HTC One M9 Sprint Owners to Receive Android 5.1 Lollipop Update

HTC Announces Android 5.1 Lollipop Update for HTC One M9 Sprint UsersIBTimes india

HTC launched its flagship One M9 smartphone in Mobile World Congress 2015.

Apart from One M9, the Taiwanese smartphone-maker has also launched two bigger siblings One M9+ and One E9+. All the three smartphones come powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop OS.

Out of the three, HTC decided to roll out official Android 5.1 Lollipop update for One M9. Though the smartphone is available in locked and unlocked versions across several countries, HTC decided to roll out the worthy update for Sprint owners only.

Geeky Gadgets spotted a tweet wrote by HTC VP Mo Versi, which reads as "HTC One (M9) Sprint Owners! We have received technical approval on Lollipop OS 5.1 which includes camera improvements. OTA to start on 7/1."

After receiving mixed reaction from media, HTC has not launched One M9 in every country. For instance, HTC launched One M9+, which offers a larger display like One E9+. Since all the three phones currently runs on the latest Sense interface along with same Android 5.0 Lollipop and packs almost similar specifications, its easy to speculate that HTC might launch the Android 5.1 Lollipop update later for all these phones.

Android 5.1 Lollipop update features bug fixes, patches and some new features, making it really handy to get the best out of the device.

Recently, Samsung launched Android 5.1 update for its latest flagship devices, Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Motorola has also announced to roll out Android 5.1 Lollipop update for Moto Turbo and a few other devices.

Source: HTC One M9 Sprint Owners to Receive Android 5.1 Lollipop Update

Xiaomi Mi 4i vs OnePlus One: How do the Chinese value-for-money high-enders compare?

China-based Xiaomi and OnePlus are two relatively new entrants into the world of smartphones. Both the brands had succeeded in capturing attention even before their respective handsets were launched.

Although the two smartphone brands are well-known for their affordable devices, both have their own set of flagship high-end smartphones, which have succeeded in capturing the fancy of buyers across the world.

These prominent high-end smartphones are the Xiaomi Mi 4 and the OnePlus One. Both these devices can be considered worthy alternatives to top-end smartphones of reputed brands. These devices also fall into the value-for-money segment.

OnePlus One vs Xiaomi Mi 4i(OnePlus)

With Chinese smartphones generally considered to cater only to the budget segment, more than the flagship buyers' segment, both Xiaomi and OnePlus could break this conception in terms of offering decent tech-specs (in their flagship smartphones) and affordability at the same time.

Let's see how the flagship Xiaomi Mi 4 and the OnePlus One stack up against one another.

Xiaomi Mi 4i vs OnePlus One

Display

Xiaomi's Mi 4i features a 5in display having resolutions of 1080 x 1920, along with pixel density of approximately 441 pixels per inch (ppi). The smartphone's display is enclosed in Corning's scratch-resistant glass and not in a Corning Gorilla Glass screen protector.

On the other hand, OnePlus One incorporates a comparatively large 5.5in screen having resolutions of 1080x1920 pixels and pixel density of approximately 401 ppi. Unlike the Mi 4i, the One is protected by the Gorilla Glass 3 display protector.

Both the smartphones boast multi-touch and 16 million colours.

Comparing the display technicalities, it is clearly evident that both smartphones draw level as far as providing a decent display is concerned. The OnePlus One does not get any brownie points just because it has a bigger display than the Mi 4i.

In fact, users should observe sharper images forming on the Mi 4i's screen by virtue of the smartphone's 441 ppi pixel density which is superior in comparison to the One's 401 ppi pixel density.

Hardware

Xiaomi Mi 4i has onboard a 1.7GHZ quad-core Cortex A53 and 1.1 GHz Cortex A53 CPUs over a Qualcomm MSM8939 Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 SoC. The smartphone features 2GB RAM inside the hood.

On the other hand, OnePlus One is driven by a 2.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor; the smartphone also features 3GB RAM onboard.

The Mi 4i emerges as a clear winner as far as offering a decent and speedy computing user experience is concerned by virtue of a combined octa-core processor experience.

Memory

The Xiaomi Mi 4i features 2GB RAM onboard; and this in combination with either of the quad-core SoCs of the smartphone, should allow users to utilise it for a comparatively decent degree of high-end gaming.

The smartphone offers only 16GB of internal storage by default and there is no option to insert an external MicroSD card.

On the other hand, OnePlus One lets users choose between a 16GB and 64GB internal storage variant having 3GB RAM by default. One lopsided aspect here, like Xiaomi's Mi 4i is that the smartphone's internal storage area is fixed and there is no provision for expansion via external MicroSD card.

