if you were really there. I want everyone to have such incredible superpowers”
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InFocus teases Smartphone with Massive Battery, Launching on 28th June
The media invite for the next smartphone of InFocus highlights the tag ling "Charge less, Do More" that clearly gives an idea that the device will come with a huge battery and capable of fast charging as well. But there is no mention of the name of the product in the media invitation.
InFocus is also sharing many teasers of the upcoming smartphone on its social profile. A series of tweets again highlight the large battery capacity of the device.
According to teaser tweets, the upcoming InFocus smartphone battery is capable of providing 50 hours of non-stop music, 14 hours of GPS usage or 13 hours of video streaming in one charge.Since teasers do not mention any other specs and features of the device, it seems it will be a mid-range smartphone.
5 days to go! Can your phone provide 50hrs of non-stop music? #ChargeLessDoMore pic.twitter.com/jMcCCNk1JI— InFocus India (@InFocus_IN) June 23, 2017
Hold your breath a bit more, just 3 days to go! Can you see online movies on your phone back-to-back for 13hrs? #ChargeLessDoMore pic.twitter.com/C8Q7VLWrFb— InFocus India (@InFocus_IN) June 25, 2017
Can you use your phone GPS for 14hrs straight? #ChargeLessDoMore pic.twitter.com/WxhiWu3ohv— InFocus India (@InFocus_IN) June 24, 2017
An another teaser shows a camera module on the back of the device but there is no fingerprint sensor shown. So either there will be no fingerprint sensor or it will be on the front side. The antenna lines are visible on the top and the bottom part of the back of the device along with the metallic edges, so hopefully it will have a unibody metal design.
Hold your breath. Something spectacular is coming your way!#ChargeLessDoMore pic.twitter.com/CL0gsw29y7— InFocus India (@InFocus_IN) June 22, 2017
Dr. Luo Zhongsheng, Global CEO for Sharp and InFocus Mobile will at the launch event to unveil the device.
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Infinix Smartphone is coming to India very soon
Founded in 2013, Infinix has basically four smartphone series each targeted to a different consumer level. In their own words, Infinix has a brand spirit of challenging the norms and so the Infinix smartphones are designed and developed specifically for the young people who want to stand out.
Infinix Zero series is the most high-end and performance oriented Infinix smartphones, Note series of Infinix smartphones are designed to serve the people looking for great battery life and good overall performance, Infinix S series of smartphones are targeted at millennials and the Hot series is the combination of overall good performance in every aspect.
Infinix is a good competitor of many popular smartphone brands like Xiaomi, Huawei in its price range and device segment where it does business. According to official GFK report data, Infinix market share is around 11% in Egypt overall, much more than Xiaomi in that country.
Recently in Morocco too Infinix started its business and the local mainstream smartphone brand. Infinix also launched its products in France back in 2014 and received good response
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Infinix Note 3 Pro X601 : Hands-on Review, Specs and Features
Infinix is already one of the most popular smartphone brand in Nigeria, Kenya, Indonesia, Philippines and now Infinix is going to enter the Indian smartphone market with a catchy slogan "Game Changer" and hashtag #GameChanger.
Infinix is planning to start the business in India with their best products yet, so hopefully Indian smartphone market will get the launch of the upcoming Zero 5, Note 4 , Note 4 Pro and currently existing Hot 4 series of Infinix smartphones.
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HTC shows off new Edge Sense based Squeeze features coming to HTC U11
If you do not know yet about the HTC Edge Sense of HTC U11, have a look on the below video.
So far it supports mostly the stock applications only and tasks only but it was informed to us by HTC team that son it will start supporting third-party apps too. And today HTC has shown a video teasing fans about the upcoming features of HTC U11 Edge Sense Squeeze.
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6 Reasons Why HTC U11 is a Revolutionary Smartphone and You Should Buy It
OnePlus 5 vs HTC U11 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 - Which One is Better? (Infographic)
Few of them are ability to zoom in while using the Google Maps, zoom in and out to the images while watching them in Photos app, changing the Calendar modes, answering and disconnecting the call, dismissing the alarms, pause and play videos etc.
You can watch the HTC U11 video with new Edgse Sense Squeeze features video below.
The new "Squeeze" features coming to #HTCU11 Edge Sense... Excited? cc @HTCMEA @htc @HTCUSA @HTC_UK @HTC_IN @HTCelevate #android #tech pic.twitter.com/CZclbMjJtt— Shaan Haider (@shaanhaider) June 23, 2017
HTC is also asking for suggestion from users for how to include more features and activity to Edge Sense and if you are having some ideas in your mind then, feel free to share them with HTC on Twitter.
