Google rolls out April Android security update for Nexus devices

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Google has started rolling out new over-the-air (OTA) update for Nexus devices and also posted factory images as part of monthly Android Security release. The latest update this month fixes several critical issues, including issues in Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in DHCPCD, Media Codec, Mediaserver, libstagefright, Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability in Kernel, Qualcomm Performance Module and more. Continue reading “Google rolls out April Android security update for Nexus devices”

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Battery Life Test – Snapdragon 650

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Xiaomi launched its Redmi Note 3 smartphone in India last month starting at Rs. 9999. We already brought you the review of the Redmi Note 3, here are the battery life test results of the Snapdragon 650 version, which is also called the Redmi Note 3 Pro in China. It packs a 4000mAh (minimum) / 4050 (typical) built-in battery, which is larger than the than 3060mAh battery on the Redmi Note 2 and also includes support for fast charging so that you can charge the phone fully in just an hour. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p display and runs on MIUI 7 based on Android 5.1 (Lollipop). Check out the test results below. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Battery Life Test – Snapdragon 650”

Apple iPhone SE 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 49000 in India

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Apple already announced that iPhone SE, the company’s latest smartphone with a 4‑inch screen will go on sale in India on April 8th at a starting price to Rs. 39,000. The company did not reveal the price of the 64GB model in the country, now the company has listed the pricing for both the models on their official website, which reveals that the 64GB iPhone SE model will cost Rs. 49,000. Continue reading “Apple iPhone SE 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 49000 in India”

LG G5 is made of 100% aluminum alloy, not plastic, says LG

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After a LG G5 teardown video revealed that the top millimeter of material is plastic, even though the company claims that the smartphone is made of meal. LG has released a statement saying that the phone has 100% aluminum casing with a coating of primer, which provides additional insulation and enhances the surface for a smooth and durable finish.
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Reach Opulent with 5-inch HD display, 1GB RAM launched for Rs. 3599

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Reach Mobiles has launched Opulent, it’s latest smartphone exclusively on ShopClues. It has a 5-inch HD display, is powered by 1.2 GHz quad-core Spreadtrum processor, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. Continue reading “Reach Opulent with 5-inch HD display, 1GB RAM launched for Rs. 3599”

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 Review

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Microsoft for the first time in launched its Surface 2-in-1, the Surface Pro 4 in India earlier this year starting at Rs. 89,990. It has a large 12.3-inch display, is powered by Intel Skylake processor and also comes bundled with Surface Pen. Is the new Surface Pro 4 worth the price? Let us find out in the review.

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BBM’s Message Retraction and Timer features are now free to use without subscription

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BlackBerry has updated BBM for Android, iOS and BlackBerry 10 that makes privacy features such as Timed Messages and Message Retraction that were previously only available as part of a BBM subscription are now completely free. These features were introduced back in 2014. Continue reading “BBM’s Message Retraction and Timer features are now free to use without subscription”

Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2 turn-based team RPG for Android, iPhone and iPad released

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Disney Interactive Games and Marvel Entertainment have released Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2, a new turn-based team role-playing game and the sequel to the popular Marvel: Avengers Alliance game. In this game, each player must level up heroes, customize each hero with special abilities, and assemble the ultimate team to take into battle. Continue reading “Marvel: Avengers Alliance 2 turn-based team RPG for Android, iPhone and iPad released”

Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE with 5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM launched in India for Rs. 7999

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Asus launched the Zenfone Go 4.5 back in December last year and launched the Zenfone Go 5.0 (ZC500TG) couple of months back, now it has launched the Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE (T500) in the country. It has a 5-inch HD screen, is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410 64-bit SoC, has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, but this runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Hope Asus will offer update at least to Android 5.1 (Lollipop). Continue reading “Asus Zenfone Go 5.0 LTE with 5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM launched in India for Rs. 7999”

Xiaomi Mi 20,000mAh Power Bank launched in India, OnePlus X gets a price cut – FoneArena Daily

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Xiaomi Mi 5 Battery Life Test

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Xiaomi launched its flagship Mi 5 smartphone in India earlier this week at Rs. 24,999. We already brought you the unboxing,  benchmarks and the camera samples from the smartphone, here we have the battery life test results of the smartphone. The Mi 5 has a 3000mAh (typ) / 2910mAh (min) lithium-ion polymer battery with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. It has a 5.15-inch 1080p display, is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 820 SoC and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with MIUI 7 on top. Check out the test results. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 5 Battery Life Test”

BlackBerry reports $238M loss in Q4 FY 2016, 600,000 units of Priv sold in the quarter

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BlackBerry today reported a net loss (GAAP) of $238 million or $0.45 per basic share for the fourth fiscal quarter 2016 that ended February 29, 2016 on revenues (GAAP) of $464 million. Cash and investments balance was $2.62 billion at the end of the fiscal quarter. Continue reading “BlackBerry reports $238M loss in Q4 FY 2016, 600,000 units of Priv sold in the quarter”

OnePlus X gets a Rs. 2000 permanent price cut in India, now available for Rs. 14999

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After the OnePlus 2, the OnePlus X has also received Rs. 2,000 price cut in India on Amazon.in. The OnePlus X was launched in India at Rs. 16,999 back in October last year, later it launched the Champagne and Ceramic variants of the smartphone in the country. It went permanently invite-free in the country back in February this year. Continue reading “OnePlus X gets a Rs. 2000 permanent price cut in India, now available for Rs. 14999”

Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro, new Mi LED Light and Mi USB Cable launched in India

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Xiaomi, along with the 20000mAh Mi Power Bank launched Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro, new Mi LED Portable USB Light and Mi USB cable in India to celebrate its 6th Birthday in the form of Mi Fan Festival. The Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro is the enhanced version of the Mi In-ear Headphones that has hybrid dynamic and balanced armature drivers for an enhanced audio experience. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Pro, new Mi LED Light and Mi USB Cable launched in India”