Wednesday, May 25, 2016

The Brainwavz BLU 200 Earbuds are the successors to the BLU 100 Earphones and are just $10 more expensive then its much famous predecessors.


Inside The Box:



Brainwavz is always good at providing all you need inside the box, and there is no different with the BLU-200's. Opening up the white box, you are treated with the BLU 200's Inside a Red hardshell pouch.



Opening this pouch, we are provided with the following accessories. 


  • Hardcase for carrying the Earphones
  • 3 Sets of Sillicone Ear Tips (Small, Medium, Large)
  • 1 set of Comply Foam Tips (S-400)
  • 1 pair of Ear Hooks for better grip of the ears
  • 1 pair of BLU 200
  • Velcro Cable Tie
  • A Micro USB Cable for Charging
  • Instruction Manual
  • 24 Month Warranty Card

The pouch is a really hard case and will keep all of your accessories protected. Also, it is a small one so you can keep it inside any zip of your bag or even in your pocket. These small things add up to a really awesome OVERALL experience with a product and I would love to mention this. Other offerings at this price don't include such accessories which is a let down, but hey, you have Brainwavz to save your day!


You also get a really good quality Micro USB Cable, three different size earbuds, an ear grip, all of which are made out of really good quality. 

One thing worth mentioning is that Brainwavz is providing a pair of Comply Eartips inside this which is really awesome.

Box Contents and Packaging: 10/10


BUILD & DESIGN:

The Brainwavz BLU-200 wireless Bluetooth earphones are designed in a stylish matt black aluminum body with an in-line remote which makes the audio experience great. The wires are tangle free so you don't have to scratch your head untying them. The Build Quality of the earphones is not the best. Don't get me wrong, for the price you are paying, you are getting an awesome build quality, but if you take the price off your mind, you will notice that the earphones and the wire and the buttons, all are really plasticy and clicky. You need to take care of the wires as they are really fragile. Once I was taking the earbuds off to change them, and the main part came out, exposing the wiring. So you need to really take care of these earphones, they will be completely fine if they are kept in their supplied hard case pouch. 



 The BLU-200 Earphones now have a 9.2mm dynamic driver as compared to the smaller, 8mm driver on the BLU-100's. 
The earbuds are charged via the Micro USB Cable provided and the flipping away of the back plate of the right earphone. Another nice thing is the L & R Markings on the earphones indicating the left and right earpods.

Build and Design: 9/10


Specifications:

  • Transducers/Drivers: Dynamic, 9.2 mm 
  • Rated Impedance: 16 Ω Closed Dynamic 
  • Sensitivity: 96 dB at 1 mW 
  • Frequency range: 20 ~ 20000 Hz Bluetooth 4.0 (CSRBC8645) with aptX 
  • Operation max distance: 30 ft (10 m) 
  • Battery: 60 mAh - 4 hrs playtime, 100 hrs standby, 2 hrs for full charge (Micro USB charging) 
  • CVC echo and noise cancellation 
  • Supports voice prompt for MMI: Power on / Paring / Connecting / Battery low / Power off 
  • Supports HFP, HSP and A2DP 
  • Supports pairing with two devices at the same time 
  • 3 button remote, works with Apple iOS products, Android & Windows phones & PC

Fit & Noise Isolation:

Despite their long size, the Brainwavz BLU 200 Perfectly fit in your ears. Installing the addtional ear hooks onto the comply eartips on the earphones will give you a really good experience. I can guarantee you one thing at least with the comply ear tips, once you properly fit these earphones to your ears, and you start dancing listening to the music, these won't leave your ears. They fit perfectly to my ears and despite the stupid dance and actions I Do, they don't move a bit away. This is one thing worth being applauded.


As per noise isolation is concerned, the earphones can block outside noise at around 40-50% which is not the best for an earphones of this size. Although if you play the music loud, they can completely block outside noise.

Fit & Noise Isolation: 9/10

Functionality:


The functioning of the three keys on the earphones remote is described as below.