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OnePlus 5 vs HTC U11 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 - Which One is Better? (Infographic)
But if you are planning to buy a flagship smartphone then whether you should buy the recently launched OnePlus 5 or the HTC U11 claimed as the best smartphone of 2017 or Samsung Galaxy S8 because of its great screen? Since all these devices come with same hardware specs, it is nice to compare them thoroughly to know the difference.
Below is an infographic that compares all hardware specs and features of OnePlus 5 , HTC U11 and Samsung Galaxy S8. If you are planning to buy any of these smartphone, hopefully you will find the below information useful.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 vs LG G6 – What’s the Difference? (Infographic)
6 Reasons Why HTC U11 is a Revolutionary Smartphone and You Should Buy It
OnePlus 5 vs HTC U11 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 - Full Comparison
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Top 3 Reasons to Buy the Gionee A1
In this article, we are going to talk about the top three features and the reasons that why you should considering buy the Gionee A1.
Top 3 Features and Reasons to Buy the Gionee A1
Camera Performance
The most highlighted feature of Gionee A1 is its front camera for selfies. It comes with 16 MP front camera along with f/2.0 aperture, 5P lens, soft LED flash and 1/3" sensor size.
The bigger aperture of f/2.0 lets 10% more light get enter the camera module than the f/2.2 aperture found generally in most smartphone in this price segments. With more light entering due to bigger aperture, the front camera of Gionee A1 provides clearer photos with lots of details.
The soft LED flash for the front camera of Gionee A1 lets user capture good quality selfies even in the low-light condition. Also, the 5P lens used in the Gionee A1 provides 10% better image processing than the 4P lens.
The Face Beauty 2.0 provided in Gionee A1 can enhance the look and beautify it by removing freckles, thinning the face, removing blemishes etc.
The 13 MP primary camera also comes with the same f/2.0 aperture and 1/3" sensor size along with the Phase Detection Autofocus, dual-LED dual tone flash, 1.12 µm pixel size and features like geo-tagging, face detection, HDR etc.
Battery Performance
The second most important feature of Gionee A1 is the battery life and performance. It comes with huge 4,010 mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery with Gionee's Ultra Fast Charge technology and an 18W charger that is claimed to charge the device fully from 0% too 100% in less than two hours.
Below is the fast charging comparison video between Gionee A1 and Google Pixel smartphones.
There are dedicated dual charging chips provided in Gionee A1 to make charging cooler and safer. It also comes with various power saving mode to increase the battery life
Gionee A1 : Power Saving Mode Test
Performance
Gionee A1 comes with Mediatek MT6755 octa-core Helip P10 processor along with Mali-T860MP2 GPU. Even though it is the not the best and top performing processor and GPU combination, in its price segment, Gionee A1 is comes with best hardware specs along with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB internal storage. So the multitasking and gaming performance will be good for sure on Gionee A1.
The fingerprint scanner is one of the fastest in Gionee A1 and claimed to unlock the device in just 0.2 seconds and compared to be faster than many smartphones from high-end to in its price segment.
Finger Print Speed Test: Gionee A1 vs. iPhone7s / OPPO F1s / Vivo V5
So if you are looking for an Android smartphone in mid-range segment, Gionee A1 is obviously one of the best available option for you.
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OnePlus 5 launched with Snapdragon 835, 8GB RAM, Dual 16MP + 20MP Rear Cam, 5.5-inch Full HD Screen
OnePlus 5 comes with Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor along with the Adreno 540 GPU, Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS and Oxygen OS on top of it. It features a 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED capacitive full HD 1080p touchscreen protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
There will be two variant of OnePlus 5 depending on the storage. The 6 GB RAM version will be available with 64 GB internal storage and 8 GB RAM variant of OnePlus 5 comes with 128 GB internal storage.
On the imaging side, there is a dual-rear camera setup of 16 MP with f/1.7, EIS (gyro) and 20 MP with f/2.6 aperture. The primary camera comes with the phase detection autofocus, 2x optical zoom, dual-LED flash and 4K video recording. On the front side, there is a 16 MP camera with f/2.0 aperture and gyro based EIS provided for capturing images, videos and making video calls.
OnePlus 5 comes with Dirac HD sound and non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery. The complete list of all hardware specs and features of HTC U 11 are given below.
