Asphalt 8, Temple Run 2, Danger Dash, FIFA 14 and more games coming to Windows Phone 8

Along with the new device announcements at Nokia World, several major apps and games also have been announced as “coming soon” to Windows Phone 8 devices. Instagram, Vien and Flipboard aside, there are a lot of big games coming to the platform too, albeit a bit later than its Android and iOS counterparts. Some of … Continue reading “Asphalt 8, Temple Run 2, Danger Dash, FIFA 14 and more games coming to Windows Phone 8”

Verbatim USB OTG Pen Drive Unboxing and Demo

I still remember the first time USB OTG was shown to me in a video demo, featuring the Nokia N8. It was so cool to see that mobile devices could be independent and act as hosts to peripherals like a keyboard and mouse or even a full sized external hard drive, but the most handy … Continue reading “Verbatim USB OTG Pen Drive Unboxing and Demo”

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Review

“Too huge!”, “Impossible to use as a phone!”, “A failed experiment..” they said, and a new category of smartphones was born. Samsung is single handedly responsible for the whole big screen revolution in the smartphone market. After the success of the Note experiment, the Korean Chaebol marched ahead with the Note II, and that turned … Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Review”

Windows Phone 8 GDR Update 3 – A Visual Walkthrough

Microsoft just announced the Windows Phone 8 GDR Update 3 release for all WP8 devices, and also announced the “Developer Preview” program for enthusiasts who want early access to the Operating System’s pre-release bits. All it needed was a simple 3-step method to install the update on your phone, and of course, without any second … Continue reading “Windows Phone 8 GDR Update 3 – A Visual Walkthrough”

Oppo N1 Pioneers program can get you early access for just $99

Oppo, the company behind striking devices like the Find 5 and the R819 recently unveiled its camera flagship, the Oppo N1, with a list of “First!” things like O-Touch rear sensor and a rotating swivel for the 13 Megapixel camera, which is touted as one of the best. Of course, like any other company, they … Continue reading “Oppo N1 Pioneers program can get you early access for just $99”

Windows Phone GDR3 update is official, brings 1080p display and Snapdragon 800 chipset support

The long awaited Windows Phone GDR3 update has now been officially unveiled and confirms most of the rumors around the update. The biggest and most promising feature is that  Windows Phone now supports 1080p displays and the Snapdragon 800 SoC. This means that Windows Phone flagships will no longer be crippled by hardware limits when … Continue reading “Windows Phone GDR3 update is official, brings 1080p display and Snapdragon 800 chipset support”

Which is the Best Smartphone Camera of 2013? – Vote in our blind test

2013 has been an eventful year for cameras on Smartphones. We have seen oversampling algorithms take advantage of huge sensors, increased pixel sizes subverting the megapixel race, optical image stabilization enabling great low light imaging and general widespread adoption of stacked CMOS sensors, making it one of those years when companies made their camera efforts … Continue reading “Which is the Best Smartphone Camera of 2013? – Vote in our blind test”

Apple iPhone 5s Camera Samples

The Apple iPhone 5s that we unboxed earlier is very much an “s” upgrade of the 5. The first upgrade for the 3g to the 3gs involved a better 3.2 megapixel camera, the second one from 4 to the 4s brought a 8 megapixel camera and the difference in quality was massive, and now we … Continue reading “Apple iPhone 5s Camera Samples”

Sony Xperia Z1 Review

Sony’s mission to combine assets from across the company and to create a flagship device have not gone unnoticed. From the Xperia Z to the Xperia Z Ultra and now the Z1, we’ve seen a growing consolidation of buzzwords and technology features from across Sony’s product portfolio in a bid to create a hero product. … Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z1 Review”

Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 Bluetooth Headset launched in India for Rs. 4,990

Plantronics introduced the Backbeat Go 2 headset in India today. The in-ear bluetooth headset has been available for a while globally and is a pretty cool accessory for fitness enthusiasts or generally anyone living an active lifestyle and wanting some music on the go. Since the headset uses Bluetooth for pairing with phones, it should … Continue reading “Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 Bluetooth Headset launched in India for Rs. 4,990”

HTC headed for its first loss in history

HTC has not been having the best of days ever since the market took a turn from feature phones to touch-screen smartphones. HTC went with Android and Windows Phone(mostly Android) as its choice of platform for its devices and there were some good products like the HTC One. Despite good products, HTC has not been … Continue reading “HTC headed for its first loss in history”

Microsoft wants Windows Phone to run on HTC’s Android phones – Report

Microsoft is apparently trying to court HTC, one of the major Android OEMs, to make Windows Phone run on its Android Phones, according to a report from Bloomberg. Another report from Android Central claims that HTC engineers are already looking at providing Dual Boot options of Windows Phone and Android for its upcoming devices. This … Continue reading “Microsoft wants Windows Phone to run on HTC’s Android phones – Report”

Oppo Color ROM Overview on the Find 5

Oppo launched its all new camera centric flagship – the N1 a while back and also announced that the International version of the N1 will come with the Color ROM pre-installed. We know you’re wondering what the Color ROM is all about, and this is precisely the reason we are going to show you an … Continue reading “Oppo Color ROM Overview on the Find 5”