Volume Down Functions:
Quick Click - Volume down
3 Second Press - Previous Song

Volume Up Functions:
Quick Click  - Volume Up
3 Second Press - Next Song

Play / Pause Button:
Quick Press - Answer/End Call, Play/Pause Music
2 Second Press: Decline Incoming Call
5 Second Press - Enter Pairing Mode
3 Second Press - Power On
2 Second Press - Power Off
Double click - Dial Last Number 

There is also an LED Indicator which indicates battery and some other stuff.

Functionality: 10/10

Pairing & Distance:

To pair the earphones, just press and hold the play pause button for a few seconds and the earphones will give you a sound that they have entered the pairing mode. The Tiny LED Light should now start blinking and you should be able to find the device on your bluetooth smart phone. Once you pair the device and turn it on after a use, if the bluetooth on the other device is already turned on, the BLU 200 will automatically connect to that device in a just a few seconds.

As per distance is concerned, the BLU 200 should give you at least 5-6 metres of BT Distance even with walls in between.

Sound Quality:

Bass:

The BLU 200 has got some real dope heavy bass on it. Those are some big words to describe the bass on these earphones. You won't actually notice the bass alot until you use an amp app or just enable bass boost on your equalizer. Once you do enable it, the difference is surreal. The earphones have got some charming amazing bass to them. At this price, you can't go wrong with these. These are the best bass heavy earphones that I have tested out at around $60 even. These earphones are aimed at the EDM Dubstep Croud and If you are a hip hop, EDM, Rock Lover, Look no further than these super awesome bass heavy earphones.

One really good thing on the bass part is that even on high volumes, the bass won't hurt your ears. It is soothing to the ears at the max volume as well.The larger dynamic driver in the BLU-200 is very colored and bass orientated to produce an out and out bass head experience.

Loudness:

The BLU 200 Earphones are really loud. You won't actually go above 70% volume on these earphones as they are extremely loud at that percentage.
Actually, if you go at around 80-90% volume, you will start hurting your ears.

Clarity & Overall Sound Quality:

Audio through the earphones is crisp and clear. There is no problem what so ever on these earphones regarding audio quality, whether it is bass, mids or any other thing. Every thing is perfectly balanced on these earphones unlike other earpods available at this price. Other earpods at this range either lack bass or some other key feature, but the BLU 200 are the perfect balance of bass, mids and treble.

Sound Quality: 9.5/10

Battery Life:


As per the battery life of these earphones is concerned. We are provided with a 60 mAh battery which takes around 2 hours to charge from 0% to 100%. The earphones provide a music playback time of around 3-4 hours which might be disappointing for many people. But keeping in mind what package you are getting for $50, you can easily let this thing go.

Battery life: 7/10

Our Verdict:

The BrainWavz BLU-200 Cost $54.50 on amazon.com and Rs 3,499 on Amazon India. These earphones are really good for the price with the only let down being the build quality and a tid bit the battery life. The plasticy feel will make you keep it protected and that is pretty much all about this product. I Would easily recommend these earphones to anyone looking for a really dope pair of earphones at this price range.


Links to buy:

You can buy this Product from Amazon India and Amazon US.

Brainwavz BLU-200 Bluetooth 4.0 aptX Earphones REVIEW: Best Bluetooth Earbuds for $50!

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Monday, May 23, 2016

Samsung is an experienced player. If you talk about smartphones, laptops, refrigerators, Air Conditioners, or maybe any gadget, Samsung manufactures it. With smartwatches being in their infancy, the Gear S2.


 We live in a time where you will barely see someone wearing a smartwatch, mainly because of their expensiveness and also because people aren't really aware of the options they have with such a gadget, and also the capability of a smartwatch. Also, people think that having a watch might be necessary, but the watch being smart, might not be.


 Anyways, when a person who knows about the watches sees one, is filled with fascination and really keen to test it out, and the end reaction is not so satisfying for Samsung's Gear S2.
With Android Wear being the best smart watch platform (hands down), Samsung is providing you with a $400 dollar alternative which runs Tizen OS and the only feature that you might find fascinating about it, is the rotating bezel. 

 We have also done a 60 second Review of the Smartwatch which can be found here!

