Indholdsfortegnelse for October 2017 i T3 India

from 89,000, apple.com/in Apple did pull out the big guns this time! That, they did. This is the new iPhone X, a big step up from all the iPhones we’ve seen so far. I agree with that. I love the design. Hey, you’re not alone! The biggest and the most obvious change is how it looks. The home button is retired for an all-screen look on the front. Home button is retired, you say? How am I gonna unlock my phone now?! Don’t worry! Apple has thought this through. Presenting the Face ID. In simple words, the iPhone X uses the user’s face to unlock the phone. Tell me more about the Face ID. Face ID takes advantage of the TrueDepth camera system that integrates an infrared camera, a dot…

from 13,999, motorola.in I’m getting this feeling of deja vu. An anticipated feeling as it’s been only a few months since we last saw the original G5 series debut in India. Motorola is proudly proclaiming the duo to be the ‘special edition’. Tell me then, what’s special about them? As a regular reader you would already know, the G series has always focussed on the camera department. This is where the dual rear camera setup finally makes its debut in the G5s Plus along with a larger display to admire your snaps. Not to be left behind, the G5s gets a specification bump. A dual camera setup seems to be all the rage these days. Moto has taken great efforts to tell everyone that they haven’t just added it to…

People believe if they don a VR helmet they’ll start throwing up like the girl from The Exorcist There are few things that are more sad than yesterday’s next big thing, and tech has a million of them. There are gadget remnants that are like the Abba of tech, once massive, now seen as a slightly camp joke. VHS, cassette tapes, Palm Pilots. Then there are the things that seemed like they could be huge, but then, down the line, you could see why they weren’t. The Jamie T, Example and Flock of Seagulls of tech, if you will: the Wii U, MiniDisc, cloud gaming… And then there’s stuff that is like the comedy entrant on X Factor. The Wagner or Honey G of tech. We all know it’s essentially…

VR HTC VIVE The Vive is currently at the top of the pack delivering the most rounded experience provided you have a monster PC configuration. It’s an eye popping affair given the two OLED panels with each getting its own 1080x1200 display, 90Hz refresh rate and 110 degree field of view (diagonally). 76,990; vive.com/in SAMSUNG GEAR VR The 60Hz headset works exclusively with compatible Samsung Galaxy smartphones that act as it’s display and processor doing all the background heavy lifting. In addition to the side panel touchpad, it also comes with a wireless touch and gesture controller developed in partnership with Oculus! 6,990; samsung.com OCULUS RIFT Sharing the nearly same specifications as the Vive, Oculus has finally shortened the lead by bringing their Oculus Touch controllers which have effectively snuffed…

When Xiaomi started teasing their very first dual-camera phone for the Indian market, the rumours were abuzz about the Mi 5X. And if you consider the design, many were spot on, at least design-wise. However, Xiaomi unveiled the Mi A1 that looks very much like the Mi 5X and is the first Xiaomi device to run stock Android UI under Google’s Android One program. But is the device with no MIUI worth it? We find out. SLIM METAL DESIGN For affordable phones, Xiaomi brings out very well designed phones and the Mi A1 is no different. The Mi A1 looks great with its metal body at the back, smooth rounded edges, discrete separation lines and a 2.5D glass on the front it gives the phone a premium look and if…

Free, Google Play / Appstore Keeping track of important documents, managing receipts on long trips, or looking after your kids’ burgeoning calendar of birthday parties is hard work. Having a phone with you certainly makes things easier, but add Adobe Scan into your catalogue of productivity apps and you’ll end up more efficient than you imagined. Simply point your phone’s camera at a paper document, and Adobe Scan will make a stab at framing the exact dimensions of the paper then convert that photographic scan into a PDF. You don’t even need to tap anything; flick to the next page in the document, and Scan will add it sequentially into the PDF. When it’s all done, you can perform a bit of cleanup beyond the automatic sharpening and flattening the…

01 TOYOTA COROLLA ALTIS PRICE: 15,00,000 onwards www.toyotabharat.com The Corolla has been the world’s top-selling sedan for years. The reasons are obvious. Whilst it is not the best in any specific field, it is above average in all and this makes for an irresistible package. T3 INDIA SAYS Most reliable car in this segment. If you want a trouble free vehicle, this is your best option. 02 HONDA CITY PRICE: 8,50,000 onwards www.hondacarindia.com In its category, the Honda City has become a one-horse race. Good engines, high fuel efficiency and above-average reliability have endeared the City to Indian customers. T3 INDIA SAYS If you want a small saloon, go for the City. 03 AUDI A3 PRICE: 24,00,000 onwards www.audi.in This one can almost be considered as a luxury car. The…

