Nokia 9 to be Released in Q3 2017, May Cost Rs. 44,999 in India

Iconic phone manufacturer Nokia just staged what can arguably be called the comeback of the decade a few weeks ago by launching three Android-powered smartphones and a reincarnation of the legendary Nokia 3310. Nokia is now set to launch its flagship smartphone, dubbed the Nokia 9 which is expected to be packed to the gills with features such as an Iris Scanner, Carl Zeiss cameras, and a QuadHD OLED display.
According to a new report by Nokia Power User, the smartphone is expected to be priced at around EUR 749 in European markets, $699 in the U.S. and Rs 44,999 in India. It must be noted that the Indian pricing is the lowest amongst the three.
The smartphone is expected to come with a Quad HD 5.5-inch OLED display, Snapdragon 835 processor, Adreno 540 GPU, a massive 6GB of RAM, a 3,800mAh battery with QuickCharge 4 support, 64/128GB of internal storage and Android 7.1.2 Nougat out of the box.
On the imaging front, the smartphone is expected to come with a 22MP dual lens Carl Zeiss rear camera paired with a 12MP front-facing camera for selfies. Additionally, the smartphone is to feature an Iris Scanner like the one found on the recently released Samsung Galaxy S8, a fingerprint sensor, IP68 dust and water resistance and "Nokia OZO audio" enhancements.
Nokia is also rumoured to be working on two more high-end smartphones dubbed the Nokia 8 and Nokia 7 powered by Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 660 chipset which are expected to slot in below the Nokia 9 in Nokia's smartphone line-up.

The Nokia 7 is tipped to come with a fullHD display, while the Nokia 8 is expected to feature a QuadHD display. Additionally, both smartphones are expected to sport a metallic unibody design and run on Android Nougat out of the box.
Due to Snapdragon 835 procurement issues, the Nokia 9 is not expected to be launched before the third quarter of 2017 - sometime between July and August. Nokia's 2017 reincarnation of the legendary 3310 is expected to be launched globally in April, with the Nokia 6, 5 and 3 receiving a staggered release throughout May.

Top Laptops You Can Buy Under Rs. 30,000

"Rounding up the best value-for-money laptops priced under Rs 30,000"
While the PC race seems to be diminishing in terms of sales, factors like portability, performance and attractive features at lower price points continue to drive the laptop industry. In recent history, we have seen a surge in the number of affordable laptop options in a market that is witnessing cut-throat competition amongst numerous brands. To help ease your buying dilemma, let's take a look at our pick of the top laptops in this affordable segment.
Price: Rs 28,990

The Acer Aspire ES1-572 is an affordable offering from the Taiwanese manufacturer and is powered by a 2.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i3 6th Generation (6100U) processor paired with Intel HD 5500 graphics and 4GB DDR3L RAM, which can be further expanded up to 16GB.
The laptop has a 15.6-inch HD LED Display with resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. It is wrapped in a simple but solid black casing which has dimensions of 382 x 258 x 24.6mm. While most options in this price segment tend to not include the Microsoft Windows operating system to reduce costs, the Aspire ES1-572 is an exception and comes pre-installed with Windows 10 OS.
A 4 cell Li-ion battery powers the laptop and is estimated to last for about 6.5 hours. From the networking and connectivity point of view, we have options like WLAN, HDMI out, two USB 2.0 ports, one USB 3.0 port, digital media reader, Bluetooth v4.0 etc. The 1TB SATA hard disk provides sufficient space for creating a library of files and the laptop also sports a DVD drive for file reading and writing purposes. The integrated stereo speakers ensure good audio quality and make it an apt choice for media consumption.
Pros: good processor, pre-installed Windows 10 OS, ample internal storage, stereo speakers
Cons: bulky, uninspiring design
Price: Rs 29,990

With the Asus A555LF-XX409D laptop, the brand continues to stamp its authority in the Indian PC market with yet another professional looking, decent performing daily-use laptop. The A555LF-XX409D laptop presents a 15.6-inch HD LED Backlit ASUS Splendid Video Intelligent Technology display with a resolution of 1,368 x 768 pixels, which is good enough for viewing movies and videos.
As far as the appearance is concerned, it comes in a 2.3kg black casing, with a chiclet keyboard and a touchpad which supports multi touch gestures. Under the hood one can find an Intel Core i3 5005U processor which clocks a speed of 2GHz paired with 2GB NVIDIA GeForce 930M dedicated graphics, 1TB internal storage and 4GB of DDR3 RAM that can be expanded up to 8GB.

In the connectivity department, the ASUS A555LF-XX409D offers almost all the features that should be needed for daily operations. These include wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, two slots for USB 2.0 and a single slot each for USB 3.0 and HDMI.
To keep the device up and running, the laptop is fitted with a dual-celled Li-Po battery, which keeps it going on for around six hours.

