OPPO N3 will come with VOOC fast charging

voocThose that have used the OPPO Find 7 or the Find 7a will agree to the fact that VOOC aka fast charging is one of the best features on the device. It allows the user to charge the Find 7/7a from 0-75% in just 30 minutes, something that no other smartphone had been able to do before the Find 7 series. Continue reading “OPPO N3 will come with VOOC fast charging”

Opening points at OnePlus’ impending expansion into Malaysia

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OnePlus has been the center of attraction for a lot of tech followers. This has not only been the case since the company launched its first device, the OnePlus One, but quite a bit prior to that as well. The interest however, exploded once the OnePlus One was announced in April this year. Continue reading “Opening points at OnePlus’ impending expansion into Malaysia”

Latest on the OPPO N3: 5.9″ 1080p display, Snapdragon 805 SoC

OPPO seems to have learnt from its mistakes it made with the N1 last year. The smartphone was the first from the ‘N’ series, and during a time when Snapdragon 800 smartphones reigned, the N1 came with only a Snapdragon 600 to spark criticism from OPPO followers.

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MediaTek Labs: New initiative by chip maker that focuses on the Internet of Things

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How many of you have wanted to control your room’s lights via your non-IR enabled smartphones? I bet pretty much all of you have had that thought at one point. That, and a lot is now possible thanks to affordable and versatile development boards such as the Arduino. Continue reading “MediaTek Labs: New initiative by chip maker that focuses on the Internet of Things”

Microsoft CEO Nadella visits Xiaomi’s Lei Jun, What’s cooking?

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China is a market that bears a lot of resemblance to its Indian counterpart. This also means that there’s a lot of undiscovered talent in China, waiting to get the required exposure. This is what Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella feels. Continue reading “Microsoft CEO Nadella visits Xiaomi’s Lei Jun, What’s cooking?”

OPPO N3 will come in two body construction options

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Despite being a ‘Chinese manufacturer’, costs of OPPO’s phones often are in line with those from other brands. This isn’t very apparent on high-end devices, but it certainly shows on mid-range and entry-level devices. However, many fail to realize that OPPO employs a much better build than your everyday Chinese import, which was something we also realized during the OPPO Find 7 review. Continue reading “OPPO N3 will come in two body construction options”

Xiaomi, iHealth team up to produce blood pressure monitor that works with Android

xiaomi bp2Very much a master at what it does, Xiaomi is looking to expand its horizon. Until now, it had only been fancy phones and tablets that everyone wanted and some actually got, but the 4 year old Chinese company is now looking to make headway into the health sector. Continue reading “Xiaomi, iHealth team up to produce blood pressure monitor that works with Android”

Mid-range Gionee GN715 with Snapdragon 400 SoC, 4G LTE announced

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Gionee has taken to a gadgets expo in China to launch yet another device to extend it’s already diverse portfolio. This time round, the device — the GN715 — comes with a Snapdragon 400 SoC, like a tonne of other mid-range devices that have taken birth this year, right from the Motorola Moto G to the Xiaomi Redmi 1S. Continue reading “Mid-range Gionee GN715 with Snapdragon 400 SoC, 4G LTE announced”

Updated Xiaomi Redmi Note, cheaper Mi 4 in the works

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Xiaomi’s products are often affordable enough for the general public. However, if you thought there was scope for improvement, Xiaomi has you covered. According to outlets based in China, Xiaomi is working on an updated version of the Redmi Note, and a more affordable, knocked down variant of the flagship Mi 4. Continue reading “Updated Xiaomi Redmi Note, cheaper Mi 4 in the works”

Limited edition OnePlus One Bamboo shell phones go on sale tomorrow

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Remember we’d told you about OnePlus’ plans of scrapping the StyleSwap covers? Well, that still holds true but the company is allowing users to purchase the Bamboo covers that they had already produced. Continue reading “Limited edition OnePlus One Bamboo shell phones go on sale tomorrow”

Huawei Honor Play 4 with 64-bit Snapdragon 410 launched for $130

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China’s Huawei today launched the Honor Play 4 in its home country. The device comes with a very entry-level price of 799 Yuan (US$130 approx.), but features a 64-bit processor that’s often seen in higher-end devices. Continue reading “Huawei Honor Play 4 with 64-bit Snapdragon 410 launched for $130”