iOS 9.3 allows Apple iPad Pro to update accessory firmware through Smart Connector

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Apple released the Beta version of iOS 9.3 to the public on January 15th. It seems that the update to 9.3 gives the iPad Pro the ability to update firmware of accessories.

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HTC Perfume to be the next flagship – Returns to Ultrapixel roots

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HTC won’t be showcasing a new flagship product during MWC 2016 that happens next month in Barcelona, Spain. However, they are said to be working hard on a new flagship smartphone  codenamed “Perfume” that will make an official appearance shortly after MWC.

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OPPO to unveil smartphone with innovative camera technology at MWC 2016

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OPPO has released a statement that states that it will be revealing a camera centric smartphone next month during MWC 2016 scheduled to take place between 22nd to 25th February in Barcelona, Spain,

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Alleged Xiaomi Mi 5 screenshot reveals DualSIM support and NFC

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A new screenshot has surfaced online which is said to be of the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone. The screenshot reveals that the device will have a DualSIM slot as well as NFC capability.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 specifications surface in presentation slide

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The specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7 have been rumoured for quite a while and the information gathered from many sources seems to indicate the same things. However, now a new presentation slide has been leaked online that could possibly confirm the specifications for good.

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Apple iPad Air 3 might feature a 4K screen

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The Apple iPad Air 3 is rumoured for an announcement in March 2016 and is set to bring the iPhone 5SE and updated Apple Watch models with it. While the scree size is likely to remain the same, the resolution is likely to be increased.

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Lenovo Vibe X3 Photo Gallery

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Lenovo launched the Vibe X3, it’s flagship smartphone yesterday at a competitive price tag of Rs. 19,999. We already brought you the unboxing of the smartphone, here we have the hardware walk through of the smartphone in this photo gallery.

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Huawei Honor 5X Photo Gallery

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Huawei launched the Honor 5X, the successor of last year’s Honor 4X smartphone in India earlier today at Rs. 12,999. Here we have a quick walk through of the hardware in terms of photo gallery.

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Nokia 230 Dual SIM officially launched in India for Rs. 3949

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Microsoft introduced Nokia 230 and 230 Dual SIM selfie-focused feature phones with a 2-megapixel front-facing camera with LED flash back in November 2015. The Nokia 230 Dual SIM went on sale through official Microsoft online store in India last month, today Microsoft has officially launched the smartphone in the country. It has a 2.8-inch (320 x 240 pixels) QVGA LCD screen, polycarbonate frame and sand-blasted aluminum back cover. Continue reading “Nokia 230 Dual SIM officially launched in India for Rs. 3949”

1.4 Billion smartphones shipped in 2015 – Huawei and Lenovo see biggest growth

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The year 2015 saw a total of 1.4 Billion smartphone shipments which makes it the highest number of smartphones shipments in a year. This is a 10.1% increase in shipments compared to the 1.3 Billion units of last year.

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Samsung Q4 2015 profits down 40% YoY, expects tough year ahead

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Samsung has reported its earnings for Q4 2015, in which the company has made operating profit of 6.14 trillion won ($4.4 billion) for the quarter that ended December 31, 2015. It reported revenues of 53.32 trillion won ($50.8 billion) and net profit of 3.22 trillion won (US$ 2.7 billion), down 39.7% year-on-year. It reported 200.65 trillion won ($165.90 billion) in revenue and 26.41 trillion won ($21.84 billion) in operating profits for the whole 2015.

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Google to create smartphones with built-in face and object recognition

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Google is apparently working together with Movidius which is a startup under Alphabet Inc just like Google. The collaboration is aimed at bringing deep learning technologies to smartphones.

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vivo Y51L with 5-inch display, 7.5mm slim body, 4G LTE launched in India for Rs. 11980

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vivo today launched Y51L, the company’s latest smartphone in India. It was introduced as Y51 last month and packs a  5-inch qHD screen, is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410 SoC, runs on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) with Funtouch OS 2.5 on top, has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “vivo Y51L with 5-inch display, 7.5mm slim body, 4G LTE launched in India for Rs. 11980”

iberry Auxus Stunner with 3GB RAM, 4G LTE, VR headset bundle launched for Rs. 14990

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iberry today launched Auxus Stunner that comes bundled with a Virtual Reality Headset that lets you view videos, games and several content on the smartphone in Virtual Reality. It will offer a 360 degree 3D dimensional view of the content, according to the company. It has a 5-inch HD display, is powered a 1.3GHz Octa-Core processor, has 3GB of RAM, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera that also has LED flash. It has dual SIM support and 4G LTE connectivity. Continue reading “iberry Auxus Stunner with 3GB RAM, 4G LTE, VR headset bundle launched for Rs. 14990”