Thursday, 29 May 2014

Will Google Launch Nexus 8 At Its Annual Technology Conference?








The hint of a Nexus 8 popped up when a mysterious device was spotted in some Google code. According to a report by Myce, the Nexus 8 could be launched at the upcoming annual technology conference of Google. Google's I/O conference is slated to be held on June 25-26. 

If we believe the report, references to the upcoming tablet have been found within the source code files for the latest builds of Android 4.4 KitKat. 

The report also suggests that the tablet could pack a Tegra-based processor, possibly built on a 32-bit and a 64-bit architecture. 

If this turns out to be a reality, the Nexus 8 will come in line with the iPad mini 2 and its 64-bit Apple A7 processor. 

However, the report has not revealed much details and specifications of the device. 

Earlier, Chromium Code Review boasts of references showed Nexus 6 and Nexus 8 in the making. Reports in April also suggested that the Nexus 8 would be made by HTC. 

So let us hope we may see the Nexus 8 during Google's I/O developer conference.

Sunday, 25 May 2014

Samsung Shutting Down Music Hub Streaming Service On July 1






South Korean giant Samsung will shut down its music streaming subscription service Music Hub, on July 1, 2014. The company is notifying its Music Hub users about the shutdown, reported Techradar.

According to the report, Samsung has also asked its subscribers to wait for further details on the streaming service closure.

The manufacturer has also advised its customers, via a message in the Music Hub app, to download all purchased content before July 1.

The Music Hub service was first announced in 2012 and allows users to upload music to the Cloud, and access the same from a PC and up to five mobile devices. The subscribers can also stream music for a paid amount of £9.99 or 9.99 a month.

"We remain committed to delivering rich content experiences and a wide range of choices to our customers through our own services, as well as those of our partners. In order to meet rapidly changing consumer needs, our services will remain available as individual apps rather than in one single bundled storefront," a Samsung spokesperson was quoted as saying.

In March, Samsung unveiled a free music service dubbed Milk Music for its Galaxy smartphones.

The service offers some 200 ad-free radio stations to the US customers with Samsung Galaxy devices.

Wednesday, 21 May 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 To Have 5.7-Inch QHD Display

Like the Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime, Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy Note 3 successor is also rumoured to come up with a QHD display. The smartphone is likely to retain the 5.7-inch display size, present in Note 3, according to sources.

No more details are available about the smartphone, but it is expected to feature Snapdragon 805 or the latest Exynos processor (based on the market), 3GB of RAM, latest Android version and S-Pen support.

It is too early speculate about the phone's launch, but as per the trend, Note devices have been announced at the IFA trade fair, which usually takes place in August or September.

In other news, Samsung is also working on an affordable Android phone with model number SM-G355H. The phone is expected to arrive in a few weeks.

As per @evleaks, the phone will pack WVGA resolution and 3G support. Some other specifications of the phone have also been revealed, but a Zauba.com (imports website) listing suggests the phone could come with a 4.5-inch display and dual-SIM feature.

Moreover, Samsung SM-G3559, which looks like a Chinese variant of SM-G355H, has been seen in Chinese certifications website TENAA database. The database has also released some images of the phone.

Sunday, 18 May 2014

[Exclusive] HTC One M8 Is What Indians Want To Buy This Summer And 52% Smartphone Users Are On An Android Mobile





Nimbuzz ran a special survey (Pulse of the Nation) amongst 17,376 users of theirs for Business Insider India, which gave us a glimpse of how the mobile phone market is doing in India. While most results were close to what we had expected, some really astonished us.

Android still is the most used OS and 52% of smartphone consumers use it. 15% of Indian mobile users are on BlackeBerry and 13% are on iOS. Only 4% people use Windows Mobile. When asked about which android phone are you going to buy this summer? 33% said they will pick up the HTC One M8, 31% want to own the Samsung Galazy S5 and 19% said they want to grab the Sony Xperia Z2.


What astonished us is that people want Wi-Fi capabilities in their phones than anything else. 42% said Wi-Fi is the most important feature for them in a mobile, 36% want better camera quality and only for 14% people said the screen size mattered. We also asked the users if they prefer clicking pictures with the mobile or capture them with a digital camera? 64% people click with a smart phone while the rest prefer the good old digital camera. Over that, 78% of the quizzed public believes that producing phones within Indian will make them cheaper. Rest believe it would not.

