Sony teases smartphone with “greater focus” for IFA 2015 next week

We know that Sony is hosting an event at IFA 2015 on September 2nd where it is expected to unveil the Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact. Today, the company has teased a smartphone “with greater focus”.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 design flaw detected, could permanently damage your phone

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The folks over at Android Police have highlighted a key issue that affects the brand new Samsung Galaxy Note 5. The issue stems from the fact that the stylus which is perhaps the principal selling point of the phone, is symmetrical all the way through. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 5 design flaw detected, could permanently damage your phone”

Microsoft’s DisplayCover integrates e-ink display into keyboard cover

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Microsoft has really hit it out of the park with the Surface 3 and Surface Pro 3 which have proven to be successful tablets aimed at the productivity minded user. Part and parcel of the experience have been the tablets that Microsoft sells with the devices. Building on that, the Applied Sciences division at Microsoft has built a prototype device that incorporates an e-ink touchscreen display into the keyboard cover.  Continue reading “Microsoft’s DisplayCover integrates e-ink display into keyboard cover”

BlackBerry Passport caught on video with Android onboard

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We all know that BlackBerry has a new smartphone incoming that will incorporate features like a slide out keyboard and Android as it’s operating system.  Fresh rumors suggest that the BlackBerry Passport might be getting the same treatment. A new video has surfaced that showcases the ultra wide handset running a build of Android.  Continue reading “BlackBerry Passport caught on video with Android onboard”

Qualcomm unveils Hexagon 680 DSP – Next gen architecture used in Snapdragon 820 processors

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Qulacomm has just unveiled the Hexagon 680 DSP as the DSP that is being used by the Snapdragon 820 processor. DSPs are used for performing tasks that can be done faster and/or be done using less power as compared to the processor.

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Xiaomi MIUI 7 Global beta ROM and OTA update now available

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Xiaomi has released MIUI 7 global beta ROMs and over-the-air (OTA) updates for smartphones running on developer version, as it promised last week at the global launch event. The MIUI 7 brings new themes, XXL Text size,  Baby album, Showtime, up to 10% better battery life for daily use, Optimized system response time by up to 30% and more new features. You can check out top 10 features of MIUI 7 here. Continue reading “Xiaomi MIUI 7 Global beta ROM and OTA update now available”

Motorola Moto X Play imported into India for testing – Launch imminent

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Motorola announced two Moto X devices this year – the Moto X Play and the Moto X Style. A new import listing has revealed that the Moto X Play has been imported into India for the purpose of testing.

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OnePlus 2 USB Type-C to Micro USB Adapter Unboxing

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OnePlus launched range of accessories for the OnePlus 2 smartphone recently. We already brought you the unboxing of the OnePlus 2 StyleSwap covers, here we have the unboxing of the OnePlus 2 USB Type-C to Micro USB Adapter that is priced at Rs. 699.

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Micromax Canvas Nitro 4G E455 with 5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM now available for Rs. 10430

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Micromax‬ Canvas Nitro 4G E455, the latest smartphone in the Canvas Nitro series is now available from Indiatimes Shopping. It packs a 5-inch HD display, similar to first two Nitro smartphones, but this is powered by a 1.4 Octa-Core processor. Image of the retail box posted by Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom says it’s a Snapdragon 400 processor, which is weird since Snapdragon 400 is actually a quad-core 32-bit processor. We will have to wait for the official launch to find out. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Nitro 4G E455 with 5-inch HD display, 2GB RAM now available for Rs. 10430”

Next generation Moto 360 spotted in photos

Motorola has been working on a second generation of its popular smartwatch, Moto 360. Now, the new Moto 360 has been spotted in some photos that were taken in Chicago, which is where Motorola’s headquarters is located.

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Google testing Food Photos feature that lets you post them on Maps

It looks like Google wants to put your food photos on the Maps. The company is testing a new feature that will detect when photos are taken at restaurants or food outlets and offer to attach them to the establishment’s location.

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ZOPO to enter Indian market on August 26 with the launch of Speed 7, expected at Rs. 12999

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Chinese smartphone maker ZOPO recently announced that it will foray into the Indian smartphone market on August 26th with the launch of its flagship Speed 7 smartphone in the country. It already announced it has appointed Advantage Computers India Pvt. Ltd. (ADCOM) as Indian distributor and its smartphones will be sold exclusively through an online retailer and also through offline stores in India.

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Spigen F70Q Dual Portable Quick Charger Review

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We’ve seen portable chargers with large capacities and Dual USB ports or fast charging portable battery packs as well. But not often do we come across a portable battery pack that offers a fairly large capacity with Dual USB ports and quick charging. That is exactly what the Spigen F70Q offers. It has a fairly large 7000mAH capacity as well as two USB ports that support fast charging. Let’s dive in to the review to see what exactly the F70Q offers and whether it is a good bang for your buck.

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