5mm thick Gionee Elife S4.8 falls prey to the spy cam

Gionee’s upcoming GN9005, i.e., the Gionee Elife S4.8 is all set to hit the shelves in the coming weeks. However, those that can’t wait to have a glimpse of the device are in business today, as the device just got leaked via some spy cam shots.

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Europe version of the HTC One M8 gets Android v4.4.3

Users of the unlocked HTC One M8 based in Europe are now receiving the Android v4.4.3 update for their devices. This comes only a handful days after US folks got treated to the update.

The update takes the software version to 2.22.401.4, and measures a hefty 613MB. So make sure you’re loaded with either WiFi or a high-speed 3G pack before you head out for the update.

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Second batch of Xiaomi Mi3 India units to go on sale today

The duo of China’s Xiaomi and India’s Flipkart is all set to open sale for the Xiaomi Mi3 smartphone later today.

This will now be the second time that the device goes on sale in the country on Flipkart. Earlier, the Mi3 went on sale on the 22nd this month when stocks vanished in a matter of under 40 minutes. Flipkart and Xiaomi would hope to repeat the successful sale sans the server crash that Flipkart had to face.

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Huawei Ascend P7 receives a minor software update

Germany based users of the slender and sleek Huawei Ascend P7 have reported that the device received a software update recently. According to GSMArena, even though its only seeding to Germany users at the moment, the update is slated to hit Ascend P7 users in all of Europe.

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Apple iPhone 6 PCB leak hints at on-board NFC

Now that most of the major stuff such as screen, processor etc. has been leaked a million times, the rumour mill is now shifting its focus to radio. According to the latest iPhone 6 leak, the device could have something we’ve never seen on an iPhone before.

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The next Nexus could have a 5.9″ screen

There have been speculations and doubts over the existence of the Google Nexus lineup of affordable smart devices in the past. While some have suggested that the entire series of smart devices would end with the existing Nexus 5, others have gone on to preach that the Android Silver and Android One will make for two ends of the spectrum once the Nexus series is defunct.

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This LG G3 look-alike from China is just 5.5mm thick!

We’re again starting to see the trend of cloned phones, something Chinese manufacturers were known for about a decade back. However, times have changed and these clones come with some actual functionality, sometimes so good that it gives the actual thing a run for its money!

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OnePlus One review: A fantastic device backed by a not-so-fantastic marketing campaign

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OnePlus sprung out of nowhere in the latter half of 2013, a time when a company called OPPO was at the prime of its popularity. Why are we talking about OPPO in a OnePlus One review? There are two bits to the answer: (i) most of the staff, including the company supremo Pete Lau came from the OPPO camp, and (ii) OPPO is believed to be OnePlus’ parent company, even though neither like to admit it. Continue reading “OnePlus One review: A fantastic device backed by a not-so-fantastic marketing campaign”

OnePlus hand out 5,000 invites for the OnePlus One

China’s Xiaomi might be in the forefront these days, but compatriot OnePlus is making sure there’s still some thunder left for them. After Xiaomi launched their Mi4 smartphone two days back, OnePlus hit back in their own style.

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Xiaomi Mi3 sellout on Flipkart: How many devices?

As expected, Xiaomi continued their flash sale marketing with their first sale in India on 22nd July. This came after a week of registrations, when over a lakh Indians registered to be eligible to buy the device when it goes on sale. With a VFM proposition as lucrative as the Xiaomi Mi3’s it wasn’t surprising that the device got sold out in under 40 minutes of going on sale.

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After the XonPad 7, Oplus is set to launch the XonPhone 5 in India

Taiwan’s Oplus won many a heart with their first India launch, the Oplus XonPad 7 which came earlier this year. With a lightweight price tag, the XonPad 7 promised above-average build quality, voice calling and proper after sales support (something most manufacturers conveniently forget).

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Huawei Honor 6 variant with 4GB of RAM surfaces

With each passing generation of smartphones, we keep telling ourselves that this is where it will end; this is where it just can’t get any better. That’s exactly when phones like the Vivo Xplay 3S (2560 x 1440p display) and the rumoured upcoming Honor 6 variant come into the picture to turn the game on its head.

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Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun spotted with an ‘Mi Band’ around his wrist

Xiaomi’s next launch might be due in just a few hours from now, but that hasn’t stopped other leaks to creep in. While we’re expecting either the Xiaomi Mi3S or the Mi4 (or both?) to see light of day later today, what leaked might just surprise you a bit — a Xiaomi-made smart bracelet.

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