Samsung Galaxy Note 7 iris scanner tech surfaces in new video

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We have already seen a number of rumors and reports spilling the beans on the iris scanner on Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Note 7. Now, a new video out of China (via) offers a quick look at how the iris scanning tech works. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 7 iris scanner tech surfaces in new video”

Sony Xperia XA Ultra with 16MP front camera with OIS launching in India on July 25

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Sony just teased the launch of Xperia XA Ultra smartphone in India on Monday, July 25th on its social channels. The teaser just says “Your perfect Selfie companion, with OIS” along with the image of the smartphone with large front camera with LED flash. It was announced in May, has a 21.5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, Hybrid Auto-Focus and a 16-megapixel front-facing camera that also has a LED flash and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) for capturing shake-free selfies. It also has a dedicated camera button. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XA Ultra with 16MP front camera with OIS launching in India on July 25”

Periscope gets replay highlights, tweet embeds and more in latest update

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Periscope has introduced three new features aiming at improving broadcast discovery on its platform. The poplar live streaming app from Twitter is getting replay highlights, ability to embed tweets and autoplay in latest update. Continue reading “Periscope gets replay highlights, tweet embeds and more in latest update”

How to get a Reliance Jio SIM card for your Samsung phone with unlimited data and calls for 3 months for FREE

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Reliance Jio recently teamed up with Samsung to offer unlimited data, voice calls and SMS for 90 days for select Samsung smartphones. Even though some of our readers have activated the Jio Preview offer and got a Jio SIM card, some have still doubts regarding the offer. Here is a step-by-step guide that will help you to activate the offer.

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Intex Aqua Ring with 5-inch HD display, Android 6.0 launched for Rs. 4999

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Intex has launched Aqua Ring, the company’s latest budget smartphone in the Aqua series. It has a 5-inch HD display with Dragontrail glass protection, is powered by a 1.3 quad-core MediaTek SoC and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has a 5-megapixel rear and front-facing cameras, but only the rear camera is auto focus and comes with LED flash. Continue reading “Intex Aqua Ring with 5-inch HD display, Android 6.0 launched for Rs. 4999”

Tinder rolls out new ‘Social’ feature that lets you plan group dates

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Tinder has rolled out a new feature that enables users to create groups, meet new people and plan activities together. Dubbed as Tinder Social, the feature is currently live in India, US, UK, Australia, New Zealand and other markets. Continue reading “Tinder rolls out new ‘Social’ feature that lets you plan group dates”

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 available for Rs. 58890 in exchange for old laptop or tablet

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Microsoft India has announced a new buyback offer for Microsoft Surface Pro 4 base Core M model that would allow you to get it at a discounted rate of Rs. 58,890 in exchange for old laptop or a tablet. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Pro 4 available for Rs. 58890 in exchange for old laptop or tablet”

How new is your new smartphone?

So you’ve bought the hottest smartphone in the market. You’ve been using it for a few months. Things are going great. Until it all starts to go wrong.

The phone starts to hang. It’s no longer as fast as it was when you unboxed it. It can’t keep up with the tasks you want it to perform.
It has aged years, even though you just bought it. Continue reading “How new is your new smartphone?”

NextBit Robin Refurbished, Unboxed units will be available on Overcart starting at Rs. 15399 on July 28

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Overcart, popular for selling refurbished and unboxed smartphones is back with another flash sale. The company will sell unboxed and refurbished units of Nextbit Robin smartphone that was launched in India recently for Rs. 19,999. Continue reading “NextBit Robin Refurbished, Unboxed units will be available on Overcart starting at Rs. 15399 on July 28”

Top 4G VoLTE phones in India which support Reliance Jio

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LTE or 4G LTE as it is most commonly referred to and brings about a lot of improvements in terms of speed and efficiency compared to 2G or 3G standards. However, one of the features that hasn’t yet received proper recognition yet is VoLTE.

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Skype for iOS v6.20 gets ability to find chatbots and improved notifications

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Skype for iOS has received a new update that makes it easier to search chatbots and improve notifications. The latest update bumps the app to version 6.20. Continue reading “Skype for iOS v6.20 gets ability to find chatbots and improved notifications”