The iPhone 6 Launch Day Rumours Roundup

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The day is upon us - possibly the most-anticipated smartphone launch since the iPhone 5s and 5c last September, Apple is all set to unveil what's expected to be called the iPhone 6 on Tuesday, at an event kicking-off at 10:30pm IST at Flint Center for the Performing Arts, where Steve Jobs first introduced the original Macintosh 30 years ago.

Just what does Apple have in store for us? Only the Cupertino giant will be able to tell us for sure, but if past events are anything to go by - then a significant proportion of the innumerable iPhone 6 leaks should be right on the mark, giving us a fair idea of just what to expect.

First and foremost - Apple is said to have finally heard the global criticism of its insistence on making ergonomically-sized smartphones with miniscule (by today's standards) displays. While the iPhone 5s came with a 4-inch display, the next iPhone has long been rumoured to come in two display size variants - 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch - helping Apple compete in a smartphone market that is seeing a converged devices trend, with users wanting the best of the smartphone and tablet worlds in a single device.

Just what will these two expected display size variants of the iPhone be called? The rumour mill has some suggestions. The smaller, 4.7-inch iPhone is expected to be called the iPhone 6, while the larger 5.5-inch iPhone is expected to be called either the iPhone 6L, or the iPhone Air. The most recent rumours however, indicate the larger new iPhone will be called the iPhone 6 Plus.

Apart from just an increase in size, Apple is also expected to introduce higher resolution displays, with the most recent reports pointing to the company using displays with a resolution of 828x1472 pixels for both the 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 models. While more weight is being given to the report that both models will feature the same resolution (translating to a pixel density of 359ppi for the 4.7-inch display, and 307ppi for the 5.5-inch display), it is possible Apple will use a higher screen resolution of 960x1704 pixels on the 5.5-inch model (356ppi).

Alongside larger and higher-resolution displays, numerous leaks agree on a new design philosophy for theinspired by the fourth-generation iPod touch and its curved design. Unlike the straight edged design of the iPhone 5 and 5s, Apple is said to be using a slim, curved edge design for the iPhone 6, with ellipsoidal instead of circular volume buttons on the left side alongside the mute switch, and a power button on the right side.

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The iPhone 6 design is said to feature its camera and LED flash sitting right on top, with a protruding camera ring that protects the camera's lens and may allow for OIS. An improved and more durable Touch ID sensor, made by TSMC, is expected to be included.

The iPhone 6 is expected to bear the Apple A8 SoC, however not much is known about this. Reports have been pointing to TSMC as the manufacturer for these chips, with Apple said to be doing away with Samsung as a chip vendor. Other reports however maintain that both TSMC and Samsung will be producing the A8 chips, with the former handling 60-70 percent of the manufacturing. The new chip is expected to be fabricated on the 20nm process node, compared to the 28nm process on the Apple A7. Of course, as introduced on the A7, Apple will continue with 64-bit architecture on the Apple A8.

Alongside the Apple A8 SoC, the Cupertino giant has been rumoured to be using 1GB of RAM alongside. While this will not be confirmed until after a hardware review site tears down the iPhone 6, it seems like the minimum Apple could use to compete with modern day Android smartphones - though of course, Apple in the past has proved hardware enthusiasts wrong, managing with meagre specs to deliver top-end performance.

Further on the hardware side of things, the iPhone 6 is expected to finally bring NFC (near field communications) connectivity, apart from supporting Wi-Fi 802.11ac. While NFC is not expected to power sharing or device connectivity features (as it does on modern Android smartphones), Apple is expected to introduce its anticipated mobile payments and wallet system, one that should also tie in with the Touch ID sensor for biometric authentication, and the anticipated iWatch for ease of use. Lastly, the iPhone 6 is also expected to be the first generation to introduce a 128GB storage variant.

The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 is rumoured to ship with a 2100mAh battery, while the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 is expected to feature a 2500mAh battery. More recent reports however point to the 4.7-inch model featuring a 1810mAh battery, and the larger model a 2915mAh battery.

