Author: Dhruv Bhutani

Your friendly neighborhood techie. Currently using a Pixel 2 XL. Catch him on Twitter (@DhruvBhutani) / Facebook .

Panasonic Eluga Icon Review: A Well Rounded Package

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Time and time again, Panasonic has struggled to make itself feel relevant in the mobile space. Previous efforts have more or less failed to leave a mark on the Indian smartphone space and just as we thought that the company might be about to call it quits in the mobility space, we see yet another handset from the Japanese marque. The Panasonic Eluga Icon is the latest to join the company’s Eluga series of handsets that represent the upper end of their offerings. Decidedly still in the extremely crowded mid-range segment, we spent some time with the handset to gauge its worth. Here’s the FoneArena review of the Panasonic Eluga Icon . Continue reading “Panasonic Eluga Icon Review: A Well Rounded Package”

LG Nexus 5X expected to launch on 29th September, priced $399 onwards

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The next generation Nexus smartphone is nigh and it seems that we finally have a data and final naming in place for it. This is the first time that Google is expected to have multiple smartphones launch as part of the Nexus series with Huawei bringing a larger 6 inch device. Today’s leak however focusses on LG’s 5 inch sized Nexus 5 replacement.  Continue reading “LG Nexus 5X expected to launch on 29th September, priced $399 onwards”

Snapdragon 820 promises to be more frugal with your smartphone’s battery

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Following up the piecemeal reveal of it’s Snapdragon 820 chipset, Qualcomm has let loose another bit of information. The leading chipset manufacturer has stated that the custom Kyro cores powering the chipset are twice as power efficient as the ones on the Snapdragon 810 which should come as a relief to most people.  Continue reading “Snapdragon 820 promises to be more frugal with your smartphone’s battery”

Sony Xperia Z5 leaked in fresh video

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With IFA right around the corner, we’re starting to see quite a few leaks of upcoming devices. The Sony Xperia Z5 has by no means kept itself under the radar but with this video leak, it appears that we might be about to get our best view ever of the flagship handset before it launches later this week.  Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z5 leaked in fresh video”

Oppo Joy 3 Review: Bite Sized Smartness

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There’s a certain appeal to a pocketable smartphone. A phone that just slips away into jeans such that you don’t even feel its presence. A phone that sticks to the basics, does all the essentials but isn’t really aiming to replace your tablet, laptop and perhaps even your kitchen sink! For better or worse, we’ve mostly been relegated to the entry level segment for such handsets and the experience of using these phones has been less than exemplary. Enter the Oppo Joy 3, yet another entry level device, which somehow managed to leave a unique impression. Despite the seemingly good usage experience, do we feel that it is worth a recommendation? Read on our review of the Oppo Joy 3 to find out! Continue reading “Oppo Joy 3 Review: Bite Sized Smartness”

Leaked renders reveal Microsoft’s upcoming Lumia flagships

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Its been known for a while that Microsoft has two new Lumia handsets lined up for later this year. The Cityman and Talkman, also known as the Lumia 950, 950 XL are believed to be the torchbearers for Redmond’s new mobile optimized operating system. Fresh leaks give us a better look at the phone.  Continue reading “Leaked renders reveal Microsoft’s upcoming Lumia flagships”

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 design flaw detected, could permanently damage your phone

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The folks over at Android Police have highlighted a key issue that affects the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The issue stems from the fact that the stylus which is perhaps the principal selling point of the phone, is symmetrical all the way through. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 5 design flaw detected, could permanently damage your phone”

Microsoft’s DisplayCover integrates e-ink display into keyboard cover

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Microsoft has really hit it out of the park with the Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 which have proven to be successful tablets aimed at the productivity minded user. Part and parcel of the experience have been the tablets that Microsoft sells with the devices. Building on that, the Applied Sciences division at Microsoft has built a prototype device that incorporates an e-ink touchscreen display into the keyboard cover.  Continue reading “Microsoft’s DisplayCover integrates e-ink display into keyboard cover”

BlackBerry Passport caught on video with Android onboard

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We all know that BlackBerry has a new smartphone incoming that will incorporate features like a slide out keyboard and Android as it’s operating system.  Fresh rumors suggest that the BlackBerry Passport might be getting the same treatment. A new video has surfaced that showcases the ultra wide handset running a build of Android.  Continue reading “BlackBerry Passport caught on video with Android onboard”

Microsoft to announce Surface Pro 4, Microsoft Band 2 and fresh Lumia devices in October

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Fresh reports suggest that Microsoft is all set to host an event in October where the company will reveal a slew of new devices and updates to existing ones. This doesn’t really come out of the blue as Redmond would certainly want to refresh its hardware ahead of the holiday season and we’ve already been hearing murmurs regarding the same.  Continue reading “Microsoft to announce Surface Pro 4, Microsoft Band 2 and fresh Lumia devices in October”

MIT & Samsung’s battery innovation could lead to infinite charge cycles

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In a collaborative measure, Samsung and Massachusetts Institute of Technology have teamed up to make strides towards fresh battery tech that could enable an infinite lifespan. Continue reading “MIT & Samsung’s battery innovation could lead to infinite charge cycles”

Fossil and Intel team up for Android Wear running smart watch

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Over at the Intel Developer Forum, watch giant Fossil has teamed up with the chipset manufacturer to launch its play in the connected wearables segment. Part of three connected accessories launched by the fashion brand, the smart watch merges the design language of the Moto 360 and the LG Watch Urbane to create a rather butch looking offering. Continue reading “Fossil and Intel team up for Android Wear running smart watch”