 Although there are plenty of watches by smaller companies, such as the Intex iRist and Wickedleak Alpha, the market is still dominated by Pebble, Android Wear, and The Apple Watch.

Samsung Gear S2 Review!

Up for grabs for Rs 24,500, this watch is not at all cheap. In fact, for what it delivers, you might think it is indeed expensive, and you are not wrong. I think the same. The best thing is that this smartwatch is not only compatible with Samsung devices but also non Samsung devices. The highlight of this smart watch is the rotating bezel which is really neat and cool to rotate.

Design (9/10):

The smartwatch is built beautifully. There is no doubt that I would prefer a round smartwatch anyday over the squarish or some other shaped smartwatch. This smart watch looks absolutely fantastic. It doesn't even look like a smart watch. On the first glance, it looks like a simple analogue watch. The display of the watch is a 360 x 360 pixel 1.2 inch display with Samsung's AMOLED Technology. The bezel is primarily made out of metal with a brushed feel to it which gives an amazing in hand feel to it. This watch is a perfect mixture of functioning as a smart watch and looking like an everyday normal watch.

A really good thing about this watch is that it is perfectly round. Even the Moto 360 series is perfectly round but there is a traditional flat tire on the bottom of the display which is really irritating. The Gear S2 has no such problem. The design is really good with rubber straps and really good tactile home and back buttons.

Display (9/10):


 The Gear S2 is having a 1.2 inch 360 x 360 pixel display which looks really fabulous. The display is an AMOLED panel which provides an amazing experience. The colors are realistic, black are really deep, and by far, the best on any smart watch that I have used ( I haven't used many :P). The display can get really bright at times and to change the brightness levels, you need to go to the home clock face, then swipe down, click on the sun icon, and rotate your bezel to change brightness. 

One of the key differentiators between the Gear S2 and other smartwatches is the rotating bezel . The dial rotates in both directions to let you navigate around the interface, moving from one screen to the other. The bezel itself offers excellent tactile feedback as well, and it makes using the watch so much easier and more intuitive. This is a much better option than using the touchscreen to move about.

Overview and Design (9/10):


On the right hand of the watch, there is a back button followed by a microphone which is used for S Voice Commands and a Home Button. The lower button doubles up as the power button when long-pressed, and also brings up the app menu when short-pressed. Selections are made by tapping the screen, so the use of the buttons was fairly limited for us. The microphone is located between them and can be used to give voice commands to the S Voice app, or dictate voice replies to text messages. On front we have a 1.2 inch display which is protected by a rotating bezel. One thing to note here is that the bezel is a scratch magnet.On the bottom is a heart rate sensor and Samsung branding.
The releases for the strap clamps are also here, and the entire watch weighs a rather comfortable 47g, with a thickness of 11.4mm. 

 The rubber strap goes well with the IP68 water resistance, which means you don't have to worry about taking the watch for a swim or getting it a bit wet in the rain or wash basin, though you should avoid doing so as much as possible. On the whole, the Samsung Gear S2 is comfortable to wear and use.The strap that is included by default with the Samsung Gear S2 is made out of rubber. Although it is detachable, it's a proprietary design and only straps made especially for the Gear S2 will fit onto the watch. If this is a problem for you, we suggest you go for the Samsung Gear S2 Classic, which comes with a detachable leather strap and allows for standard 20mm straps to be fitted. Apart from this, the differences between the S2 and S2 Classic are purely aesthetic. The former is larger and slightly heavier with a modern and smooth look, while the latter looks more traditional, with a patterned rotating bezel and traditional lugs.

Specifications:


  1. 1.2" 360 x 360 pixel display(CG3 Protection)
  2. Qualcomm MSM 8x26(Dual Core 1.0GHz)[Gear S2 3G]
  3. Exynos 3250 dual[Gear S2 Standard]
  4. 512 MB RAM/ 4 GB Internal Storage
  5. 250 mAh battery
  6. INR 23000/$300
  7. Samsung Pay Certified

Software (6/10):


The smart watch runs on Samsung's very own Tizen OS (not android). Keeping the fact in mind that Samsung is really Android friendly with their devices, not only smartphones, but refrigerators and televisions, having Tizen OS on their smart watch is not the best decision. With a minimal os Like Tizen, Samsung isn't just experimenting things, they might have had something in their mind before having made the decision to have Tizen based smart watches.

