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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 April 12th, 2015 12:51 PM 4 COMMENTS

Here is the LG G4 and its specifications, images, and accessories

LG is all set to officially announce its upcoming flagship smartphone, the LG G4, on April 28, but all the details about the device have been leaked prematurely. Images, hardware specifications, and software features of the LG G4 have been leaked through the company's under-construction microsite. It comes with a 5.5-inch QHD Quantum LCD display, which as LG claims, is bright (even in bright sunlight), shows authentic... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 12th, 2015 12:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

HTC One M8 will receive Sense 7.0 with the next software update

HTC One M8 received Android 5.0 Lollipop update last month, but without the Sense 7 UI, which debuted with the HTC One M9. However, according to a tweet from Mo Versi, VP of Product Management at HTC, the One M8 will receive Sense 7 UI with the next software update. @MohammadAsad528 no, this won't but our next update will include it. Thanks. — Mo Versi (@moversi) April 7, 2015 HTC Sense... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 11th, 2015 11:50 PM 3 COMMENTS

InFocus M330 Android smartphone now available in India for Rs. 9,999

InFocus, an American smartphone brand, has launched its second smartphone in India dubbed InFocus M330 for Rs. 9,999. This dual-SIM smartphone features a 5.5-inch HD IPS LCD display, Android 4.4 KitKat, octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, microSD card slot, and a 3,100 mAh battery. It is equipped with a 13-megapixel primary camera with autofocus, single-LED flash, 1080p video recording, and an 8-megapixel secondary camera. The InFocus M330 is available... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 11th, 2015 11:09 PM 1 COMMENTS

Control Microsoft office presentations using Office Remote app for Android

Microsoft has been releasing some kickass apps on its rival smartphone and tablet platforms – Android and iOS. After releasing new Office apps – Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel – for Android and iOS, the software giant has released a great utility app for Office users dubbed 'Office Remote'. As the name suggests, the Office Remote app can turn your Android smartphone into a remote to control Microsoft Office... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 11th, 2015 9:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Micromax might launch a new smartphone exclusively on Snapdeal

It seems that Micromax is planning to launch a new device in an exclusive partnership with Snapdeal. After having a look at the image tweeted by Micromax to Snapdeal, we guess that Micromax might launch a new Canvas device, and might adopt a flash sale model to compete with the likes of Xiaomi, Huawei, Lenovo, and the likes. .@snapdeal The hint is in the picture. Let the guessing game begin.Surprise in... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 11th, 2015 9:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Android 5.0 Lollipop update rolling out to HTC Desire EYE and HTC One E8

Staying true to its promise, HTC has today start rolling out Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update to its non-flagship smartphones as well. According to tweets from a famous HTC ROM developer LlabTooFeR, HTC has started rolling out Android 5.0.2 Lollipop update to three smartphones – the HTC One E8, the HTC Desire Eye, and the HTC Butterfly S. The Desire EYE and the Butterfly S have started receiving the Lollipop updates in Taiwan, while... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 11th, 2015 7:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Xiaomi is preparing the global launch of a new Mi phone in India

It appears that Xiaomi is preparing the global launch of a new Mi Phone in India on April 23. The company has announced this through a tweet from its official account, and the event is set to happen at the Siri Fort: Asian Games Village Complex in New Delhi, and i IS COMING. Register for our global Mi phone premiere in New Delhi on 23 April. http://t.co/H8GdKvulca #MiLaunch2015 pic.twitter.com/0pxgSe4Mu0 —... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 10th, 2015 10:10 PM 3 COMMENTS

Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 update now brings ‘Reset Protection’ to help protect stolen phones

The latest Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2 update will bring a very useful and practical feature - Reset Protection. The official documentation reveals that Reset Protection will save a stolen device from getting reset, so any unauthorised person won't be able to reset or flash your stolen Windows Phone device and start using it. Introduced in Windows Phone 8.1 GDR2, Reset Protection helps you secure a device in case it is stolen.... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 10th, 2015 7:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Three models of Asus Zenfone 2, including the 4GB RAM variant, will be launched in India on April 23

Asus Zenfone 2, which was unveiled earlier this year during CES 2015, will make its entry into India soon. Asus has sent out media invites to the launch event of the Zenfone 2 in India, which is to be held in New Delhi on April 23. In the press invite, Asus has teased 4GB RAM, which means that the highest-end variant of the Asus Zenfone 2 will be launched in... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 9th, 2015 6:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lenovo P70 with a 4,000 mAh battery available for pre-order in India for Rs. 15,999

The Lenovo P70, which was announced back in February 2015, is now available for pre-order in India through Lenovo's official online store – TheDoStore. It is currently priced at Rs. 15,999, which seems like a fair price for the device with a jumbo battery. Lenovo claims that the P70 offers a talk-time of up to 46 hours. It's not just the large battery that I am excited about, it even... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 8th, 2015 10:51 AM 0 COMMENTS

Spice Stellar 526n Octa launched in India, priced at Rs. 7,999

Spice has launched the Stellar 526n Octa, a lower mid-range Android smartphone, for Rs. 7,999. It features a 5-inch HD IPS LCD display, 1.4 GHz octa-core processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, microSD card slot, and a 2,500 mAh battery. It also features an 8-megapixel camera on the rear and a 3.2-megapixel camera on the front. Spice Stellar 526n Octa Specifications 5-inch IPS LCD display, 1280 x 720 pixels, 294 ppi... Read More

Asif Iqbal April 8th, 2015 10:35 AM 0 COMMENTS

Android 5.0 Lollipop for Sony Xperia Z1, Xperia Z1 Compact, and Xperia Z Ultra coming next week

Sony has just started rolling out Lollipop update to the Xperia Z2 in India, and now the company has announced the timeline for its 2013 line-up of high-end smartphones. According to the company's tweet, Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the Sony Xperia Z1, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, and the Sony Xperia Z Ultra will be rolled out next week. 2/2 #Xperia Z3 Dual, Z1, Z1 Compact and Z Ultra... Read More