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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 August 11th, 2015 7:05 PM 25 COMMENTS

Would you buy an Android smartphone made by Nokia once it re-enters the smartphone market in 2016?

Nokia's smartphone division was acquired by Microsoft in 2013, but the company made it clear that it wanted to re-enter the smartphone market once again as soon as the its non-compete period ends in 2016. The company even released the Nokia N1 tablet in China and a couple of other markets, and it plans to increase its reach in the coming years. Now, the company is actively hiring talent to... Read More

Asif Iqbal August 11th, 2015 3:25 PM 7 COMMENTS

OnePlus 2 to go on sale in India starting 4PM today, should you buy one?

The OnePlus 2, that was announced for India on July 28, will finally go on sale in India starting today. The smartphone will be available exclusively through Amazon for Rs. 22,999, and the interested customers need to have an invite to buy the OnePlus 2 in India. The OnePlus 2 is a sizeable upgrade over its predecessor, the OnePlus One. It runs OxygenOS based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, and features... Read More

Asif Iqbal August 10th, 2015 6:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Oppo Mirror 5 with diamond-patterned back launched in India for Rs.15,990

The Oppo Mirror 5, which was officially announced last month, has been launched in India today. Priced at Rs. 15,990, the Oppo Mirror 5 features a unique diamond-patterened design on the rear and a 64-bit quad-core processor. The device will be available in two colours, white and blue, starting next week across India. The Oppo Mirror 5 features a 5-inch qHD IPS LCD display, a quad-core 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon... Read More

Asif Iqbal August 10th, 2015 10:37 AM 4 COMMENTS

Should you buy the OnePlus 2? Here’s our hands-on and first impressions on the smartphone

The OnePlus 2, OnePlus' second smartphone till date, was announced on July 28 through a unique VR launch event. The device will go on sale in India (and some other markets ) at a price of Rs. 22,999 starting August 11, 2015, that's tomorrow. OnePlus has managed to create a lot of hype around the smartphone without spending much marketing money, and a lot of people are impressed by the device's specifications and... Read More

Asif Iqbal August 7th, 2015 6:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

LG Nexus 5 (2015) will feature a fingerprint sensor for Android Pay

If you don't know already, there have been multiple reports stating that Google will launch two Nexus smartphones later this year, one with a 5.2-inch display and the other with a 5.7-inch display. The Nexus device with a 5.2-inch display will be made by LG, while the other will be manufactured by Huawei. Now, an important feature – a fingerprint sensor – has been confirmed to be present on the... Read More

Asif Iqbal August 7th, 2015 5:16 PM 1 COMMENTS

Huawei Honor 6 now available for just Rs. 14,999 after a discount of Rs. 2,000

Flipkart is offering discounts on a range of products including smartphones and tablets as a part of "The Freedom Sale". As a part of this sale, Flipkart is offering the Huawei Honor 6 for Rs. 14,999 after a discount of Rs. 2,000. Furthermore, Flipkart is offering 10% extra discount through SBI debit and credit cards. Get your honor 6 for just Rs 14,999 here: http://t.co/6WYU9qREF5. Valid only on the @Flipkart... Read More

Asif Iqbal August 6th, 2015 4:04 PM 1 COMMENTS

ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe announced in India with 5.5-inch 1080p display and 4GB RAM for Rs. 22,999

As we announced a few days ago, ASUS ZenFestival was being conducted today, and the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer has announced three new smartphones in India; ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe, ASUS Zenfone Selfie, and ASUS Zenfone Laser. Let's talk about the Zenfone 2 Deluxe for now. The ASUS Zenfone 2 Deluxe is priced in India for Rs. 22,999, but the availability details haven't been announced yet. It is quite similar to the ASUS Zenfone... Read More

Asif Iqbal August 6th, 2015 10:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

How To: Export Google Keep notes to Google Docs

Two apps from Google are getting updated today, Google Keep and Google Slides. First up is Google Keep, and you can now export your notes from Google Keep to Google Docs. Prior to this, there wasn't much integration between Google Keep and the company's other apps such as Docs, Slides, and Gmail. Google will roll out the update today, but don't be surprised if the update hasn't hit your device... Read More

Asif Iqbal August 5th, 2015 9:57 PM 4 COMMENTS

Asus might contract Foxconn to make its smartphones in India

Back in April, we reported that Asus might start manufacturing smartphones in India under the 'Make In India' initiative. Now, IANS is reporting that the Taiwanese smartphone brand might employ Foxconn for making its smartphone in the country. Peter Chang, the country head of Asus India, stated that it might partner with Foxconn or any other contract manufacturer to manufacture smartphones in India by the end of third quarter of... Read More

Asif Iqbal August 5th, 2015 9:02 PM 6 COMMENTS

Over 2 lakh units of Lenovo K3 Note sold in India till date, will be up for an open sale on August 10

There was a flash sale of the Lenovo K3 Note today, and the company managed to sell 62,000 units of the device through Flipkart. After today's sale, the Lenovo announced that it has managed to sell over 2 lakh units of the K3 Note in India within a span of five weeks. People, you're epic! We sold 62k K3s today.Now it's over to the Independence Day Open SALE on 10th... Read More

Asif Iqbal August 5th, 2015 6:46 PM 1 COMMENTS

Meizu M2 Note launched in India, available through Amazon for Rs. 9,999

After announcing the Meizu M2 Note in China about a month ago, the company has launched the entry-level phablet in India today. The Meizu M2 Note is priced at Rs. 9,999, and will be available exclusively through Amazon India starting August 10. Meizu #m2note is up for grabs. Priced at just Rs. 9999, exclusively available on Amazon.in from 10th August. pic.twitter.com/n9olt8xVxq — MEIZU India (@Meizu_India) August 5, 2015 The Meizu M2 Note... Read More

Asif Iqbal August 3rd, 2015 7:00 PM 2 COMMENTS

Sony Xperia M5 ‘Super Mid-Range’ smartphone announced with 21.5MP camera

Apart from the Xperia C5 Ultra phablet that was announced today, Sony also announced a 'Super Mid-Range' smartphone, the Xperia M5, today. Sony is highlighting its 21.5-megapixel camera on the rear, 13-megapixel camera on the front, and its water-resistance ability. It comes with a 5-inch IPS LCD display that's bright, and has a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. On the inside, it features an octa-core processor from MediaTek, the MT6752,... Read More