Coolpad in 2016 : A Retrospective

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While the Cool 1 represents the latest and greatest by the Coolpad, the brand launched an enviable line up over the last year. From category leading budget devices to the very unique triple SIM Mega 3, we also saw the emergence of a new design language. Here’s a quick retrospective on everything we saw from the brand in 2016.   Continue reading “Coolpad in 2016 : A Retrospective”

Why a Dual Camera Setup is a Perfect Fit for Photography Enthusiasts

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Up until 2016, dual cameras on smartphones only referred to the cameras on the front and the rear of the device. The Huawei P9 which was last year’s flagship from the company has a Dual Leica lens sensor system with 12 Megapixels of resolution and a Sony IMX 386 sensor in each of them. The primary sensor on the phone is an RGB one while the secondary sensor is a Monochrome one offering sharper images with stunning amounts of detail as well as dynamic range.

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Coolpad Cool 1 Feature Focus: Performance

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It was just a couple of days ago that we reviewed the latest and greatest from Coolpad. Dubbed as the Cool 1, the phone was developed in collaboration with LeEco and predictably displays many traits that are more often seen in LeEco devices. While we liked the general performance and display of the device, there are certain aspects of the Cool 1 that really stand out. In this article, we’ll be talking more about the performance characteristics of the all new Coolpad Cool 1. Continue reading “Coolpad Cool 1 Feature Focus: Performance”

Smartron has made India proud by creating the powerful tphone

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Creating a great smartphone is a difficult task in itself and one that would make any company proud when it receives positive feedback from tech experts and users alike. The smartron t.phone is one such device but it also makes its home country of India very proud. Why? Let’s find out. Continue reading “Smartron has made India proud by creating the powerful tphone”

The Smartron tphone – An all round beast of a smartphone

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The Smartron tphone arguably has one of the most interesting and unique designs among smartphones in the market. However, it is not just a pretty face and there is plenty going on underneath the hood that makes it quite powerful.

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Why the Smartron tbook is one of the most productive 2 in 1s on the market

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Tablets and laptops are great devices however, there are a lot of disadvantages that comes from having two separate devices. You have to worry about charging both of them, carrying them both and not to mention the fact that you have to find the funds to pay for them both. That is when 2 in 1s stepped in to provide the best of both worlds. 2 in 1s are more practical than ever and offer more practicality than having a separate laptop and tablet.

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How the Honor 8 is the cutting edge of connectivity

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The main purpose of a smartphone is to keep its owner connected. However, this doesn’t just mean keeping the user connected over calls and messages. It also means that the device should be able to give the user multiple ways to store, access and share content and information to make his/her life easier. Many smartphones these days fail to do that and users have to find shortcuts or ways to overcome said shortcomings on their device. The Honor 8 however, will delight every user with its abundance of connectivity options.

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How the OPPO F1s lit up our Diwali

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With the ever increasing importance of social media and the growing trend of self-portaits aka selfies, the demand for smartphones capturing higher quality photos has never been higher. More megapixels alone doesn’t necessarily mean better image quality. A lot also depends on the aperture value as well as the size of the sensor. Diwali has just passed, we get a chance to see how OPPO F1s’ photography performs in low-light conditions. Here is what we learnt.

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How Honor has redefined what a fingerprint sensor can do with the Honor 8

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Up until a few years ago, fingerprint sensors were regarded as some of the cool stuff that you got to experience in Sci-Fi movies and TV shows and not something that could be a practical implementation. However, since then, we have seen countless implementations of fingerprint scanners on smartphones and with each passing year, even the lower end smartphones are having this feature by default. While there have been improvements in terms of accuracy and speed, not many companies are recognizing the huge potential that can be unlocked. Honor is probably one of the main exceptions and they have redefined what a fingerprint sensor can and is expected to do with the Honor 8. Let’s find out how.

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Honor’s secret weapon – The “Make in India” initiative

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We’ve already talked about Honor and their success story in India as well as around the globe. Now, it’s time to talk about Honor’s secret weapon that will ensure that their success reaches another level especially within India.

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Honor’s Indian Success Story – How they made it happen and what lies ahead

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The Honor brand was launched a couple of years ago internationally and subsequently launched it in India as well. However, I don’t think anyone would’ve been able to accurately predict just how successful the brand would turn out to be. Let’s take a look at the driving force as well as the mantra behind the brand.

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