 Tizen OS is really minimal. The software is really basic with not a lot of options to explore and mess around with. There isn't even a maps app, which is a basic necessity of a smart watch. You don't have basic apps like Facebook, Twitter etc. which is a really big disappointment. You have a few games which can be downloaded from Samsung's App Store. You have some games like flappy bird and some really low graphic intensive racing games which are a nice time pass. The software is really undernourished and you have to blame for the options Samsung chose for that.

Performance (8.5/10):

In my days of usage, the watch performed really good. With little to no lags at all, the watch was fluid and a breeze to use.

Under the hood, it runs on a 1 GHz dual core CPU and 512 MB RAM. These specs might look a little old but as for a smart watch, running Tizen OS (which is extremely light), it keeps everything working without any issues. The Gear S2 is as smooth as it gets. A very good thing is that this watch has got the most buttery smooth smart watch performance out of those I have used.

I really envy the performance of the Gear S2, apps open up fast, even on many apps opened in the background, the watch doesn't really go slow! The watch can also measure your heart rate, steps and the Kilometres you cover, and also, it can make voice commands via S Voice and the microphone on the right.

Verdict:

This is a really nice package. But you are paying a little extra for this. It is a cool watch which doesn't look like a smart watch but is a really functional one. If it is available for around INR 15K, it will be a really good option to consider if you are thinking of buying a smart watch. The only and the biggest let down for it is the OS, which is really not App friendly. But as time passes, more and more apps will roll down for it.

Samsung Gear S2 Review: The ALMOST Good Watch!

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LeEco India has sent out media invites for their launch event to be held in New Delhi, India. Le 2 and Le Max 2 is what we expect to be launched. The launch event is set for the first week of June, while the date of the launch is not finalised yet.

 As a recap of what the phones have to offer, the LeEco Le 2 comes with a 5.5-inch 1080p display running on the deca-core Helio X20 processor with Mali-T880 GPU, 3GB RAM and 32GB onboard storage. It has improved f/2.0 16MP rear camera with PDAF and dual-tone LED flash, alongwith an 8MP front camera. The Le Max 2 is the flagship running on the Snapdragon 820 quad-core processor with 4GB/6GB RAM options, 21MP rear camera with OIS and 8MP front-camera.
You can read more about these smartphones here.

Le 2 and Le Max 2 Expected to Launch in first Week of June In India

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Asus India has finally revealed the New 2016 Edition Zenfone Max with some real spicy upgraded internals.

 The new things on the Max include the Snapdragon 615 octa core processor from the Snapdragon 410, 32 GB Internal Storage, and now it comes out of the box with Android Marshmallow.

 The new Zenfone Max gets an upgraded Snapdragon 615 SoC, more storage, Android Marshmallow and still has that massive 5000 mAh battery but no fast charging. The rest of the specs remain the same including the 5.5-inch 720p HD IPS display with Gorilla Glass protection, 2GB RAM, 32GB expandable storage and 13MP/5MP cameras.

 You still get laser-assisted auto-focus for the rear camera which can shoot at 1080p along with a noise-cancellation Mic. The 5000 mAh battery on the Zenfone Max is still non-removable and you have three slots, two micro-SIM slots and a separate micro-SD card slot to expand storage. It comes in black color with a golden trim and the volume rocker/power button are on the right. The company also announced Sonakshi Sinha as their India brand ambassador.

 As per the pricing is concerned, the new Max comes at a price of Rs 9999 and the older variant comes at INR 8999.

ASUS launches Zenfone Max 2016 with NEW Snapdragon 615, 2 GB RAM, Android Marshmallow

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Friday, May 20, 2016


 Coolpad has launched in India there newest flagship, the Coolpad Max which comes with 4 GB RAM, Snapdragon 617 SoC, 64 GB Internal Storage, 5.5 inch FULL HD Display, 2800 mAh, a 13 MP Rear and a 5 MP Front Sensor.
Coolpad, a global leader in smartphone manufacturing and integrated wireless data solutions, today unveiled its flagship product ‘Coolpad Max’ - world’s first phone with Dual In One technology.  Coolpad Max comes with a unique dual-system, an external open system as well as an internal security system which allows for encryption of the phone user’s calls and texts. The secure internal system can be used to download 'fully secure' apps in a way that the users' privacy and security aren't compromised.

