While Android tablets have proven to sell a fair few numbers in the entry level segment, the upper end has so far been dominated by the iPad. Samsung has made a few attempts at making a dent in this segment but has failed. As part of it’s attempt to throw mud at the wall and see what sticks, the Korean giant has created a ginormous tablet that doesn’t really solve any specific problems. Could the Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 still be worth the small fortune it commands? We find out in our review. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Review”
Author: Dhruv Bhutani
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Samsung design chief replaced amidst lukewarm Galaxy S5 response
Chang Dong-hoon, head of the mobile design team at Samsung Electronics offered to resign last week and has since been replaced according to a report published by Reuters. Lee Min-hyouk, the VP for Mobile Design at Samsung will be replacing Chang. Lee is well known for being the youngest senior executive at Samsung. Continue reading “Samsung design chief replaced amidst lukewarm Galaxy S5 response”
Gionee Elife E7 Mini Review
Since its entry into the Indian market, Gionee has faced an uphill struggle against established competition and market preconceptions. Through effective marketing campaigns and quality products, the brand is seeing itself in an ever improving position. With the Gionee Elife E7 Mini, it tries to bring some of the learnings from the flagship E7 to a more affordable price point while also adding yet another twist to the smartphone. Continue reading “Gionee Elife E7 Mini Review”
Gionee Elife E7 Mini Benchmarks
The Gionee Elife E7 Mini was unveiled alongside the flagship device, the Elife E7 at an event a few months back from where we’d brought you our first hands on. Powered by a 1.7 Ghz Mediatek MT6492 processor and paired with 1GB of RAM, the Elife E7 Mini is a decidedly less powerful device than the flagship. The phone has a 4.7 inch 720p display and is running on Android 4.2.2 with Gionee’s custom Amigo OS 2.0 UI layer thrown on top for good measure. We put the device through a range of synthetic benchmarks to get some comparative scores. Let’s check them out below. Continue reading “Gionee Elife E7 Mini Benchmarks”
Qualcomm spins off location aware business into separate entity
Qualcomm today announced its intentions to spin off it’s bluetooth beacon business into a separate entity dubbed as Gimbal Inc. Gimbal was Qualcomm’s take on Apple’s iBeacon and the company had started selling the proximity beacon in December.
While Qualcomm will remain a substantial stakeholder in the business, it plans to sell off the Gimbal business to third party investors. Working in the same vein as iBeacon, the technology allows stores to create proximity based networks that can communicate with consumer smartphones. With location information of each shopper within the a store, it will be possible for retail locations to notify the consumer of special offers or to perhaps load up a loyalty card. Because iBeacon uses bluetooth positioning to narrow down your location instead of GPS, it can be a lot more accurate when used indoors. Continue reading “Qualcomm spins off location aware business into separate entity”
LG G Watch to launch in June for 199 Euros
When Google’s Android Wear project went official, LG was amongst the first to announce its take on wearables with the G Watch. Today in an official announcement, the Korean company said that it plans to launch the G Watch in June at an estimated price point of 199 Euros. Continue reading “LG G Watch to launch in June for 199 Euros”
Motorola set to launch its next affordable device on 13th May
Motorola definitely created a splash in the market when it launched it’s surprisingly affordable yet capable Moto G. Now, the company is all set to announce its next device which is expected to “connect more people to the world’s information and each other.” Continue reading “Motorola set to launch its next affordable device on 13th May”
Nokia appoints Rajeev Suri as next CEO
In an announcement made earlier today, Nokia announced its next CEO. The erstwhile smartphone manufacturer has named its former networking head, Rajeev Suri as its new chief executive. Continue reading “Nokia appoints Rajeev Suri as next CEO”
HTC Desire 310 Dual SIM Review
HTC has had a troubling past few quarters with well reviewed devices that haven’t really caught the consumer’s eye. In the upper end of the segment, we’ve seen HTC’s new One M8 that incorporates cutting edge design and materials to create the perfect flagship. However it is sales in the volume segment ie the entry level that can help revive the flailing smartphone giant. The Desire 310 aims to be exactly that device as it aims to combine a good experience with an enticing price point. Does it succeed? Read on to find out. Continue reading “HTC Desire 310 Dual SIM Review”
Report: Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime to launch in June
It has long been rumored that Samsung will launch a higher end variant of the Galaxy S5 later this year. Fresh rumors suggest that this device could be making its way to users as soon as June. The report published in Korean Media says that this ultra premium device will cater to the European and American markets. Continue reading “Report: Samsung Galaxy S5 Prime to launch in June”
HTC’s head of design, Scott Croyle, all set to leave the company
While HTC has won many accolades for the stunning design language of their One series of handsets, it seems that it isn’t enough for design chief Scott Croyle. Completing an almost 6 year stint at HTC, Scott Croyle, has decided to put in his papers but will continue to be associated with HTC in a consulting position. Continue reading “HTC’s head of design, Scott Croyle, all set to leave the company”
Nokia completes sale of Device & Services business to Microsoft
Announced first on 3rd September 2013, the sale of Nokia’s Devices & Services business to Microsoft is now complete. With the completion of the deal, Nokia will cease to manufacture smartphones and will also transfer the Asha and Lumia brand name to Microsoft. The Finnish company will retain the name Nokia and will be allowed to use it on feature phones. Continue reading “Nokia completes sale of Device & Services business to Microsoft”
Vic Gundotra announces departure from Google
Vic Gundotra, the man behind Google’s social network ie Google+ is all set to leave the company. Having been at Google for eight years, Gundotra has decided to move to a newer as of yet undisclosed venture. Vic had previously been at Microsoft for 15 years. Continue reading “Vic Gundotra announces departure from Google”
Samsung denies slashing Galaxy S5 price in India
Ahead of the launch of the HTC M8, there have been whispers that Samsung has slashed the price of its flagship device ie the Samsung Galaxy S5. The phone was launched at a price point of Rs. 51,500 and has since been available at a price point well below that at a popular online retailer. Continue reading “Samsung denies slashing Galaxy S5 price in India”
Apple Q2 2014 Results: $10.2 billion in earnings off $45.6 billion in revenues, iPhone sales up 17%
Apple today posted its financial results for Q2 2014 and the numbers shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. The company reported earnings of $10.2 billion in a quarter with no new hardware announcements and managed to better its year on year performance as well. Continue reading “Apple Q2 2014 Results: $10.2 billion in earnings off $45.6 billion in revenues, iPhone sales up 17%”