Camera

Both the Xiaomi Mi 4i and OnePlus One feature an identical 13MP rear camera that offers dual-LED flash.

For video capture, the Mi 4i offers 1080p@30fps, 480p@120fps.

In contrast, the OnePlus One's 13 MP rear camera offers 2160p@30fps, 2160p(DCI)@24fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps video recording; thus out-stepping the Mi 4i.

Like their identical rear cameras, both the Mi 4i and One offer users a 5MP front camera.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 4i is driven by a fixed 3120 mAh Li-Ion battery that is claimed to offer users a 35-hour talktime when connected to 3G networks.

On the contrary, OnePlus One is powered by an almost identical 3100 mAh Li-Po battery that is non-removable.

Comparing the technical aspects of their batteries, both the smartphones draw level as far as offering decent battery juice is concerned.

Software

Xiaomi's Mi 4i, being a recent release, enjoys the Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop) privilege along with Xiaomi's newer MIUI 6.0 on top; whereas the OnePlus One runs CyanogenMod 11S which is built on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat). Users of the One are eligible to receive an upgrade to CyanogenMod 12 (based on Android Lollipop).

Considering the out-of-the-box software environment, Xiaomi's Mi 4 beats the OnePlus One hands-down.

For connectivity, users of both handsets get LTE, HSPA, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 2.0 and microUSB.

Release date and price

Xiaomi's global smartphone, the Mi 4i is currently available for purchase (through official channels) in India where the handset costs Rs 13,000 (£135, $204). Prospective buyers in other countries can procure a Mi 4i (16GB variant) through third-party e-tailers for $234 (£149).

The OnePlus One being an older release is available for purchase (now without invites) worldwide for £225 ($353, Rs 22,560).

Going by their technical analysis, both the Xiaomi Mi 4i and OnePlus One draw level in most of the technical aspects; but buyers can accord the benefit of doubt to Xiaomi's Mi 4i if a feature-filled value-for-money device is what they are looking for, rather than a simple high-end smartphone.

Source: Xiaomi Mi 4i vs OnePlus One: How do the Chinese value-for-money high-enders compare?

Incremental Update Fixes OnePlus One Issues on Touchscreen Sensitivity and Bluetooth Connectivity

Although it has an upcoming new flagship smartphone expected to be released in the third quarter of this year, Chinese smartphone maker, OnePlus, is not about to simply let its current flagship smartphone, the OnePlus One, go quietly into the night and let its successor take the limelight all by itself.

Apparently, OnePlus One will continue to hold sway as the flagship killer that it was regarded to be last year although it will not be as potent as before since it will pass on the reputation to the OnePlus Two when it comes out in a few months time.

Still, OnePlus One will be in the market for a long time, notwithstanding its throngs of satisfied users who are proud to have a flagship handset that basically has the features of other flagship smartphones at half the price.

Indicative of how the Chinese smartphone maker wants the OnePlus One to be around in the market for a long time, an incremental update based on Cyanogen OS 12 has been released for the OnePlus One which brings fixes to several issues that have hounded the smartphone and its users for quite some time.

The incremental update is meant to fix the issues on the OnePlus One related to touchscreen sensitivity, Bluetooth connectivity particularly in several in-car systems, and MMS sending on several carriers, according to the GSM Arena.

The over-the-air (OTA) update is expected to roll out soon but those who are in a hurry can actually download the incremental update directly from the Cyanogen website and they just have to pick he YNG1TAS2I3 build.

Extended warranty

Over at India, OnePlus is giving users of OnePlus One an exciting offer to assure quick service or response to their complaints.

OnePlus has announced that it would ensure that all OnePlus One smartphones in India are serviced in a timely manner within 15 days.

If in case the company is not able to address a specific complaint or service-related issue that the customer brought up with regards to its OnePlus One smartphone within 15 days, the company will compensate the user by automatically giving three months of extended warranty.

OnePlus said in a statement that its latest move in India is the first across the consumer device landscape. It also stated unilaterally that all service-related issues on all OnePlus One smartphones in India to date that have faced delays or have been pending for longer than 15 working days in its support centers will get a three-month extension on their warranty.

To make things even sweeter for all future smartphones from the Chinese smartphone maker, the same service guarantee will apply to all its handsets, OnePlus assured.

Without OnePlus saying it, the service guarantee shall also apply to the upcoming OnePlus Two and the rumored OnePlus One Lite.

Successor is coming soon

On June 1, OnePlus announced a global price cut on the OnePlus One. The global price cut on the OnePlus One, regarded as the most exciting Android phone of 2014, is actually an indication that its successor is about to come out very soon.

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Incremental Update Fixes OnePlus One Issues on Touchscreen Sensitivity and Bluetooth Connectivity!

