Jio Phone[1] bookings finally opened today[2], ending the wait of more than a month for those looking to get their hands on the 4G feature phone. Reliance Jio[3] also released the full specifications[4] of Jio Phone[5] on its website. The single Nano-SIM JioPhone sports a 2.4-inch QWVGA display, and is powered by the 1.2GHz Spreadtrum SPRD 9820A/QC8905 dual-core processor with Mali-400 GPU and 512MB of RAM. It offers 4GB of internal storage, which is further expandable using a microSD card.
There’s a 2-megapixel rear camera at the back and a VGA front camera. The Jio Phone packs a 2000mAh battery that is rated to offer 12 hours of talk time and 15 days of standby time. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth v4.1, Wi-Fi, NFC, FM Radio, GPS, and USB 2.0 support.
However, the Jio Phone online booking process hasn't gone very smoothly as it seems like the sheer volume of users trying to access the app and the online website, isn't letting everyone complete their transaction[6].
iPhone 8 to feature 3GB RAM, may not find many takers at $1,000 price tag
According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who is known for his accurate Apple[7] leaks, the iPhone 8 will feature 3GB RAM[8], as will the iPhone 7s Plus[9]. The iPhone 7s[10], on the other hand, is said to be stuck with 2GB RAM. The extra gig of RAM will help the phones process the upgraded camera and AR features coming soon. However, this - along with other new features - might push up the price of the iPhone 8[11] to...