Sony KD-55X9300D 4K HDR TV Review

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These are interesting times where on one hand we can see the world move to smartphones and tablets as their primary source of entertainment while the market for large screen televisions is also growing. With 4K content starting to gain traction and the advent of high-end streaming services in India as well, users are demanding a large screen to get the best viewing experience possible. The Sony Bravia 55X9300D 4K HDR television is a strong competitor towards delivering just that but does it succeed? We find out in our review. Continue reading “Sony KD-55X9300D 4K HDR TV Review”

Google’s Huawei built 7-inch tablet with 4GB RAM expected by end of 2016

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Google launched two new Nexus smartphones last year but did not release a tablet. This could change this year as Google is expected to launch successor for the Nexus 7 tablet.

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Lava P7+ with 5-inch HD display, front camera with flash, Android 6.0 launched for Rs. 5699

Lava P7 plus

Lava has launched P7+, the company’s latest smartphone and the successor of P7 that was launched earlier this year. It has a 5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display, is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 5-megapixel front-facing camera that also has an LED flash for capturing better selfies even in low lighting conditions.
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Intex Aqua S7 with 3GB RAM, fingerprint sensor, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 9499

Intex Aqua S7

Intex just launched Aqua S7, the company’s latest smartphone in the Aqua series. It has a 5-inch HD 2.5D curved glass display with 69% screen-to-body ratio, is powered by 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Intex Aqua S7 with 3GB RAM, fingerprint sensor, 4G VoLTE launched for Rs. 9499”

Sony Xperia X and Xperia Z5 Premium receive Rs. 10000 and Rs. 8000 price cut in India

Sony Mobile just announced a Rs. 10,000 price cut for the Xperia X smartphone, just after 3 months of its launch in India. The smartphone that was launched for Rs. 48,990 at the end of May is now available for Rs. 38,990 (MRP). It is available in stores for as low as Rs. 36,900.
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Meizu M3 Max with 6-inch 1080p display, 3GB RAM, 4G VoLTE, 4100mAh battery announced

Meizu M3 Max

Meizu just announced M3 Max, the company’s latest phablet at an event in China. It packs a 6-inch 1080p IPS display, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P10 processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Flyme UI on top. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF) for fast focus in just 0.2 seconds, Sony IMX258 sensor and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Meizu M3 Max with 6-inch 1080p display, 3GB RAM, 4G VoLTE, 4100mAh battery announced”

Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Review

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The Zenfone series of phones by Asus have enjoyed an enviable position. A well priced device with well-balanced specifications guaranteed that the first generation was a runaway success. Asus replicated this to a degree with the myriad variants of the Zenfone 2. With the Zenfone 3, the Taiwanese company is taking a very different approach to things. Higher end materials, a greater focus on design has resulted in a decidedly higher price. Will the Zenfone 3 continue to be as appealing to consumers? We find that out in our review. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 3 ZE552KL Review”

Alcatel SHINE LITE, XL smartphones, POP 4 tablets, VISION VR headset, MOVE wearables announced

Alcatel SHINE LITE

Alcatel, a mobile device brand of TCL Communication this week announced several smartphones, tablets and virtual reality (VR) devices at the IFA 2016 in Berlin. This includes Alcatel SHINE LITE smartphone with unibody metal design with glass back, Alcatel XL smartphone with a 6-inch display, POP 4 tablets in 10-inch and 7-inch screen sizes, VISION VR headset, 360 Camera and Move wearable range the includes MOVEBAND, MOVETIME WiFi Watch, MOVETRACK and MOVE Track&Talk. Continue reading “Alcatel SHINE LITE, XL smartphones, POP 4 tablets, VISION VR headset, MOVE wearables announced”

Weekly Roundup: Moto Z Hasselblad True Zoom, Asus ZenWatch 3, Sony Xperia XZ and all announcements from IFA 2016 Berlin

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This week was all about world’s leading trade show IFA in Berlin. Some of the companies made announcements before the main event kicked off on September 2. Here are some of highlights of what launched on or before the IFA 2016. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Moto Z Hasselblad True Zoom, Asus ZenWatch 3, Sony Xperia XZ and all announcements from IFA 2016 Berlin”

Lenovo P2 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 5100mAh battery and A Plus announced

Lenovo P2

Lenovo showcased P2, successor of the Vibe P1 and a entry-level A Plus smartphone at the IFA in Berlin along with the K6, K6 Power and K6 Note. The P2 that had surfaced in benchmarks back in July packs a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED screen, is powered by a Octa-Core Snapdragon 625 processor and packs a huge 5100mAh battery with support for 24W quick charge function that can rapidly charge the battery. It has a metal body and a fingerprint sensor on the front. Continue reading “Lenovo P2 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 5100mAh battery and A Plus announced”

Project ARA Founder now working on new modular smartphone Nexpaq

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Just yesterday, it was reported that Google has killed Project Ara modular smartphone. Now, founder of Project Ara and former Head of Design at Google ATAP, Dan Makoski has confirmed that he is actually in the process of working with Nexpaq on a modular phone.

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HDMI Alternate mode for USB Type-C Connector announced

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HDMI has released the new HDMI Alternate Mode (Alt Mode) for USB Type-C Specification at the IFA 2016 Berlin. This allows HDMI-enabled source devices to utilize a USB Type-C connector to directly connect to HDMI-enabled displays, and deliver native HDMI signals over a simple cable without the need for cumbersome protocol and connector adapters or dongles.
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Sony Xperia X Compact Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Sony announced the Xperia X Compact at ongoing IFA 2016 Berlin. We are live at the event and have got our hands on the phone. Let’s take a detailed look at the hardware and specifications on the Xperia X Compact.

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TP-Link Neffos X1 and X1 Max with metal body, Helio P10, fingerprint sensor announced

TP-Link Neffos X1 and X1 Max

TP-Link has introduced Neffos X1 and X1 Max smartphones at the ongoing IFA this week. Both these have unibody metal design with 2.75mm narrow edges and 0.6-millimeter ultra-slim chamfer, are powered by MediaTek Helio P10 SoCs, run Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and have a fingerprint sensor on the back to unlock the phone in 0.2 seconds. Continue reading “TP-Link Neffos X1 and X1 Max with metal body, Helio P10, fingerprint sensor announced”

Samsung recalls Galaxy Note7, Google reportedly kills Project Ara – FoneArena Daily

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