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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 July 24th, 2014 3:19 PM 7 COMMENTS

OnePlus One might be released in India

Most of you might know about OnePlus One, the 'flagship killer' Android smartphone which generated a lot of hype due to its high-end specifications at dirt cheap pricing. The good news is, OnePlus One might be headed to India. In a post in the company's official forums, an administrator stated that they have received tremendous interest from India, much higher than other countries. "Over the past months, we’ve seen tremendous interest from India, despite not... Read More

Asif Iqbal July 23rd, 2014 5:40 PM 43 COMMENTS

5 best smartphones to buy under Rs 10000

If you have a limited budget of around Rs. 10,000 and you want to buy a smartphone which will suffice for some apps and basic games, here is a list of 5 best smartphones that I have shortlisted which I think will give you the best possible value for your hard-earned money. Asus Zenfone 4 (Rs 5,999) Asus Zenfone 4 is the cheapest... Read More

Asif Iqbal July 21st, 2014 5:32 PM 1 COMMENTS

Is LG working on a Windows Phone 8.1 powered smartphone?

LG is set to join the Windows crusade later this year with an array of devices including smartphones, PCs and TVs. The information got leaked via Microsoft Program Manager, who involuntarily shared details about LG's Windows ingenuities in a LinkedIn post. Earlier, @evleaks tweeted about a Windows Phone 8.1-based smartphone the company is currently working on, the LG Uni8 which is expected to drop sometime this year. As of now, not much is known... Read More

Asif Iqbal July 21st, 2014 4:41 PM 15 COMMENTS

Jolla smartphones coming to India in partnership with Snapdeal

Jolla, a new smartphone brand which was formed by some ex-Nokia employees in October 2011, has confirmed that they will be launching their smartphone in India in an exclusive partnership with Snapdeal. The Jolla phone runs on Sailfish OS, open source version of MeeGo. Not only it has a completely button-less design, it also works solely on gestures and lets you run Android apps. Jolla Phone... Read More

Asif Iqbal July 21st, 2014 2:44 PM 16 COMMENTS

LG G3 launched in India, starting at Rs 47,990

LG’s latest flagship Android smartphone, the G3, has finally set foot in the Indian market. The 16GB variant is priced at Rs 47,990 while the 32GB variant costs Rs 50,990. The device stands up against its counterparts such as Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8 and Sony Xperia Z2. It's confusing though that it is already available to buy in some physical stores as well as online stores in India from the... Read More

Asif Iqbal July 19th, 2014 4:09 PM 4 COMMENTS

Three new LG smartphones spotted on Indian import tracking website

LG G3 will be launched in India on 21st July but it looks like they are working on at least three new Android 4.4 KitKat based smartphones. According to a report, information regarding these devices have been spotted on Indian import tracking website. The LG D329 (which might be called as the LG F60) comes with a 4.5 inch WVGA touchscreen, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage,... Read More

Asif Iqbal July 19th, 2014 2:19 AM 6 COMMENTS

Exclusive: Tata Docomo offering free Apple TV with broadband plans

Tata Docomo is offering a free Apple TV device with each broadband Internet plan which are Offered on 20 Mbps and above on its FTTH network. But the offer is only applicable to users with 12 Month Advance rental plans in Karnataka, Mumbai, Maharashtra and Goa circles. Apple TV is an internet connected media player which can be used to convert your dumb TV into a smart TV. It can also be used to stream multimedia... Read More

Asif Iqbal July 19th, 2014 1:35 AM 18 COMMENTS

Samsung Galaxy S5 4G variant launched in India for Rs 53,500

Following the backlash from consumers for not launching 4G LTE equipped Galaxy S5 in India, Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy S5 4G in India with a price tag of Rs 53,500. The Galaxy S5 4G is powered by a 2.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974 Pro) processor which has inbuilt LTE radio supporting up to eight LTE bands around the world. Other things include features like Download Booster which combines both MIMO Wi-Fi... Read More

Asif Iqbal July 13th, 2014 5:34 PM 38 COMMENTS

Five Samsung smartphones could get Android KitKat update this month

According to a leaked image, up to five Samsung smartphones could get Android KitKat update this month. The image lists Galaxy S4 Mini, Galaxy Grand 2 Duos, Galaxy Mega 5.8, Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Note 3 Neo. All of these smartphones were released with Android Jelly Bean and will be updated to Android KitKat very soon. This also confirms that Galaxy S3 won't be upgraded to Android KitKat. Read More

Asif Iqbal July 13th, 2014 5:17 PM 12 COMMENTS

Android 4.4 KitKat beta update released for Xolo Q700S

As promised, Xolo has released the Android 4.4 update for the Xolo Q700S, though, it is still in beta phase. The final version of the update will be available once full testing of the software is completed. If you are restless, you can always download this beta update sized 383.75 MB from here and update your device using supplied instructions. This Android 4.4 update for Xolo Q700S update brings following changes and... Read More

Asif Iqbal July 13th, 2014 4:54 PM 2 COMMENTS

Amazon Japan lists iPhone 6, confirms 4.7 inch screen size and 7mm thinness

Amazon Japan has jumped the gun and accidentally listed Apple iPhone 6 on their website along with a few more necessary details. According to the information posted on the website, the iPhone 6 will be equipped with a 4.7 inch screen and its physical size would be 130 x 65 x 7mm and it would weigh 113 grams. As per the listing, a 64GB version of iPhone 6 will be priced at... Read More

Asif Iqbal July 13th, 2014 4:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Sony Xperia Z3 might have been revealed in leaked images

A bunch of leaked images a Sony smartphone have been revealed and reported by XperiaBlog and it looks like it could be the upcoming Xperia Z3. The images showcase completely new curved design of the edges on the device. There's a 20.7MP camera on the back with Sony G lens which was also used in the Xperia Z1 and Xperia Z2. It also retains stereo loudspeakers on the front of the device,... Read More