How 2 in 1s are transforming workflows across industries

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“The only thing constant is change” – Heraclitus. This is a quote that was true in the past, is true now and will remain true in the future. As true as that is, people in general are opposed to change at first even if that change is for the better. 2 in 1s is a change that is slowly but surely transforming the workflow across various industries and while people did hesitate at first, they are now taking a liking to it and are embracing its potential. Let’s take a look at a few industries where 2 in 1s have changed the workflow and how.

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2 in 1s vs Laptops: Which one should you get?

1 Laptops and 2-in-1s are not so different, especially when the latter is meant to act like a laptop when necessary, but this “when necessary” is the part that makes 2in1s subtly different and puts them in an evolutionary perspective. Both serve the same purpose – on the go computing, but how do they differ and which one should you go for? Let’s find out. Continue reading “2 in 1s vs Laptops: Which one should you get?”

Top 5 use cases for a 2-in-1 laptop

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A modern lifestyle entails the use of a range of devices. From laptops to tablets to e-readers, technology is all pervasive and is an integral part of all forms of content consumption and creation that goes on today. Given the unified focus on simplification of technology and enabling access, it is surprising how often we forget that having a disjointed experience across hardware is perhaps one of the biggest breakaway point. While we are still far from a perfect solution, 2-in-1 devices are leading us towards a future where a single device will be able to function as a one stop destination for all needs. With that in mind, we decided to poke around to see how we could consolidate our daily technology related and ended up with more than a few applications. Here’s our top five use cases for a 2 in 1 around the house and more. Continue reading “Top 5 use cases for a 2-in-1 laptop”

Making a case for the versatility of 2 in 1s

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The versatility of a 2-in-1, convertible or a tablet-laptop hybrid is unmistakable. What is at first glance an additional gimmick tacked on for the heck of it requires some deeper introspection into the very usage patterns of most users to see why they’ve become all the rage.

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SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Giveaway Winner Announcement

SanDisk iXpand Giveaway

Hello readers! We started the SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive giveaway earlier this month teaming up with SanDisk to giveaway five 16GB iXpand Flash Drives worth Rs. 4,490 each, and as promised, today we reveal the lucky winners. Before that, we would like to thank all the participants who took their time to participate in this giveaway. Are you the lucky winner? Find out below. Continue reading “SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Giveaway Winner Announcement”

Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus teardown confirms smaller battery, heavier display and more

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Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus went on sale today across 12 countries. As usual, folks at iFixit have already managed to grab both the smartphones and have given at a teardown treatment. This reveals smaller battery due to presene of new taptic engine near the battery and heavier display due to new 3D Touch technology. Continue reading “Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus teardown confirms smaller battery, heavier display and more”

BlackBerry Priv Android smartphone launching by 2015-end, confirms CEO John Chen

BlackBerry Priv

BlackBerry CEO John Chen today confirmed that BlackBerry Priv Android smartphone will launch by the end of 2015 in major markets in-store and online, along with the FY Q2 2016 earnings. The BlackBerry slider running Android was initially called BlackBerry Venice and the Priv name was revealed earlier this week. Continue reading “BlackBerry Priv Android smartphone launching by 2015-end, confirms CEO John Chen”

2 in 1s : How convergence of technology has led to divergence

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Technology is constantly evolving and with each new breakthrough in technology, a new gadget or device is spawned. This is true especially in the past century where we had corded landlines which then evolved into mobile phones, film cameras that evolved into digital cameras, record players that evolved into mp3 players and PMPs (portable media players) that we could put in our pockets. The list goes on and on.

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Samsung Galaxy J7 Camera Samples

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Samsung launched the Galaxy J7 (SM – J700F) smartphone in India back in July, exclusively on Flipkart for Rs. 14,999. We already brought you the unboxing of the smartphone, here we have the camera samples from the smartphone. The Galaxy J7 packs a 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera with f/1.9 aperture with single LED flash.

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Huawei Honor 4C and Honor 6 get Android 5.1 Lollipop update in India

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Huawei has released Android 5.1 (Lollipop) update for the Honor 4C and Honor 6 smartphones in India. The Honor 4C actually got the update on September 21st, earlier this week, and the Honor 6 got the update today, as the company promised last month. The Android 5.1 update brings new features, functionalities and improved user experience with visual refinements along with the new Emotion UI 3.1 update. Continue reading “Huawei Honor 4C and Honor 6 get Android 5.1 Lollipop update in India”

Google Play Services 8.1 gets app invites, ambient mode maps and more

Google has updated Play Services that brings a number of new additions. The latest update which bumps the Play Services to 8.1 gets new APIs, app permissions and more.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 could be unveiled in January, release early February 2016

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Samsung usually introduces its flagship S series smartphone at its Unpacked event at the Mobile World Congress in February or early March. Now reports from Korean media (Via), sighting an SK Securities analyst, says that the upcoming Galaxy S7 smartphone will be officially unveiled in January 2016, and go on sale sometime early February 2016. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S7 could be unveiled in January, release early February 2016”

Motorola Moto X Play Review

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This is the third year running that Motorola have announced updates in the Moto X series of smartphones. However, this year is a little bit different as they introduced not one but 2 new smartphones in the X series. The first is a high-end model known as the Moto X Style and the second is a mid-ranger known as the Moto X Play. The X Play was recently launched in India at really competitive prices i.e Rs 18,499 for the 16GB version and Rs 19,999 for the 32GB version. The features and specifications promise to put up a fight with the other contenders in this price range. Let us take a closer look and see whether the phone lives up to expectations.

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Microsoft releases Invite app for iPhone, enables easier scheduling of meetings

Microsoft has released a new app for iPhone that lets users schedule for meetings. Dubbed as Invite, the app that is a product of Microsoft Garage, will let you set up small events and group meetings.

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