HTC A9s: Nothing Much Expected?: HTC finally kick off stage with another anticipated product HTC One A9s as it is the successor of last year controversial A9 from late 2015. As the name suggest “S” means same design with Spec improvement this phone also follow the same trend. HTC also has some previous specs as compared with the previous model.

HTC A9s: Nothing Much Expected?:

As in appearance this device resembles Apple’s iPhones 6 and 6s model while HTC has little bit tweak design by moving camera module from a centre of a device to the left side as like iPhone.This device is available in same color variants as previous include Black, Gold, and Silver while their one more Ruby Red. The design of this device also same as the previous nothing has changed while the main attraction lies inside the device.

• In inside, this device hold a MediaTek Octa-Core Helio P10 Processor while the A9 has Snapdragon 617. As this processor is as powerful as Snapdragon 625 which introduce in Moto Z Play.
• In addition, this device includes an option of 2GB of RAM in 16GB model and 3GB in 32GB which can be expandable. While some in some spec HTC actually downgrade this device in the display which down from 1080p to 720p. Camera on this device
• The camera on this device includes 13MP same as One A9 with LED flash and Pro mode also support RAW image. While battery on this device gets a bump from 2150mAh in A9 to 2300mAh in A9s which made this device thicker about 7.99mm.

  

For availability, this device makes its global appearance including States in coming week. HTC doesn’t reveal the price of the product while it will have the cheaper price than the previous model.

Lenovo Yoga Book Has Secret Keyboard: Lenovo launches Yoga Book in this IFA 2016 along with Yoga Notebook, Yoga Tablet & Lenovo Miix 510. The keyboard has always been a limitation whether says for a laptop or any portable computer/Tablet. We all have already seen the detachable keyboards & the ones which created awkwardness while carrying them. Now with Lenovo Yoga Book you don’t have to bother while on the go for using a keyboard as it includes a secretly-blank slate fashioned keyboard. You don’t have to worry if you need it most & hadn’t carried one along.

Finger placement & key size placement fits very well once you get used to it. Lenovo Apps helps in assisting with the notes & documentation part as well as the other visual featured programs.

Lenovo Yoga Book Has Secret Keyboard:

Lenovo gives clamshell hinge and a 10.1-inch full-HD-resolution display along with a blank slate type keyboard that runs with Real Pen stylus. This time, the drawing tablet is replaced with a backlit keyboard. Lenovo calls it a Halo keyboard as the matte surface gives a much better finger control other than any laptop / tablet.

Like any other tablet or laptop if not in use you can easily fold the keyboard but with much more ease rather than any other hybrid portable computer. It’s just because of the smaller size which is a boom to the portability with Yoga book – name itself suggests.

Available with both the operating systems Windows 10 being the latest one & also the Android versions are available. Featuring Intel Atom x5 processor it only weighs about 680 grams costing around $499.

Samsung Gear S3: Super-Sized GPS Watch In IFA 2016: After the success of last year successor Samsung Galaxy Gear S2 watch really nice Smartwatch with really nice feature and change the way we think about Smartwatches. As Today at IFA Samsung again release its third installment as Samsung Galaxy Gear S3 which is super-sized, stylish watch with GPS also featuring Spotify, which seems to be made for selected group of peoples & looks like Samsung has also focused on a particular group of users this time just because of the size of the watch being bigger in S3.

The traditional design of S3 is designed by Swiss watch designer Yvan Arpa also includes decent & solid stainless steel case. Compatibility with iOS is still a question but this Tizen-based OS S3 watch is compatible with Android phones.

Samsung Gear S3: Super-Sized GPS Watch In IFA 2016:

• Design: This time it’s a 46 mm watch with watch straps of 22 mm even bigger than the Apple watch which is of 42 mm size & this size is just a matter of the case –bezel which is included in the later one.
• Battery & Connectivity: This upgraded model runs on a 380 mAh battery which can last up to almost 4 days. On board, GPS enhances all of the tracker systems & supporting the Spotify app to allow streaming though Wi-Fi/LTE.

