Huawei’s HiSilicon Kirin 960 Is Ready To Take On Qualcomm and Samsung

The other week, Huawei’s HiSilicon lifted the lid on the details about its new high performance Kirin 960 mobile application processor, and it looks like it’s squarely aimed at taking on Qualcomm and Samsung in the high-end SoC market this time around. So, let’s take a closer look at the finer details that the Kirin 960 is bringing to the table, which goes above and beyond just improved performance.

To re-cover the basics, the Kirin 960 is an octa-core big.LITTLE CPU design, based on four high-performance ARM Cortex A73 cores clocked at 2.4GHz alongside four low-power Cortex A53 cores clocked at 1.8GHz. The chip is also the first SoC to make use of ARM’s latest Mali-G71GPU and is built on a 16nm manufacturing process, which will feel familiar from this year’s Snapdragon 820 and Exynos 8890.

Honor 8: 8 Secrets Of The Epic Glass

Honor 8 looks like a dream! Hats off to the world-class glass design. But did you know what makes it epic? ONLY we have the trade secrets. Read on…

There are 8 secrets to it. Here is a lowdown:

Ink-printing layers: There are 4-6 Ink-printing (also called Silkscreen) layers in Honor 8 that enhance the ID color and laminating effects.

Optical coating: Multiple layers (4) of titanium silicon elements with optical coating (OPVD) have been used to increase optical grating to bring out ID colors and lighting effects. There is an additional layer for better colour perception. It ensures increased optical transmission. There is also a reflective coating which enhances lighting effect and 3D grating texture.

3D grating texture: This has a light production layer which fashion the concepts of chaning, docking and touching aurora. High-accuracy 3D grating texture forms a transparent 3D UV layer (similar to multiple prism lines) with great precision and a film thickness of 0.01 mm. The unique aurora design makes certain that light follows movements and shapes follow the light.

Have a look at the rear glass optical process structure (3D grating texture mold process):

PET film: This acts like an attached carrier for grating and other ID effects. Here, carrier has light transmission properties. The grating texture mold help s in carrying out texture printing and light curing. There is a 3D UV layer attached to it too.

Optically Clear Adhesive (OCA): This is a carrier that connects PET film to glass. It has light transmission properties.

Anti-reflection (AR) coating: It ensures images of greater quality through increased optical performance.

2.5D glass: This is a curved glass with rounded edges. This has a bright and transparent front glass with optimal combination of glass thickness and strength which makes the glass shock-proof yet light and slim.

Anti-fingerprint (AF) coating: This has hydrophilic and oleophobic surface properties which makes it easier for the device to get rid of fingerprint smudges.

Honor 5X: VoLTE Support

Volte support is now available on Honor 5X for all users who wish to register
If you want to receive the release, please follow the upgrade steps below and and release will done in batches starting tomorrow!
Hurry! Limited users only

APPLICABLE MODEL (FIT Models):

Honor5X (KIW-L22)

AVAILABLE VERSIONS:

If your device version is in any of the below versions, then they will get the latest version OTA automatically.

1. KIW-L22C675B340

HOW TO UPGRADE:

1) Your device current version should be in KIW-L22C675B340 so that it can receive the Volte update. If not in the version please check the settings -> Update to receive this B340 version.

2) Next for Volte OTA request of the Version KIW-L22C675B360 Please register in the following link : http://bit.ly/2cgPhhS

Note: After installation, ‘factory data reset’ operation is recommended to enable all the SW improvement .So if you want to do Factory data Reset We recommend you to back up important data before upgrade. (Use “Backup” tool for backup and recovering the data.)

EMUI 4.0.1 new features in KIW-L22C675B360

1. Call – VOLTE support

● VOLTE feature is enabled in this version.

● VOLTE calls are supported for RIL JIO network.

● Now you can use all the features of Jio network such as HD Volte Calls, Messaging and Data apps etc.

●Make sure the JIO sim in Primary slot(4Gslot) only

  

2. Social – Honor community

● Honor community apk added for you to get update information from official forum

3. Social Channels

● Social Channels application gives the user easier way to view all the feeds of YouTube, Twitter and Facebook (excluding simple status updates) from different channels and also let user to share or like them instantly in their account directly from the application.

    

4. Calendar – India Calendar

● It now has additional two calendars

● Hindu calendar and Islamic Calendar

● Hindu Calendar gives us panchang details which includes day and night choghadiya, muhurat details, Sunrise, sunset, Moonrise and Moonset timings

● It also provides us with the info as to which choghadiya or muhurat is auspicious or inauspicious

● Islam Calendar comes with the prayer timings,It can be adjusted based on shafi or hanafi method.

  

5.Messaging – Smart-SMS

● Messaging has been further enhanced to give an additional Feature called Smart sms.

● It Archives all the Info/Service Messages the User Receives into a single folder namely Info messages

● It can be enabled or disabled by going into the settings of Messaging and selecting the option Archive info messages

● Also auto delete of old promotional messages feature also has been provided.

    

6. Radio – India FM

● India FM supports preloaded city list and channels for enhanced user experience. Preloaded information contains channel name, channel logo, Program guide etc.