Some interesting facts were revealed in this survey that do state that the features like screen size and speaker quality, which once stood as priority for the mobile users, has now taken a backseat. Also, Google's Android is the most used OS out there and will continue to dominate the market.

An Anti-Kidnapping Watch Band Hides the Tools You'll Need to Escape


The odds of the average citizen getting kidnapped are pretty low, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared for such a scenario. This $20 anti-kidnapping band that attaches to any watch strap should appeal to the well-prepared and paranoid alike, since it hides a set of basic tools for escaping from handcuffs, rope, tip ties, and even duct tape.
An Anti-Kidnapping Watch Band Hides the Tools You'll Need to Escape
When used with a black plastic watch strap, the A-K Band's rubber sleeve is almost perfectly camouflaged. Which means that your captors won't notice you're carrying a plastic handcuff key, a small ceramic razor blade, and four feet of Kevlar friction saw string. They'll all even slip past a metal detector, and with a little bit of time and privacy, should let you free your hands and legs should you find yourself bound up somewhere. But the rest of your escape is up to you.

Thursday, 15 May 2014

Would You Want a 13.3-inch Tablet by Samsung?






Ever wondered, how big is too big? Well, as far as we go, 12.2-inch was as far as one could go for a tablet device. However, Samsung again disagrees with us.

The Korean chaebol is said to be working on a 13.3-inch tablet, as per GSM Arena, and is based on an "inside contact" involved with Samsung's Kids Mode. The site further goes on to elaborate that the 13.3-inch tablet by Samsung is codenamed "Warhol" and bears the model number T911/T910.

This tablet will have an LCD screen instead of an AMOLED display and will offer a resolution of 2,560x1,600 pixels.

In totality, Samsung is working on three new tablets including this one. The other two are an 8.4-inch tablet named 701/T700 or "Klimt" and a 10.5-inch device called T801/T800 or "Chagall." The news report claims that these two tablet will come with an AMOLED displays but they too will sport 2,560x1,600 resolution. Quoting the benchmarking specs at AnTuTu on, GSM Areana also mentions that both these tablets will also come with a fingerprint reader much like the Samsung Galaxy S5. 

WhatsApp Plans To Increase Its User Base to 1 Billion








We have all about the $19 billion takeover of WhatsApp by Facebook. A lot of us are not sure what will be the fate of our beloved app now. If you are one of those people, then you can give your apprehensions a little bit of rest.

The messaging app is gunning to increase it active user base to 1 billion from the current 500 million in a year. While conversing with of young Indian entrepreneurs as part of a NASSCOM initiative, Neeraj Arora even shared that everything about the company remains almost same even after the take over.

In India, WhatsApp now has 50 million active users in India. It is noteworthy that about a fortnight ago, WhatsApp had shared that it has crossed 48 million monthly active users in the country.

The reason for the growing popularity of WhatsApp in India is the data bundles that various telecom operators are offering.

In the recent past, there are many messages apps that have been introduced. Some of them such as Line and WeChat are aggressively advertising in India. WhatsApp on the other hand has refrained for advertising so far. [PTI]

Most Effective Ways Of Speeding Up Your MAC




Does your beloved MAC takes eons to start up? Has it become unresponsive? Is it just not like it used to be when you first got it? No worries, with these hacks, you can get your MAC up to speed in no time!

Update the hardware of your MAC
No matter what OS you are using at the moment, it is always a good practise to update your software to its latest version. To update your software:
· Make sure that your MAC is connected to both the Internet and a power supply.
· Hit the Apple icon which is situated on the left hand corner of the main Mac OS X
· Select the Software Update option next to the drop-down menu
· Click the gray-coloured Update All button.

Run an antivirus 
Like every other computer, MACs too get viruses. They may be less susceptible to them due to their build and less market share, but the occasional intruder has been known to invade. Malware can slow down many aspects of your system considerably, like the initial boot up to simple app usage. You can boost your performance in a few minutes by getting rid of viruses, Trojans, worms and other infectious forms of malware. When you're done with your scan, use the software's suggested actions to deal with the threats.

Disable login items
It is great to have login items as long as you use them. These items can be schedulers, notifiers etc. that start up when your system does, and may differ from one machine to the next. If you disable the login items you aren't using, the initial boot time of your MAC will be decreased.