  

• Processor: Running with 1.0 GHz dual-core Exynos 7270 processor, it also includes microphones making the process of answering any call on the go.
• Weight & Display: Weighing about 62 g & having a display that is moreover bigger with 1.3-inch Super AMOLED 360×360 display supporting more colors in always on mode. Made up of Gorilla Glass 3 SR+ which had the additional scratch resistant technology.
• Best fitted with 22mm standard watch strap & with storage capacity as the earlier version S2 i.e. 4 GB.
• Features: It’s another great addition to the list of smart watches with features like water resistance, Heat/Cold resistance, and Dust resistance.
• Models: S3 available with two models Classic, and Frontier (Frontier having an optional LTE version too).

Moto Z Play Overview In IFA 2016: This time it’s a good deal with cheaper price than the MOTO Z although using the same Moto mods but costing less. The best part is that the headphone jack is back again with Moto Z play which was removed from the earlier models (Z & Z force). So if you still have that one favorite pair of headphone with 3.5 mm jack you are still the smartest from others. If not then you can enjoy your favorite tracks with the new technology having USB-C  port.

Specification Of Moto Z Play:

• Dimensions: 156.4 mm * 76.4 mm * 6.99 mm.
• Weight: 165 g.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625.
• Display: 5.5 inch 1080p AMOLED.
• RAM: 3 GB.
• Camera: Rear 16 MP f/2.0
• Battery: 3510 mAh
• Storage: 32/64 GB, micro SD.

Moto Z Play Overview In IFA 2016:

The Z was very popular among users for including the latest USB-C cord, ditching the 3.5 mm headphone jack. This headphone jack space was replaced by an adapter dongle but that was not much worthy.Power backup is great here with Moto Z play with up to 9 hours of usage in just 15 minutes of charging. Exceptionally slightly thicker & bigger in size but having the advantage over the battery backup as Motorola said Quoting  “longest lasting phone battery” in a Motorola Phone model.

In terms of costings, it will be value for money rather than the Moto Z costing about $700 while the Moto Z play – Verizon model will be around $408 & GSM unlocked model will cost around $450. Release date will also be very closer Since Motorola had planned to launch the Verizon phone by 8^th of September in the US & by October it will be available with the GSM unlocked models. The best part is that one can enjoy all the Z Moto Mod accessories like camera lenses or a projector with the 16 pin Moto Mod connector present in this phone.

Sony New Xperia XZ & X Compact Overview In IFA 2016: After Huawei Product, Sony has smashed the stage with some new tech as the only talk about Xperia line which Sony introduce. As Sony announces two smartphones to their new “X” lineup called as Xperia XZ and Xperia X Compact. Both this device have received certain change in design as well as feature which we discuss in this session first we’ll start with Xperia X Compact

Sony New Xperia XZ & X Compact Overview In IFA 2016:

Xperia X Compact:

Xperia X Compact is lower spec version of Xperia X as this version has little bit design tweaks having a curved design which is pretty comfortable to hold. While talking about display it has a 4.6-inch LCD display having a 720p resolution. As Sony has little bit tinker the display with Triluminos technology which gives out immersive color out of it.

For Powering this device Sony has put Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 which is really nice CPU for budget smartphones it also clubbed with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of Storage. While talking about camera Sony has insanely put 23MP rear camera which really clicks nice pics out of it. Sony also put some attention in battery life as they have added 2700mAh battery which gives out really nice backup and for charging and syncing this device has introduce Type-C which is the nice addition to this device.

Features of Sony Xperia X Compact:

• 4.6-inch LCD Display 720p Resolution
• Snapdragon 650
• 3GB RAM
• 2700mAh Battery
• 23 Rear Camera
• Type-C

Xperia XZ:

Now come over to new Xperia XZ model which has same specs as Xperia X performance. As it includes a 5.2-inch 1080p display having Sony technology in it. For powering this device it includes a Snapdragon 820 having 3GB of RAM. The battery in this device includes a 2800mAh battery which can give out this device up to 4-5 hour of usage. It can capture Video in 4K which really nice addition to Xperia X Performance.

Sony has put the little effort in the design of both of these both which looks like bar-shaped and curved design which makes both of these devices comfortable to hold.

Features of Xperia XZ:

• 5.2-inch LCD Display 1080×1920 Resolution
• Snapdragon 820 CPU
• 3GB RAM
• 2800mAh Battery
• 23 Rear Camera with 4K recording
• Type-C

What’s New?