01 CANON EOS 5D MARK IV PRICE: 2,54,995 onwards* www.canon.co.in Canon’s 5D series form the core of its semi professional customer base. Magnesium alloy body ensures excellent durability and both still and video are of high quality and the 30 MP sensor produces excellent pictures. T3 INDIA SAYS The best from Canon! 02 NIKON D810 PRICE: 1,80,000 onwards* www.nikon.co.in This 36.3 MP semi-professional DSLR from Nikon is the camera to own. Given its high build quality and performance, this camera is hardly likely to let you down. T3 INDIA SAYS If you are a professional or hardcore enthusiast, look no further. 03 NIKON D750 PRICE: 1,25,000 onwards* www.nikon.co.in If you cannot afford the the D810, the Nikon D750 is an excellent option with a 24.3 MP full-frame sensor. Pricing is…

01 SAMSUNG UA55KS9000 PRICE 2,99,900 www.samsung.com/in Samsung’s top-of-the-line TV with amazing colours, thanks to Quantum Dot tech, HDR 1000 and SUHD remastering engine. The bezel-less curved design and smart features also add to the viewing experience. T3 INDIA SAYS The SUHD TV that packs the latest tech for ultimate viewing pleasure. 02 LG OLED55E6T PRICE 3,59,900 www.lg.com/in LG’s OLED TV packs in some serious tech for a top-notch viewing experience. The OLED panel offers vivid colours with deep blacks and is one of the few TVs to support both HDR and Dolby Vision with sound powered by Harman/Kardon. T3 INDIA SAYS One of the best TVs around but an expensive one. 03 SONY BRAVIA Z9D PRICE 5,04,900 www.sony.co.in An amazing panel, that not only looks incredible, but is equipped with…

01 APPLE WATCH SERIES 2 PRICE: 32,900 www.apple.com/in Apple’s wearable now packs GPS, water resistance for swim tracking, and even more styles - not to mention the ace watchOS 3, which keeps everything ticking over. T3 INDIA SAYS Apple has nailed it this time - the Series 2 is the best smartwatch around. 02 WITHINGS ACTIVITE STEEL PRICE: 17,999 www.withings.com The latest entry from the king of covert smart features, the Steel is stylish and offers simple fitness tracking a la the Vivomove, plus eight months’ battery life. T3 INDIA SAYS A cool watch with fitness tracking. 03 MOTO 360 2 PRICE: 20,999 www.motorola.in One of the best-looking Android Wear watches, with a stunning screen that switches lighting modes automatically in the day. The battery life isn’t great, though. T3…

01 Bowers & Wilkins T7  www.bowers-wilkins.net PRICE: 27,999 In the world of Bluetooth speakers, the T7 is currently the leader with build, design, features, performance & battery life a tad above everyone else. T3 INDIA SAYS Fluid dynamics & a gorgeous sound make the T7 our choice. 02 BOSE SOUNDLINK BLUETOOTH SPEAKER III  www.boseindia.com PRICE: 22,388 Impeccable finish and a robust, bass heavy sound characterise the SoundLink III. Add to that, decent battery life and you have the making of a best buy. T3 INDIA SAYS If you like a bass heavy sound, look no further. 03 SONOS PLAY:1  www.sonos.com PRICE: 26,999 Quality sound at a value for money price; can be used for multi-room audio. It also has an improved app and support for even more services. T3 INDIA…

Head over to our cover story right now where we list the best gaming gadgets, ranging from peripherals to laptops to projectors. That’s not all. We also play the latest Uncharted and PES 2018 to see if you should invest your hard earned money and time. It’s a big month in the world of smartphones. Apple has announced their new iPhones, including the special iPhone X and we got in-depth with Samsung’s newest flagship Galaxy Note 8. Xiaomi and Google also had something for their fans, which we take a thorough look at on pg 74. Kunal Gangar, Executive Editor k.gangar@nextgenpublishing.net Views and opinions expressed in the magazine are not necessarily those of Next Gen Publishing Ltd. Next Gen Publishing does not take the responsibility for returning unsolicited material sent…

23,999, asus.com/in Selfie Pro? These names I tell you... Asus wants you to be a professional selfie taker. With new phones getting launched virtually everyday, good names are increasingly harder to find. Can’t argue with you there. So tell me about the star of the show. The 24MP dual front camera setup is actually a 12MPx2 DuoPixel unit with f/1.8 aperture and softlight LED flash while the secondary is a 120 degree wide angle lens. The Asus SuperPixel engine intelligently controls light sensitivity and reduces image noise evident in low light conditions. Bokeh selfies can also be taken and the selfie master app further allows you beautify and edit your snaps. Did the rear camera not receive any attention? It did and is pretty capable in it’s own right. The…