● Added shortcut feature for the channels which enables user to navigate to favourite channels from the home screen.

● Introduced Saved locations feature which makes it easy to switch between the cities user has already configured.

  

  

7. Call – Call recording

● Integrated call record feature, which is used to record the conversation.

  

  

Any questions? Comment below!

 

Honor 8: Bokeh Made Easy

Built with urban photographers in mind, the Honor 8 is a smartphone designed on refinements brought about by its elder sibling – the Huawei P9. Now with the product officially launching in India, the wait for this flagship has finally ended.

Of the various camera modes available on the Honor 8, the one that really gets me excited is the wide aperture functionality present in the device. Having a dual-lens setup lets the Honor 8 simulate the shallow-depth-of-field of large sensor cameras, such as DSLRs and thus resulting in some seriously stunning ‘bokeh’ effect photographs.

In the Wide Aperture Mode, you can select an aperture value between F0.95 and F16 and a corresponding degree of blur is applied to the image. When adjusting your background blur, blur it only to the point where it doesn’t overlap the edges of the object in focus. This will result in the most realistic look.

To take the best image using this effect, make sure your phone is held as still as possible. Touch to focus on the object that you want to stand out and then take your photo.

Here are some sample shots taken on the Honor 8 using the wide aperture mode for your viewing pleasure:

Many photographers agree that the end results are definitely better than previous iterations of the effect, with a much smoother falloff in sharpness towards the background.

The mode can be fun to play with, especially when shooting portraits and is definitely one of the highlights of the Honor 8 camera.

What’s your take on this mode? Let me know in the comments below!

SOURCE: http://www.club.hihonor.in

Honor 8: IR Blaster Explained

Day by day smartphones and its technologies are getting smarter, apart from normal features your Honor 8 act as a Universal remote controller for your surrounded electronic appliances. It’s pretty cool feature. Let’s have a look at this new feature.

The Honor 8 with inbuilt IR blaster lets you to supports232740 electronic appliances of different brands and controls all electronic appliances from one place. So you don’t want to have the individual remote for each appliance.

The Smart controller app has seven default device categories of the remote control- TV, Air conditioner,STB, Camera, Network STB’s, DVD player and Projector. If your target device doesn’t fall in any of these seven categories, the Honor 8 gives an additional option Customise to add your device to smart controller list. The best part is you can customize remote control as per your continence (air conditioner remote control cannot be modified).

How can I use my Honor 8 as Universal remote controller?

To manage your electronic appliances, just go to Smart controller app on the home screen and select Enter.

Now click on Add remote control and choose your device type.

Once you choose the device type then select the brand name (here I choose LG TV) by scrolling through the list.

Then point your device to the target electronic device and follow the onscreen instructions. To check whether the device got connected to the electronic appliance, touch the power button icon on the screen of Honor 8. If the electronic appliance responds touch Yes and No if does not.

 

How to manage or use remote controls/ tabs?

Switching tabs are every easy in Honor 8. There are the power button, input button, mute, volume up and down button and channel button. Apart from this, you can see 123, Menu and Expand tabs, to switch between these tabs just touch on the respective icons.

If you didn’t find some options on the remote control, just touch on the Expand to add more keys.

Now you can use your Honor 8 as a Universal remote controller. It’s really interesting, right? Get your hands on Honor 8 and get full control over the device and electronic appliances with ease.

 

You must try this feature. Don’t forget to share your experience in the comments below. 

Source: http://www.club.hihonor.in 

Honor 8: 5 Features That You Will Find Only On Honor 8

Bigger display, better battery life, decent camera, fast fingerprint sensor and a lot more, all those features are common and available in all most all Smartphones. Have you ever think about what makes Honor 8 differs from other Smartphones? Of course, it’s EMUI 4.1!

Honor 8 Marshmallow with EMUI 4.1 offers significantly enhanced performance with smoother transitions and improved features. Let’s have a look at the 5 features that you will only find on Honor 8.

1)   Themes– Unlike iOS (iPhone), EMUI is highly customizable and offers a brilliant collection of fascinating Themes, which is capable of changing the overall look and feel of your screen. As we all know, we can’t change the themes of iPhone without a jailbreaking.

2)   IR Blaster– Apart from normal Smartphone Honor 8 act as a Universal remote controller for your surrounded electronic appliances. The device is supported by IR blaster, lets you to supports 232740 electronic appliances of different brands and can controls all electronic appliances from one place. So you don’t want to have the individual remote for each appliance.

Samsung Galaxy S7/ Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge andiPhone 6/ iPhone 6Plus, on the other hand, missed this feature.

3)   Smart key– The special Smart key button acts as a shortcut key to perform the action or to launch apps. You can activate multiple functions on the single button by- single press, double press & press and hold the button.

4)   Magazine unlock– It’s a lock screen feature which provides you with a visual delight, every time you turn on your lock screen. It’s a fancy eye-catching feature to give more attraction to your phone lock screen.

5)   Advanced picture editing mode– Can edit the pictures with powerful filters including multiple types of black and white filters and artistic filters. You can also add graffiti in a variety of brush style and different mosaic effects to the photos. 