To disable login items:
· In the main MAC OS X, click the Apple icon
· From the drop-down menu, select System Preferences,
· Click the Users & Groups option on the left-hand side
· Select the Login Items tab in the upper-right corner
· Highlight the item you want to disable and click the minus icon below the list.

Clear your cache 
Sometimes your machine might not be the problem. Applications like Internet browsers can be loaded down with data such as cookies, history, caches etc. In your browser cache alone, there are many components such as scripts, images, and page snapshots that are stored for quick viewing. These could make your system slow. That is why it is necessary to clear your cache at least once a week. For a more enhanced system sweep, you could also discard your search history, update browser plugins, or reset your browser entirely. For specific tips on speeding up your MacBook Air, you can check out the details here.

Uninstall apps you don't use 
There might be a possibility that you have tons of applications on your MAC which you have forgotten about and you don't really use. These apps take up space and can make your system slow. Many programs can be deleted just by dragging the application to the trash bin, but there are those that might leave some components behind which could keep slowing your system down. Apple's Activity Monitor is a great way to see which processes and apps are using the most system resources. There are also paid software like AppZapper and AppCleaner which get the job done efficiently.

Remove unnecessary files 
Your MAC probably has piles and piles of folder, files and applications that have accumulated in it over the years. These take up space and exhaust your system resources. Take some time out to go through all the files, documents, folders, photos, music etc. that you have and delete whatever you haven't touched in a while. If you are deleting photos in iPhoto, make sure that you empty the in-app trash bin that is located in the left-hand navigational panel. To delete a file, drag the image, document, or file from within its respective save location directly into the Trash before CTRL-clicking the bin and selecting Empty Trash.

Organize your desktop
Each desktop is treated as a separate window with a small memory footprint to boot by the MAC OS X. That is why it is prudent to organize your desktop. To reduce clutter and ensure that this footprint is at its lowest, combine like files into more all-compassing folders. This might not really make such a noticeable difference and it is only necessary for those people whose desktops are saturated with folders and files. But this kind of cleaning out really makes your desktop look fresh and new. You should aim to not have any icons on your desktop, leaving it looking minimalistic and spacious. Drag the folder or file from your desktop to the new location to reduce clutter. You can move your files pretty much anywhere, but relocating the files to the Documents folder is a great idea.

Disable dashboard widgets you no longer use
While dashboard widgets may perform several tasks that we think we cannot live without, the truth is that they consume a lot of system resources, vital RAM and slows the system down considerably. You can increase the memory that is available for other processes by disabling or deleting unused widgets, especially if the widget seems to be heavy on system resources. To disable or delete a Dashboard widget:
· Launch the Dashboard
· Click the subtraction sign in the lower-right corner of the screen.
· Click the "X" in the upper-left corner of the widget to disable it OR
· Click the addition button in the bottom-left corner of the screen
· Click and hold the widget you want to delete
· Click the subtraction sign in the upper-left corner of the widget.

Close apps properly
In the MAC OS X, closing an app requires you to quit the application so as to prevent it from running in the background. If you don't shut your MAC off every day, there may be tons of apps and programs that are running in the background, and slowing your system down. To close apps:
· CTRL-click or click and hold the open application
· Select Quit at the bottom of the resulting pop-up menu.
OR
· When using the program, click the main app menu · Select the Quit ... option at the bottom of the resulting drop-down menu.

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

Nokia Lumia 630: First impressions




Lumia 630 is the first smartphone to be launched by Microsoft after their acquisition of Nokia. Priced at Rs 10,500 for the single SIM variant and Rs 11,500 for dual SIM version, the Lumia 630 brings in a lot of firsts to the Lumia range. Both variants are almost exactly the same - the only difference is that one of them has two SIM slots.

Display:

The Lumia 630 has a 4.5-inch IPS touchscreen that uses Nokia's ClearBlack display technology. It has a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels which is lower than some of the competition but thanks to the Windows user interface, you don't really notice the low resolution. In addition, the phone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection against scratches. It has great viewing angles with rich colours and good brightness, although the reflective screen could be an issue under direct light.

Build quality:


In typical Lumia fashion, the phone has a tough polycarbonate body. Even though it appears to be a unibody design, it isn't. It has changeable back covers that you can get in different colours. The volume and power buttons are placed on the right, headphone jack is on top and the micro USB port is at the bottom. Overall, the phone has an ergonomic design and a balanced 134 grams weight.