Pros: decent processor, dedicated NVIDIA graphics, stylish design
Cons: No VGA connectivity, relatively less RAM, no pre-installed Windows OS
Price: Rs 29,490

The Lenovo Ideapad 110 (80UD013KIH) laptop offers good features such as decent battery backup and ample amount of storage. Coming to performance, the powerful combination of processor and RAM results in smooth functioning of the system. The laptop flaunts a 15.6-inch HD TN GL display which has a screen resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. Under the hood, there is a 2GHz Intel core i3-6006U processor aided by Intel HD graphics, 1TB internal storage and 8GB of DDR3 RAM, which is expandable up to 16GB. However, the laptop boots DOS operating system and therefore users may need to spend extra to install Windows.
For video calling and recording purposes, the laptop is armed with a 0.3MP webcam above the bezel. The laptop derives its energy from a 4 cell Li-ion battery which keeps the show running for long. On the connectivity front, the laptop has options such as a Ethernet 10/100M port, Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.0, one USB 2.0 slot, one USB 3.0 slot, an HDMI port, a digital media reader, a headphone jack, a microphone jack and a 4-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC).
Pros: good processor, ample RAM, good battery backup
Cons: No pre-installed Windows OS
Price: Rs 28,734

Considering the price of the Lenovo essential G50-80 (80E502Q3IH) laptop, the features offered are quite spectacular, with special credit to good battery backup, great configuration and a wide range of connectivity features.
The laptop is fitted with a full sized 15.6-inch TN GL HD display with a resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels. The input peripherals include a touch-pad with multi-touch gesture support, a webcam and a standard keyboard.
The Lenovo G50-80 is powered by a 2GHz 5th generation Intel Core i3 (5005U) processor mated to 4GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB internal storage and 2GB AMD Radeon R5 M330 dedicated graphics, which make it the prime choice for gaming enthusiasts in this range.

A 4 cell Li-ion battery powers the laptop and can keep the show running for long hours. In terms of connectivity options, the laptop houses a Ethernet 10/100M port, Wireless LAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v4.0, one USB 2.0 slot, one USB 3.0 slot, an HDMI out, a digital media reader, a headphone jack, a microphone jack and a 4-in-1 card reader (SD, SDHC, SDXC, MMC).
Pros: decent processor, dedicated graphics, ample connectivity options
Cons: No pre-installed Windows OS, boring design, bulky
Price: Rs 29,490

The HP Pavilion 15-BE015TU (1DF78PA) laptop is a powerful performer which offers smooth performance to its users. Due to the presence of high amount of RAM, users should be able to multi-task without considerable lag. Although, the laptop misses out pre-loaded Windows OS, it is still a very good choice for daily usage.

The HP Pavilion 15-BE015TU laptop comes with a 15.6-inch HD SVA brightview WLED backlit display with a screen resolution of 1,366 x 768 pixels and runs on DOS operating system. For driving the system, there is a 2GHz Intel core i3-6006U processor coupled with 8GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB internal storage and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 unit for rendering impressive visualisations, playing casual games and watching videos.

The laptop also offers an HD webcam and for networking and sharing, the laptop has options such as a Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0, two USB 3.0 slots, two USB 2.0 slots, a SD card reader, a headphone jack, a microphone jack and a VGA port.

The laptop looks nice in the polished black coloured body which measures 384.3 x 254.6 x 24.3mm and weighs 2.19Kg. Users can expect it to run for around 4.5 hours on a single charge, thanks to the 4 cell Li-ion battery.

Pros: good processor, stylish design, ample RAM and connectivity options

Cons: No pre-installed Windows OS, no dedicated graphics

Galaxy S8 Hands-On: Leaked Video Shows On-Screen Keys and Dedicated Bixby Button

A working model of Galaxy S8 has been leaked in an online video show-off the phone's bezel-less display and on-screen keys that replace the old home button and soft keys that are present on the current flagship Galaxy S7.
Though, if you have been following the leaks, you know this (and have seen this in leaked photos) already but it's the first actual hands-on video that shows the phone in full glory ahead of its launch next week on March 29.
The video uploaded by Slashleaks shows the phone's front and back, with a working display and software. It looks very similar to the Galaxy S7 Edge -- if you don't pay attention to the glowing button at the bottom. But the button integrated with the Bixby software -- apart from the bezel-less display -- would come as major differentiator not only compared to its own flagship but to others as well.
The video begins with showing phone's lock screen boasting the active display similar to the Galaxy S7, but with the home button glowing at the bottom. This is the dedicated button for launching Samsung's voice assistant Bixby. As the screen is unlocked you come to grips with the fact that there are going be three on-screen keys for navigation. The phone appears to be running a new version of its Touchwiz interface, but then it might just be a small upgrade built over Android Nougat 7.0.
This also clears the fact, if you are misinformed, that there is not going be an on-screen fingerprint sensor, but rather at the back -- put way up there, alongside the rear camera. As we stated  during the initial leaks about the design as well, Samsung could be focusing  more on other method of authentication - read iris scanner/face recognition -- for daily use, while keeping fingerprint scanner for the rare fail-safe override.