The high- performance and premium design smartphone is priced at Rs 24,999. Yet again Coolpad has launched a power packed innovative smartphone at such a price point. The phone will be available exclusively on Amazon.in and in two color variations, Royal Gold and Rose Gold.   

Coolpad Max comes with a distinctive Space management capability that enables users to have two accounts on WhatsApp, Facebook, Messenger and other apps. This feature can assist those people, who want to keep their personal and professional lives separate, and at the same time eliminate use of two smartphones. The smartphone features a full metal body with a fingerprint scanner. The 5.5 inch smartphone with FHD Sharp display is powered by a 2,800 mAh battery along with Quick Charge 3.0 feature, which charges the battery faster of the device. The smartphone has a 13MP rear ISO Cell camera with a dual tone LED flash along with a 5MP front shooter. The Coolpad Max comes in Snapdragon 617 64-bit octa-core processor.
Mr. LI Bin, CEO, Coolpad Group, said, “India remains one of the most important market for Coolpad.   We aim to get all our latest products to the country, which is very much in line with philosophy of “Empowering everyone everywhere”. India is a huge and growing market, people want fantastic experiences just like people want anywhere and it's a market that appreciates innovation. Coolpad Max is a result of our dedication and focus on research and manufacturing. By the end of 2016, we will be setting up an R&D center in India and foraying into offline stores to further strengthen our presence in the country.  We are confident to reach a sales mark of 3 million handsets and capture 3-4% market share by year end. “
Syed Tajuddin, CEO, Coolpad India said,” Consumers demand and deserve greatness from their smartphone – in function, design, camera and battery life. Coolpad Max is the result of our brand philosophy and our endeavor to bring technology which empowers our consumers. Many people struggle to find the right balance between their personal and professional lives, sometimes using two phones as a solution. Dual Space helps users to separate their personal and professional lives by allowing them to have two accounts on various apps on a single device. To protect both personal and professional information, Coolpad has installed encryption technology that ensures any data, contacts, photos, videos, and applications stored on the smartphone can be well protected without worrying about data leakage.”
Coolpad Max is 7.6mm thin and only 170g in weight with an Edge Curved Glass 2.5D screen reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 anti-scratch and anti-fingerprint coating films. The chassis of the smartphone carries a very thin 1.4mm dual-antenna line (thinner than other smartphones, i.e. 2.0mm).  The phone has quick charge 3.0 feature, through which one could charge the battery up to 65% in 30 minutes.
In order to improve security for its users, Coolpad also added the latest fingerprint technology that can deliver convenience, security, and reliability on Coolpad Max. The fingerprint feature not only enables faster unlocking of the smartphone, but also allows users to use it for App Shortcut, Quick Capture, One Key Dial, Switch Space, and many more!
Coolpad holds 13 patents in developing Tridimensional Coupling Antenna technology. Ultra-thin 1.4mm dual-antenna lines on the phone chassis offer up to 60% stronger signal transmission and up to 30% better signal reception.

Coolpad Max launched in India at Rs 24,999 with 4 GB RAM, Snapdragon 617, will be an Amazon Exclusive

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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

This is a look at the OnePlus 3 in a leaked press render. The image shows of a metal unibody build, similar to previous-gen HTC One devices and a front fingerprint sensor embedded in the home button. 

 There have been several rumors circulating the launch of the OnePlus 3 and it seems the date is coming soon. The new leaked image, courtesy @evLeaks shows a unibody metal construction and is said to pack a 5.5-inch AMOLED display and 3000 mAh battery with support for Dash Charge Fast Charging. 

 You can also see the USB Type-C charging port at the bottom alongwith the single speaker of the device. The alert slider is back with the OnePlus 3 which acts as a three stage key to control notifications on your smartphone. At the back you can see the camera module and below it the single LED flash. 