Although it has an upcoming new flagship smartphone expected to be released in the third quarter of this year, Chinese smartphone maker, OnePlus, is not about to simply let its current flagship smartphone, the OnePlus One, go quietly into the night and let its successor take the limelight all by itself.

Apparently, OnePlus One will continue to hold sway as the flagship killer that it was regarded to be last year although it will not be as potent as before since it will pass on the reputation to the OnePlus Two when it comes out in a few months time.

Still, OnePlus One will be in the market for a long time, notwithstanding its throngs of satisfied users who are proud to have a flagship handset that basically has the features of other flagship smartphones at half the price.

Indicative of how the Chinese smartphone maker wants the OnePlus One to be around in the market for a long time, an incremental update based on Cyanogen OS 12 has been released for the OnePlus One which brings fixes to several issues that have hounded the smartphone and its users for quite some time.

The incremental update is meant to fix the issues on the OnePlus One related to touchscreen sensitivity, Bluetooth connectivity particularly in several in-car systems, and MMS sending on several carriers, according to the GSM Arena.

The over-the-air (OTA) update is expected to roll out soon but those who are in a hurry can actually download the incremental update directly from the Cyanogen website and they just have to pick he YNG1TAS2I3 build.

Extended warranty

Over at India, OnePlus is giving users of OnePlus One an exciting offer to assure quick service or response to their complaints.

OnePlus has announced that it would ensure that all OnePlus One smartphones in India are serviced in a timely manner within 15 days.

If in case the company is not able to address a specific complaint or service-related issue that the customer brought up with regards to its OnePlus One smartphone within 15 days, the company will compensate the user by automatically giving three months of extended warranty.

OnePlus said in a statement that its latest move in India is the first across the consumer device landscape. It also stated unilaterally that all service-related issues on all OnePlus One smartphones in India to date that have faced delays or have been pending for longer than 15 working days in its support centers will get a three-month extension on their warranty.

To make things even sweeter for all future smartphones from the Chinese smartphone maker, the same service guarantee will apply to all its handsets, OnePlus assured.

Without OnePlus saying it, the service guarantee shall also apply to the upcoming OnePlus Two and the rumored OnePlus One Lite.

Successor is coming soon

On June 1, OnePlus announced a global price cut on the OnePlus One. The global price cut on the OnePlus One, regarded as the most exciting Android phone of 2014, is actually an indication that its successor is about to come out very soon.

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OnePlus 2 to get special virtual reality launch event

OnePlus has today announced that they reveal the upcoming OnePlus in July during the worlds first ever Virtual Reality launch event.

Its taken a while but OnePlus has finally revealed the launch date of its upcoming flagship smartphone. You'll be able to see the device on 7PM PT July 27th which means we only have one more month to wait.

Reality remade

The Chinese company plans to launch the device in the first ever Virtual Reality live-stream, letting viewers "stand right next to our team and our fans as we unveil our new flagship". To achieve this, OnePlus has come up with its own VR cardboard headset especially for the event. It should be able to accommodate any devices up to 6 inches in size.

In the past few days we've learnt of some lucrative specifications that will feature in the device, such as the reversible USB-C connector. The OnePlus 2 will be the first smartphone device that carries the new connection standard, beating the likes of Apple and Google to the market. We also know that it will feature the CyanogenMod UI, which is a heavily modified version of the Android OS.

Fire breathing snapdragon

The new flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor is expected to make an appearance alongside 3GB RAM, making this device a speedy performer in benchmarks. Although the chip has been plagued with overheating issues, co-founder of OnePlus Carl Pei has stressed, "Although there have been reports that the 810 runs warmer than its predecessors, we assure you that we have taken all the necessary precautions and beyond to prevent this from occurring in the 2. We worked very closely with Qualcomm's engineers to integrate an improved version of the chipset (v2.1) into the OnePlus 2, and fine-tuned both hardware and software".

That should hopefully re-assure people. We're really looking forward to this device as the last OnePlus was incredibly cheap and very powerful. At a rumoured cost of only £265, it's sure to be a big hit.

For more on OnePlus, visit What Mobile's dedicated OnePlus page.

Source: OnePlus 2 to get special virtual reality launch event

Lenovo launches the K3 Note; a flagship-rated smartphone for Rs 9,999

A powerful smartphone with full HD display, flagship performance and won't break the bank.

Lenovo has launched its much-awaited smartphone, the Lenovo K3 Note, that brings together smooth performance, a brilliant display and true color cameras.  