• After reading these features you wonder why these phones while the main advancement lies here as Sony tinker some feature and also adds some.
• As Sony device are know for their camera both of this device also stand on this verse as-as Sony has improved both these devices camera.
• Both Sony Xperia XZ and X Compact come with new triple image sensor technology. While using these sensors add little bit information about the object as capture color and distance information. Sony also adds some new feature in focusing object include Predictive Hybrid AF and Laser AF which never lets you capture your favorite moment as the blur. Sony also makes interface blazing fast as you can shoot an image within 0.6 sec from standby mode.
• Sony also takes the level of stabilization to another level with 5-axis image stabilization which really gives out good result in recording as well as night imaging. Sony also leverages the way we record and listen as they have added dual speakers and dual microphones with noise cancellation on both these devices.
• Sony finally moves their attention toward user experience as they have added a Smart Cleaner which cleans app cache when you do not use apps for long. And they also add new Qnovo which adapts charging to keep the battery healthy and doubles its lifespan.

Acer’s Predator 21 X:Gaming Hulk & First Curve Screen Laptop: Acer seems to work unique as compared to other competitors in the market, in IFA 2016 Acer reveals it two unique releases that are Acer’s Swift 7 which is less than one centimeter and the other one is Acer’s Predator 21 X which is the world first laptop with a curved display. This laptop is design for the gamers which is powered by latest premium CPU, latest graphic card, high-resolution screen and much more.

Acer’s Predator 21 X:Gaming Hulk & First Curve Screen Laptop:

As we look at its configuration there is no doubt, that this laptop is a gaming hulk. It is the first gaming laptop having curved display of 21″ having resolution 2560 x 1080. Its graphic is powered with  Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 GPUs support the awesome G-Sync technology. The CPU options include the latest 7th-gen Intel Core K-series. This gaming hulk has capability memory expansion of up to 64GB of DD4 RAM and four terabytes of SSD storage expansion.

Some awesome and cool features added by Acer in this laptop are Tobii eye-tracking which will track the eye-motion of the user to respond in the game, LED RGB mechanical keyboard with CherryMX switches most favorable and rough and tough keyboard for gamers, audio contains SoundPound2+ sound system which includes 4 speakers and 2 subwoofers, Numpad which flips over to become a touchpad, a large window that shows off some of the five cooling fans in total. There is hardly anything which the gamers can miss,  as I earlier mention this laptop that it is gaming hulk so never expect hulk is lightweight, it weighs is around 8 kg.

Acer’s Predator 21 X will be available for order and shipping starts from January 2017, Pricing is yet to be detailed. To know more about IFA 2016 stay tuned with us on our IFA page of techawarness.

Levono Kick Off IFA 2016 With 2 New Yoga & Lenovo Miix 510: After the rocking launch of Acer and Asus now people has the expectation with Lenovo at IFA 2016. As Lenovo has launched two unique product called as Yoga Book and Yoga 910 Notebook. As Yoga Book is Tablet which has really nice and adds something new to it. While talking about Yoga 910 it has been powered with Intel’s 7th Gen Kaby Lake Processor. As Yoga 910 is a continuation of high-end ultraportable Notebook having Core i7 CPU which lies inside the body which is 14.3mm thick.

Levono Kick Off IFA 2016 With 2 New Yoga & Lenovo Miix 510:

Yoga Notebook:

The hinge which attaches display and keyboard is same as Yoga 900 which is Watchband like Hinge which allows the 13.9-inch display to rotate around 360 degrees which made this device a part-time tablet. While talking about other specs which made this laptop premium one is it’s gorgeous While talking about other specs which made this laptop premium one is its gorgeous 4K display which is fantastic and bright while there is an option of the 1080p option also while there is some sacrifice in battery in 4K which gives about 10.5 hours while 1080 model gives about 15.5 hours of battery life.

Memory in this device includes 16GB RAM and storage is up to 1TB of SSD. The notebook also includes biometric unlock with a fingerprint which adds a nice touch to security. Ports in this device include 2xType-C, 1xUSB 3.0 and the other USB 2.0 with charging support. This Notebook steps out in the market in October with starting at $1299.

