Micromax Unite 3 Review

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Micromax launched the Unite 3 Q372 recently, as the successor of last year’s Unite 2 A106. The Unite 2 had Indic keyboard with text input in 20 Indian languages, the new Unite 3 smartphone has Firstouch keyboard that lets users translate and transliterate in 10 regional languages. Micromax has also upgraded the camera in the new Unite smartphone. Is the smartphone worth the price? Let us find out in the review.

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Weekly Roundup: Sony Xperia Z3+, Lenovo K3 Note, Fitbit in India, 2 new HTC smartphones and more

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This week, Sony finally launched its 2015 flagship Xperia device dubbed Xperia Z3+ in India. Lenovo got its budget phablet K3 Note, and Fitbit officially made its debut in the country. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Sony Xperia Z3+, Lenovo K3 Note, Fitbit in India, 2 new HTC smartphones and more”

Quad-HD Windows 10 phone confirmed – Might be the Lumia 940 XL

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In April, we brought to you news about the Lumia 940 and the 940 XL. The Lumia 940 is expected to have a 5.2″ screen while the 940 XL is expected to pack a larger 5.7″ screen. An ad network has apparently listed two devices with model numbers RM-1104/1105 and RM-1100 which fall right into place with the two rumoured 940 phones.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 design revealed in case renders

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New renders of a case that are apparently meant for the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 give us a glimpse of the upcoming handset’s design. The handset is expected to be announced at IFA later this year in September.

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Apple’s suppliers start working on iPhones with force touch technology

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Apple first debuted the force touch technology with the Apple Watch and the new Macbook. A lot of rumours started circulating saying that Apple will use this technology in the upcoming iPhones as well. Now apparently Apple’s suppliers have started manufacturing the iPhones with Force Touch already.

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Sony E5663 specifications surface – Comes with a 4.6″ 1080p display, 13MP front camera and 3GB RAM

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If a new set of scores posted on GFXBench have anything to say then it is that Sony is working on a new powerful compact smartphone that has even better specifications than the XPERIA Z3 Compact. The device in question has the model number E5663. It comes with a 4.6″ 1080p display, 3GB of RAM and a 13 Megapixel front facing camera.

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Samsung inks a MoU with LG U+ to develop 5G technology

Samsung has signed MoU with Korean telecommunications operator LG U+ to jointly develop next generation 5G technology. The deal is aimed at boosting Korea’s lead in 5G research.

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Sony Xperia Z3+ Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Sony finally launched the Xperia Z3 successor in India dubbed the Sony Xperia Z3+, as it was expected to be called in the country. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3+ Hands On and Photo Gallery”

BBM update brings Material Design revamp, Private Chats and more

BlackBerry has overhauled BBM mobile apps on all the platforms with a bunch of features. The BBM app on Android, iPhone and BlackBerry 10 will get new improvements in the latest update.

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Celkon kick starts production of mobile phones in Hyderabad

Celkon is the latest mobile phone maker that is taking the ‘Make in India’ initiative seriously. The homegrown company has kick-started manufacturing of mobile phones at Medchal unit in Hyderabad. Celkon has invested Rs 200 Cr in this manufacturing unit.

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OneDrive update adds much wanted Chromecast support

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Chromecast support is fast becoming a key feature expected in more or less all media related applications. Support for Google’s budget friendly streaming dongle means that you can send media from your phone to your television effortlessly without requiring extensive technical know-how. Today, popular cloud storage service OneDrive adds support for Chromecast casting via its version 3.2 upgrade. Continue reading “OneDrive update adds much wanted Chromecast support”

FLIR ONE thermal camera for iPhone and iPad now available, Android version in July

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FLIR Systems has announced that its new FLIR ONE thermal camera accessory for iPhone and iPad is available for purchase worldwide and the Android version is available for pre-order. The thermal imager was unveiled at the CES earlier this year that sees heat and accurately measures temperature when connected to iOS or Android smartphone. Continue reading “FLIR ONE thermal camera for iPhone and iPad now available, Android version in July”

Facebook for iPhone lets you share web links without leaving the app

Facebook has updated its iPhone app to make it easier for users to share web links without opening a browser. Dubbed as “add a link”, the feature lets people find and share links within the app.

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Google Drive for Android brings multiple file downloads, sharing and more

Google Drive has updated its Android app with some improvements. The latest update bumps the app to version 2.2.233 and adds the ability to download and share multiple files.

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Huawei MediaPad M2 with 8-inch full HD display, Octa-Core SoC, 4G LTE official

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Huawei MediaPad M2 surfaced at the official Store in Paris last month. The company recently made the tablet official. It has a 8-inch Full HD IPS display with ClariVu display enhancement technology that intelligently switches modes according to the environment , is powered by a 2GHz Kirin 930 64-bit Octa-Core processor and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop) with Emotion UI 3.1 on top. It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash, 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has 4G (cat.4) support. Continue reading “Huawei MediaPad M2 with 8-inch full HD display, Octa-Core SoC, 4G LTE official”