OnePlus 5 : Full Hardware Specs and Features
- Dual SIM
- 4G LTE-A Cat12 with 600 Mbps Download and 150 Mbps Upload Capability
- 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED Screen with 1080 x 1920 pixels Resolution and 401 PPI
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Octa-core (Quad-core 2.45 GHz Kryo and Quad-core 1.9 GHz Kryo) Processor
- Adreno 540
- 6 GB of RAM with 64 GB Internal Memory
- 8 GB of RAM with 128 GB Internal Memory
- No microSD Card Slot
- Dual 16 MP (f/1.7, Gyro based EIS, 1/2.8" Sensor Size, 1.12 µm) + 20 MP (f/2.6, 1/2.8" Sensor Size, 1.0 µm), Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, Phase Detection Autofocus, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face Detection, HDR, Panorama
- 4K Video Recording
- 2160p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/120fps Video Recording
- 16 MP Front-facing Camera with f/2.0, Gyro based EIS, 1080p Video Recording and Auto HDR
- Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS
- Oxygen OS UI
- HTC Sense Companion, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Virtual Assistant
- IP67 Certified Dust Proof and Water Resistant over 1 Meter and 30 Minutes
- 3,300 mAh Non-removable Lithium-ion Battery
- Fast Battery Charging with Dash Charge
- Dirac HD Sound
- USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 Reversible Connector
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, apt-X HD
- NFC
- A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
- Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro and Magnetic Compass Sensors
- 154.2 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm Dimensions
- 153 g
OnePlus 5 will be available in Midnight Black and Slate Gray color options. The price of OnePlus 5 for 6GB RAM with 64 GB internal storage variant is $479 in US and EUR499 in Europe. For the 8GB RAM version with 128GB storage, people in US will have to pay $539 and in Europe the price of OnePlus 5 8GB RAM variant is EUR 559
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Gionee A1 with Helio P10, 4GB RAM, 5.5-inch FHD AMOLED Screen, 16MP Front Cam launched in UAE
Gionee A1 comes with Mediatek MT6755 Helio P10 octa-core processor along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat OS with Gionee's Amigo OS 4.0 on top of it.
But the most highlighted feature of the Gionee A1 is its front-facing camera. It comes with 16 MP front camera along with f/2.0 aperture, 5P lens and 1/3" sensor size. There is also a soft LED flash provided to capture good quality selfies in low light condition.
Another important feature of Gionee A1 is the battery. It comes with 4010 mAh battery along with the 18W quick charger that is claimed to charge the battery fully from 0% in just two hours.
Gionee A1 features a 5.5-inch 1080p full HD AMOLED screen, protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass. It sports a unibody metal design made with Aircraft-grade metal. There is a fingerprint sensor provided on the back of the device that unlocks the device in just 0.2 second.
The complete list of all hardware specs and features of Gionee A1 are given below.
Gionee A1 : Full Hardware Specs and Features
- 4G LTE
- Hybrid Dual SIM Slots
- 5.5-inch LTPS IPS Screen with 1080 x 1920 Pixels Resolution and 401 PPI
- Mediatek MT6755 Octa-core Helip P10 (Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 and Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) Processor
- Mali-T860MP2 GPU
- 4 GB of RAM
- 64 GB Internal Storage
- Expandable Up To 257 GB , Uses SIM 2 slot as microSD Card slot
- 13 MP, f/2.0, Phase Detection Autofocus, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, 1/3" Sensor Size, 1.12 µm Pixel Size, Geo-Tagging, Face Detection, HDR
- 1080@30fps Full HD Video Recording
- 16 MP Front-facing Camera with f/2.0 Aperture, 1/3" Sensor Size, Soft LED Flash
- Android 7.0 Nougat OS
- Amigo OS 4.0 UI
- 4,010 mAh Non-Removable Li-Ion Battery
- Fast Battery Charging
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Hotspot, WiFi Direct
- Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
- FM Radio
- A-GPS
- Fingerprint Scanner, Accelerometer, Magnetic Compass, Gyro and Proximity Sensors
- 154.5 x 76.5 x 8.3 mm Dimensions
- 182 rams Weight
Gionee A1 is available in Black and Grey colour options in UAE and the price of Gionee A1 is 999 AED. The device is currently available in Sharaf DG, Nesto and K.M. Trading.
Gionee A1 smartphone that was launched earlier this year at Mobile World Congress along with the A1 Plus is finally available now in UAE. ...
Microsoft launches Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint Sensor and Modern Mouse
But the most highlighted feature of the Microsoft Modern Keyboard is the built-in fingerprint sensor that let user unlock the device, very much similar to the one on Apple Macbook Pro. The fingerprint sensor is placed between the Alt and Ctrl keys, usually where you will find the Windows key.
Microsoft Modern Keyboard is made of a thin but durable aluminium frame and weighs 413.5 grams. It comes with a rechargeable battery that is claimed to have up to 4 months of battery life. Microsoft Modern Keyboard is compatible with Windows 8-10, Windows 10 Phone, Android and macOS supporting the Bluetooth 4.0 or higher.
Microsoft Modern keyboard will be available very soon in the market and the price of Microsoft Modern Keyboard is $129.99.
Along with the Modern Keyboard, Microsoft has also announced the Modern Mouse that compliments the design of the keyboard. It supports the Bluetooth 4.0 and claimed by Microsoft that it offers exceptional precision. The Modern Mouse will be available with Modern Keyboard for $49.99.