Source: http://www.club.hihonor.in

Honor 8: 9 Things Honor 8 Can Do, Which iPhone 7 Can’t

So, wedding bells are ringing. It is your D-day. Would you still go for a pricey Manish Malhotra gown breaking all your year’s savings or be wise enough to go for an equally stunning trousseau sans the label spending just half the former’s price?

To the wiser lot, the answer is crystal clear. But if you are still in two minds, here’s an eye-opener:

Phone freaks are asking ‘Why Honor 8?’ while there are many flagship killers around. And it’s high time, without beating around the bush, we told you why.

We will draw a parallel with none other than the Big Daddy, that is Apple iPhone 7.

To cut it short, here are 9 things that Honor 8 can do which an iPhone 7 can’t:

 

Playing music through 3.5 mm headphone jack

You don’t need to buy an extra pair of Bluetooth headphones. With headphones carrying a traditional 3.5mm pin it allows you to listen to your most-loved music tracks. With iPhone 7, you can’t charge your phone while listening to music 😦

Pro Mode for shooting videos 

Honor 8’s dual-lens camera features Pro Mode which gives you full manual control of focus, W/B, ISO and shutter speed. You have been using Pro Mode for still images, now, get ready for Pro Videos too.

Expanding memory support

Our world is such a happening place that we need more storage to store and save all good things and memories. With Honor 8, you can expand the built-in 32GB memory by up to 128GB via microSD card. iPhone 7 doesn’t give you that.

Making a faster autofocus

Honor 8 leverages Laser Autofocus technology that will capture all your precious moments. The camera focuses faster and wastes no time in capturing an image. Apple iPhone 7 lacks a laser autofocus technology.

Enriching your multimedia viewing experience

Honor 8 outshines the iPhone 7 when it comes to display. It’s 5.2-inch IPS display delivers 1080×1920 pixels at an impressive 423 ppi, which defeats the 4.7-inch HD display on Apple iPhone offering 1,334 x 720 pixels at 326ppi.

Ensuring multitasking

Powered by 4GB RAM Honor 8 handles multiple applications at the same time and nothing takes the wind out of it.

Giving better images in low-light conditions

Apple iPhone 7 has a mono 12MP camera at the back with f/1.8 aperture. On the other hand, Honor 8 comes with two 12MP Sony sensors with f/2.2 apertures and 1.25 µm pixel sizes. One of them is a traditional RGB sensor that records color information, while the second is a monochrome sensor that measures brightness. After each shot, Honor 8’s software combines the two images into a single image, which gives a better result even in low-light conditions.

Clicking images through fingerprint sensor

Honor 8 has a smarter fingerprint Sensor unlike iPhone 7. It not just unlocks the handset, but also clicks images, displays notification panel, dismisses an alarm and accepts an incoming phone call.

Browsing gallery through fingerprint sensor

And you can browse gallery with it too:)

On the other hand, what is still a pain for me is the lack of a Back button on iPhone. It just gets on my nerves. And to note, iPhone 7 burns a big hole in your pocket, while Honor 8, priced at Rs 29,999, comes at just half of the former’s cost. 

Now, returning to the important question ‘Would you still go for a pricey Manish Malhotra gown breaking all your year’s savings or be wise enough to go for an equally stunning trousseau sans the label, spending half the former’s price?‘You got the drift, right! 

Honor 8: FinFET Technology Explained

Huawei has introduced a wide variety of high-end Smartphone in the world market. To showcase high performance, improved battery life and to reduce the heating issue of Smartphone, the Huawei has introduced their new high-end octa-core mobile chipset- Kirin 950 on Honor’s latest product Honor 8.

 

Key Specifications of Kirin 950

·        It is integrated with the octa-core processor.

·        CPU- 4x ARM Cortex-A72 cores (2.3GHz) + 4x ARM Cortex-A53 cores (1.8 GHz)

·        Fabrication process- 16nm FinFET plus process technology

·        Graphics Processor- ARM Mali-T880 GPU

 

Importance of 16nm FinFET Plus process technology in Kirin 950 SoC

Kirin 950 is in-house with TSMC’s 16nm (16 nm or 16 nanometers is the size of the transistor fin used in the chipset) FinFET plus process technology, an enhanced version of FinFET technology.

The efficiency and battery life of the device can be improved by reducing the size of the transistor in the chipset. When the size of the transistor reduced in the chip, it is possible to fix more transistor fins in the same space. The tightly packed transistor fin increases the flow of current, thus improves the energy efficiency.

Compared to 28nm/ 22nm SoC, the size of the transistor fin in the 16nm SoC is smaller and the transistors are tightly packed. The slimmer 16nm SoC consumes less power than other processors and it bring performance benefits and prolong battery life. When compared with the 28nm process which is used in Snapdragon 616 processor, the 16nm FinFET plus process technology improves the performance by 65% and reduces power consumption by 70%. Thus the Kirin 950 makes new breakthroughs in devices with prolonging battery life.

 

Benefits of 16nm FinFET plus process technology

·        Showcase high performance

·        It improves the speed and the

·        Reduces the heating issue

·        Improves battery life