The device flaunts a 5.5 full HD display (1920x1080p), a 13MP rear camera with Dual LED flash and a 5MP front camera. The K3 sports a 64 bit octa-core CPU clocked at 1.7 GHz, backed by an ARM MALI-T760 GPU and 2 GB DDR3 RAM, and dual SIM card slots. It also offers 16 GB internal storage and microSD expandable memory up to 32 GB. The phone runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop and Lenovo's simplified Vibe UI on top. Powered by a replaceable 3000 mAh, the K3 Note, with its power-saving features, goes all day long and lets you multi-task seamlessly. The device supports both LTE bands in India - FDD 1800MHz (Band 3) & TDD 2300MHz (Band 40).

The Lenovo K3 Note will be priced at Rs 9,999 and will be available exclusively on Flipkart. Registrations for the K3 Note will open today at 2:00pm. and the device will go on sale on July 8 at 2:00pm.

Source: Lenovo launches the K3 Note; a flagship-rated smartphone for Rs 9,999

Elephone P9000 Is First Smartphone To Break 10 Core Processor

Media Tek Inc.'s (OTCMKTS:MDTKF) deca-core offering is impressive and seemingly coming to a relatively less-known smartphone lineup. This highly sophisticated deca-core package comes with 10 cores, divided in 3 clusters of 2, 4 and 4 cores respectively. It starts off with 2 high powered Cortex A72 clocking at 2.5GHZ processors supported by a quad core A53 processor clocked at 2.0GHZ design, coupled with another low powered quad core A53 at 1.4GHZ designed for smaller tasks and low-end processing needs. The processor is expected to directly take on Qualcomm Inc.'s (NASDAQ:QCOM) Snapdragon 818, which is said to be also a 10-core processor as per leaks made public last May.

Elephone P9000 will be the first device, which will be powered by a deca-core processor, the helio x20. Elephone's flagship does not only have great chipset, but it also has 4GB Ram and 32GB internal space to enhance its performance. This device also has a great display of 5.5-inch with the high classed resolution. It is also expected that its rear camera will be 20.7MP, and probably Sony Corporation (ADR) (NYSE:SNE) is making it. Its front camera will be 8MP, and the battery capacity will be 3100mAh. This device will run on the latest android platform that is 5.1 Lollipop. This flagship of Elephone will also have dual SIM functionality.

Sources say this bundle will cost around $500 and will go public by the mid of October.

Source: Elephone P9000 Is First Smartphone To Break 10 Core Processor

HTC One M9 Offered No Massive Departure from the HTC One M8!

The HTC One M9 may have been released in March this year but most HTC fans have branded the current flagship smartphone as a souped-up version of the Taiwanese smartphone maker's HTC One M8 because the former offered no massive departure from the latter.

HTC One M8 is regarded as the most leaked handset in history. Because of the recent release of the HTC One M9, the HTC One M8 can now be bought at much less money than before.

The successor of the HTC One M8 features a re-contoured body shape and a trio of new two-tone color schemes, including a striking silver variant with gold edging. It also has a scratch-resistant coating to the metal shell, details Know Your Mobile.

In terms of what's inside, HTC has improved the BoomSound speakers with the Dolby Audio enhancement as well as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor, and a 20-megapixel rear-facing camera.

Second generation HTC One

The HTC One M8 is actually known as the second generation of HTC One or sometimes as the all-new HTC One.

It was officially unveiled in a press conference on March 25, 2014 simultaneously held in both New York and Londo but not before tons of leaks has already made the rounds in the internet. The HTC One M8 was released on the very same day by Verizon Wireless at retail, and also by other Canadian and American carriers for online orders prior to its wider retail availability in mid-April.

The HTC One M8 features a rounded chassis and has a 5-inch 1080-pixel display. It is powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, a depth of field sensor which can be used to individually refocus and apply various effects to the foreground and background elements of photos taken from the smartphone's higher-resolution front-facing camera.

Just a few weeks after its release, a update has made it to the HTC One M8 which featured improvements to the device's front-facing stereo speakers, expandable storage, new gesture functionality, and a refreshed version of HTC' Sense software.

In August 2014, HTC has unveiled a software variant of the HTC One M8 running on Windows Phone 8.1 instead of Android, aiming to adapt the operating system's experience to the device without any compromises.

The HTC One M8 received mostly positive reviews with particular praise devoted to the design improvements within its hardware and software, and its upgraded internals in comparison to the first generation HTC One.

But it also has some share of criticisms including its large bezels, the lack of significant improvements to the main camera's image quality and the inconsistent quality of the effects enabled by the depth sensor.

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Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphones on T-Mobile now apparently getting Android 5.1.1

After speculations hinted at Samsung working on releasing the Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) OS update to its Galaxy S5 flagship smartphones, the South Korean technology giant has now reportedly released the Android 5.1.1 firmware to T-Mobile-driven Galaxy S5 handsets in the US.