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Gionee A1 Lite launched with 20MP Front Cam, MT6753 Octa-core Processor, 3GB RAM, 5.3-inch HD Screen
Gionee A1 Lite features a 5.3-inch 720p HD screen along with MediaTek MT6753 octa-core processor. The device runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat OS with Amigo 4.0 UI on top of it.
It sports a metal unibody design and a fingerprint sensor on the back of it. Just like the Gionee A1, A1 Lite also comes with a big 4000mAh battery.
The complete list of all hardware specs and features of Gionee A1 Lite are given below.
Gionee A1 Lite : Full Hardware Specs and Features
- 4G LTE
- Dual SIM Slots
- 5.3-inch LTPS IPS Screen with 720 x 1280 Pixels Resolution and 277 PPI
- Mediatek MT6753 Octa-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 Processor
- Mali-T720MP3 GPU
- 3 GB of RAM
- 32 GB Internal Storage
- Expandable Up To 64 GB via Dedicated microSD Card
- 13 MP, f/2.0, Phase Detection Autofocus, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash
- 1080@30fps Full HD Video Recording
- 20 MP Front-facing Camera with Soft LED Flash
- Android 7.0 Nougat OS
- Amigo OS 4.0 UI
- 4.000 mAh Non-Removable Li-Ion Battery
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Hotspot
- Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
- FM Radio
- A-GPS, GLONASS/BDS
- Fingerprint Scanner, Accelerometer, Magnetic Compass, Gyro and Proximity Sensors
Gionee A1 Lite will be available in Red, Black and Gold colour option and the price of Gionee A1 Lite is Nepalese Rupee 26,999 equivalent to US $262.
Gionee A1 Lite will be available for pre-order from June 18th in Nepal.
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Moto Z2 and Z2 Force with Dual-Rear Cameras, Snapdragon 835 coming on June 27
Lenovo officially released an invitation yesterday as a teaser for the launch of the upcoming Motorola smartphone that will be unveiled on June 27th. In the invite, a Motorola smartphone with dual rear camera setup is clearly visible. This strengthens the rumor regarding the Moto Z2 and Moto Z2 Force smartphones with dual rear cameras that we have seen in the last few days.
Earlier Moto Z2 and Moto Z2 Force were expected to be announced on June 21st at a media event in Brazil but now it will be on 27th June.
Based on the leaked information and rumors, Moto Z2 is expected to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM and will be running on the Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS.
It is also rumored that the Moto Z2 will sport a 5.5-inch Quad HD screen and come with dual rear camera setup along with dual-tone LED flash for both front and rear cameras. So at least, one rumor regarding the Moto Z2 seems true here.
The Moto Z2 Force is rumored to have the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core processor along with the Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS. Just like its predecessor, Moto Z2 Force is also expected to come with ShatterShield, a shatterproof Quad HD display. Earlier the Motorola roadmap has already confirmed about the 1 Gbps LTE support for the upcoming Motorola flagship smartphones.
In terms of design, both the upcoming Moto Z2 smartphones are expected to come with a similar design with a small fingerprint sensor on the front, below the display and embedded in the Home key along with a Moto logo both on the front and back of the devices as shown in the leaked images earlier.
But these are just leaked information and we will come to know all the official hardware specs and features of Moto Z2 and Moto Z2 Force smartphone soon once they are announced officially.
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Huawei Honor 9 crosses 350,000 Pre-Sale Registrations in One Day
The important point worth noticing is that this registration figure is only for a single retailer JD.com and the Huawei Honor 9 is also available through Huawei's Vmall and six other Chinese retailers. So considering this fact, it is obvious that the actual number of registration will be much higher than this.
There is another point to be noted is that the number of registrations is an indication of the level of interest of people in the device as it is not equal to the pre-orders. There is no money transaction happened yet but still, this huge pre-sale registration shows that people are really interested in Huawei Honor 9.
Huawei Honor 9 comes with a 5.15-inch 1080p full HD curved glass screen, Huawei's HiSilicon Kirin 960 octa-core processor and 4/6 GB of RAM and it runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat OS with EMUI 5.1 on top of it.
Huawei Honor 9 : Full Hardware Specs and Features
The price of Huawei Honor 9 for 64GB model is CNY 2,700 ( $400/€355 ) and for the 128GB variant you will have to pay CNY 3,000 ($440/€395) for the .
Huawei Honor 9 will go on sale from June 16th.
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Moto E4 and E4 Plus announced with Snapdragon 427 SoC, Android 7.1, Metal Body, Fast Battery Charging
Moto E4 comes with a 5-inch 720p HD screen and the device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 425/427 quad-core processor or MediaTek MT6737 SoC depending on the region. Moto E4 Plus sports a 5.5-inch 720p HD display and it is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 427 or MediaTek MT6737 processor.
