3 Things to watch out for on Honor 5X – Camera, Fingerprint Sensor and Metallic Body

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The Honor 5X is touted as being one of the best value smartphones on the market and there are several different features that make it more desirable than its counterparts that are priced at the same point. Let us examine these particular features in detail to see why the Honor 5X has the edge compared to its competitors.

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BlackBerry Music Gateways Giveaway Winner Announcement

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Hello readers! We started the our BlackBerry Music Gateways Giveaway last month teaming up with BlackBerry India, to giveaway two BlackBerry Music Gateways and BlackBerry Merchandise. As promised, today we reveal the lucky winners. Before that, we would like to thank all the participants who took their time to participate in this giveaway. As a surprise we are giving away BlackBerry Merchandise for two winners, so there are four winners in total. Are you the lucky winner? Find out below. Continue reading “BlackBerry Music Gateways Giveaway Winner Announcement”

Here’s why the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick is the best storage solution for your smartphone

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USB flash drives have been around for quite a while now and over the years, we have seen them getting larger and larger in capacity while having smaller footprints. They have also gotten faster but the fact of the matter is that they all work in a similar way. You still need a regular sized USB port or at least a USB OTG adapter and a compatible device in order to access the contents of the drive.

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Coolpad Note 3 Lite vs Coolpad Note 3

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The recently launched Coolpad Note 3 Lite is a testament to the fact that small is in and that it too can pack a bang. More so, from a price to performance ratio, we found the Coolpad Note 3 Lite to be a very competent handset. Its biggest competitor however comes in from its own stable mate, the Note 3 Lite. Nigh similar designs, very similar performance and matching cameras. How then do you decide between the two? Does it really come down to just the size? Here’s a quick comparison to find out.  Continue reading “Coolpad Note 3 Lite vs Coolpad Note 3”

BlackBerry Music Gateways Giveaway

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Hello readers! Thank you for your amazing response for all our giveaways in the past.  FoneArena has teamed up with BlackBerry India once again for a new giveaway contest just in time for the launch of the BlackBerry Priv smartphone in the country. This time you can stand a chance to win two BlackBerry Music Gateways and one winner will get to win BlackBerry Merchandise. Continue reading “BlackBerry Music Gateways Giveaway”

Honor 5X with fingerprint sensor and metallic body to launch in India next week

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Its been a long time coming and it seems that Huawei will finally launch the Honor 5X later this month. All rumors and even the event invite points to the company introducing the follow up to the Honor 4X that was very well received by the audience. Continue reading “Honor 5X with fingerprint sensor and metallic body to launch in India next week”

Exclusive: Oppo to launch a camera phone dedicated to Selfie enthusiasts

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The popularity of Selfies or the self-portrait images have risen in the past year or so especially among the youth audiences. Now, Oppo is trying to attract all the seflie enthusiasts by developing an exclusive camera phone for them. Continue reading “Exclusive: Oppo to launch a camera phone dedicated to Selfie enthusiasts”

Top 5 use cases for Intel’s Real-Sense Technology

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We’re sure that many of you have heard of Intel’s Real-Sense technology* by now, perhaps some of you may even have it on your devices. Today, we will be taking a look at top 5 use cases for RealSense™ technology in real world applications. Who uses it or who can use it and how.

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Why you should consider buying an Intel Skylake powered computer

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When you think of processors, Intel is the first name that comes to mind. That is because Intel has a long history of manufacturing industry leading processors for computing. Their journey began in 1971 when they created the Intel 4004* 4 bit processor which was one of the first commercially available microprocessor.

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Intel Compute Stick for Business Travelers

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As computers become a commodity, there’s a full range of fresh use cases that have started emerging. One of the most interesting devices to have emerged lately is the Intel® compute stick. Clarke’s law*** suggests that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Just like the original flash drives or pen drives appeared to be a miraculous alternative to CDs, the compute stick too appears to be the harbinger of a computing revolution.

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Why is Intel Compute Stick the ultimate portable PC

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We live in an era where it is almost impossible to live without computers. While many are satisfied using just their smartphones, the majority still depend on a desktop computer or laptop to get their work done. A smartphone simply does not have the required productivity levels or processing power of a full-fledged PC. However, people are often forced to use their smartphones or tablets just because they do not wish to lug around a desktop rig or a laptop. What if you were able to have a PC that fits right into your pocket? What if you could have all your files and settings just the way you like? The Intel® compute stick does just that.

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Sony Xperia Z5 Autofocus Speed Test – Fastest Shooter in town?

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A photograph is as good as the subject in it. An out of focus photo is as good as a nonexistent one and this is a problem that still afflicts smartphone cameras. Anything apart from perfect lighting conditions or equally still subject apart, a majority of smartphones just can’t focus fast enough to capture the subject. So, color us surprised when we learnt that the Sony Xperia Z5 adopted Sony’s blazing Hybrid Autofocus system from it’s DSLR lineup and implemented it in a smartphone. With potentially class leading focus speeds, what better way than to see how much better the Z5 is against the competition than to pitch them head to head?

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QiKU is here, Android world’s next big player?

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Consumers benefit from competition. With rise of Xiaomi and ilk, high end OEMs have received a very stern wake up call. That said, it is also the domestic competition in China that is making technology companies rise up and is pushing them to explore alternate ecosystems as well. No longer is hardware the principal deciding criteria for most users. The software contributes increasingly to the value proposition for buyers. Continue reading “QiKU is here, Android world’s next big player?”

FoneArena Diwali Giveaway Winner Announcement

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Hello readers! We started the our Diwali Giveaway last month teaming up with Opera India, to giveaway OnePlus 2, Xiaomi Mi 4i and Motorola Moto G (3rd Gen) (2GB RAM + 16GB storage) smartphones, and the giveaway ended last week. As promised, today we reveal the lucky winners. Before that, we would like to thank all the participants who took their time to participate in this giveaway. Are you the lucky winner? Find out below. Continue reading “FoneArena Diwali Giveaway Winner Announcement”