Microsoft is all set to announce new flagship phones – Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL and other devices at an event on October 6th. Now, a press render of the Lumia 950 XL has surfaced.
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Google to install high-speed public Wi-Fi in 400 train stations across India
Google has officially announced a new project to provide high-speed public Wi-Fi in 400 train stations across India. The initiative was announced on the occasion of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S. headquarters and in line with the Digital India campaign.
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FoneArena Labs: Introducing our brand new gadgets section
We have been running a small project, dubbed FA tech that is driven by the passion of our authors for gadgets and technology for quite some time now. And, the fact that technology is not only about mobile meant that our team spent more time on the platform to express our love towards the various developing fields in the world of consumer technology.
Most of the members, including our founder come from a technical background. The team consists of more engineers than journalists, yeah that’s right! Thanks to our educational backgrounds, our understanding of the product and the underlying technology is sound and we always strive to pass them on to you. Also, we are consumers first and bloggers next. Continue reading “FoneArena Labs: Introducing our brand new gadgets section”
OnePlus 2 Customization
In the previous post, we learnt a few tips and tricks to make the One Plus 2 experience a lot better. This post is a follow up but in a different angle as it’s all about looks and customization. What can you do to make the One Plus 2 reflect you and your style? Well, there are more than a couple of options.
LG G4 Dual and One Plus 2 – Making the case for dual SIM flagships
The dual SIM feature has long been the mainstay of lower end budget phones rather than flagships. Sure, some flagships have had variants, but they aren’t launched everywhere. The One Plus 2 is possibly the first popular mainstream flagship that comes with a dual SIM setup by default, and based on our recent experiences with it and the LG G4 dual, we think an additional SIM slot should be considered for every flagship out there. This might seem like a stretch but consider these use cases that are widely in place.
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OnePlus 2 Tips and Tricks
The One Plus 2 is, true to its nature, one of the more affordable flagships out there. Due to that and a lot of other factors, it is bound to reach a lot of people, and in fact, this has already started. So, for all you existing and potential One Plus 2 users, here are some tips and tricks that might make your experience richer.
Modi offers Apple to ‘Make in India’, Tim Cook responded positively: Report
Apple CEO Tim Cook response to set up manufacturing unit in India is positive, said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup after the Prime Minister meeting with Tim Cook in San Jose, California. Continue reading “Modi offers Apple to ‘Make in India’, Tim Cook responded positively: Report”
Qualcomm announces support for Digital India and Make in India, to invest $150 million in Indian start-ups
Qualcomm Incorporated today announced that it will invest up to US$ 150 million (approximately Rs. 9.8 billion or Rs. 980 crores) in Indian startup companies across all stages through its venture arm, Qualcomm Ventures as part of its commitment to India, during a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Digital Economy event in San Jose. Continue reading “Qualcomm announces support for Digital India and Make in India, to invest $150 million in Indian start-ups”
Why the LG G4 is still one of the best camera phones out there
Back when we reviewed the LG G4‘s camera, it was evident that the performance was nothing short of great. A lot of samples proved this but recently, after a lot of real-world testing during the IFA event in Berlin, we found that the G4 is not only brilliant, but is still, one of the best smartphone cameras out there. Here are the reasons why.
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Huawei Nexus 6P presentation leak reveals metal unibody design, more specs and colors
Huawei Nexus 6P had leaked several times earlier, now Google’s presentation for September 29th event has been leaked (Via) revealing most of the details of the upcoming flagship. This confirms a 5.7-inch Quad HD screen, Snapdragon 810 v2.1 processor, Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), USB Type-C connector, fingerprint sensor on the back and dual front-facing speakers. It also reveals that the smartphone will come with a metal unibody build and pack a 3450mAh battery.
Meizu PRO 5 Unboxing
Meizu introduced the PRO 5, its latest smartphone in the new PRO series at an event in Beijing, China earlier this week. We brought you the hands on impressions of the smartphone recently, here we have its unboxing.
Meizu PRO 5 Hands On and Photo Gallery
In Beijing, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu launched a brand new device lies at the top end of their product portfolio. Called the PRO 5, the phone marks the launch of a fresh new brand dubbed PRO that will also incorporate accessories like premium headphones. We got a chance to checkout the product at the launch event. While its way too early to give a verdict, brief impressions indicate that Meizu could have a winner on their hands. Here’s our hands on impressions of the new Meizu Pro 5. Continue reading “Meizu PRO 5 Hands On and Photo Gallery”
Samsung Galaxy Mega On gets certified in China, specifications detailed
Samsung Galaxy Mega On (SM-G6000), the company’s upcoming mid-range smartphone has been certified on TENAA (Via) in China. It coincides with earlier rumors, confirming the specifications of the smartphone, including a 5.5-inch HD screen, 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 64-bit SoC, Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Mega On gets certified in China, specifications detailed”
Google Nexus 5X (LG-H790 and LG-H791) visits FCC, reveals dimensions and LTE bands
The LG-made Google Nexus 5X (LG-H791) surfaced on Amazon.in earlier this week, and the press image surfaced a few days back, showing off the smartphone in Charcoal Black, Ice Blue and Quartz White colors, now the smartphone has visited the FCC (Via). This lists LG-H791 and LG-H790 models that confirm the dimensions, screen size and the LTE bands of the smartphone. Continue reading “Google Nexus 5X (LG-H790 and LG-H791) visits FCC, reveals dimensions and LTE bands”
Fitbit Charge HR Review
Some of the top international wearable makers such as Misfit, Jawbone and Fitbit have recently entered in India. Let us take a look at one of the fitness and activity trackers from the leading wearable and activity tracker maker, Fitbit. Fitbit introduced the Charge HR fitness band along with other line of products back in October last year, following which it was launched in India in June for Rs. 12,999 on Amazon.in, later it was expanded to Reliance Digital, Croma and Helios stores across India. Is the device that comes equipped with a heart rate monitor good enough to be your fitness companion? Let us find out.