Moto E4 Plus comes with a 5000mAh battery with fast charging support using 10W rapid charger while Moto E4 supports the fast charging with 5W/10W charger. Moto E4 sports an 8MP primary camera and Moto E4 Plus comes with a better 13MP camera. Both devices got the same 5MP front-facing camera.
Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus feature a metal body design, a fingerprint sensor and run Android 7.1 Nougat OS. The complete list of all hardware specs and features of Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus are given below.
Moto E4 : Full Hardware Specs and Features
- 4G LTE Quad-A Capability with MIMO
- Hybrid Dual SIM Slots
- 5.0-inch IPS LCD Screen with 720 x 1280 Pixels Resolution and 294 PPI
- 2.5D Curved Glass Display
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Oleophobic Coating
- Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 or Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 OR 1.3 GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6737 Processor
- Adreno 308 or 650MHz Mali T720 MP1 GPU
- 2 GB of RAM
- 16 GB Internal Storage
- Expandable Up To 128 GB via microSD Card, Uses SIM 2 Slot
- 8 MP Primary Camera with f/2.2, Autofocus, LED Flash
- Full HD 1080p@30fps Video Recording
- 5 MP Front-facing Camera
- Android 7.1 Nougat OS
- 2,800 mAh Removable Li-Ion Battery
- Fast Battery Charging
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Hotspot
- Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
- A-GPS, GLONASS
- Fingerprint Scanner, Accelerometer, Magnetic Compass and Proximity Sensors
- 144.5 x 72 x 9.3 mm Dimensions
- 150 Gram Weight
Moto E4 Plus : Full Hardware Specs and Features
- 4G LTE Quad-A Capability with MIMO
- Hybrid Dual SIM Slots
- 5.5-inch IPS LCD Screen with 720 x 1280 Pixels Resolution and 267 PPI
- 2.5D Curved Glass Display
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Oleophobic Coating
- Qualcomm MSM8920 Snapdragon 427 Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 OR 1.3 GHz Quad-core MediaTek MT6737 Processor
- Adreno 308 or 650MHz Mali T720 MP1 GPU
- 2/3 GB of RAM
- 16/32 GB Internal Storage
- Expandable Up To 128 GB via microSD Card, Uses SIM 2 Slot
- 13 MP Primary Camera with f/2.0, Autofocus, LED Flash
- Full HD 1080p@30fps Video Recording
- 5 MP Front-facing Camera
- Android 7.1 Nougat OS
- 5,000 mAh Removable Li-Ion Battery
- Fast Battery Charging
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, WiFi Direct, Hotspot
- Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE
- A-GPS, GLONASS
- Fingerprint Scanner, Accelerometer, Magnetic Compass and Proximity Sensors
- 155 x 77.5 x 9.6 mm Dimensions
- 181 Gram Weight
Moto E4 will be available in the market Iron Grey, Oxford Blue, Licorice Black and Fine Gold color options and the price of Moto E4 is US$129.99.
Moto E4 Plus will be available in Oxford Blue, Iron Gray and Blush Gold color options and the price of Moto E4 Plus starts from US$179.99.
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Huawei Honor 9 with 20MP + 12MP Dual Rear Cameras, 6GB RAM, Kirin 960 announced
Huawei Honor 9 comes with a 5.15-inch 1080p full HD curved glass display with DCI-P3 coverage. The device is powered by a Huawei's HiSilicon Kirin 960 octa-core processor and 4/6 GB of RAM unlike the only 4GB RAM of Huawei P10. It runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat OS with EMUI 5.1 on top of it.
On the imaging side, there is dual camera setup of 20-megapixel plus 12-megapixel camera provided on the rear of Huawei Honor 9 for 2X hybrid zoom and along with the laser autofocus.
Huawei Honor 9 sports a 3D metal and glass body design. There is a fingerprint sensor provided embedded into the Home button. For music lovers, there is AKM Hi-Fi audio chip included for an enhanced audio experience.
The complete list of all hardware specs and features of Huawei Honor 9 are given below.