Coming to the software side of things, the next iPhone will ship with iOS 8 - the company's latest version of its mobile and tablet operating system, which was unveiled at WWDC this year. While many of the new features the new OS will bring are already known (such as HealthKit and HomeKit integration; third-party keyboards and Touch ID-based applications; improved iMessage and Siri features; continuity features with OS X Yosemite, and iCloud Photo Library), some are only rumoured.

Most recently, the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 model was reported to arrive with functionality that lets certain apps be used in landscape mode - similar to the iPad interface for improved productivity - truly taking advantage of the increased visual real estate.

Apple has been for a while rumoured to include new split-screen multitasking feature in the next-generation of iPad tablets, which are expected to be launched at a separate event at the end of September, or in early October.

Coming to perhaps the most important aspect of any smartphone's launch - price. The reports are ambiguous thus far, with some tipping the iPhone 6 will in effect cost less than the last generation iPhone 5s, the most recent reports tip the smartphones will be a fair bit more expensive. Some industry watchers expect the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 to cost $100 more than the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, taking the price to a new extreme - past the $1,000 mark unlocked.

Reports have been tipping that both models of Apple's next iPhone would hit shelves on September 19, the traditional 10 days after the unveiling of the smartphone. However, new reports tip that while Apple will be launching the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 alongside the 4.7-inch model, the former will only be available in limited quantities at launch.

The company is also expected to introduce its first smartwatch, much-anticipated to be called the iWatch, at its September 9 event. The iWatch is expected to arrive in two size variants, both featuring flexible displays, and help power the health and location-based functions. While the release of the smartwatch is rumoured to be set for early 2015, the company's unveiling will give developers time to make apps for the new wearable device - with the latest rumours pointing to the iWatch supporting third-party apps and boasting of App Store access. An early version of the Apple SDK with iWatch APIs is said to also already have been shared with top firms, such as Facebook, for the iWatch demonstration on Tuesday.

Stay tuned to this page, as we bring you the latest rumours and leaks about the new iPhone 6 right up to its launch on Tuesday.

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The Moto 360 will be priced at $249 for the US market and will be available there starting Friday, September 5. Statesiders can grab it via Google Play, Best Buy and Motorola itself.
In the UK, the Moto 360 price will be starting at £199 and the release date has been set for early October. Stockists will include O2, Tesco, Amazon and John Lewis.
Both territories will be able to plump for either a grey leather or black leather strap.

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Boasting a lovely strap and less bulky on the wrist than you might think from the dimensions, it's certainly an early front-runner in the style stakes, although the screen constantly fading to black does diminish its impact.

Moto Hint

Also shown off by Motorola at an event in the UK was the Moto Hint - a Bluetooth earbud that has been designed to complement the Moto X phone.

 

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The unsung heroes of IFA 2014

ou can pretty much pick out the likely star products at IFA well before the first banner has been hung in

Berlin - a Z phone from Sony, check, a Note from Samsung, check.

But sometimes the really interesting products aren't the ones given whole sections of the big players' stands, but phones, gadgets and accessories that take a back seat.

TechRadar's time at IFA 2014 has been enlivened this time around by some of these very products, so without further ado, here are our favourite unsung heroes from IFA 2014.

Nokia Lumia 735

Yes, you have read that right: we have put a Nokia phone as one of the unsung heroes of IFA 2014.

The Nokia Lumia 735 is tailored to be the ultimate selfie phone, appealing to a more youthful demographic - it's a cheap and cheerful phone offering that even lets you enhance your mug shots with some effects and enhancements. And you can use the rear camera as well, providing a countdown beeper to help you time your shot.

It also comes with the new OS update Lumia Denim, a 720p display, a 1.2GHz Snapdragon 400 processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage and a 2220mAh battery. In short: there is enough here to entice you away from other affordable options.

Moto Hint

Hidden somewhat behind the Moto 360 hype was the Moto Hint, a wireless Bluetooth ear bud that's been designed to let you talk to your Moto phone.

Given that we have never been seen to utter anything to our phone outside of reviewing it, something that makes the process a little less mortifying is certainly a nice idea.

The Hint sits prettily in a charging dock thing when it's not in your ear and certainly does not look like you've wadded your ear with slightly dodgy coloured cotton wool to block out your other half's snores and forgotten to take it out in the morning. Which is a bonus.

