Get Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with Arrow OS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 was amongst the best selling devices launched last year in India, despite launching in 2017 it was launched with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and was updated to Android 7.0 (Nougat) in August 2017. Redmi Note 4 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 mobile platform, the same processor which powers Redmi Note 5, Redmi Y2 and Redmi 6 Pro that run on Andriod 8.1 (Oreo). Continue reading “Get Android 9.0 Pie on Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 with Arrow OS”

Here’s How OPPO’s Super VOOC Charging Works

Ever since OPPO introduced VOOC charging a few years back, it has taken the mantle of being the fastest charging standard around. However, as smartphone usage becomes ever more integrated into our life, there is a need for an even faster charging solution. Earlier this
year, OPPO debuted the successor to VOOC and it puts every competing standard to shame. Follow along as we talk in depth about OPPO’s Super VOOC charging technology.  Continue reading “Here’s How OPPO’s Super VOOC Charging Works”

This could be the best time to shift from your iPhone to the OnePlus 6T: Here’s why

Undoubtedly, iPhones are the most popular smartphones in the world with its own set of pros and cons. With that being said, the Cupertino tech giant has been slowly cranking up the average cost of the iPhone especially in the past couple of years. This move was abhorred by most of the people including few hardcore Apple fans. As a result, the company has limited the production of the recently launched iPhone XR, iPhone XS and XS max. Continue reading “This could be the best time to shift from your iPhone to the OnePlus 6T: Here’s why”

Coolpad M3 with 5.85-inch 19:9 display, 4GB RAM, dual rear cameras announced

Coolpad has announced M3, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in China. It has a 5.85-inch HD+ 19:9 aspect ratio display, is powered by 1.5 GHz Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6750 processor and runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 5-megapixel camera for portrait shots and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

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Nokia and OPPO ink multi-year patent licensing agreement

Nokia has announced that it has signed a patent license agreement with OPPO. Under the agreement, OPPO will make payments to Nokia for a multi-year license period. However, the terms of the agreement remain confidential between the parties at the moment. Continue reading “Nokia and OPPO ink multi-year patent licensing agreement”

ASUS Zenfone Max M1 and Zenfone Lite L1 Unboxing

Asus launched the Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL) and Zenfone Max (M1), two budget smartphones in India last month. Here we have the unboxing of both the smartphones.

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LG patent hints at a smartphone with 16 rear cameras

LG is planning to take its smartphone camera up a notch as the Korean company filed a patent with USPTO for a smartphone with 16 camera lenses. The patent was granted on 20 November 2018. The lenses are placed in a specific curvature within a matrix arrangement on the rear side. Continue reading “LG patent hints at a smartphone with 16 rear cameras”

Infinix Note 5 Stylus Android One smartphone with 6-inch FHD+ display, X Pen Stylus launched in India for Rs. 15999

Infinix Mobility just launched the Note 5 Stylus, an Android One smartphone with a X Pen stylus that offers 4096 level pressure sensitivity and fine tip. You can open menu, new menu and switch between pen and eraser with just a click. X Pen menu lets you launch notes, write memos, take a screenshot, view files and and more. Continue reading “Infinix Note 5 Stylus Android One smartphone with 6-inch FHD+ display, X Pen Stylus launched in India for Rs. 15999”

OPPO introduces ColorOS 6 with improved UI for full-screen devices, gradient colors, new font and more

OPPO on its 5th anniversary of ColorOS last week, introduced ColorOS 6, the next major upgrade that will be designed for full-screen devices bringing improved UI, gradient colors, new OPPO Sans font, new animations and more. The company said that ColorOS is now present in 2.5 billion devices across 140 counrties  Continue reading “OPPO introduces ColorOS 6 with improved UI for full-screen devices, gradient colors, new font and more”

Huawei teases full-screen smartphone with in-display camera for December

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Huawei has posted a new teaser that reveals that it working on a new smartphone that might be competing with the Galaxy A8s which is rumored to have a small hole within the display to accommodate the front camera. The upcoming Huawei smartphone whose name is currently under the wraps said to feature a similar cut out at the top-left corner is also said to launch in December.  Continue reading “Huawei teases full-screen smartphone with in-display camera for December”

Samsung Galaxy M2 with Full HD+ notch display, Exynos 7885 surface in benchmarks

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy M2 smartphone in the days to come, as the device now surfaced on the AnTuTu and Geekbench. The listings reveal some of the specifications of Galaxy M2 and hint that it might be an entry-level smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy M2 is the first smartphone in the company’s new Galaxy M series. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy M2 with Full HD+ notch display, Exynos 7885 surface in benchmarks”

Mitsubishi and NTT DOCOMO achieve first 27Gbps 5G data speeds in outdoor trials

Mitsubishi Electric and NTT DOCOMO have announced that both the companies have achieved world’s first 5G mobile telecommunications proof of concept for 27Gbps and 25Gbps maximum throughputs via one mobile terminal over communication distances of 10m and 100m, respectively, using the 28GHz radio frequency. Continue reading “Mitsubishi and NTT DOCOMO achieve first 27Gbps 5G data speeds in outdoor trials”

Logitech said to be in talks to acquire headphone maker Plantronics for $2.2 billion [Update: Logitech confirms negotiations were terminated]

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Update: Logitech in a statement said that it had engaged in discussions with Plantronics regarding a potential transaction, however, those discussions were terminated. Continue reading “Logitech said to be in talks to acquire headphone maker Plantronics for $2.2 billion [Update: Logitech confirms negotiations were terminated]”

Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) Unboxing and First Impressions

Samsung launched the Galaxy A9 2018, world’s first smartphone with quad rear cameras in India earlier this week. Here we have the unboxing of the smartphone.

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Vivo Y95 with 6.22-inch Halo FullView display, dual rear cameras, 20MP front camera, 4030mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 16990

Vivo has launched Y95, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone in the ‘Y Series’ in India. It was introduced packs a 6.22-inch HD+ screen with  Halo FullView display and 88.6% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by Snapdragon 439 12nm SoC with 4GB of RAM, runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with Funtouch OS 4.5, comes with a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a secondary 2-megapixel camera for potraits, as well as a 20-megapixel front camera with support for face unlock and AI beautify features.

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