Huawei Honor 9 : Full Hardware Specs and Features
- 4G LTE Quad-A Capability with MIMO
- Hybrid Dual SIM Slots
- 5.15-inch LTPS IPS Screen with 1080 x 1920 Pixels Resolution and 428 PPI
- 3D Curved Glass Display
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- HiSilicon Kirin 960 Octa-core (Quad-core 2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 and Quad-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Processor
- Mali-G71 MP8 GPU
- 4 GB of RAM with 64 GB Internal Storage
- 6 GB of RAM with 64/128 GB Internal Storage
- Expandable Up To 256 GB via microSD Card, Uses SIM 2 Slot
- Dual 20 MP + 12 MP, f/2.2, Phase Detection Autofocus, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, Hybrid 2X Focus
- 4K Video Recording
- 8 MP Front-facing Camera with Leica Lens and 1080p Full HD Video Recording
- Android 7.0 Nougat OS
- Emotion 5.1 UI
- 3,200 mAh Non-Removable Li-Ion Battery
- Fast Battery Charging
- 24-bit/192kHz Audio Output
- Wi-Fi Dual Band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, WiFi Direct, Hotspot
- Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE
- A-GPS, GLONASS/BDS
- Fingerprint Scanner, Accelerometer and Proximity Sensors
- 147.3 x 70.9 x 7.5 mm Dimensions
- 155 Gram Weight
Huawei Honor 9 will be available in the market in Amber Gold, Seagull Grey and Charm Sea Blue color options and the price of Huawei Honor 9 for different variants are given below.
- 4 GB RAM with 64 GB Internal Storage : 2299 Yuan i.e US$ 338
- 6 GB RAM with 64 GB Internal Storage : 2699 Yuan i.e US$ 397
- 6 GB RAM with 128 GB Internal Storage : 2999 Yuan i.e US$ 441
Huawei Honor 9 is available for pre-order and goes on sale on June 16th.
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HTC U11 with 6GB RAM, Snapdragon 835, Edge Sense, IP67, 12MP UltraPixel Camera launched in Middle East
In the Middle East, 6GB RAM variant of HTC U11 along with the 128 GB internal storage is launched only.
Also Check : 6 Reasons Why HTC U11 is a Revolutionary Smartphone and You Should Buy It
HTC U11 comes with Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, Adreno 540 GPU and it runs on the Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS along with the latest version of the HTC Sense UI. The 5.5 inch WQHD screen is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 .
On the imaging side, there is 12MP UltraPixel third generation primary camera provided that is capable of 4K video recording along with newly introduced and unique features like 3D audio recording and Acoustic Focus feature.
HTC U 11 comes with a new and unique the Edge Sense feature along with the pressure sensitive bezel and works on the pressure applied by user in the form of squeeze. There are two level of pressure type that can be used in HTC U 11 – squeeze and squeeze & hold.
User can then perform various tasks and customize it as well. Edge Sense let user customize the pressure sensitivity and assign tasks to each kind of squeeze.
Also, HTC U 11 is going to be the first smartphone to have three personal assistants on a smartphone as it comes with HTC Sense Companion, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa as well. HTC U11 comes with the Liquid Surface design, fingerprint sensor embedded in the Home key and IP67 certification for waterproofing and dust resistance.
The complete list of all hardware specs and features of HTC U 11 are given below.
HTC U 11 : Full Hardware Specs and Features
- Optional Dual SIM (Uses Memory Card Slot as SIM 2 Slot)
- 4G LTE Cat16 with 1024 Mbps Download and 150 Mbps Upload Capability
- 5.5-inch Super LCD5 Screen with 1440 x 2960 pixels Resolution and 534 PPI
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Octa-core (Quad-core 2.45 GHz Kryo and Quad-core 1.9 GHz Kryo) Processor
- Adreno 540
- 128 GB Internal Memory
- 6 GB of RAM
- Supports microSD Card up to 2 TB
- 12 MP UltraPixel Primary Camera with f/1.7, Dual-LED Dual Tone Flash, Phase Detection Autofocus, Optical Image Stabilization, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Face Detection, Auto HDR, Panorama
- 4K Video Recording
- 2160p@30fps, 1080p@120fps, HDR, 3D Audio Recording with Acoustic Focus, High-Res Audio Recording
- 16 MP Front-facing Camera with Autofocus, Auto HDR
- Android 7.1 Nougat OS
- HTC Sense UI
- Edge Sense
- HTC Sense Companion, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa Virtual Assistant
- IP67 Certified Dust Proof and Water Resistant over 1 Meter and 30 Minutes
- 3000mAh Non-removable Lithium-ion Battery
- Fast Battery Charging with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0
- USB v3.1, Type-C 1.0 Reversible Connector
- Dual-Band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth 4.2, A2DP, LE, apt-X
- NFC
- Display POrt
- 24-bit/192kHz Audio Output with HTC BoomSound™ Hi-Fi edition
- HTC USonic with Active Noise Cancellation
- 3D Audio recording with 4 microphones
- Hi-Res Audio Certification
- A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
- Fingerprint, Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyro and Magnetic Compass Sensors
- 153.9 x 75.9 x 7.9 mm Dimensions
- 169 g
HTC U 11 will be available in five color options - Amazing Silver, Sapphire Blue, Brilliant Black, Ice White and Solar Red. The price of HTC U 11 for 6GB RAM with 128 GB internal storage variant is 2,599 SAR and it is currently available across Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries.