Galaxy S8 is said to be a drastic upgrade, and we would know if it actually is only after the launch, but in the leaked video it rather feels like an elongated version of the Galaxy S8, which may not be bad if most of the major flaws are addressed.
The elongated display, as you may know, has an 18:9 aspect ratio similar to what we saw on the LG G6. This divides the display into two equal perfect squares and the companies claim you get better multi-tasking experience.
Samsung is said to be launching Galaxy S8 in two variants 5.7-inch and 6.2-inch, with the difference only in the screen size and the prices, recently leaked on internet, are close to Rs 56,500 and Rs 63,500. The phones would hit retail only in after April 21.

Gionee A1 with 16MP Front Camera, Android 7.0 Nougat Launched in India: Specs & Price

Gionee on Tuesday launched A1, an Android smartphone with a big front camera, in India. The phone, which is a high-end device, will be available in both online and offline retail stores. However, the company has not yet announced the price of the phone but it is almost certain to be more than Rs 20,000. The pre-bookings for the phone will start from March 31.
The top feature of the Gionee A1 is its front camera, which can click 16-megapixel images. Unlike the front cameras in most other phones that come with the F2.2 lens, the selfie camera in the A1 has an aperture of F2.0, which should collect more light when you are clicking photos with it. In other words, your chances of getting a good selfie in a dimly-lit restaurant are higher with the Gionee A1 compared to some other phone.
On the back, the phone sports a 13-megapixel camera with F2.0 lens. This camera is paired with a dual-tone flash. The rest of the hardware inside the Gionee A1 is fairly typical of what we see in a high-end phone. It is powered by MediaTek P10 processor and has 4GB RAM. There is also 64GB internal storage and 4010 mAh battery with fast charging feature.The Gionee A1 had a 5.5-inch screen. It uses AMOLED panel and has a resolution of 1080P. Also, there is a layer of curved glass on top of the screen, giving the phone premium looks. The phone has an all-metal body, a fingerprint sensor in the front and other bells and whistles that are expected in a high-end phone.
The A1 is one of the first phones from Gionee to come with Android Nougat aka Android 7 out of the box. However, as it happens with Gionee phones, the A1 too uses Amigo user interface. This means the interface looks different compared to how Android Nougat looks in a Nexus of Pixel phone. At the same time there are a number of additional features in the phone that are unique to Amigo 4.0 operating system.
Overall this looks like one cool phone with some nice features aimed at users who love to click selfies, which means almost everyone. The front camera seems impressive. The other components seem good enough and make the phone competitive in its price range.
For Gionee the A1 is a very important launch, especially in India where we have seen other companies from China -- OPPO, Vivo, Lenovo, and Huawei -- surge in a big way in the last one year. Last year at the World Mobile Congress, Gionee had unveiled a new business brand strategy, hoping to focus more on the user experience and less on the specs and hardware. Also unveiled was a new logo with a smiley face, the same logo that adorns the rear cover of the Gionee A1. Its latest phone, according to the company, aims to satisfy the needs of users by providing good users experience instead of just specifications.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Leaks Almost Completely Ahead of March 29 Launch. All You Should Know

Samsung's flagship Galaxy S8 is scheduled to launch on March 29. Here's what we already know about the smartphone.

Buy Samsung Galaxy Tab E in Just Rs.1817

If you are looking for a Tab then Go for Samsung Galaxy Tab E. This can be purchased in just Rs. 1817. This is not the actual price but this is the EMI price of the Tab. The tab have actual value of Rs.15500. And for the 9month emi option you can buy this in 1817 only.Also there are many other options of EMI available with 12 month 24 month and many more.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Tab E

Display

In terms of display the tab features a 9.6-inch (1280x800 pixels) WXGA TFT display.

Processor and Operating System

Samsung Galaxy Tab E comes with 1.3GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat)

RAM and Storage

Samsung Galaxy Tab E have 1.5GB of RAM and it have 8GB of internalmstorage which can be expanded by means of sdCard.

Camera Specs

Samsung Galaxy Tab E have 5MP of back camera and 2MP of front camera for selfies and video calling.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Tab E comes with a huge 5000mAh battery. The tab is a single sim device and supports Wifi.  Connectivity options on the tablet include Wi-Fi, Micro-USB with OTG

[Price drop]: Apple iPhone SE price reportedly slashed by up to Rs 10,000

[Price drop]: Apple iPhone SE price reportedly slashed by up to Rs 10,000

Before you get your hopes high, do note that Apple India is yet to confirm these price drops officially.

However, the word in the market says that the price cut is for real. Under the cashback offer, iPhone SE buyers who use credit / debit cards of select banks can avail a cashback of Rs 5,000 within 90 days of their purchase. Add to it the aforementioned price cuts, and it means that the 16GB variant of the device is now available between Rs 19,999 to Rs 23,999 (including the cashback) from select retailers. The 64GB variant on the other hand, will sell between Rs 25,999 to Rs 29,999. As you may have noticed, the pricing varies from retailer to retailer. Furthermore, the cashback offer is also available for the iPhone 5S.