 Talking about the rest of the specs, the OP3 will have a 6GB RAM variant but the base variant will come with 4GB RAM, 32GB onboard storage. Its expected to have a 16MP rear camera with OIS, 4K recording thanks to the Snapdragon 820 innards. The OnePlus 3 is also said to be a dual-SIM device and will come with 4G LTE support, dual-band WiFi, GPS and well, NFC too. Carl Pei had earlier commented that the OnePlus 3 will launch in Q2, will points to either May-end or Early June.

 Article Credits: PhoneBunch

OnePlus 3 Leaked In a Press Image - OnePlus Goes All Metal!

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Xiaomi is rolling out MIUI 7.3.2 Update for their Redmi Note 3 Devices. I received it, did you?

 You Didn't? No Problem! The download link for both the Chinese ROM and the Global Stable ROM will be provided in the End of the Article.

 Here is the changelog

What's New?:

System

Fix - Size limit for feedback logs Update (05-12)
Fix - Issues with uploading attachments for hardware bug reports (05-12)
Fix - Animations froze after device was flashed and turn on for the second time (05-13)
Fix - Occasional volume key issues (05-13)
Fix - Couldn't play *.mkv files as well as buffer and play at the same time when using Google Parser to play *.mkv and *.mp3 files (05-13)
Fix - (05-14)
Phone

Fix - No back button when placing an emergency call without a SIM card (05-13)
Fix - Couldn't record calls automatically if they were received during GPS navigation (05-13)
Fix - Issues with video calls in India's Reliance networks (05-13)
Contacts

New - T9 search for Hindi (05-13)
Fix - Call history stopped working in some cases (05-12)
Messaging

Fix - In some cases delivery reports weren't sent after scheduled outcoming SMS to multiple users (05-13)
Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar

Fix - Screen lit up multiple times after receiving a notification (03-10)
Fix - Music lock screen appeared when a game was running in the background (04-06)
Delete - Manage guest access to notification shade (03-18)
Camera

Optimization - Camera image processing (05-13)
Gallery

Fix - Automatic backups and sync turned back on after you turned them off and then entered hidden albums (05-13)
Music

New - Dragging songs to rearrange playlist order (03-08)
New - Saving current playlist as a new playlist (03-08)
New - Shortcut for recently played songs (03-08)
Backup

Fix - "Select app" page in Mi Mover sometimes didn't respond (03-10)
Fix - Errors with transferring files containing "%" in the name (03-10)
Fix - In some cases Mi Mover transfers interrupted and the app didn't respond (03-11)
Fix - In some cases Mi Mover stopped working after the connection was established (03-18)
Fix - Improved Mi Mover's stability (05-13)
Settings

Fix - No effect after tapping OK button under the password when resetting the device (05-13)
Permissions Manager

New - A security prompt will appear when an app is installed via USB to prevent unwanted installations (03-08)
Optimization - Preventing apps which have permissions to read notifications from starting automatically (03-16)
Fix - FC issues when giving an app permissions (05-12)
Calendar

Fix - Calendar stopped working with Hebrew as the system language (05-13)
Clock / Calculator

New - Long press alarm to select and delete multiple alarms (03-29)
Cleaner

Optimization - Press and hold to add items to exceptions (04-06)
Optimization - Fixed problems with performance after clean-ups (04-06)
Security

New - Fingerprint unlock for custom apps (03-15)
Optimization - App lock improvements (05-13)
Mi Cloud

Fix - Find device could be turned off without entering the password in some cases (05-12)
Fix - Call history couldn't sync in some cases (05-12)
Fix - In some cases notification about existing backups was shown when none were made (05-12)
Fix - In some cases changing Home screen layout led to turning sync off (05-12)
Fix - The number of apps waiting to be restored wasn't dynamically updated in the notification shade (05-12)
Fix - After a reboot, previously restored and then deleted apps appeared again (05-12)
Download Global Stable 7.3.2


Download China Stable 7.3.2

MIUI 7.3.2 Update for Redmi Note 3 Rolls Out! - NEW Features and BUG Improvements! + Download Links

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