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OPPO R11 and R11 Plus launched with Dual 16+20MP Cam, Snapdragon 660, Fingerprint Sensor
OPPO R11 comes with a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p AMOLED screen with 77% screen-to-body ratio and 1.6mm narrow bezels and OPPO R11 Plus comes with a 6-inch 1080p display. Both devices are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core processor and run on the Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS with ColorOS 3.1 on top of it.
On the imaging side, both OPPO R11 and R11 Plus come with a dual-camera setup. They sport the combination of a f/1.7 wide-angle lens 16-megapixel camera with and a f/2.6 telephoto lens 20-megapixel secondary camera along with Qualcomm’s Spectra 160 ISP for optical zoom, portrait mode, Hybrid Autofocus etc.
On the front side, there is 20-megapixel camera provided for taking selfies and video calling. OPPO R11 and R11 Plus sport a metal unibody design and have a fingerprint sensor embedded into the home button.
The complete list of all hardware specs and features of OPPO R11 and R11 Plus are given below.
OPPO R11 : Full Hardware Specs and Features
- 4G VoLTE
- 5.5-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels) Full HD AMOLED Display
- Hybrid Dual SIM
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 14nm Octa-core Processor (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs)
- Adreno 512 GPU
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB Internal Storage
- Expandable Memory using the microSD Card
- Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS
- ColorOS 3.1
- 16MP Rear Camera with Dual-tone Dual LED Flash, f/1.7 Aperture, Phase Detection Autofocus, 6P Lens, Sony IMX398 Sensor
Secondary 20MP Rear Camera with f/2.6 Aperture, 5P lens, Sony IMX350 Sensor
- 20MP Front-facing Camera with f/2.0 Aperture
- Fingerprint Sensor
- 154.5 × 74.8 × 6.8 mm Dimensions
- 150g Weight
- WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
- Bluetooth 4.2
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
- 3000mAh Battery with VOOC Flash Charging
OPPO R11 Plus : Full Hardware Specs and Features
- 4G VoLTE
- 6-inch (1080 x 1920 pixels) Full HD AMOLED Display
- Hybrid Dual SIM
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 14nm Octa-core Processor (Quad 2.2GHz Kryo 260 + Quad 1.8GHz Kryo 260 CPUs)
- Adreno 512 GPU
- 6GB RAM
- 64GB Internal Storage
- Expandable Memory using the microSD Card
- Android 7.1.1 Nougat OS
- ColorOS 3.1
- 16MP Rear Camera with Dual-tone Dual LED Flash, f/1.7 Aperture, Phase Detection Autofocus, 6P Lens, Sony IMX398 Sensor
Secondary 20MP Rear Camera with f/2.6 Aperture, 5P lens, Sony IMX350 Sensor
- 20MP Front-facing Camera with f/2.0 Aperture
- Fingerprint Sensor
- 165.8 × 81.5 × 7.8 mm Dimensions
- 188g Weight
- WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz)
- Bluetooth 4.2
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
- 3000mAh Battery with VOOC Flash Charging
OPPO R11 and R11 Plus will be available in Black, Gold and Rose Gold color option. The price of OPPO R11 is 2999 yuan i.e US$ 441 approx
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Insta360 Nano 360-Degree Camera : Detailed Hands-on Review and Features
Insta360 Nano is a unique 360-degree camera as it can be connected to an iPhne to convert the phone into a 360-degree camera. There are also few unique features like live streaming to social media, creating 2D animated videos of 360-degree images etc.
This review is divided in different categories, covering pros and cons of each aspect separately. Hope you will find this review helpful specially if you are planning to buy a 360-degree camera soon.
Insta360 Nano 360-Degree Camera : Detailed Hands-on Review and Features
Retail Box and Unboxing
Insta360 Nano comes with a beautiful white retail box that looks very much like an iPhone box. And once you read the content on Insta360 Nano box, you will find the reason behind it. It is designed for iPhone and it comes with MFA (Made for Apple) certification.
Inside the retail box you will find the Insta360 Nano camera, user manuals, a carry bag and USB cable to charge the device. The retail box comes with lenses in-built, so the box can be converted into a virtual reality viewer just by sliding the phone in the given spot.
You can watch our Insta360 Nano unboxing video below.
Design
The design of Insta360 Nano 360-degree camera is really nice. And it is easy to figure out that it is designed in a way to compliment the design of iPhone once connected.
The body is made of Aluminum that makes it lightweight and durable, both. Insta360 Nano is just 21mm thick and weighs only 70 grams. So it is easy to hold in hand and use it for long.
The front of the device is having one of the lens along with the single multi-functional button on which the Insta360 logo is printed and the brand name in the middle. On the back, there is the second lens at the top and the bottom half part is removed to hold the device and to connect the camera with iPhone using the lightning connector provided.
