Nokia 8 with 5.3-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 835, dual rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 36999

HMD Global just launched its flagship Nokia 8 smartphone in India, as expected. It was announced last month and packs a 5.3-inch Quad HD display with sculpted Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform and runs on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), which is also upgradable to Android O update. it has 13-megapixel dual … Continue reading “Nokia 8 with 5.3-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 835, dual rear cameras launched in India for Rs. 36999”

Sony Xperia XZ1 with Snapdragon 835, Android 8.0 launched in India for Rs. 44990

Sony Mobile has launched its flagship Xperia XZ1 smartphone in India, as it had promised.  It was unveiled at the IFA 2017 in Berlin last month and packs a 5.2-inch 1080p HDR screen, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform and runs Android 8.0 (Oreo).

Weekly Roundup – Moto X4 Android One, Sony Xperia XA1 Plus, LG Q6+, Bose QC 35 II and more

This week Xiaomi launched 32GB version of Mi Max 2 in India, Sony launched Xperia XA1 Plus, LG launched G6+, Moto introduced Moto X4 Android One version. Let’s take a look at all the announcements and launches that took place this week.

Samsung offers one-time screen replacement on select smartphones at Rs. 990

Samsung has launched new Never Mind offer for the festive season in India that lets you get one time replacement of broken screen of select phones and tablets within 12 months of purchase by paying Rs. 990, at the time of repair, to the authorized Samsung service center. This is available across popular models ranging from Rs. 9000 … Continue reading “Samsung offers one-time screen replacement on select smartphones at Rs. 990”

Xiaomi Mi A1 Review

After a long gap, Google introduced an Android One smartphone in partnership with Chinese handset maker Xiaomi in the Indian market. Aiming at the mid-range segment, Xiaomi launched Mi A1 smartphone, which is the global variant of the Mi 5X that was introduced in China back in July. How good is the phone? Let us … Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi A1 Review”

Microsoft Xbox One S now available for pre-order in India starting at Rs. 29990

Microsoft has started taking pre-orders for its Xbox One S gaming console in India. It was introduced back in 2016 and is 40% smaller than the original Xbox One. It can be placed horizontally or vertically with an optional stand, supports 4K video streaming and also offers High Dynamic Range (HDR) support for video and gaming for richer … Continue reading “Microsoft Xbox One S now available for pre-order in India starting at Rs. 29990”

Opera Developer 49 will support 360-degree videos in VR headsets

Opera Developer 49 browser will now support 360-degree videos in virtual reality headsets. The VR feature would work with compatible devices like HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. This functionality enables users to watch virtual reality videos, and standard 2D videos, instantly through their VR headsets.

SanDisk Dual Drive OTG flash drive launched in India starting at Rs. 700

Western Digital Corporation has launched new SanDisk Dual Drive with micro-USB and USB 2.0 ports for Android smartphones and tablets. It is the successor of the SanDisk Ultra Dual USB Drive that was launched back in 2014, but this has a more compact design. It is available up to 128GB capacities, compared to 64GB in the predecessor. 

HMD Global schedules an event in India on September 26, Nokia 8 with dual rear cameras expected

HMD Global has sent out invites for the launch of new smartphone in India on September 26th. The invite says “There are two sides to every story. Don’t miss out on yours. Join us for unveiling the next milestone of Nokia Phones.”  The company is expected to launch its flagship Nokia 8 smartphone at the event.

Moto X4 with 5.2-inch 1080p display, dual rear cameras launching in India on October 3 [Update]

[Update 2: Motorola has sent out invites for the launch event on November 13th.] [Update: Motorola has postponed the Moto X4 India launch to a later date] [HTML1] After teasing on its social channels, Moto India has sent out invites for the the launch of Moto X4 smartphone in the Moto X series in India on October … Continue reading “Moto X4 with 5.2-inch 1080p display, dual rear cameras launching in India on October 3 [Update]”

Sony Xperia XZ1 with Snapdragon 835, Android 8.0, 3D scanning launching in India on September 25

Sony Mobile unveiled the Xperia XZ1, the company’s latest flagship smartphone at the IFA 2017 in Berlin last month. Today the company has sent out invites for the launch of the phone in the country on September 25th. It has a 5.2-inch 1080p HDR screen, is powered by an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Mobile Platform and runs  Android 8.0 … Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ1 with Snapdragon 835, Android 8.0, 3D scanning launching in India on September 25”

Google launches Tez mobile payments app in India

After reports, Google has officially launched Tez, its latest payments app in India. It uses UPI (Unified Payments Interface) and works with all major banks and Google also has Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and soon State Bank of India as partners. You can pay directly from your bank account, so you don’t need to … Continue reading “Google launches Tez mobile payments app in India”