Yoga Tablet:

The Yoga Tab 3 Plus which is premium 10-inch Android Tablet which has around 2K of Display having resolution 2560×1600 and unique stand which made this tablet hold its position in landscape mode. The main point of attraction is that this device includes IP52-rated which means the device is capable of few splash. In a sound section, this device includes four speakers which made theater like experience while these speakers are from JBL. Talking about this device battery is phenomenally good with 9300mAh which gives this tablet to run for 18 hours of usage.

This tablet is priced at $299 which will hit stores near you in October. While this device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 652 SoC, 3GB of RAM and 32GB of Storage with expansion with microSD card slot. This device includes USB Type-C Port and also include LTE capabilities. The camera on the back includes a 13-MP which captures really nice pictures.

Lenovo Miix 510:

The another product which Lenovo kick off stage with is Lenovo Miix 510 which is 12.2-inch 1080p Windows 10 device which has dock into an included keyboard. While talking about power this device has Intel’s 6th Gen Skylake Lake Processor which is really powerful for this device as Kay lake not show its presence in this device. While other specs include 8GB of RAM along with up to 1TB of SSD and a 39 Wh internal battery rated for 7.5 hours of use.

Talking about arability of this device in October will start from $599 which include both tablet and dock. So here you host sign off to tell you more about IFA 2016 so stay tuned. 

Acer’s Swift 7: The First Laptop Below One Centimeter Mark: The race of slimming laptop was started from Apple’s MacBook Air(17mm-thick) by Steve Jobs in 2008 which was very handy and full of performance and as the technology advances more global player jumps into the race to provide the better slim technology without compromising the performance like Apple’s own 12-inch MacBook (13mm), HP Spectre (10.4mm). Acer thinks beyond these competitors and reaches to the slimming level of 9.98mm thick in there all new Acer’s Swift 7 Laptop, Acer says that makes the Swift 7 the first laptop to get below the one-centimeter mark.

Acer’s Swift 7: The First Laptop Below One Centimeter Mark:

The design of the laptop is made up of an aluminium unibody, it has a 13-inch display which is a full HD (1,920×1,080) IPS panel. The screen lacks touch features which would make the screen somewhat thicker that’s why Acer avoid touch features to make it below the one-centimeter mark.

For giving the performance along with slimming beauty the laptop is powered by latest Intel’s seventh-generation Kaby Lake Core i-series processors, which will work with high efficiency by consuming less power that would also lead to increase in battery life. This processor is also capable of performing 4K video editing without any hiccup.

The Swift 5 which is around 15mm thick is another product of Acer which is launch in this IFA 2016 having a display size of 14-inch. The Swift 3 whose thickness is about 18mm thick is a mid-priced range of laptop having 14-inch laptop which is powered by Intel Pentium and Celeron processor options and a low-resolution display as compared to Swift 7. The price of Acer’s Swift 7 Laptop starts from $999

Acer Chromebook R 13: First Touch and Convertible Acer Chromebook: As IFA kickoff companies are ready to show their progress as Acer rock stage by the introduction of new Chromebook R13 model which is the nice approach to Chromebook which we will discussion here. So without further ado let get started.

From first sight, you can see a marvelous 13-inch display which has touch feature in it while it is also foldable so you can work at any angle you comfortable in. As apart from many Chromebook this device has really nice capabilities with these features. While the display is F-HD resolution having LCD Panel.

Apart from this device is powered by a Quad-core MediaTek MT8173C which is the really nice processor for this Notebook. While memory on this device includes 4GB with the storage option of 16, 32 and 64GB. In terms of Port, this device includes USB3.0, HDMI Port, and USB Type-C which is nice innovation for future usage. The device also includes a 720p webcam for Video calling. For Wireless device include Wifi and Bluetooth as well.

Acer Chromebook R 13: First Touch and Convertible Acer Chromebook

While main attraction point is its display which can rotate around 360 degree which is really nice as you can use it Tablet while also a Notebook. The display also sports 10 point touch capabilities so you can pinch or swipe apps through gesture. While Touch Screen is not profitable feature for ChromeOS while this feature works well as Android App which coming to Android OS soon.

Price for the Acer Chromebook R13 is starting from $400 for 16GB option as this device hit stores in October.

Talking About Awareness Spec

• 13-inch F-HD Display
• Touch Screen, Foldable
• Type-C Port, USB 3.0 and HDMI
• Quad-core MediaTek MT8173C, 4GB RAM, and 16/32/64Gb Storage
• $400