Samsung Galaxy Alpha

It's no surprise that the Note 4 stole all the plaudits at IFA 2014, but spare a thought for the Samsung Galaxy Alpha, which absolutely rocked our world with its design and functionality.

Marc Chacksfield got his hands on the device in Berlin and he was positively lavish with his praise.

"I was smitten by its look and feel. The entire design of the handset is punctuated by premium," he said.

"If you can forgive its screen shortcomings and the lack of expandable memory, what you are left with is a beautifully designed phone that is up there with the likes of the HTC One (M8) and the iPhone 5S.

"It's a handset that proves Samsung is pushing the boat out when it comes to style."

Huawei Ascend Mate 7

Given how impressed we were with the OnePlus One, there's no reason at all that more Chinese manufacturers can come to the fore and provide us with some lower-price competition to the big players.

And Huawei looks to have done just that with the sizeable Ascend Mate 7, competing with the Galaxy Note 4 for the market formerly knows as 'phablet'.

TechRadar phone guru John McCann explained in his Hands on: Huawei Ascend Mate 7 review: "It looks and feels like a surprisingly accomplished handset, and at it's attractive price point it can really give the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 a run for its money.

Philips Spotify Connect wireless speakers

We're all big fans of Sonos, but it's not necessarily the best option for those people on a budget, so we were delighted to see the ever-reliable Philips putting its stamp on this corner of the market with the Philips Spotify Connect wireless speakers.

The Philips SW700M (priced at about £100) and SW750M (c.£150) are two lounge-friendly wireless speakers, offering some of the cheapest ways to ditch the cables in your audio setup.

As the name suggests they let Spotify subscribers stream away to their heart's content - and might well prove to be an attractive option.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active

Yes, it may be built for the outdoor workplace but the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active is sure to rope in other demographs as well. It is the slimmest ruggedised tablet on the market by some margin and can withstand pretty much anything you throw at it.

It comes complete with its own S Pen-like stylus, the C Pen, and it is the first of Samsung's tablets to come with a replaceable battery. Samsung has been consulting with a number of Fortune 500 companies to make sure this device is up to their outdoor needs so it is definitely one of the more interesting tablets around. 

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Teewe Review: Indian Startup's Answer to Google's Chromecast

Google's Chromecast promised to be an extremely low-cost way to turn any TV with an HDMI port into aover an year ago in the US it has yet to hit the Indian shores officially.

smart TV, letting you stream content to the dongle from your smartphone, tablet or any other device running Chrome. While the device launched

Yes, Chromecast is available through importers at Rs.3,500 or more online, but that's a lot more than the $35 (approximately Rs.2,100) that it costs in the US, which makes the main USP of the product - it's low price - redundant. A new product called the TeeWe, made by hardware startup Mango Man Consumer Electronics, aims to fill that gap, and the company's HDMI dongle is priced well at Rs.2,399, with a pre-order price of Rs.1,999.

You can stream content to the TeeWe from Android and iOS devices, with desktop clients for Mac and PC becoming available by the time the units reach customers.

We used the Teewe for over a week to see how well it works and how it measures up to Google's Chromecast.

Design
Given how many Indian products often struggle with design, we were certainly pleased with the look and finish of the TeeWe. It is very similar to the Chromecast in size, though a little bulkier. Instead of the key-like shape of the Chromecast, the TeeWe is a smooth rectangle - it's perfectly flat but the plastic body doesn't have sharp edges either. The HDMI jack sticks out along one of the smaller sides, and there's a Micro-USB port along the long side at the other end of the stick. This is used to connect the dongle to a power supply - the included wall adapter (Chromecast doesn't come with one) has a long cable so it wasn't very inconvenient to use.

The all plastic body doesn't really feel like a premium product, but it doesn't look cheap or tacky either. When you consider the price of the product, we think that Mango Man's design work is up to the mark.

