Timex iQ+ Move Review

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Timex had launched Metropolitan+ analog watch that also acts like an activity tracker last year. The company is now back with a successor this year with Timex IQ+ Move. Priced at Rs. 9,995, it is an analog watch that also acts as a smart fitness tracker. I have been using this watch for few days, so let’s take a detailed look at the review.
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ASUS, HP and Lenovo to build Windows 10 PCs with LTE powered by Snapdragon 835

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At the WinHEC event in Shenzhen, China last December, Microsoft and Qualcomm announced that Windows 10 will be coming to next-generation of Snapdragon mobile processors. Today, at the Computex 2017 Qualcomm announced that ASUS, HP and Lenovo will be the first OEM to develop mobile PCs powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile PC Platform with X16 LTE modem.  Continue reading “ASUS, HP and Lenovo to build Windows 10 PCs with LTE powered by Snapdragon 835”

Xiaomi Mi 20000mAh, 10000mAh Mi Power Banks with two-way fast charging Unboxing

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Xiaomi introduced several power banks with two-way fast charging in China last year. We recently unboxed the 10000mAh Mi Powerbank 2, 10000mAh Mi Powerbank Pro and 20000mAh Mi Power Bank 2, all with two-way fast charging and the latter two with Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0. Check out the video below. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 20000mAh, 10000mAh Mi Power Banks with two-way fast charging Unboxing”

Nikon Coolpix W300 rugged compact camera with 4K recording announced in India

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Nikon has introduced Coolpix W300 rugged compact camera in India. It is waterproof up to 30m, is capable of surviving falls of up to 2.4m, weathers the cold temperatures down to -10°C, and manages a dustproof ruggedness, claims Nikon.

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Essential PH-1 announced, Samsung introduces Notebook 9 Pro with S-Pen and more – FoneArena Daily

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Check out the latest FoneArena Daily video that gives you a quick roundup of the latest technology news. Continue reading “Essential PH-1 announced, Samsung introduces Notebook 9 Pro with S-Pen and more – FoneArena Daily”

Vodafone 4G Review – How good is Vodafone 4G in Chennai

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Vodafone launched its 4G services in India starting from Kerala back in December 2015. It was launched in Chennai in February this year and is based on 2100 MHz band 1 that made the company first in the country to use the band that it had acquired last year. How good is Vodafone 4G in Chennai? Is it better than other operators? Let us find out. Continue reading “Vodafone 4G Review – How good is Vodafone 4G in Chennai”

LG G6 now available on Amazon India for Rs. 41999 after Rs. 10000 price cut

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Last month LG announced a limited period Rs. 10,000 price cut for its flagship G6 smartphone, and the smartphone was selling for Rs. 41,990, compared to the launch price of Rs. 51,990. Now Amazon India has also started selling the smartphone at a a discounted price of Rs. 41,999.  Continue reading “LG G6 now available on Amazon India for Rs. 41999 after Rs. 10000 price cut”

Asus ZenPad 3S 8.0 Z582KL with 7.9-inch QXGA display, Snapdragon 652, new ZenPad 10 with Android Nougat announced

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Asus has quietly introduced new ZenPad 3S 8.0 and two new Asus ZenPad 10 tablets at the Computex 2017 in Taiwan. The ZenPad 3S 8.0 (Z582KL) is the smaller version of the ZenPad 3S 10 (Z500M) that was introduced last year. The new model has a 7.9-inch 2K (2048 x 1536 resolution) screen dual speakers and 4GB of RAM. It also has a 6.9mm slim unibody metal design. The new ZenPad 10 models come in 10.1-inch WXGA and Full HD models, run Android 7.0 (Nougat) and have 4G LTE support. Continue reading “Asus ZenPad 3S 8.0 Z582KL with 7.9-inch QXGA display, Snapdragon 652, new ZenPad 10 with Android Nougat announced”

YouTube for Android gets bottom navigation bar and revamps UI

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YouTube for Android has received an update that brings a refreshed UI and a new bottom navigation bar. The main aim to shift the navigation bar to the bottom is to make it easier for users to reach the tabs with your thumb. Continue reading “YouTube for Android gets bottom navigation bar and revamps UI”

OPPO F3 Black Edition launched in India

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After launching Black Edition F3 Plus in India last month, OPPO today launched Black Edition of F3 smartphone in the country just in time for the upcoming Champions Trophy that starts tomorrow. OPPO is the official sponsor of Team India. There is also a limited edition black version that comes with a BCCI Logo, highlighting the OPPO and BCCI partnership. Continue reading “OPPO F3 Black Edition launched in India”

Asus unveils ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop with Nvidia GTX 1080 Max-Q

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Asus has introduced ultra-slim ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop with Windows 10. It measures 17.9 mm thick and weighs 2.24 kg. The laptop is powered by the latest Intel Core i7 processor and comes with NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics (GTX 1080) Max-Q design. It has a 15.6-inch 1080p with G-Sync display that Asus claims covers 100 percent of the sRGB color gamut. Continue reading “Asus unveils ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop with Nvidia GTX 1080 Max-Q”

Tablet shipments in India drop 18.6% YoY, Samsung rules with 21.3% market share: IDC

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A total of 701,000 tablets were shipped in India in CY Q1 2017 – a marginal drop of 2.2 percent from 716,000 units in the previous quarter, according to the latest IDC Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker. Tablet shipments in the consumer segment also declined 28 percent in Q1 2017 compared to the same period last year and resulted in a sharp 18.6 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop in total tablet shipments in India.The commercial segment accounted for one-third of total tablet shipments in India.

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Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT Review

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Part of Sennheiser’s 2017 range of headphones, the HD 4.40 BT sits bang in the middle of the wired HD 4.30 and the 4.50 which includes active noise cancellation. Priced at Rs. 10,990, the pair is relatively pricey and faces a fair amount of competition. Will Sennheiser be able to strike that much vaunted balance between performance and price? We find out in our review. Continue reading “Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT Review”

Twitter gives you more control over DMs from people you don’t know

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Twitter is giving its users more control over the DMs they receive. The micro-blogging platform is adding a filter to direct messages that will allow you to review them if they are from people you don’t know. Continue reading “Twitter gives you more control over DMs from people you don’t know”

Worldwide smartphone shipments will grow to 1.52 billion in 2017: IDC

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Worldwide smartphone shipments are expected to rebound slightly in 2017 with expected growth of 3.0% over the previous year, according to a new forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. With several major devices entering the market this year, IDC anticipates shipment volumes will grow to 1.52 billion in 2017. Continue reading “Worldwide smartphone shipments will grow to 1.52 billion in 2017: IDC”