Hardware:

For your money, you get a 1.2Ghz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor, Adreno 305 graphics, 512MB RAM and 8GB storage. It also has a microSD slot for expansion (and is one of the few phones that support up to 128GB cards). Connectivity is taken care with 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 with the Lumia 630 (dual sim) being the first Lumia smartphone to offer dual SIM 3G connectivity. The company says that the 1,830mAh battery is good for a talk time of up to 13 hours and we will test this out when we review the device in detail.



Software:
Both the single and dual SIM versions of the phone come out of the box with the latest Windows Phone 8.1 OS. One of the most prominent changes in terms of user interface on Lumia 630 is that the Windows buttons for home; back and search are onscreen instead of separate capacitive buttons. Windows Phone 8.1 also brings in a host of new features including a voice assistant (Cortana), a new notification center and updated keyboard with swipe functionality. It also offers more personalisation options (custom wallpaper for start screen) and a new kid's corner. You also get the standard bouquet of Nokia apps that include Nokia's camera app, Here Maps, Here Drive (with voice guided turn-by-turn directions) and MixRadio for music.






Camera:

Although the lumia 630 has a 5MP autofocus rear camera, it lacks a front camera. It seems ironic that Microsoft's first phone does not have a front camera - considering that Skype is their own product. Plus, those who take lots of 'selfie's' will be turned away.

We did however, capture images with the rear camera in adequate light - we got some nice results with sharp details, minimal noise and rich colours. In terms of video, it takes 720p HD videos in good quality, but the lack of flash/video lightss renders it almost useless in low light.

Verdict:
At this low price, the Lumia 630 is cheaper than our favorite Android smartphone, the Moto G. However, Moto G is still a better option in terms of hardware, display and camera (and the Moto E launch is less than a day away at the time of writing). In comparison to existing Windows Phone devices, the 630 directly competes with the Lumia 525 which has a smaller 4-inch display and dual core processor.

Saturday, 10 May 2014

China's Batty Proposal For an Under-Sea Train to the United States




A lone report in China's state-run Beijing Times claims the nation is already in discussions to build an 8,000+ mile railroad connecting China, Russia, Canada, and the U.S.-including a 125 mile undersea tunnel spanning the Bering Strait. Forget taking this with a grain of salt, you're gonna need the whole shaker.
Yes, according to Wang Mengshu, a railway expert at the Chinese Academy of Engineering and the only person cited in the report, China has already discussed the plan with Russia, and Russia's on board. Never mind that the proposed undersea route would be more than five times longer than the current longest underwater tunnel, the one under the English Channel.
This alleged project comes hot on the heels of an earlier assertion that a Chinese research team has developed a prototype of a Hyperloop-style train that could someday hit speeds of 1,800 miles per hour. Thankfully, the daydream underwater tunnel train would stick to a much more sensible 220 MPH-taking around two days to make the full 8,000 mile trip from northeast China, through Siberia, under the Pacific Ocean, across Alaska, down through Canada, and into the Continental U.S.

