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About the author: Computer science engineer turned technology blogger. Following consumer electronics industry closely from 2006, he can now predict pretty much where the market is heading. He has a dream to own Android, Windows Phone and iOS smartphones all at the same time.

Asif Iqbal September 20th, 2015 4:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Google sends out September 29 event invites, LG Nexus 5X and Huawei Nexus 6P to be launched

Google has sent out invitations to media to attend an event that it is organising on September 29, and most probably the event will see the launch of next-generation Nexus and Chromecast devices. The search giant might launch not one, but two Nexus smartphones during the event, and both of them will be smartphones. There have been dozens of rumours and reports stating that two Nexus smartphones will be launched, one... Read More

Asif Iqbal September 20th, 2015 2:12 PM 3 COMMENTS

YU JYUICE portable power banks launched, 5,000 mAh for Rs. 699 and 10,000 mAh for Rs. 1,099

Targeting the increased demand for portable power banks, thanks to high smartphone and tablet usage, Micromax-owned YU has launched a couple of power banks. The YU JYUICE portable power banks come in two variants; 5,000 mAh and 10,000 mAh, and both of them come with aluminium alloy unibody casings. The 7.9 mm thin 5,000 mAh variant of the YU JYUICE is priced at Rs. 699, while the 12.5... Read More

Asif Iqbal September 20th, 2015 10:00 AM 0 COMMENTS

[In Pictures] LG Watch Urbane Unboxing & First Impressions

This year has been big for a new consumer electronics category – smartwatches – and all the big players have entered the market with their offerings. Samsung was one of the first big-name brands to enter the smartwatch space with its Gear smartwatch. After the unexpected popularity of Pebble, the first smartwatch that got sold in good numbers, thanks to an e-ink display, a no-non-sense approach, and long battery life,... Read More

Asif Iqbal September 18th, 2015 12:19 PM 8 COMMENTS

Did you update your Apple iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to iOS 9?

Apple announced and showcased its latest take at mobile operating systems at WWDC 2015 event with iOS 9. After a long waiting period, and understandably so, the iOS 9 update was released to consumers after the unveiling of the Apple iPhone 6s, the Apple iPhone 6s Plus, and the Apple iPad Pro. The update was released worldwide, including India, on the 16th of September 2015. If you are an existing... Read More

Asif Iqbal September 14th, 2015 7:24 PM 2 COMMENTS

ASUS launches Lolliflash selfie flash attachment and ZenEars earphones in India

ASUS has launched two smartphone accessories in India today; the Lolliflash and the ZenEars, at Rs. 899 and Rs. 699 respectively. The Lollflash is a smartphone camera accessory that is targeted to be used with the front-facing camera, while the ZenEars is an in-ear headphones to be used with smartphones. These accessories were first showcased during the company's ZenFestival event where the ASUS Zenfone Selfie, the ASUS Zenfone Laser, the... Read More

Asif Iqbal September 14th, 2015 1:09 PM 15 COMMENTS

Motorola Moto X Play launched in India with a price tag of Rs. 18,499 and Rs. 19,999 respectively

As we reported earlier today, Motorola Moto X Play has been launched in India, and the company has priced it exceedingly well. The Moto X Play will be available through Flipkart exclusively for Rs. 18,499 and Rs. 19,999 for the 16GB and 32GB storage variants respectively. The device will be available starting midnight today without any flash sale. The Motorola Moto X Play features a 5.5-inch 1080 IPS LCD display, Android... Read More

Asif Iqbal September 14th, 2015 10:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

Motorola Moto X Play with 21-megapixel camera to be launched in India today

The Motorola Moto X Play, which was announced back in July 2015, will be launched in India today. The company has already announced the launch of the Motorola Moto X Play through its social media channels, and the launch is expected to happen in around two hours from now. Motorola will most probably launch the dual-SIM variant of the Moto X Play considering how valuable the feature is to Indian... Read More

Asif Iqbal September 14th, 2015 10:00 AM 5 COMMENTS

[In Pictures] Samsung Galaxy Note 5 hands-on & first impressions

Samsung launched its next-generation Note series smartphone for the year, the Galaxy Note 5, last week, and we were there at the launch event. Samsung was kind enough to hand over a review unit to us right after the launch, and I have been using the device since past one week as my primary device. Here's my hands-on experience with the device as well as my first impression on the... Read More

Asif Iqbal September 11th, 2015 7:46 PM 23 COMMENTS

OnePlus One now available from Snapdeal, not exclusive to Amazon anymore

After being exclusive to Amazon for almost an year, OnePlus One is now available through Snapdeal. OnePlus announced this news through its social accounts on Facebook and Twitter. The device is available on Snapdeal with a price tag of Rs. 21,998. Snapdeal is also offering freebies worth Rs. 3,000 for users who buy the OnePlus One from them. The OnePlus One features a 5.5-inch 1080p IPS LCD display, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop,... Read More

Asif Iqbal September 10th, 2015 8:51 PM 1 COMMENTS

Apple iPad Pro announced with a 12.9-inch display, “Apple Pencil”, and a Microsoft Surface-like keyboard cover

After some obvious rumours, Apple finally announced the iPad Pro at Hey Siri event that was held in California yesterday, where the company also announced the iPhone 6s, the iPhone 6s Plus, the Apple TV (4th Gen.), and the iPad Mini 4. The Apple iPad Pro is a large-screen variant of the original iPad with a 12.9-inch Retina display, but it also comes with a variety of... Read More

Asif Iqbal September 10th, 2015 2:05 AM 15 COMMENTS

Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus announced with 3D Touch display and better 12MP rear and 5MP front cameras

Apple has finally announced its newest smartphones today, the Apple iPhone 6S and the Apple iPhone 6S Plus, at an event that was held in California. Predecessors to the Apple iPhone 6 and the Apple iPhone 6 Plus, these smartphones come with several improvement, but the major upgrades include a 3D Touch display, a 12-megapixel primary camera, a 5-megapixel secondary camera, a faster A9 processor, and a faster TouchID fingerprint sensor.... Read More

Asif Iqbal September 7th, 2015 1:54 PM 5 COMMENTS

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 launched in India for Rs. 53,900

After unveiling its latest high-end phablets, the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 edge+, a few weeks before IFA 2015, Samsung launched the Galaxy S6 edge+ in India last month. There were some reports stating that the South Korean smartphone giant won't launch the Galaxy Note 5 in India. However, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has been launched in India with a starting price of Rs. 53,900, and the... Read More