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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 February 14th, 2015 4:34 PM 4 COMMENTS

Report: Google working on making data usage free for some apps on Android One smartphones

The Android One initiative, which Google launched last year in India, hasn't taken off as well as it expected. Android One smartphones were marketed with stock Android UI and a promise of faster software updates, that too for 2 years from the release date. However, consumers don't seem to be amused by these features, so they are still favouring non-Android One smartphones with better hardware specifications over Android One devices... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 14th, 2015 3:23 PM 1 COMMENTS

Variants of Asus Zenfone 2 powered by Qualcomm and MediaTek processors to be released as well

During the CES 2015, the Asus Zenfone 2 was one of the most interesting devices to be announced due to its hardware specifications and the price tag at which it will be offered. The Zenfone lineup of smartphones have become quite famous in India, thanks to their value-for-money factor, and people are eagerly waiting for Asus to release the Zenfone 2 in the country. It was the first smartphone to be... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 12th, 2015 6:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lava Iris 465 launched for Rs. 4,499 with support for 21 Indian languages

Lava has launched a new entry-level Android smartphone, the Iris 465, in India at a price of Rs. 4,499. It features a 4.5-inch WVGA display, Android 4.4 KitKat, 1.3GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB storage, microSD card slot, 3.2-megapixel primary camera, VGA front-facing camera, and a 1,750 mAh battery. However, these modest specifications are not the selling point of the device. The Lava Iris 465 has a support for 21... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 12th, 2015 5:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Oppo Mirror 3 mid-range smartphone with a 64-bit processor launched for Rs. 16,990

Oppo has launched a new mid-range dual-SIM Android smartphone in India, the Oppo Mirror 3, which is priced at Rs. 16,990. It features a 4.7-inch HD IPS LCD display, a 64-bit quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, Android 4.4 KitKat, and a 2,000 mAh battery. It is equipped with an 8-megapixel camera on the back and a 5-megapixel camera on the front. Oppo Mirror... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 11th, 2015 7:45 PM 1 COMMENTS

Lenovo P70 announced with a 64-bit processor and a 4,000 mAh battery

Lenovo P70, a new Android smartphone has been made official by the Chinese smartphone giant. The device features a 5-inch HD IPS LCD display, a 64-bit octa-core processor from MediaTek, Android 4.4 KitKat, 13-megapixel primary camera, 5-megapixel secondary camera, and a humongous 4,000 mAh battery. Lenovo P70 specifications 5-inch IPS LCD display, 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, capacitive multi-touch display Android 4.4 KitKat operating system MediaTek MT6752 SoC, 1.5 GHz octa-core CPU, Mali... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 11th, 2015 7:21 PM 2 COMMENTS

Windows 10 being tested on Nokia Lumia 635, apparently runs “very smooth”

Microsoft showcased Windows 10 on smartphones last month, and announced that most of the devices running Windows 8 would be eligible for a free upgrade to Windows 10 operating system, even the ones with relatively weaker hardware specifications. Gabriel Aul, who is leading the Windows 10 Insider programme, tweeted that he is testing Windows 10 on a Nokia Lumia 635 and using it as his daily driver. Apparently, Windows 10... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 11th, 2015 7:10 PM 1 COMMENTS

Samsung Galaxy Grand 3 could be launched in India soon through Snapdeal

Samsung has teased an image of an unannounced smartphone with a tagline "The Grandest Ever. Coming Soon." According to us, the device could be the long-rumoured Galaxy Grand 3, and is expected to go on sale through Snapdeal. If you can remember, the Samsung Galaxy Grand 3 was leaked through TENAA in China. The device could sport a model number SM-G7200, and might be equipped with a 5.25-inch 720p HD... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 11th, 2015 6:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Gionee Elife S7 to be unveiled during MWC 2015, won’t be ultra-slim

It has been quote a long time since Gionee released a high-end smartphone. The last high-end smartphone from the company was the Elife E7, which received very little attention from when it came to software updates. Now, Gionee is sending out press invitations for its keynote event which is to be held during MWC 2015, where it is expected to officially unveil its next smartphone, the Gionee Elife S7. As... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 11th, 2015 5:24 PM 23 COMMENTS

OnePlus One software update brings MaxxAudio, SwiftKey keyboard, and bug fixes

OnePlus is expected to unveil Android 5.0 Lollipop-based OxygenOS tomorrow, but it looks like OnePlus has started seeding one more Android 4.4 KitKat-based software update. The update carries version number XNPH05Q, which was officially announced by OnePlus a couple of days ago, and comes with a lot of bug fixes and usability enhancements. As far as new features are concerned, this OTA update brings MaxxAudio sound enhancements, Swiftkey keyboard, and... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 9th, 2015 10:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

iBall Slide Brace X1 tablet and Xotic smartphone to be launched soon

iBall is expected to launch two new devices, the Slide Brace X1 tablet and the Xotic smartphone, later this month. The iBall Slide Brace X1 tablet, which appeared on the company's official website, features a 10.1-inch HD IPS LCD display, an octa-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 13-megapixel primary camera, 8-megapixel secondary camera, and a 7,800 mAh battery. The tablet looks quite identical to the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 8-inch... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 9th, 2015 9:18 PM 1 COMMENTS

MediaTek expresses its interest in expanding its business in India’s booming smartphone market

MediaTek, Qualcomm's fierce rival, has expressed its interest in expanding its presence in the Indian market. The Taiwan-based SoC brand's Chairman MK Tsai met with Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad last week and expressed his company's keen interests in expanding its business in India. Media Tek chairman (MK Tsai) shared his commitment to make technology more accessible for people. He was encouraged by the great market potential that India holds in... Read More

Asif Iqbal February 9th, 2015 6:40 PM 3 COMMENTS

Xiaomi Mi 4 64GB variant to be launched in India on February 24 for Rs. 23,999

After launching the 16GB variant of the Mi 4 in India, Xiaomi has announced that it would launch the 64GB variant of the device on February 24. As per the company's official announcement through its official Facebook Page, the Xiaomi Mi 4 64GB would be priced at Rs. 23,999 in India. When Xiaomi first announced the price of the 16GB variant of the Mi 4, there was a bit of... Read More