January 27th, 2017 6:13 AM 24 COMMENTS

India handset makers pushed out of top 5 smartphone rankings for the very first time

Indian handset makers for the very first time have been pushed out of the top five smartphone player rankings in the fourth quarter, mainly due to demonetization, according research agencies like IDC, Counterpoint and Canalys. Indian vendors like Micromax, Lava and Karbonn were hit the most due to demonetisation, with a drop of 37.2% in Nov 2016 across top 50 cities of India as compared to China based vendors with... Read More

January 19th, 2017 1:18 PM 71 COMMENTS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Launched in India: Specifications, Pricing, and Availability

As expected, Xiaomi has finally launched the Redmi Note 4 in India. The device has been launched in three variants - 2GB RAM/32GB storage, 3GB RAM/32GB storage, and 4GB RAM/64GB storage. Specifications Regarding specifications, the Redmi Note 4 comes with a 5.5-inch full HD 1080p screen 2.5D curved glass display. It is powered by a 14nm octa-core Snapdragon 625 chipset clubbed with Adreno 506 GPU in contrast to hexa-core Snapdragon... Read More

January 8th, 2017 12:39 PM 73 COMMENTS

First Android-Powered Nokia Smartphone, the Nokia 6 Goes Official: Top 5 Features to Look For

After all the rumors and speculations, first Nokia-branded Android smartphone goes official in China. However, the saddest part is the smartphone won’t be coming to India nor any other market as it is exclusive to the Chinese market. HMD Global, the parent company of Nokia, has a reason for being the smartphone exclusive to the Chinese market. The highlight of the Nokia 6 is its design as the phone looks... Read More

December 30th, 2016 8:32 AM 14 COMMENTS

Samsung Galaxy S8 to Feature Snapdragon 835 SoC and 6GB of RAM: Rumor Roundup

2016 started as a promissory note with the Galaxy S7 for the South Korean smartphone giant, Samsung. As the year slowly passed on, there was a catastrophe created by the Galaxy Note 7. After a complete recall process, the phone was ultimately discontinued, but not before incurring a huge loss for the company. With this major issue, Samsung will be already looking for their upcoming flagship phone- the Galaxy S8,... Read More

December 13th, 2016 6:30 AM 7 COMMENTS

Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy Note 8 Rumours: Foldable Display, 256GB storage, and More

In a bid to recover from the blisters created by its 2016 disaster - the Galaxy Note 7, Samsung is now bracing its soul for its upcoming flagships - the Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy Note 8. The company might bring the foldable display concept to reality with its 2017 Galaxy Note lineup. For the Galaxy S8, Samsung might pack it with dual display (front and back). If reports are to... Read More

December 5th, 2016 1:14 PM 4 COMMENTS

Galaxy Note 7 Explosions: Analysts say that Samsung ‘Knowingly’ took the risk

Samsung’s Note 7 battery explosions remains a mystery till date. The company has not bothered to provide any technical explanation of why the explosions happened. In this backdrop, a team named ‘Instrumental’, which helps the hardware companies find and fix the technical issues, took an initiative to follow up the problem, revealing that “the design caused Samsung Galaxy Note 7 battery explosion”. According to Instrumental, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone’s... Read More

December 3rd, 2016 7:03 PM 11 COMMENTS

Nokia Android Phones Incoming: Here’s What to Expect

There’s no denying the fact that we’ve all used and loved Nokia phones at one point of time or the other. But sadly, after joining forces with Microsoft in 2011, the Finnish company couldn’t stand tall against the competition offered by its Android counterparts and lost it’s legacy. However, here’s the good news. The company has finally confirmed that it will be re-entering the smartphone business in 2017 with Android-powered... Read More

November 25th, 2016 4:34 PM 2 COMMENTS

LG Offers Full Refund For Defective Google Nexus 5X Units

The latest device to join the band of malfunctioning smartphone is the Google Nexus 5X. Essentially, the problem faced by Nexus 5X seemed to be of “no danger” (like ‘explosion’ as seen in Galaxy Note 7 or iPhone 7 Plus), rather it is some kind hardware issue that causes the device to enter a boot loop. Many customers who sent the device for repair are getting a full refund for the... Read More

November 15th, 2016 6:00 AM 2 COMMENTS

Samsung Galaxy S8 Might Feature Pressure Sensitive 5.7-inch and 6.2-inch Variants

It goes without saying that the future of Samsung's mobile division largely depends on the forthcoming Galaxy smartphone. The next Galaxy, which will be the Galaxy S7's successor, might be named as Galaxy S8. The device is set to go official at the beginning of next year. Many recent reports suggest that the upcoming phone might launch in two display sizes - 5.7-inch and 6.2-inch. A report says that Samsung is... Read More

November 1st, 2016 7:26 PM 46 COMMENTS

VoLTE Explained and Updated List of Jio 4G supported VoLTE Smartphones in India

Now the most sought after feature in any smartphone is the support for VoLTE a.k.a. Voice over Long Term Evolution. As the full-form indicates, VoLTE is all about using the LTE network for the transmission of voice calls. It supports high-definition (HD) voice-calling. Benefits of VoLTE For a layman to understand, here are the benefits of VoLTE technology. The biggest benefit of VoLTE is the call quality. Delivering crystal clear... Read More

October 28th, 2016 1:13 PM 1 COMMENTS

New Apple MacBook Pro models reinvent laptop keyboard with “Touch bar” controller

This week marks the 25th anniversary of Apple’s first notebook and the Cupertino giant has introduced what it claims to “the thinnest and lightest MacBook Pro ever” at an event held on Thursday. There are three models launched -- two 13-inch variants and a 15-inch variant. The highlight of the new models is the new “Touch bar” controller, where the function keys have been traditionally been positioned. Built-in Retina Multi-Touch display... Read More

October 24th, 2016 4:05 PM 12 COMMENTS

Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones to hit Indian stores starting tomorrow

Google finally revealed the availability timeline for its Pixel phones in India. As per a tweet by the company, the Pixel phones will go on sale in India starting from October 25. Sadly, the Really Blue color variant will not be available for purchase in India. Previously, the Pixel phones were up for pre-ordering in India for Rs. 57,000. To recap, there is not much difference between Pixel and Pixel... Read More

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