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Business Standard : LG has patented a smartphone technology with not two or four camera, but a head-spinning 16-lens set. Multiple cameras on a smartphone is the latest rage and manufacturers are aiming at compressing up to five or nine lenses in a device. However, LG 's patent goes beyond the current number of lenses with a full 16-camera array, The Verge reported. The 16-lenses will offer different angles on a scene using the perspective of the varied lenses. The patent describes combining the different angles to create a miniature film, similar to Apple's Live Photos. The system are also claimed to use the different data from the lenses to cut out things from an image, for instance portrait mode, or replacing background. BS

Technology : Samsung, the South Korean electronics giant, has been facing tough competition in Indian smartphone market from its Chinese counterparts such as Oppo, Vivo, Huawei and Xiaomi. The neck-and-neck competition, especially the challenge from Xiaomi, has led the company to refresh its budget and midrange line-up with features such as infinity display (18.5:9 aspect ratio screen) and dual rear cameras that were earlier limited to its premium smartphones. The latest in its line-up is the Galaxy J8 smartphone, a modern day smartphone with a great build, big super AMOLED screen, dual rear cameras and powerful battery. The Galaxy J8 seems to be a heavy contender in midrange smartphone segment, at least in terms of specifications and features. However, does it perform equally well in real life scenarios? Let’s find out: Samsung Galaxy J8Design and build quality The Samsung Galaxy J8 comes with a decent design and build quality. The phone has a polycarbonate matte-fini...

If you are an adventure enthusiast or an avid biker, want to shoot your experience and post videos on social media platforms seamlessly, here comes " GoPro Hero 5 Black " that has 4K video and voice control capabilities. As Indian travellers look for handy cameras with high-end feature s, US-based GoPro has developed a video-editing mobile app called "QuikStories" that makes it easy for users to share special moments on platforms like Instagram and Facebook in a jiffy. Let's see what works for the Rs 31,000 device. The GoPro Hero 5 Black (2.4 x 1.7 x 1 inch and weighing 118 grams) is a rectangular camera similar to its predecessors but has a curved-edged design with the semi-rubberised body which makes it easy to hold. To test the claim that the device is waterproof (up to 10 metres), we took it to a neighbourhood swimming pool with 12-feet depth and found that water had no impact on either the video or sound quality. It shot 4K videos at...

Chinese smartphone maker Lenovo on Wednesday launched the much-awaited 'K8 Note' in India at Rs 12,999 (3GB RAM and 32GB storage version) that comes with a dual-camera setup (13MP+5MP sensor with flash). The 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM variant will cost Rs 13,999. The device with first stock Android (7.1.1) has 13MP selfie camera that supports professional mode and flash (full-light LED flash) as well. Lenovo 'K8 Note' will retail in venom black and fine gold colours on Amazon India, starting August 18. "This is the first global launch of a Lenovo product in India. 'K8 Note' comes packed with everything that our consumers would expect from a smartphone today - an eye-catching design, dual cameras, 10-core processor, great sound and, of course, the 'TheaterMax' technology that is the hallmark of the Note series," Sudhin Mathur, Country Head, Lenovo Mobile Business Group, India, told reporters here. 'TheaterMax' allows users...

Chinese smartphone maker Gionee on Tuesday launched the 'A1 Plus' smartphone at Rs 26,999 in India. The device has dual (13MP+5MP) camera system at the rear with LED flash and 20MP front camera. Powered by 4,550mAh battery, Gionee 'A1 Plus' features a Helio P25 Octa-core processor coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The memory can be further expanded up to 256GB. The smartphone will be available in retail stores, starting July 26. "The 'A' series is rooted to the growing demand of high-quality smartphone photography experience. We are confident that our attention to detail with impressive specs, powerful battery and advanced features will deliver the best user experience possible," said Alok Shrivastava, Director-Business Intelligence and Planning, Gionee India, in a statement. The 20MP front camera on the smartphone comes with a customised 'selfie' flash. The device offers a massive battery that features u...

Kodak on Monday announced that its photography-led smartphone EKTRA is now available in India on Flipkart for Rs 19,990. To be available from July 18, the EKTRA smartphone is already available in the US and Europe and is tuned for the best-image quality and media management. "The KODAK EKTRA Smartphone is all about capturing the moment, telling a story and revelling the experience of photography. Our latest features and performance adjustments include RAW support, all of which will help drive our customers' creativity," Peter Stephens, CEO Bullitt Group, a Kodak licensee for mobile devices, said in a statement. The smartphone has 21MP fast-focus camera sensor with f2.0 aperture and 13MP front-facing camera with Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) and f2.2 aperture. The custom-built camera app is controlled by an intuitive haptic touch, SLR-style 'Scene Selection Dial' where adjustments are made in real time via a range of settings, including HDR, landsca...

On January 9, 2007, at Macworld, Steve Jobs pulled a tiny device out of his pocket, introducing the world to the phenomenon called the iPhone . The iPhone first went on sale on June 29 that year, and it has been an eventful journey since then. A look: iPhone (2007) The device introduced the icon grid layout, a single home button and a multi-touch display. While it wasn’t targeted specifically at enterprises, it did drop the physical keyboard and stylus, either or both of which were present on most mobile devices for that segment then. And it offered “pinch-to-zoom”, a feature we take for granted these days. iPhone 3G (2008) This device introduced the App Store, giving third-party developers a chance to build applications for Apple’s phone. This ultimately led to the popularity of the app-based ecosystem, apps for enterprises also started appearing soon. This phone also supported faster 3G data speeds, push email and GPS navigation, which is a given on any smartphone today....

Financial News As the launch date of iPhone is nearing, a new leak has reportedly "confirmed" the iPhone 8 's brand new design. Following several leaks about Apple's controversial yet virtually bezel-less redesign, OnLeaks has obtained detailed iPhone 8 dummy models which confirm that the devices to be launched in September would have an elongated 18.5:9 aspect ratio like the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, Forbes reported. It would also reduce bezel sizes to just 4mm on all sides and feature a vertically aligned rear camera, the report added. The rear dual-camera system on the iPhone 8 would protrude more than ever before. Earlier leaks have suggested design changes in detail. They also pointed out that the 2017 device would have an all-display front with fingerprint scanner moved to the back. According to a revelation by Chinese site iPhoneros, the iPhone 8 would compete with the likes of Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6 displays. More News...