ZTE Blade Qlux 4G Benchmarks

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ZTE launched the Blade Qlux 4G last month for Rs. 4,999. We brought you the unboxing of the smartphone recently, here we have its benchmarks. It is powered by a Quad-Core MediaTek MT6732M processor with four ARM Cortex A53 CPUs clocked at 1.29GHz per core and has ARM Mali-T760 GPU. The CPU-Z doesn’t detect the SoC properly and says it’s MT6752. It has 1GB of RAM and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). Check out the synthetic benchmark scores. Continue reading “ZTE Blade Qlux 4G Benchmarks”

Coolpad Dazen 1 Review

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Coolpad launched the Dazen 1 smartphone in India back in May, which got a price cut to Rs. 5999 last month. It is currently one of the cheapest Android smartphones with 4G support in the country, which competes with other budget 4G handsets. Is this the best budget 4G smartphone? Let us find out in the review.
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MasterCard testing new payment method that considers selfie as authentication

Not that we need one, but MasterCard is giving us a reason to take a selfie. The company is working on a new payment method that will let you pay by simply taking a selfie.

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Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Rohtak, Haryana

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Airtel has launched their 4G LTE services in Rohtak in Haryana, followed by the launch in Hisar, Karnal, Yamunanagar and Ambala last month. Airtel acquired 100% stake in Qualcomm AP’s India BWA licenses in Delhi, Mumbai, Haryana and Kerala circles last year. In the city, users can access 4G on Mi-Fi, Wi-Fi dongles and Wi-Fi CPEs (Customer Premise Equipment/ routers). Continue reading “Airtel launches 4G LTE services in Rohtak, Haryana”

Sony patents new technology that detects facial expressions from selfies

Sony already makes a selfie focused Xperia C3 and now it seems like it wants to further tap the ongoing ‘selfie’ phenomenon. A new report from Venturebeat states that the company has filed patent for a unique selfie technology.

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Android powered BlackBerry Venice tipped to be launched on AT&T

A number of rumors and reports have already surfaced online regarding the BlackBerry Venice, which is a Android powered smartphone. Now, popular leakster @evleaks is stating that the phone is coming to AT&T.

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HERE Maps gets reversible lanes feature in latest update

HERE Maps for Android and iPhone is receiving reversible lanes feature in latest update. The latest feature will show users reversible lanes in case of a traffic congestion.

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Coolpad Dazen X7 Camera Samples

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Coolpad launched the Dazen X7 smartphone back in May. We already brought you the hands-on impressions, unboxing and the benchmarks of the smartphone, here we have the camera samples from the smartphone. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony IMX214 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, LED flash and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera with f/2.0 aperture. Continue reading “Coolpad Dazen X7 Camera Samples”

ARCHOS announces the 50d Helium – Android 5.1 and 13 Megapixel camera for US$129

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ARCHOS has just announced a brand new smartphone called the 50d Helium. Like their other products, the 50d Helium aims to provide high quality hardware at a budget friendly price point.

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Next gen iPhone could bring 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities

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A feature that has become the mainstay of most Android flagships might finally be heading over to the Apple iPhone. The next generation iPhone 6S is believed to be packing a higher resolution 12MP camera and a faster processor that will enable video recording at the Ultra High Definition spec if rumors are to be believed. Continue reading “Next gen iPhone could bring 4K Ultra HD video recording capabilities”

Casio to introduce rugged G-Shock smartwatch, launch expected in 2016

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Casio has historically been known as a maker of reliable digital timepieces that can take a beating. Over the years, the company has introduced a range of smart and quirky features that in some ways can be termed as smart features in their own right. However, a true smartwatch from the Japanese company has so far remained elusive. This is all set to change. Continue reading “Casio to introduce rugged G-Shock smartwatch, launch expected in 2016”

Google to launch Lava made Android One smartphone in India for Rs 12,000 on July 14

Google is all set to launch a new Android One smartphone this month in India, according to a latest report from The Economic Times. The company will unveil a Lava made Android One smartphone on July 14, priced at Rs 12,000.

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Microsoft & Kyocera enter patent cross licensing deal

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Microsoft’s patent licensing business has been known to be one of the more profitable ventures for the company. Indeed, the acquisition of Finnish giant Nokia was to a large degree for its large patent portfolio which would open more revenue streams for Redmond. Microsoft’s patent portfolio stretches across multiple verticals within the telecom industry due to which they have aggressively chased and entered patent licensing deals with major smartphone brands earning them anywhere between $5-$15 per handset sold.  Continue reading “Microsoft & Kyocera enter patent cross licensing deal”