According to a report published in SamMobile, the Android 5.1.1 OS firmware is currently live on Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphones driven by T-Mobile's wireless networks in the US.

However, T-Mobile is yet to officially list the above rollout. Users of T-Mobile-driven Samsung Galaxy S5 handsets in the US are advised to check their smartphones for new OTA notifications representing Android 5.1.1 and let us know the current rollout status in the comments section below.

According to SamMobile, the latest Android 5.1.1 update bears firmware version number G900TUVU1F0F6.

Although the official changelog for Android 5.1.1 is yet to surface, the new firmware update should most likely incorporate RAW support for images taken via third-party camera apps, along with an array of bug fixes, and stability/performance enhancements.

As of now, the AOSP changelog is available on Android Police, courtesy Al Sutton and JBQ.

Apart from via OTA, the Android 5.1.1 OS update can also be searched for manually by navigating to Settings > About Phone > System updates > Check for Updates.

Source: Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphones on T-Mobile now apparently getting Android 5.1.1

OnePlus One No Longer Amazon Exclusive in India; to Be Available via Flipkart From Monday

As rumoured, the OnePlus One will be no longer be exclusively available in India via Amazon, with rival Flipkart now also authorised to sell the 'flagship killer' smartphone. The 64GB Sandstone Black OnePlus One will be available as part of Flipkart's Big App Shopping Days at Rs. 19,998 from Monday to Wednesday (June 22 to 24) via the Flipkart website as well as the app.

Post the sale, the 64GB Sandstone Black OnePlus One will be available via Flipkart at Rs 21,999 and the 16GB Silk White variant will be available at Rs 18,999. At the time of filing this report, the 16GB OnePlus was available via Amazon at Rs. 18,998, though the 64GB variant was not available. It's noteworthy that the OnePlus had been an Amazon exclusive since its launch in India.

Announcing the move, the OnePlus team said via a blogpost, "The best of associations aren't dependent on a mere common goal but on a shared path of equality, desire and no small amount of passion. In saying this, we are incredibly excited in bringing the hottest smartphone to hit the country this past year, the OnePlus One to millions of Flipkart users and fans of our brand out there."

It's worth pointing out to our readers that the global launch of the OnePlus One successor, the OnePlus 2, is imminent.

Source: OnePlus One No Longer Amazon Exclusive in India; to Be Available via Flipkart From Monday

LG G4 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: The battle of the nexus!

LG is in an attempt to provide users with a smartphone that offers literally everything in its latest flagship smartphone. The current flagship smartphone LG G4, comes with an unique and attractive design, great performance, and a fantastic camera.

Over the past few years, Samsung's Galaxy S range have fallen victim of repetitiveness. However, the 2015 Galaxy S6 model is being marked as Samsung's best attempt in design.

SEE ALSO: LG G4 First Impression: A Powerful Smartphone with Cool Features

However, the obvious question is how the new LG G4 can compete with the Galaxy S6, Samsung's so-called best designed smartphone so far. While, after spending time on both devices, here we have published an in-depth comparison of the LG G4 with it's arguably the biggest rival Galaxy S6.

LG G4 And Samsung Galaxy S6 In Pictures

Design

Smartphones are designed to be attractive. The LG G4 is all about attractive curved design. In terms of design, the LG G4 comes with a curved back with variety of cover options including leather back. The presence of 5.5 inch display dictates the overall size of the G4 and slim bezels on the sides of the display makes it a pretty narrow device.

The G4 adopts the same design language as predecessor, delegating the power and volume keys at the back of the phone. The smartphone comes in a curved shape. The rear panel, bezel borders the display and the entire outer shell itself is slightly curved.

SEE ALSO: How To Install TWRP Touch Recovery on LG G4

LG claim the design as the shock-absorbing bend that makes the G4 20 percent more durable than its earlier version G3.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S6, this is claimed as the best designed smartphone by the South Korean tech giant so far. The Galaxy S6 is an enhancement of Samsung's design language, by retaining its signature home button and sensor placement. The Galaxy S6 is holds a metal bezel made entirely of aluminium with flat Gorilla Glass 4 on the front and rear of the smartphone.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S6 Active: All About Rugged Smartphone

When it comes to thickness, undoubtedly the Galaxy S6 measure just 6.8mm and beats the LG G4 which measures 9.4 mm thick. But, the G4 has standout in other areas like removable battery, and a microSD card slot for memory expansion.

Meanwhile, the LG G4 fit and feels good in the palm, while the Galaxy S6 is a pretty with dual-glass sides but does not feel so-comfortable compared to the G4.

Under the Hood

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC, powered by its very own 64-Bit Exynos 7420 processor. The octa-core processor is paired with 3GB of RAM and Mali-T760MP8 GPU. It runs on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop operating system.

