Author: Team FoneArena

A team of mobile geeks

Coolpad all set to take on the competition with launch of the new Note 3

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Its been a while since we noticed a major new Chinese entrant enter into the hot mess that is the Indian smartphone market. While Xiaomi and their ilk duke it out for the upper mid segment of the market we’ve seen quality hardware slip through the gaps left by them. Coolpad is one of the larger Chinese players which has already probed the market earlier this year and is now planning to target it full steam. Continue reading “Coolpad all set to take on the competition with launch of the new Note 3”

Why USB Type-C is the future

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Who remembers the time when we had a different connector for every different brand of smartphone. Its hard to believe that there was such a time, since almost every portable device nowdays makes use of microUSB ports for charging and data transfer. The next standard that is expected to become the a norm among gadgets is the USB Type-C. Let us take a look at the advantages of USB Type-C and why you should also adopt it.

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Why the LG G4 is an entertainment powerhouse

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LG is always one of the forefront innovators of technology especially when it comes to smartphones. They were one of the first to incorporate the Snapdragon 800 processor into a smartphone much before anyone else with their LG G2 smartphone and were also one of the first companies to feature a 2K display on a smartphone with the G3. The G4 is the latest smartphone from LG in the G series and it is an entertainment powerhouse. Why? Let’s take a look.

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FoneArena Labs: Introducing our brand new gadgets section

We have been running a small project, dubbed FA tech that is driven by the passion of our authors for gadgets and technology for quite some time now. And, the fact that technology is not only about mobile meant that our team spent more time on the platform to express our love towards the various developing fields in the world of consumer technology.

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Most of the members, including our founder come from a technical background. The team consists of more engineers than journalists, yeah that’s right! Thanks to our educational backgrounds, our understanding of the product and the underlying technology is sound and we always strive to pass them on to you. Also, we are consumers first and bloggers next. Continue reading “FoneArena Labs: Introducing our brand new gadgets section”

OnePlus 2 Customization

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In the previous post, we learnt a few tips and tricks to make the One Plus 2 experience a lot better. This post is a follow up but in a different angle as it’s all about looks and customization. What can you do to make the One Plus 2 reflect you and your style? Well, there are more than a couple of options.

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LG G4 Dual and One Plus 2 – Making the case for dual SIM flagships

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The dual SIM feature has long been the mainstay of lower end budget phones rather than flagships. Sure, some flagships have had variants, but they aren’t launched everywhere. The One Plus 2 is possibly the first popular mainstream flagship that comes with a dual SIM setup by default, and based on our recent experiences with it and the LG G4 dual, we think an additional SIM slot should be considered for every flagship out there. This might seem like a stretch but consider these use cases that are widely in place.

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OnePlus 2 Tips and Tricks

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The One Plus 2 is, true to its nature, one of the more affordable flagships out there. Due to that and a lot of other factors, it is bound to reach a lot of people, and in fact, this has already started. So, for all you existing and potential One Plus 2 users, here are some tips and tricks that might make your experience richer.

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Why the LG G4 is still one of the best camera phones out there

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Back when we reviewed the LG G4‘s camera, it was evident that the performance was nothing short of great. A lot of samples proved this but recently, after a lot of real-world testing during the IFA event in Berlin, we found that the G4 is not only brilliant, but is still, one of the best smartphone cameras out there. Here are the reasons why.

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How 2 in 1s are transforming workflows across industries

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“The only thing constant is change” – Heraclitus. This is a quote that was true in the past, is true now and will remain true in the future. As true as that is, people in general are opposed to change at first even if that change is for the better. 2 in 1s is a change that is slowly but surely transforming the workflow across various industries and while people did hesitate at first, they are now taking a liking to it and are embracing its potential. Let’s take a look at a few industries where 2 in 1s have changed the workflow and how.

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2 in 1s vs Laptops: Which one should you get?

1 Laptops and 2-in-1s are not so different, especially when the latter is meant to act like a laptop when necessary, but this “when necessary” is the part that makes 2in1s subtly different and puts them in an evolutionary perspective. Both serve the same purpose – on the go computing, but how do they differ and which one should you go for? Let’s find out. Continue reading “2 in 1s vs Laptops: Which one should you get?”

Top 5 use cases for a 2-in-1 laptop

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A modern lifestyle entails the use of a range of devices. From laptops to tablets to e-readers, technology is all pervasive and is an integral part of all forms of content consumption and creation that goes on today. Given the unified focus on simplification of technology and enabling access, it is surprising how often we forget that having a disjointed experience across hardware is perhaps one of the biggest breakaway point. While we are still far from a perfect solution, 2-in-1 devices are leading us towards a future where a single device will be able to function as a one stop destination for all needs. With that in mind, we decided to poke around to see how we could consolidate our daily technology related and ended up with more than a few applications. Here’s our top five use cases for a 2 in 1 around the house and more. Continue reading “Top 5 use cases for a 2-in-1 laptop”

Making a case for the versatility of 2 in 1s

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The versatility of a 2-in-1, convertible or a tablet-laptop hybrid is unmistakable. What is at first glance an additional gimmick tacked on for the heck of it requires some deeper introspection into the very usage patterns of most users to see why they’ve become all the rage.

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SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Giveaway Winner Announcement

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Hello readers! We started the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive giveaway earlier this month teaming up with SanDisk to giveaway five 16GB iXpand Flash Drives worth Rs. 4,490 each, and 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 “SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Giveaway Winner Announcement”