Lenovo introduces the A7000 Plus in Philippines – Rebranded K3 Note

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Lenovo announced the K3 Note in India as an upgraded version of the A7000 with a 5.5″ 1080p display compared to the 720p display on the latter. Similarly, Lenovo have announced an upgraded version of the A7000 in the Philippines as well but with an A7000 Plus moniker instead of the K3 Note name by which it is known in India.

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Hands On with the LG G4c and G4s

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At IFA 2015 in Berlin, we were able to go hands on with two LG devices that are based on the traits of LG’s flagship G4. The phones are the G4c and the G4s. While they carry similarities to the G4, they are each aimed at different types of consumers and have different feature sets and specifications. Let’s take a closer look and see what they offer.

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ZTE Nubia Z9 Hands On

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The Z9 is the latest flagship product in the Nubia sub-brand series of phones from ZTE. It is a powerhouse of a phone that is packed into a compact body with an attractive design. We went hands on with the device at IFA 2015 and here are our impressions.

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OnePlus 2 vs Meizu MX5

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OnePlus debuted sales in India late last year after the launch of their OnePlus One smartphone. Meizu on the other hand entered India with its mid-ranger, the M1 Note. Since then they have announced and begun sales of the M2 Note. However, the handset that can probably give the OnePlus 2 a run for its money is the Meizu flagship, the MX5. Meizu has an advantage internationally where it has made a name for itself however within India, the name OnePlus is definitely more popular. On paper, these devices are neck and neck and it’s hard to understand which is better simply by looking at the specifications. That’s why we have prepared this detailed comparison for you. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 vs Meizu MX5”

ZTE Nubia My Prague Hands On

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For those of you who don’t know Nubia, it is a sub-brand of ZTE that comes up with interesting devices. The Nubia devices have one common trademark which is their home button that has red backlighting in all colour variants that they are available in. That is the easiest way to spot a Nubia device in the wild. We went hands on with the Nubia My Prague at IFA 2015 which is as interesting as its name sounds.

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Samsung Galaxy Note5 Camera Samples

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The Samsung Galaxy Note5 carries over the same impressive 16 Megapixel camera with OIS as found on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. We used the camera extensively in various situations and in different modes to see its capabilities and this samples gallery will show you just that.

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OnePlus 2 vs Asus Zenfone 2

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The Asus ZenFone 2 debuted at MWC 2015 in March and was available for purchase in the Indian market in April. As the successor to the Zenfone 4, 5 and 6, the Zenfone 2 is available in both 5 inch as well as 5.5 inch variants. In this comparison we will be taking a look at the 5.5” Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML) variant which is also the first smartphone to feature 4GB of RAM on board. Now, a new competitor has arisen for the Zenfone 2 which also is the follow up to a successful predecessor. The OnePlus 2 is the first official device to come with Oxygen OS pre-loaded and also makes use of the USB Type-C port instead of the regular micro USB port. Let us take a look at both these devices in detail to see what each of them have going for and against them. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 vs Asus Zenfone 2”

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 expected soon with new design

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Earlier in July, we had seen the Xiaomi Mi Band 1S that was leaked with a design similar to the original Mi Band but with an added heart rate sensor. Now another device has been leaked with a different design and is said to be the Xiaomi Mi Band 2.

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Android Lollipop 5.1.1 now rolling out to Sony Xperia C3

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Sony Xperia C3 users have something to rejoice about as their handsets will soon receive the update to Android Lollipop 5.1.1 if they haven’t received it already.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 might have a dual camera setup and 5.7 inch screen

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Earlier in April, we had reported that Samsung was testing a dual camera device that is set to be launched sometime in 2016. Well, it now appears that the device could very well be the upcoming Galaxy S7 as new rumours point to the device packing a dual camera setup and a much larger 5.7″ compared to the 5.1″ of the S6 and S6 Edge.

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Snapdragon 620 powered Samsung device appears online – Could be the Galaxy A9

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A new Geekbench score that has surfaced online reveals a new smartphone that is powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 620 processor. Chances are that this could be the Samsung Galaxy A9.

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Micromax Canvas Sliver 5 White Champagne Photo Gallery

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We hope that you have seen our concept photo gallery of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 by now. Now we are bringing you a photo gallery of the Micromax Canvas Sliver 5 in a similar concept fashion. We felt that this device like the Note 5 deserved a special photo gallery that brought out its unique design and highlighted its slim profile.

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Sony Hi Res Audio Walkman NW-A25HN/A27HN Hands On : First Impressions

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Audiophiles and Sony fans have a reason to rejoice with the new announcements at IFA 2015 in Berlin and the NW-A25HN/A27HN is one of the reasons for that. We went hands on with the latest addition to the Hi Res audio series of Walkmans from Sony.

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