SEE ALSO: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus Images Leaked, 5.7 Inch Dual-Edge Display

The LG G4 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor SoC with a 1.8GHz 64-bit hexa-core CPU and 3GB LPDDR3 RAM. It runs on the latest Android Operating System, Android 5.1 Lollipop. However, LG's processor is slightly weaker, but may produce better battery life.

Display

The Galaxy S6 sports a 5.1 inches Super AMOLED display with Quad HD resolution counting 2560 x 1440 pixels. These display features were equipped in the LG's last year flagship: G3, but the brightness and contrast was compromised.

SEE ALSO: How to Update Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop Stock Firmware

Now the G4 got an improvement in every way. The company calls it as a 'Quantum' LCD display, which is claimed to be reproduce more accurate and real-colour in the G4. The LG G4 is equipped with a mind-blowing with a 5.5 inch Quad HD IPS Quantum screen housing a resolution of 1440x2560 with 538 PPI and a contrast ratio of 1500:1.

Storage and Battery

Undoubtedly, the LG G4 wins in this area. The G4 comes with a 3000mAh battery. On the other hand, the Galaxy S6 comes with a 2550mAh built-in battery. Another point to be considered is that the LG G4 comes with removable battery.

SEE ALSO: How To Install TWRP Recovery On Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge G925T

When it comes to storage, the Samsung has taken Apple-like approach of removing its MicroSD slot and instead provides 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB models of the Galaxy S6. While, the LG decided to make a single model with 32GB which will also includes a microSD card slot that can expand up to 2TB.

Camera

Both LG and Samsung have spent much time in improving the camera in their flagship smartphones. The Galaxy S6 packs a 16 megapixel rear shooter with an f/1.9 aperture lens and comes with built-in optical stabilization. Meanwhile, the LG claims its G4 comes with 'the brightest lens in the world on a smartphone,' and comes with an f/1.8 aperture with a new 'three dimensional optical image stabilization.'

SEE ALSO: Huawei P8 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Apple iPhone 6: Which Is Best

The G4 holds a same 16 megapixel rear camera as the Galaxy S6, but comes with some special features like full manual mode where users can adjust ISO and other professional camera elements and notably can shoot in RAW format, which is a great feature for a photo enthusiastic.

Verdict

So far, the LG G4 had a chance beat the Galaxy S6 in all aspects expect the hardware. The G4 is light, comfortable and feels great in the hand. While the leather back and the display's colour is incredibly impressive. On the other hand, the Galaxy S6 is equipped with a powerful processor under the hood to make sure that it never stuck while working on. To be clear, both smartphones are up to the mark with their own strengths.

Stay tuned to GizBot for more updates!

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Story first published: Saturday, June 20, 2015, 15:19 [IST]

Source: LG G4 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: The battle of the nexus!

Samsung Galaxy S6: Samsung just RUINED its best smartphone to date

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Emerald Green is one of the two new colours Samsung has made available for UK customers

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are two of the most popular – and well designed – smartphones of 2015, despite the recent security SCARE.

Samsung is bringing a new splash of colour to its flagship smartphone and, unless you're a fan of eye-spanking turquoise, you are probably best sticking to the original colour lineup.

Britons will be able to buy the hugely popular Galaxy S6 in Blue Topaz and the S6 Edge in Emerald Green

When the South Korean technology giant introduced its new Galaxy smartphones earlier this year, the pair were was available in Black Sapphire, White Pearl and Gold Platinum.

From the beginning of next month – Britons will be able to buy the hugely popular Galaxy S6 in Blue Topaz and the S6 Edge in Emerald Green.

According to Samsung, the Emerald Green Galaxy S6 edge will be stocked by all major high street retailers and network operators including Carphone Warehouse, Three, EE, Vodafone and O2.

The Blue Topaz Galaxy S6 will be available to purchase exclusively from Samsung Experience Stores and Carphone Warehouse from July 1st to August 12th 2015.

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Samsung is launching two new colours in the UK, including the Blue Topaz

Both new colours are available to pre-order today.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 sports a 5.1inch Quad HD display, 2.1GHz processor and 16 megapixel rear camera. Although, some rumours suggest the South Korean firm is currently working on a larger screen version.

Samsung last month unveiled a limited edition Iron Man themed variation of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.

The South Korean company confirmed it would only release 1,000 handsets as part of its limited edition collaboration with Marvel Studios.

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Samsung ships the Iron Man handset with an Arc Reactor wireless charging dock

Samsung ships the Iron Man handset, which sports a gold drawing of the Iron Man helmet, with a wireless charging dock designed to look like the Arc Reactor used by Tony Stark in the Marvel film franchise.