WHAT IS IT? “The last cable you will ever buy,” says the creator. That’s plainly wrong, but Guru’s always been partial to a bold claim. GO ON THEN, WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT IT? The Anchor Cable (around 2400) is clad in steel, for a start, making it look like a cross between an expensive garotte and something you’d use to unblock your pipes. This means the cable within is protected from severe bending, and it’s effectively impossible to tangle. There’s good, thick copper inside its steel sheath, the makers’ claim being that more substantial copper content improves device charging speeds by letting more electrical pixies through. GaGu suspects that’s plausible. And then there’s the magnetic tips. MAGNETIC TIPS? One cable, three potential tips: one USB-C, one Apple Lightning and one…

Free, Google Play / Appstore Cinemagraphs are interesting things. You may not know the name, but it’s likely you’ll have seen them online: they’re animated photos. Not movies, not animated gifs, but still snaps with a subtle animated element, like a waterfall looping while everything else around it is still. They seem mighty complex, but it turns out they’re hugely simple to produce with the help of Loopsie. Make your phone as still as you possibly can, hold the record button, and Loopsie will grab a short slice of the scene around you. Loopsie performs essential stabilisation and then, on the screen that follows, you simply paint over the area you want to animate. The loop should be all-but imperceptible, blended together at its edges. It’s possible, if you like,…

Roshan, (full name, Roshanlal Nagrath) was a famous music director in the 1960’s. He was the father of actor and director, Rakesh Roshan, music director Rajesh Roshan and grand father of Hrithik Roshan. Music ran in the Roshan family and Roshan made his mark with his film ‘Baawre Nain’ released in 1950. Roshan’s music combined Hindustani classical music with folk music and therefore gave his final musical effort a very strong ethnic touch. His career was cut short when he suddenly died of a massive heart attack in 1967 at the age of 50 years. Like other music directors, for example, Madan Mohan, Jaidev etc, Roshan was a trifle unlucky as the films for which he gave music did not always hit the jackpot. The quality of his music, however,…

01 TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675 PRICE: 12,38,000 www.triumphmotorcycles.in Triumph Daytona 675 is one of the ultimate motorcycles that you can buy in India. Powered by a 675 cc, in-line three cylinder engine, the Daytona has enough power for an intoxicating riding experience. T3 INDIA SAYS The Daytona is an extremely easy-to-ride motorcycle thanks to its compact size. 02 DUCATI MONSTER 821 PRICE: 9,00,000 www.ducati.co.in Ducati’s Monster series is its oldest model in continuous production. The latest Monster 821 takes the game to another level with a new liquid-cooled 821cc L-Twin motor, making it the most rider-friendly Monster yet. T3 INDIA SAYS With superb ergonomics and a powerful 112 PS motor, the Monster 821 is a demon you can easily tame. 03 DUCATI 899 PANIGALE PRICE: 13,02,000 www.ducati.co.in The gorgeous-looking 899 Panigale…

01 MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS PRICE: 1,30,00,000 onwards www.mercedes-benz.co.in Elegant looks with top-of-the-line luxury features make it the world’s top luxury car. If you can afford it, it’s safe to say you will not be worried about the cost of spares and service. T3 INDIA SAYS If you want to make a statement, this is the car to make it in. 02 TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID PRICE: 35,00,000 onwards www.toyotabharat.com The Toyota Camry Hybrid has it all – good looks, great comfort and it is also more planted than many other so-called, luxury cars. The only thing missing on it is the Lexus badge. T3 INDIA SAYS If you are not brand conscious & value reliability, this is the one to go for. 03 AUDI A6 MATRIX PRICE: 50,00,000 onwards www.audi.in The…

01 SAMSUNG GALAXY S8/S8+ PRICE: 57,900 onwards www.samsung.com/in The S8 is a leap forward for phones. It looks amazing, runs like a dream, and is packed with fantastic features. T3 INDIA SAYS A stunning design, powerful, gorgeous screen...Samsung nailed it. 02 SONY XPERIA XZ PREMIUM PRICE: 61,990 www.sony.co.in An amazing 4K HDR screen, brilliant camera with 960FPS slo-mo recording, and speedy processor make this one advanced phone. T3 INDIA SAYS Want the coolest and latest tech in your phone? Sony’s got you covered. 03 IPHONE 7/7 PLUS PRICE: 60,000 onwards www.apple.com/in Water resistance, great haptic feedback and an amazing camera set-up are just some of the features on Apple’s stunning new releases. Expensive but brilliant. T3 INDIA SAYS If you can get past the lack of a headphone socket, you…

