Xiaomi Redmi 3 with 5-inch HD display, metal body gets certified in China

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Xiaomi introduced Redmi Note 3, the company’s latest ‘Redmi Note’ series smartphone with a metal body recently. Now a new Xiaomi smartphone with similar unibody metal build has been certified by TENAA (Via) in China. The design is similar to Redmi Note 3, but this doesn’t have a fingerprint sensor on the back. This could be the Redmi 3 that surfaced on Geekbench recently, revealing the Snapdragon 617 processor and 2GB of RAM. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi 3 with 5-inch HD display, metal body gets certified in China”

Weekly Roundup: Samsung Galaxy A9, HTC One X9, Gionee M5 Plus, M5 Enjoy and more

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Last week of 2015, and Samsung announced its latest top-end smartphone in the ‘Galaxy A’ series at an event in China dubbed the Samsung Galaxy A9. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Samsung Galaxy A9, HTC One X9, Gionee M5 Plus, M5 Enjoy and more”

Amazon offers over $30 worth free apps and games for limited period

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Amazon is back with another free apps offer for Christmas. This month it is offering 13 paid Android apps and games worth over $30 for free on the Amazon Underground app for a limited period. These apps are usually priced between US$ 0.99 and US$ 11.99. Some popular apps and games include, AVG AntiVirus PRO Android Security, Shiver: The Lily’s Requiem, Lifeline and more.

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Top 5 use cases for Intel’s Real-Sense Technology

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We’re sure that many of you have heard of Intel’s Real-Sense technology* by now, perhaps some of you may even have it on your devices. Today, we will be taking a look at top 5 use cases for RealSense™ technology in real world applications. Who uses it or who can use it and how.

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Lenovo Vibe P1m Review

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It seems like Lenovo has woken up from its hibernation. Just a couple of quarters ago the brand wasn’t that popular in the smartphone space in the Indian market. However, times have changed very quickly for the Chinese manufacturer.

Ever since the introduction of A6000 for the mid-range market, the firm has been very active and has been bringing all its new models to the sub-continent without much of a delay after its global announcement.
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Why you should consider buying an Intel Skylake powered computer

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When you think of processors, Intel is the first name that comes to mind. That is because Intel has a long history of manufacturing industry leading processors for computing. Their journey began in 1971 when they created the Intel 4004* 4 bit processor which was one of the first commercially available microprocessor.

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Google Nexus 5X Review

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Google introduced the Nexus program with the HTC Google Nexus One. The primary objective is to showcase the power of Android by using decent hardware and selling the devices at decent price points. Nexus devices always have a place in the hearts of Android purists as it has a stock Android experience and always are the first phones to receive new updates. Since the first Nexus smartphone, Google has released a Nexus smartphone every year. This year however, Google released two smartphones, the LG Nexus 5X and the Huawei Nexus 6P to provide two options for users. The 5X is the “lower-end” handset of the two and is a direct successor to the Nexus 5 which was released in 2013. Nexus phones in the past have always had issues and compromises that the users had to make in exchange for a stock Android experience. However, things appear to be different this time around with both the Nexus devices. Let us dive into the review to see whether the Google Nexus 5X manages to break-free from the usual Nexus restraints.

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Intel Compute Stick for Business Travelers

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As computers become a commodity, there’s a full range of fresh use cases that have started emerging. One of the most interesting devices to have emerged lately is the Intel® compute stick. Clarke’s law*** suggests that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Just like the original flash drives or pen drives appeared to be a miraculous alternative to CDs, the compute stick too appears to be the harbinger of a computing revolution.

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Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) Android 6.0 Marshmallow update starts rolling out

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Motorola has finally started rolling out Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for the 2015 Moto G (3rd gen) smartphone starting from the U.S and Canada. Earlier this month Motorola’s Senior Director of Software Product Management, David Schuster confirmed that they have begun Marshmallow soak test for Moto G (3rd Gen) in Brazil and India. Continue reading “Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) Android 6.0 Marshmallow update starts rolling out”

Google Nexus 6P Battery Life Test

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Google launched the Huawei-made Nexus 6P smartphone in India back in October. We have already seen the unboxing and benchmarks of the smartphone, here we have the battery life test results. The Nexus 6P has a 3450mAh built-in battery, comes with Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0 support and also comes bundled with a fast charger. It has a 5.7-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 810 processor and runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). Check out the test results below. Continue reading “Google Nexus 6P Battery Life Test”

Airtel launches new data plans with unlimited validity starting at Rs. 22

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Airtel has launched three new data plans with unrestricted / unlimited validity for its prepaid customers. “This is a first-of-its-kind innovation in India’s prepaid mobile that breaks away from the conventional validity expiry model and offers early data users the flexibility of consuming internet services without worrying about expiry of the validity period – thus delivering maximum value,” said the company. These plans start at Rs. 22 (varies depending on the circle) and can be used for 2G, 3G and 4G. Continue reading “Airtel launches new data plans with unlimited validity starting at Rs. 22”

HTC One X9 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 7.9mm metal body, 13MP camera with OIS announced

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HTC just announced the One X9 smartphone, the company’s latest mid range smartphone in the new ‘One X’ series, as it promised. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080p display and is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio X10 processor. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, BSI sensor, optical image stabilization (OIS) that can detect shake in 0.125 milliseconds, 4K video recording and RAW image capture. Android version is not clear yet, but there are chances that it might be running on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), similar to the One A9. Continue reading “HTC One X9 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 7.9mm metal body, 13MP camera with OIS announced”

Uber offers on-demand chopper ride for Christmas in Bangalore, Delhi, Pune and Mumbai

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Uber had been offering Chopper on demand for quite sometime at various occasions, including Valentine’s day earlier this year. Today it has announced that it will offer UberCHOPPER powered by Droom in Bangalore, New Delhi, Pune and Mumbai tomorrow, December 25th. All you need to do is to request a helicopter through your Uber app between 10:00 AM and 12 noon. Continue reading “Uber offers on-demand chopper ride for Christmas in Bangalore, Delhi, Pune and Mumbai”

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Plus cases surface, hints at the design

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Earlier this month there was a rumor that Samsung might be working on the Galaxy S7 Plus, S7 Edge and S7 Edge Plus smartphones, in addition to its Galaxy S7flagship smartphone. Now images of the cases for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Plus have surfaced, giving us a hint of the design of these smartphones. This reveals rectangular home button and raised rear camera sensor, but the overall design of these smartphones are expected to be similar to the Galaxy S6 series.

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Why is Intel Compute Stick the ultimate portable PC

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We live in an era where it is almost impossible to live without computers. While many are satisfied using just their smartphones, the majority still depend on a desktop computer or laptop to get their work done. A smartphone simply does not have the required productivity levels or processing power of a full-fledged PC. However, people are often forced to use their smartphones or tablets just because they do not wish to lug around a desktop rig or a laptop. What if you were able to have a PC that fits right into your pocket? What if you could have all your files and settings just the way you like? The Intel® compute stick does just that.

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