At the bottom of the Insta360 Nano, there is a microSD card slot that supports up to 64GB of memory card. There is no internal storage in the camera, so you will have to use a memory card in it.
You will also find at the bottom a USB port to charge the device and for transfer between computer and camera. The battery is built-in and non-removable. There is also a tiny hole provided for resetting the phone if it gets stuck or you face any software issues with it.
One drawback of the design of Insta360 Nano is that you will have to remove any case you are using on your iPhone to connect it to the Nano properly. Also because of the round edges of the Nano, not every iPhone model can be connected to it.
Overall the design of Insta360 Nano is really nice. It looks beautiful with smooth edges and feels good in hand to while holding it. It fits perfectly on iPhone and matches with the design of iPhone. And the good thing about the design of Insta360 Nano is that it is unique. Most of the 360-degree cameras are pretty much similar in appearances and features but Insta360 Nano stands apart.
Camera and Imaging
You can use Insta360 Nano in two ways – either with the iPhone or as a standalone 360-degree camera using the physical button that can used to capture images, videos and even set up the timer.
Insta360 Nano comes with dual f/2.0 210-degree fish eye lens. The output of these two lenses stich and overlap together to generate the 360-degree image. Insta360 Nano is capable of recording 3040 x 1520 pixels @30fps videos. So you will get the 360-degree videos in better than 1080p full HD resolution and quality.
The stitching of the images and videos is automatic and instantaneous. So it let user live stream the content without any time delay that usually happens due to processing of the files and this is one of the most highlighted feature of Insta360 Nano as it is not available in any 360-degree cameras yet.
The images captured by Insta360 Nano are not so great in quality but still good enough to serve the purpose of 360-degree imaging as it is more about sharing the surrounding and the moment instead of great quality imaging.
In daylight and good amount of artificial light indoor, pics come out pretty good with good amount of details. Also in low-light situations, pics are good enough actually and better than many other 360-degree cameras surprisingly.
The videos are also nice in quality and with moderate amount of details as Insta360 Nano records videos in higher than full HD resolution but effectively the resolution reduces. In both daylight and low-light, the video output is good enough.
One thing you need to know here is that Insta360 Nano captures the images and videos in its own proprietary format and to share them with other you will have to either use the Insta360 Nano iPhone app to upload the content on social media or export them to your computer or iPhone using the Insta360 Studio software or Insta360 Nano iPhone app first.
Smartphone App
There is a dedicated iPhone app for Insta360 Nano that prompts on the screen once you connect the camera to iPhone. The app works as live viewfinder for the camera and let users watch the videos and images on the iPhone. But the most important feature of it is to live stream 360-degree videos on social media channels like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc.
Once Insta360 Nano is connected with iPhone, the app will be launched itself in inverted view for better handling of the content and controlling the app on the device.
. @HTC HQ was looking beautiful for sure on the day of #HTCU11 launch 😍 Captured on @insta360 Nano 360-degree camera cc @HTCMEA #tech pic.twitter.com/ueAspiOPMY
— Shaan Haider (@shaanhaider) May 26, 2017
The entire process of live streaming on social media is very easy. User just need to connect their social media account with the app and start live streaming. For Facebook, you can even customize the viewer like public or just friends, Facebook groups etc.
Insta360 Nano iPhone app also let user watch videos and images, change the viewing projection, export the captured 360-degree images and videos to iPhone and upload them to social media.
One issue I have noticed while uploading content to social media directly from the app is that sometimes stitching goes wrong at the dead ends and few parts missing, while the same image comes without any issue while watching it in its original format or exporting manually and then uploading to Facebook.
Viewing and Editing the 360-degree Images and Videos
As mentioned above Insta360 Nano captures the videos and images in its own format. So to watch the content on your iPhone, you need the iPhone app and on your computer you need the Insta360 Player software. You can also watch the content in VR using the VR giggles provided in the box as mentioned above.
Insta360 Player let you watch the content on your computer in different projection, capture the screenshot and launch the Insta360 Studio to edit he images.
Insta360 Studio is a powerful 360-degree video and image editing tool using which user can edit the 360-degree images and videos captured on Insta360 Nano. You can export the images and videos in suitable format to share on social media, put watermark in images and videos, change the video quality and resolution, create 2D videos from 360-degree videos in different projections and more.
Conclusion
Insta360 Nano is one of the best 360-degree camera currently because of its overall performance and features. It is the only 360-degree camera with live streaming feature, the design is very beautiful, you can connect it to iPhone for instant live viewing of content and record them the way you want, image and video quality is good too if not great.
If you are looking for a 360-degree camera to buy then, Insta360 Nano is one of the best option is for you right now.
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