01 DELL XPS 13 PRICE: 70,990 www.dell.co.in The XPS 13 is brilliantly designed and outperforms its competition under the hood. Infinity Display gives you the expanse of a 13.3-inch screen on an 11.9-inch laptop. T3 INDIA SAYS With its fantastic performance and build, It will serve you well for years to come. 02 MACBOOK PRO 13-INCH PRICE: 82,000 www.apple.com/in Lightweight, with improved performance and very good battery life – the 13-inch Macbook Pro will delight road warriors and coffee-shop loungers alike. T3 INDIA SAYS A reliable, powerful and practical MacBook, this is Apple’s best laptop. 03 APPLE MACBOOK PRO PRICE: 1,12,900 onwards www.apple.com/in Supremely powerful with loads of innovation, including USB-C and that brillian Touch Bar...But come on Apple, give us back that glowing Apple logo! T3 INDIA SAYS The…

01 REGA ELICIT-R PRICE: 5 to 6 lakhs Better with: Rega Saturn CD player with DAC & Q Acoustics Concept 40 floor standing speakers T3 INDIA SAYS: The sound is precise, detailed and quite frankly, the best premium system we have tested in the last one year. 02 MARANTZ PM6006 PRICE: 1.50 to 2 lakhs www.marantz.com Better with: Marantz CD6006 CD player and Bowers & Wilkins 685 S2 stand mounted speakers T3INDIA SAYS: Marantz has always produced attractive budget and mid priced separates and this latest combination is the best of the lot. 03 ARCAM FMJ A19/A29 PRICE: 4.2 to 4.5 lakhs www.arcam.com Better with: Arcam CDS 27 CD player-cum-streamer and Q Acoustics Concept 40 floor standing speakers T3 INDIA SAYS: This is one of the best separates system that…

approx. 24,999, fossil.com Gonna put me through my paces, T3? Not us – Suunto. The outdoor-loving smartwatch brand for fitness fanatics is back with a new addition to its prestigious Spartan line, the Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR. This gorgeous 24/7 GPS sport smartwatch is smaller, lighter and more affordable than anything you’ve seen before in the Spartan range. You’re getting me excited! Tell me more... Steady on now, we’re not that kind of magazine. Anyway, the Spartan Trainer Wrist HR is the successor to the Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR and features the same high-performing heart-rate monitoring tech (courtesy of Valencell), measuring blood flow at the wrist. Can I use it for running and swimming? The Suunto Trainer Wrist HR is capable of tracking 80 different sports, including running,…

1 HANDPRESSO AUTO If there’s one thing you really need on a neverending journey, it’s a strong cup of coffee to keep your eyelids propped up. You could stop at the services, but if you’re in a rush, the Handpresso Auto makes hot espressos in two minutes from your cup holder. handpresso.co.uk 2 NAVDY Previously reviewed in T3 (issue 267) and universally loved, Navdy makes driving distances a pleasure thanks to its heads-up display which puts crucial driving data – speed, maps, and such – right in your field of view, so you can keep focused on the road ahead. navdy.com 3 HUAWEI ROADFI The Model S comes with Wi-Fi on board, keeping the whole cabin connected, wherever you may be travelling, but if your car isn’t equipped with mobile…

SAMSUNG GALAXY S8+ With a similarly large 6.2-inch screen, at the same high resolution, and with a great camera, and snappy processor, if you like the Note’s size but don’t care about the pen, save some and get this. From 60,900, samsung.com/in LG V30 LG’s new flagship packs a hefy 6-inch screen in a light 158g body, with dual cameras, fast Snapdragon 835 processor, and audiophile-grade sound capabilities for music lovers. TBA, lg.com/in APPLE IPHONE X Cupertino’s epic new supersized handset rivals the Note8 perfectly, with its almost-bezel-free 5.8-inch display. It’s got a similar dual-camera setup, and Face ID for hands-free logging in. From 89000, apple.com…

01 GARAGEBAND Apple’s old staple has a vast array of loops and instruments, and an interface that’s supremely well-designed. Light enough for play, deep enough for work. Free, Apple store 02 FL STUDIO MOBILE It’s on the pricy end, but FL Studio Mobile’s compatibility with desktops is great. Sketch out your tunes on the move and finish them up at home. 1,100, Google Play / Apple Store 03 CAUSTIC 3 Inspired by rack-mount synths, a fact reflected in its unique interface, Caustic’s gritty sound is perfect for electronic experimenters. Free, Google Play / App Store 04 REMIXLIVE A collection of loops and samples make this live jamming app a real highlight‚ and it’s easy to work with, with active quantising to ensure you stay in time. Free, Google Play /…