Avengers: Age of Ultron is the eleventh film in Marvel Cinematic Universe and the direct sequel to The Avengers – which became the third highest-grossing film of all-time after its release in 2012.

Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr, is one of the main protagonists in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU.

Samsung released a Marvel Avengers theme for its Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge last month.

The limited edition theme includes a choice of custom wallpapers, lock screens and app icons.

Source: Samsung Galaxy S6: Samsung just RUINED its best smartphone to date

Micromax launches slimmest 5.1 mm Canvas Sliver 5 smartphone in India priced at Rs 17,999: Specifications and features

As expected, Micromax today launched its newest flagship smartphone called the Canvas Sliver 5. With an end-to-end thickness of only 5.1mm and weighing in at just 97 grams, Micromax touts it to be the slimmest and lightest smartphone in the world.

As far as specifications are concerned, the Canvas Sliver 5 flaunts a 4.8-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) AMOLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Under the hood is a 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core 64-bit chipset paired with 2GB of RAM. Also on offer is 16GB internal storage.

On the photography front, there in an 8-megapixel snapper at the back with Sony IMX219 sensor with blue glass filter, supplemented with a 5-megapixel snapper up front. The smartphone also features a 2,000mAh battery that the company claims is good enough for up to eight hours of talktime and up to 345 hours on standby mode. Connectivity options include LTE support, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, and on the software front, the smartphone runs on Android Lollipop out-of-the-box.

The Canvas Sliver 5 is priced at Rs 17,999. As an introductory offer, the company will also be bundling Airtel's double-data pack for buyers, which essentially gives you double the amount of data for the price of the base pack. Furthermore, Micromax has also announced its new after-sales service, wherein it will come to your doorsteps to collect the device and guarantees to return it in seven days. This is in line with what CEO Vineet Taneja had promised in an interview with BGR India.

Source: Micromax launches slimmest 5.1 mm Canvas Sliver 5 smartphone in India priced at Rs 17,999: Specifications and features

Sony to Launch Xperia Z3+ Smartphone in India on 26 June: Report

Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone to be released in India on 26th June, 2015Sony

Following the launch of Xperia M4 Aqua Dual SIM and Xperia C4 Dual SIM, Sony is all set to launch its latest flagship, Xperia Z3+, in India. Without mentioning the smartphone model, Sony has started sending invitations to the media for an upcoming event in New Delhi on 26 June.

STSGGadgets portal reported that Sony have already shipped Xperia Z3+ phone prototypes by the end of May. The prototype phones are usually used in the smartphone experience centres and brick-and-mortar stores. The shipments, tracked by import-export website Jauba, explains Sony India has received 6,500 non-functional dummy phones on 25 May.

Sony Xperia Z3 smartphone to be released in India on 26th June, 2015Sony India

Sony Xperia Z3+ boasts a 5.2-inch display with 1,080x1,920 pixels IPS display. Measuring 146.3x71.9mm, the smartphone has a thickness of 6.9mm. Weighing 144g, it is powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 octa-core processor that combines one 2GHz quad-core processor, one 1.5GHz quad-core processor along with an Adreno 430 GPU.

The device is backed by a 3GB RAM, 32GB Built-in storage expandable up to 128GB through Micro SD card.

Xperia Z3+ also comes with a 20.7mp rear camera capable to zoom up to 8X and shoot 4K videos. For the front, Sony Xperia Z3+ comes with a 5mp camera. Powered by a 2,930mAh battery, the Sony Xperia Z3+ comes with IP68 certification.

The smartphone is available in four colour variants - copper, black, white and aqua green. It offers all the necessary connectivity options including NFC, aGOS, Bluetooth 4.1, Miracast and runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop OS.

Source: Sony to Launch Xperia Z3+ Smartphone in India on 26 June: Report

InnJoo Fire Series Set to Fire the Smartphone Market

June 16, 2015 -- DMN Newswire--2015-6-16--

Well known by its flagship model ONE launched in March, InnJoo today introduced its brand new Fire series of smartphones in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Fire series has two versions and both the devices have 2GB RAM built-in as exceptional features for a low-budget phone, while Fire supports 3G and Fire Pro supports 4G LTE network.

According to the InnJoo, both Fire and Fire Pro will be exclusively available in UAE and Saudi Arabia on Souq.com starting 18th June 2015. Registrations are open to book orders with the handsets prices starting price from AED333 and come with the InnJoo?s own proprietary software.

Tim Chen, Co-founder and CEO at InnJoo, said: ?We are happy to introduce our new range of next generation smartphones packed with more features and functionality to provide users with greater access at a much reasonable price, which will enhance the consumer experience and strengthen our position further in the market."