10 Amazing Superpowers Brain Implants Could Give You




A tiny computer chip surgically embedded in your brain could give you superpowers. It sounds crazy, but scientists already use these devices to restore sight for some blind people and hearing for the deaf.
In the future these implants, also known as neuroprosthetics, will be able to do much more - sometimes with the help of super-sensitive eye or ear implants. By using electronic signals to stimulate parts of the brain, these chips can now deliver visual and auditory signals and restore connections that have been severed by trauma. Once our understanding of the brain has improved,researchers think it'll be possible to deliver more data to the mind.
It's currently risky to drill into the skull and put a small electronic device in there, but the technology is rapidly advancing. Soon, things we consider superpowers will be readily available to anyone who wants them - and can afford it.
Here are some of the things that brain implants will make possible.
1. Hear a conversation from across a room, or in a crowded club.
Already, cochlear implants can restore hearing for some people, and even allow them to hear for the first time. With the help of specialized hardware, they could tune out what you don't want to hear, or use sensitive equipment to pick up far-off soundwaves.
2. Give you the ability to see in the dark.
FDA-approved retinal implants can restore the ability to see motion and shapes for people blinded by a certain genetic condition already. As understanding of the ocular nerve improves, better versions of these implants could give you the night vision of a cat.
3. Give you sight that can zoom in on things that are far away.
Researchers have already developed contacts that can zoom. But a retinal prosthetic that could do the same thing should make it possible to do this all the time.
4. Make you better at math and navigation.
Directly stimulating areas of the brain can already boost people's mathematical and navigational abilities in a lab setting. With a brain implant that did this all the time, it'd be a lot harder to pull the "I'm just not a math person" excuse anymore.
5. Allow you to download skills like in "The Matrix."
Researchers claim that once we understand how practicing a skill transforms the brain over time, we might be able to use implants to cause those same transformations to occur, providing the motor memory for kung-fu skills, or whatever else you want to learn.
6. Restore damaged memories.
The military's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is already experimenting with brain implants that will help soldiers suffering from traumatic brain injuries by using electrodes to stimulate damaged tissue. In the future, this could be a valuable medical technology.
7. Cure depression and control mood.
DARPA is also working on neuroprosthetics that could cure depression and PTSD. This is similar to recent research showing how Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation might be an extremely effective antidepressant. Future implants could regulate the brain and make sure it keeps working the way it should, providing stimulation when necessary.
8. Enhance focus and energy, like stimulants without the drugs.
Drugs like Adderall and Ritalin are well known for their alertness-boosting abilities, but also for their serious side effects. Brain stimulation could both enhance focus and mental clarity, but without the jittery, speedy, up-all-night feelings - and the post-amphetamine crash.
9. Control machines with your mind.
It sounds crazy, but researchers have already used a neuroprosthetic sensor to control a robotic arm. As this technology is refined, that control will only become more accurate, allowing for remote control of robots, computers, and more.
10. Search the web.
Once these implants can transmit and receive information, it should be possible to think of a topic - or look at a tree or painting - and send that information to the web, and have relevant results fed back into your brain. This technology is still far away, and will depend on smaller and biologically safer computer chips, as well as better brain maps.
11. Translate languages
Imagine being able to travel anywhere in the world and being able to understand what's being said. The same technology that transmits auditory information could potentially feed that data through a translating service and interpret it for you in real time, like your very own Babel fish.

5 Things We Think We Know About Moto E







Most of us are already aware that Motorola is planning to launch a brand new smartphone in India on May 13, 2014. In the recent past, the company has launched two smartphones in collaboration with Flipkart - Moto G and Moto X - and both of them have garnered a good response.

So we too are excited to see what Motorola has to offer next. Here are five things that we think we know about this forthcoming smartphone.
1) The Name: Earlier there had been some leaks that suggested that the forthcoming smartphone by Motorola will be called Moto E. Now the data obtained from the import site too confirms that this smartphone may indeed be christened Moto E.


2) Rugged smartphone: The Moto E will be a water-proof and a dust-proof smartphone.


3) Affordable: Motorola in its invite have mentioned "Price for all" device, which in itself is a big hint that this is one smartphone for the masses. In addition, as per the data available, various trade pundits are predicting that the Moto E will be priced around Rs. 9,000.


4) Available Through Flipkart: Much like the Moto G and Moto X, the forthcoming Moto E is also expected to be available only through Flipkart. We certainly hope that the smartphone is available through regular brick and mortar shops in the near future but for now the smartphone will be available exclusive to Flipkart.

5) Android 4.4 (KitKat): As it is a Motorola device, we are almost certain that it will be offer the latest iteration of Android out of the box.

Apart from this, the rumours also suggest that the Moto E will come with a 4.3-inch display. It is said to be powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processor along with 1GB of RAM. It is expected to have 4GB of internal storage along with a microSD card slot. For camera, there will be a 5MP rear snapper. The smartphone will pack in 1,900mAh battery.

The Moto E variant that will be launched in India will most likely be the one that supports dual-SIM capabilities.
Grapevine also suggests that the Moto E will have an ultra-thin body, which would be just 6.2-mm thick. 
Disclaimer: Image displayed is of Moto G.

Friday, 9 May 2014

Apple Pulls Out iPhone 4, Its Only Phone Below Rs 20K





Within four months of its re-launch, Apple has decided to pull out iPhone 4, its only phone priced below Rs 20,000.

