YU announces updated Yureka Plus with Full HD display and improved camera

YU has announced an updated version of its Yureka smartphone. Called the Yureka Plus, the only differences between the old and the new model is the jump from 720p to Full HD 1080p display and a new camera. The display is the same size as before, which is 5.5-inches. As for the sensor, YU is now using a 13 megapixel Sony IMX214 sensor with 5 element Largan Blue lens and f/2.2 architecture. The resolution is same as before but the new sensor should definitely have significantly improved camera quality, which wasn't a strong point of the previous Yureka. The rest of the phone is seemingly identical, running on the same Snapdragon 615 processor, 2GB DDR3 RAM, 16GB internal storage, microSD slot, dual SIM support, LTE, 5 megapixel front camera, 2,500mAh battery, and Cyanogen OS 12. The Yureka Plus will be available exclusively on Amazon in Moondust Gray and Alabaster White for Rs. 9,999...

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Lenovo backed ZUK Z1 to be unveiled next month

Chinese start-up Zuk, which is backed by tech giant Lenovo and local software company 360 - will be holding a press conference on August 11 where they will be unveiling their high-end Z1 smartphone. From what is known till now, the device will run Cyanogen OS, and feature a USB Type-C 3.0 port as well as a fingerprint sensor dubbed U-Touch. It is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 810 octa-core chipset with 3GB of RAM, sport a 5.5-inch display, come with 13MP main camera, and pack in a 4000mAh+ battery. The handset will be available for purchase via Chinese e-commerce site JD.com. It is expected to release in September. There is, however, no information yet on pricing. Via 1 | Via...

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Samsung Galaxy A8 to reportedly go on sale in South Korea this week

The Samsung Galaxy A8 smartphone, which was announced just last week, will go on sale in the company's home country of South Korea on July 24, according to a report. The device, which is the South Korean company's thinnest phone (5.9 mm) to date, will be available for purchase from SKT for 649,000 Korean won ($563). Color options include white and gold. This comes just days after the handset's Chinese prices were revealed - $515 for the base model and $564 for the 32GB variant. It will go on sale in China later this...

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 and Tab S2 9.7 are now official

As rumored last week, Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Tab S2. Available in 9.7-inch and 8-inch variants, the device is claimed to be the company's thinnest and lightest tablet of its size. "The Galaxy Tab S2 is not only our thinnest and lightest tablet of its size ever, it also gives users quick, easy access to a wealth of superior viewing and productivity features," said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division at Samsung. "We believe the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 is the most complete personal visual device designed for consumers to carry and use anywhere." Specs-wise, the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 is powered by an octa-core processor (quad 1.9GHz + quad 1.3GHz), and sports an 8-inch Super AMOLED display with 1536 x 2048 pixels resolution. It comes with 3GB RAM and 32GB/64GB expandable internal storage options, and packs in a 4000mAh battery. In terms of camera, the Tab S2 8.0 features an 8MP rear unit and a 2.1MP front shooter. It is 5.6mm thin, weighs in at 265g, and runs Android 5.0 Lollipop out-of-the-box. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 sports a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display, packs in a 5870mAh battery, and weighs in at 389g. Rest of its specifications are same as that of the Galaxy Tab S2 8.0. Both variants are available in Wi-Fi only or Wi-Fi and LTE configurations, come with a touch-enabled Fingerprint Scanner, and offer Multitasking. As for the availability, the South Korean company said that the tablet will be available for purchase globally starting next month. There was no word on pricing. Source |...

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The latest iPhone 6 ad brags about the App Store

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Alleged Samsung Galaxy Note 5 S Pen poses for the camera

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