?InnJoo is breaking barrier in mobility and is offering state of art manufactured world class products in Middle East and Africa. We have developed and designed these products to match the requirements of the users. This has helped us to emerge as one of the fastest growing smartphone brands in the region.? Chen added.

InnJoo FireFire supports brightness auto-adjusting, promises a brilliant display effect and high contrast at even wider angle of 178°. Powered by a Quad-core 1.3GHz processor, Fire offers higher performance, faster browsing and keeps multitasking with a lower consumption. The Mali-400 MP GPU ensures great colour display and a feature rich user experience. Other features include cost effective, Dual SIM 3G connectivity with 2GB RAM, 16GB flash memory and a 5 MP front and 5MP rear camera.

InnJoo Fire ProThe Fire Pro handset is a 4G LTE smartphone that is equipped with 2GB RAM, 16GB ROM, Dual SIM, Quad-Core processor and Android Lollipop operating system. This new 4G device offers a great LTE speed to stream videos or play games online. The 5 inch HD IPS display, while plus a 5 MP front and 8MP rear camera, it ensures a stunning display and browsing effect as well as clear angle for capturing.

Both devices are equipped by 2500mAh long-lasting battery and powered with rapid charging and high energy density technology. The built-in InnUI also ensures longer usage with its power saving settings, which allow users the comfort to enjoy browsing the Internet, playing games, watching videos, listening to music and talking on the phone for longer periods.

InnJoo begin its journey in 2014, and in a short period of time, the company has sold over 1.2 million devices and also witnessed 2.5 million apps download in just six months from its apps store called InnStore.

About InnJooInnJoo is a technical startup born with internet DNA. Its internet journey was started by joining hands with the largest e-commerce sites in the region. Based in Dubai, InnJoo became the fastest-growing company by providing smart devices as well as software services in the MEA area.

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Source: InnJoo Fire Series Set to Fire the Smartphone Market

Moto X 2nd Gen Gets Price Cut in US: Does it Hint Launch of Moto X 3rd Gen is Imminent?

Moto X (Gen 2) Gets Another Price Cut In India But Only For A Limited PeriodMotorola Press

Motorola has cut the price of its current flagship smartphone, Moto X (2014) aka Moto X 2nd Gen, amid speculations on the arrival of its Moto X 3rd Generation aka Moto X (2015). The move could be taken as a hint that the launch of the upcoming new device is not far off.

Motorola Head (of North America Sales) Jeff Miller has announced on the company's official blog that prospective buyers in the United States can try out the device for a month risk-free before buying it.

"...We're offering you the opportunity to customize and try a new Moto X for 30 days, risk free at a new off-contract price of $299** (after $50 rebate)," wrote Miller. "To try one out, simply design and order your device at motomaker.com and activate it on a no-contract plan. If you don't love your Moto X, simply ship it back to us for free any time in the first 30 days." 

"No hidden fees or restocking charges - and if your Moto X didn't turn out how you envisioned, we'll even give you one "do-over" for another shot at designing your Moto Maker creation. If you love it, keep it and get a $50 discount off the purchase price," he added.

Motorola US has also announced: "Free shipping, easy returns, financing, and trade-in make it easier to ditch contracts. For a limited time, customize your no-contract Moto X starting at just $299.99 (orig. $499.99) after a $50 rebate." 

The pricing mentioned in the statement of the company is only for the 16GB variant of the Moto X 2nd generation. An upgrade to 32GB will cost buyers an extra $50, and $100 for the 64GB model. The offer is expected to continue only till the end of this month.

The price cut of the Moto X 2nd gen in the US came a few days after it received ₹8,000 discount for the 16GB model in India. It is now available for ₹21,999 instead of the original price of ₹31,999.

Moto X 2nd Gen has a 5.2-inch AMOLED display of FHD (1,920x1,080 pixels) screen resolution with 423ppi pixel density, quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor clocking at 2.5GHz, Android 4.4.4 KitKat, upgradable to 5.0 Lollipop, 16/32 GB internal memory, 2GB RAM, 13mp main camera and 2mp front snapper and a 2,300mAh battery.

Interestingly, Moto X 2nd gen price-cut came at a time when speculations are rife on the upcoming Moto X 3rd Gen, which is expected to be unveiled in September.

The new device is expected to come with several feature upgrades over its predecessor. A report by STJSGadgets has claimed that it will have features like a 5.2-inch AMOLED display with 2K resolution (2,560x1,440 pixels), Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 SoC, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, 32GB or 64GB inbuilt memory, 4GB RAM, 16mp main camera, 5mp front snapper and a 3,280mAh battery.

Source: Moto X 2nd Gen Gets Price Cut in US: Does it Hint Launch of Moto X 3rd Gen is Imminent?