The move comes as Apple reported a global drop of $41 in its average selling price (ASP) of the iPhone to $596 in the quarter ended March 2014. Analysts blamed it on the re-launch of iPhone 4 and the slash in iPhone 4S prices in the emerging markets.

Earlier, Apple said that it would continue producing iPhone 4, so that the company might compete better in markets like India, Brazil and China.

One of its trade partners said the Cupertino company would now withdraw the product from all markets. According to another, iPhone 4 had served its purpose in India by doubling the consumer base for iPhones to more than 25 lakh in a year. As iPhone users are generally loyal to the brand, it's unlikely that they will migrate to any other, he added.

Trade partners also said that iPhone 4s had turned out to be its top-selling phone after Apple launched a buyback offer worth Rs 7,500 last month.

"With the buyback offer, iPhone 4s is now Apple's largest selling model by the number of units sold and also among our top five selling models," said Himanshu Chakrawarti, CEO at The Mobile Store, India's largest cell phone retail chain. Following the buyback offer, iPhone 4s sales have doubled in the country, according to retailers.

"It has been a tactical move by Apple whereby consumers are willing to pay a little more for a newer model," said Sathish Babu, founder of the cell phone retail chain UniverCell Telecommunications, referring to the buyback offer. According to a trade partner, a technical issue also played a role in influencing Apple's decision to pull out the iPhone 4.

"Apple has been globally chided by the tech community for the poor performance of its latest operating system on iPhone 4 and hence, this factor, too, played a role... since it mars the entire Apple experience among first-time buyers," the source said.

As per a CyberMedia report, Apple's volume market share in the country's smartphone market in the January-March quarter was 2.4%. Samsung ranked No. 1 with 38.9%, followed by Micromax at 19.1%, Karbonn at 6.9%, Lava at 6.1% and Nokia at 5.3%.

Samsung Launches 4K Curved TVs in India






If you are fan of curved Ultra High Definition, then today is a good day for you. Samsung has launched curved UHD (Ultra High Definition) or 4K televisions in the Indian market. This range of television start from Rs 3,29,900.

In its curved series, Samsung is offering 55 and 65 inch models, which carry a price tag of Rs 3,29,900 and Rs 4,49,900, respectively. The company also mentioned its plans to launch a 105-inch curved UHD TV in the later half of the year but did not give any indications on what could be the price of that TV.

Apart from this, Samsung at today's event also launched HU8500 flat UHD TV in 55-inch and 65-inch models that will be available for Rs 2,93,900 and Rs 4,09,900, respectively. Lastly, Samsung has launched a 40-inch UHD TV, HU7000, which is available for Rs 1,04,900.

Samsung sure has managed to dazzle the market with the latest in the technology but we feel that these devices for now will only appeal to the early adopter and the prices would have to come down to more affordable level for the mass adoption of UHD Televsions.

Tuesday, 6 May 2014

Moto E Branding Confirmed, To Be Priced around Rs 9,000








Moto E is the most talked about Motorola device at the moment. It is said to be a rugged priced-for-all smartphone. Motorola has already sent out invites for a May 13 event and it is being speculated that this smartphone will see the light of the day at this event.

As per Zauba (a website that displays information on goods imported in India) 1,300 units of Motorola Moto E 'XT1022' have already been imported in India.

Interestingly, the site also claims a unit price of Rs 6,330. This makes TOI Tech to bet that the Moto E will be priced under Rs 10,000 in India. According to Android OS.in, the price of the smartphone will be somewhere between Rs 7,999 to 8,499 ($130-140 approx).

On the other hand, fonereana via @LeaksterInc, (a new leakster on Twitter) is posting that the Moto E will be priced at Rs 8,999 and would exclusively be available through Flipkart, similar to Moto G and Moto X.

Lead Photo: Moto G

According to earlier leaks, Moto E is likely to come with a 4.3-inch display. It is said to be powered by 1.2GHz dual-core processor along with 1GB of RAM. It is expected to have 4GB of internal storage along with a microSD card slot. For camera, there will be a 5MP rear snapper. The smartphone will pack in 1,900mAh battery.

The Moto E is expected to offer Android 4.4 (KitKat) out of box. It is expected that the Moto E will come with single- as well dual-SIM variants. However, in India, we think Motorola will launch just the dual-sim variants, as it did in case of Moto G.