OnePlus One gets OxygenOS 1.0.2 update with Stagefright security patches, latest vulnerability not fixed yet [Update: Fixed in OxygenOS 1.0.3]

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OnePlus released a minor Oxygen OS 1.0.2 update to fix Stagefright security exploit last week. But this doesn’t fix the latest vulnerability in the Stagefright library (CVE-2015-3864) that was reported last week. As you can see from the screenshot, this is confirmed by the Zimperium’s Stagefright Detector App that got updated to add detection of the latest vulnerability. Continue reading “OnePlus One gets OxygenOS 1.0.2 update with Stagefright security patches, latest vulnerability not fixed yet [Update: Fixed in OxygenOS 1.0.3]”

Samsung unveils Level On Wireless Pro Headphones

Samsung has introduced Level On Wireless Pro Headphones that come with Ultra High Quality Audio (UHQA). The company claims that these headphones offer a rich, high definition sound experience.

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Microsoft testing News Cast app that reads out news to users

Microsoft is testing a new app that curates news from various sources, sorts out the bests ones and reads them out loud to you from your phone. Dubbed as News Cast, the app uses text-to-speech technology to read out article summaries to the users.

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Xiaomi sells record 800,000 Redmi Note 2 units in 12 hours in China

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 that was announced last week went on sale in China yesterday. Xiaomi has announced that it sold 800,000 Redmi Note 2 smartphones in the first 12 hours of sale, which is a new record for the company. Back in April Xiaomi entered into the Guinness Book of World Records for selling 2.11 million smartphones online in 24 hours during its Mi Fan Fest in China. Continue reading “Xiaomi sells record 800,000 Redmi Note 2 units in 12 hours in China”

Next Gen Moto 360 – Moto 360S and Moto 360L gets listed on Brazil’s Anatel

We knew that Motorola was working on the next generation Moto 360 smartwatch that is codenamed as Smelt. Now, two models of the Moto 360 have been spotted at Anatel that is the Brazil’s federal telecom regulator which is equivalent of the FCC in the US.

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TP-LINK TL-WA860RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender launched in India for Rs. 2500

TP-LINK TL-WA860RE

TP-LINK has launched TL-WA860RE, its latest power socket-mounted Universal Wireless Range Extender with AC Pass-Through in India. It is designed to conveniently extend the coverage and improve the signal strength of an existing wireless network to eliminate dead zones, said the company. Continue reading “TP-LINK TL-WA860RE 300Mbps Wi-Fi Range Extender launched in India for Rs. 2500”

Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 (ZE550KL) Review: The Budget All-rounder

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Oh look, Another Zenfone 2! Wait, that’s the Zenfone Selfie? Nah, that’s the Zenfone 2 Laser. Once again, Asus has launched a phone that looks nigh identical to the rest of its line up. Call it the creation of a homogenous brand identity or sheer laziness on the part of the brand, the Zenfone series of phones do provide a solid albeit utilitarian handset. With the Laser, the Taiwanese brand is entering the budget segment and is seeking a replacement for last year’s Zenfone 5. We put the phone through its paces to determine whether this is the best handset that you can buy at this price point. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 2 Laser 5.5 (ZE550KL) Review: The Budget All-rounder”

Elephone P8000 launching in India as Auxus PRIME P8000 this month exclusively on Snapdeal

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Elephone, India’s latest entrant from China has announced a partnership with iberry’s Auxus to launch its most expected P8000 smartphone in India as Auxus PRIME P8000.  “Auxus PRIME P8000 is a specially customized version of Elephone P8000 for Indian Customers with the support of all the Indian frequencies and bands, especially 4G LTE TDD B40 with 2300MHz frequency”, said Elephone. Continue reading “Elephone P8000 launching in India as Auxus PRIME P8000 this month exclusively on Snapdeal”

Google teases possible Android M names in a new video

Google announced Android M in May this year at the I/O conference. There has been a number of guesses and speculation about what will Google name its latest Android OS. Now, the company has released a new video that hints at possible names for Android M.

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Meizu schedules an event in India on August 26, MX5 expected

Meizu India event August 26

Chinese smartphone maker Meizu entered India with the launch of m1 note smartphone back in May. It launched the m2 note, its successor at a competitive price tag of Rs. 9999 in the country earlier this month. Today the Chinese company headquartered in Zhuhai, China has announced an event for its official ‘Brand Launch’ in India on August 26th. The invite doesn’t hint at anything, but the company is expected to launch the MX5 and even its latest m2 smartphone at the event next week. Continue reading “Meizu schedules an event in India on August 26, MX5 expected”

Sony tipped to bring ‘4K – X Reality Pro’ to Xperia Z5 Plus

Last week, user agent profile leak of the Sony Xperia Z5 Plus surfaced hinting about a possible 4K display. Now, a new report is suggesting that Sony is going to bring the 4K X-Reality Pro image processing engine to the phone.
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Samsung G9198 dual-screen Android flip phone with Snapdragon 808 announced

Samsung G9198

Samsung introduced G9098, an Android flip phone with dual displays in China last year.  This year the company has introduced (Via) G9198, an upgraded version with dual 3.9-inch (768 x 1280 pixels) WXGA Super AMOLED screens, one on the front and the the other on the inside along with a T9 keypad. It is powered by a hexa-core Snapdragon 808, has a 16-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Samsung G9198 dual-screen Android flip phone with Snapdragon 808 announced”

Gionee GN9007 spotted on Geekbench and TENAA, could be the Elife S7 Mini

A mid-range unannounced Gionee handset has appeared on Geekbench and TENAA. The mysterious device that has a model model number ‘GN9007’ is said to be the Elife S7 Mini.

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