01 HYUNDAI I20 ELITE PRICE: 6,50,000 onwards www.hyundai.com/in Hyundai has raised the bar in this segment with the new Elite i20, which not only looks good but also boasts of ample space and good ride quality. T3 INDIA SAYS Best choice in this segment, if you can afford it. 02 HYUNDAI GRAND I10 PRICE: 5,50,000 onwards www.hyundai.com/in Good build quality, good handling, good interior space and lots of equipment make the package offered by the Grand i10 very attractive – and a substantial improvement over its predecessor. T3 INDIA SAYS Apart from the one piece seat in the front, there is very little to dislike in this Hyundai. 03 RENAULT KWID PRICE: 2,50,000 onwards www.renault.co.in KWID has beeen launched after a lot of research and seems to tick all the…

01 SONY A7R II PRICE: 2,39,990 www.sony.co.in 40 per cent faster than the original the A7R, the A7R II comes with a 42.4MP back-illuminated full-frame Exmor R CMOS sensor, 4K video shooting in a compact body. T3 INDIA SAYS Expensive but packs in a lot of bells and whistles. 02 PANASONIC LUMIX GH5 PRICE: 1,43,990* www.panasonic.com/in If videos are important, the GH5 is the latest hybrid camera for you. A 20-megapixel Four Thirds sensor, a 5-axis ‘hybrid’ image stabilisation and 4K full resolution video set this camera apart. T3 INDIA SAYS A perfect marriage of still and video capabilities 03 OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 MARK II PRICE: 1,45,490* www.olympus.imaging.co.in The 20.4 megapixel E-M1 Mark II boasts on-chip PDAF and 60fps burst shooting apart from a weather-sealed body and 5-axis image stabilisation.…

01 APPLE iPAD PRO PRICE: 50,800 onwards www.apple.com/in Both the 10.5- and 12.9-inch models offer a stunning 120Hz HDR screen, with laptop beating processing power, and the best mobile sketching tool in Apple pencil. T3 INDIA SAYS A near-faultless tablet that can be a true laptop replacement with iOS 11. 02 SAMSUNG TAB S2 PRICE: 39,400 onwards www.samsung.com/in Razor-thin at 5.6mm and lightweight at 392g, the Tab S2 is Samsung’s latest flagship tablet that also features a 9.7-inch Super AMOLED display, 32GB of memory, oodles of interesting features and lots of power. T3 INDIA SAYS Ultra-portable and packed with the best tech you can imagine. 03 SAMSUNG TAB S3 PRICE: 47,990 www.samsung.com/in Samsung’s high-end tablet comes with an S Pen stylus that’s great for notes, has a lush 9.7-inch HDR…

01 XIAOMI MI BAND 2 PRICE: 1,999 www.mi.com Not as inexpensive as the last version but for a tad higher price, it adds a small display with support for the usual fitness tracking, heart rate sensor and app notifications. T3 INDIA SAYS It’s loaded with features and comes with 20 days of battery life. 02 GARMIN VIVOSMART HR+ PRICE: 20,990 www.garmin.co.in The Vivosmart HR+ is a feature-packed fitness band that shows smart notifications and controls music. It even comes with GPS for accuracy, heartrate sensor and always-on sunlight readable display. T3 INDIA SAYS Feature-packed fitness band with some unique features to separate from the crowd. 03 SAMSUNG GEAR FIT2 PRICE: 11,900 www.samsung.com The Fit2 is a game-changing fitness tracker. It looks ace, with a colour touchscreen, but here’s the best…

01 AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-M50x PRICE: 9,500 www.audio-technica.com Looking for an all-round performance on a budget? M50x is the one to go for that offers balanced sound, tight bass and excellent build quality. T3 INDIA SAYS Great pair of cans that provide amazing performance at a competitive price. 02 BOSE QUIETCOMFORT 35 PRICE: 29,363 www.bose.com Low on features, and subtle with a capital S, these noise-cancelling cans don’t scream premium, but they’re comfortable to wear and the sound is breathtaking. T3 INDIA SAYS Brillian-sounding wireless cans. 03 AUDIO-TECHNICA ATH-M70X PRICE: 22,999 www.audio-technica.com Successor to the value for money ATH-M50x that are comfortable enough for prolonged use and features improved build quality. Extended low and high frequencies with great sound isolation. T3 INDIA SAYS Discernible improvement in the performance over the M50x but…