Setup
Setting up the TeeWe is pretty straightforward. Connect the dongle to your TV's HDMI port, and connect the power. After that, follow on-screen instructions to set up the TeeWe's Wi-Fi.
To do this, you first connect your mobile device to the TeeWe-generated WiFi network, and use the connection to set up the TeeWe with your home Wi-Fi. Once this is done, you just select the content you want on the mobile device, and you can start streaming it to the TeeWe.
Features
The TeeWe is designed for entertainment - you can use it to stream local media (photos, music and movies) from your mobile or tablet to a TeeWe plugged into a big screen television without any trouble. You can also use it to stream video from the Web, controlled through the app on your phone or tablet.
The app is straightforward, with the different sections laid out in scrollable rows. You have YouTube videos, and a curated list of free content on the Internet to make it easy for people to find free Indian TV shows and movies. There are also rows for locally stored content, so you can push your songs and videos directly from your phone without needing Internet access, as long as the two devices are on the same Wi-Fi network.
What's missing right now is a screen-mirroring option. According to the TeeWe team, this wasn't something in the initial roadmap at all, but the feedback they've received so far means that it's something they want to add in the near future via over-the-air software updates.
Performance
The TeeWe was able to stream plenty of videos from YouTube smoothly, changing streams as soon as we tapped the icons on our mobile's screen. Playing local content was similarly easy and the playback was completely without any stuttering or lag.
To test the local playback, we tried a number of video samples - this included 720p and full-HD content, in popular formats like AVI, MP4 and MKV. Full-HD playback stuttered at times, but 720p worked flawlessly throught.
The TeeWe app is the only way to send media to the dongle and using the app itself is straightforward. On our Android device, the app found all the movies on the tablet but on the iPad, it was a little less useful because like most people, we store our local media in different apps. TeeWe can find locally saved videos only if they're saved in your device's Videos or copied directly to the TeeWee app, but that's an OS limitation every app must live with.


Verdict
If you're looking for a low-cost way to stream videos from the Internet or your smartphone/ table to the big screen, the TeeWe looks like a pretty good choice. The companion app is easy to use, and the actual streaming worked without any difficulties.
The catch is that there are a number of ways to bring this kind of functionality to your television without having to use a TeeWe. If you have a laptop, you can probably connect it directly to the television with a simple HDMI cable. If you have a game console like the Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, then too you can share your videos over Wi-Fi quite easily. Not to mention other alternatives like HTPCs, Chromecast and indeed Apple TV.
However, all those options are either too expensive, inconvenient or suffer from a lack of portability. If you want something that can slip easily into your pocket and carried to a friend's house, the TeeWe is perhaps the best option officially available in India right now that doesn't cost a bomb.
So does that make the TeeWe better than the Chromeast? Not without the third-party support. As Google's official HDMI dongle, support for Chromecast has been integrated into a lot of apps on Android, and indeed iOS. If you have the Popcorn Time app on your Android device, for example, you can use it to download and stream movies directly to your TV using a Chromecast.
It is hard to imagine Popcorn Time adding support for Teewe unless Mango Man can somehow convince the developers to come on board. But the company doesn't seem too keen to do that, saying it wants to add Chromecast support to its own app instead, a move that indicates it's more keen to push its software instead of hardware.
While the Teewe may never get as popular as the Chromecast, it's still a solid choice for anyone looking to get started with streaming videos to the big screen.

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Apple’s iWatch may have just been leaked – here are the first pictures

At long last, we’re finally getting a glimpse at what the iWatch may look like. 9to5Mac points us to a new thread on Reddit’s Apple page that purportedly shows us several leaked components from the wearable device that Apple is set to unveil on Tuesday. The leaked components show that the device will feature a square face with rounded corners and a round circle in the center that’s been carved out for the heart rate sensor that will track users’ fitness activity.

In addition to the watch’s chasis, the leaked pictures also show us the device’s speaker, mic bracket, speaker mesh, its BCM coil and much more.

The person who leaked the photos also gives us some key information about the watch’s specifications: It will purportedly include a microphone, a speaker, Siri integration, a “flexible multi-touch screen” that “will add a new dimension to the UI,” and a battery that will supposedly last all day. What’s more, the device won’t have any Lightning connector port, which strongly hints it will feature wireless charging.

More pictures of several iWatch components follow below.

 

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