LG K7 Hands-On : First Impressions

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LG announced two new smartphones in the K Series at CES 2016 – the K10 and the K7 which have advanced camera features. The K07 is the lower end variant among the two and we went hands on with the device at the event and here are our impressions.

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LG K10 Hands-On : First Impressions

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LG announced two new smartphones in the K Series at CES 2016 – the K10 and the K7 which have advanced camera features. The K10 is the higher end variant among the two and we went hands on with the device at the event and here are our impressions.

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Android Lollipop adoption hits 32.6%, Marshmallow still crawling at 0.7%

Google has released its Android distribution data for the month of January. Android Lollipop adoption is soaring every month and is now present on 32.6% of Android devices that is up from 29.5% since December.

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Lenovo Vibe K4 Note Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Lenovo on Tuesday launched the successor smartphone of popular K3 Note in India, but this time around as a part of its Vibe lineup dubbed the Lenovo Vibe K4 Note. Continue reading “Lenovo Vibe K4 Note Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Google Nexus 6P Review

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Unlike their usual style of launching a single smartphone per year, this year Google decided to launch two Nexus smartphones. The 6P is the flagship smartphone of the two. The 5X which we reviewed earlier proved to be a phone with good value for money.  Despite previous Nexus phones trying their best to replace or provide alternatives to flagships, they have always failed and given a sub-par experience in some categories. The Motorola Nexus 6 was probably one of the boldest moves in the Nexus lineup and while it did tick many of the right boxes, it too fell short on becoming a suitable alternative to many products. Many people simply got it for the stock Android experience. With the 6P however, it seems that there are several things to make you want to buy the phone other than the stock Android experience alone. How does it perform in real life though? Let us take a look in the detailed review.

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Google Nexus 5X Review

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Google introduced the Nexus program with the HTC Google Nexus One. The primary objective is to showcase the power of Android by using decent hardware and selling the devices at decent price points. Nexus devices always have a place in the hearts of Android purists as it has a stock Android experience and always are the first phones to receive new updates. Since the first Nexus smartphone, Google has released a Nexus smartphone every year. This year however, Google released two smartphones, the LG Nexus 5X and the Huawei Nexus 6P to provide two options for users. The 5X is the “lower-end” handset of the two and is a direct successor to the Nexus 5 which was released in 2013. Nexus phones in the past have always had issues and compromises that the users had to make in exchange for a stock Android experience. However, things appear to be different this time around with both the Nexus devices. Let us dive into the review to see whether the Google Nexus 5X manages to break-free from the usual Nexus restraints.

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Why is Intel Compute Stick the ultimate portable PC

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We live in an era where it is almost impossible to live without computers. While many are satisfied using just their smartphones, the majority still depend on a desktop computer or laptop to get their work done. A smartphone simply does not have the required productivity levels or processing power of a full-fledged PC. However, people are often forced to use their smartphones or tablets just because they do not wish to lug around a desktop rig or a laptop. What if you were able to have a PC that fits right into your pocket? What if you could have all your files and settings just the way you like? The Intel® compute stick does just that.

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Microsoft kills ‘Hey Cortana’ feature on Android

Earlier this month Microsoft officially launched Cortana for Android and iOS. Today, the company is taking down one of the important feature of the digital assistant on Android.

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Facebook Instant Articles are now available for all Android users

Facebook is finally rolling out Instant Articles to all Android users globally. Available on iOS since October this year, Instant Articles were being tested on a group of Android users last month.

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Google’s Now on Tap updated with flights and package tracking, related articles and more

Google has updated Android’s Now on Tap feature with a bunch of new additions. Introduced along with the Android Marshmallow in May this year, Now on Tap offers you contextual information in one click.

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Sony Xperia Z5 Dual Review

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As someone who writes about smartphones and gadgets for a living, you are bound to have come across almost every device that releases in the market. In the case of the Sony Xperia family, I had the pleasure of not just using but owning almost every flagship device released in the Z family. This includes the Z, Z Ultra, Z1, Z2 and Z3 in that order.

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InFocus M680 Review

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InFocus in India launched the mid-range M680 smartphone for Rs. 10,999 on Monday. It is available for order exclusively on Snapdeal and goes on sale starting 21st December. First 2000 buyers will get a selfie-stick worth Rs. 1,000 for free. The phone specifications look good on paper but does it convert in real-world performance, we find out in our full review. Continue reading “InFocus M680 Review”

OPPO Neo 7 Review

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Back in October, we reviewed the OPPO Mirror 5. A smartphone that came with lower mid-range specification at a mid-ranger price. The smartphone had quite a nice design with the mirror finish at the back. However, the low resolution display, poor battery life and lack of 4G LTE support really didn’t do it any good. The OPPO Neo 7 is basically a slightly different version of the Mirror 5. It is better in some ways especially due to the 4G LTE support however, the RAM has been downgraded from 2GB to 1GB RAM. So, overall the smartphone seems like a mixed bag judging by the specs sheet. Let us take a look at the review to see whether the smartphone impresses us or leaves us in doubt just like the Mirror 5.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Photo Gallery

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Xiaomi had announced the Redmi Note 3 last month. We got our hands on the phone, which is currently available only in China. We already brought you the unboxing, now let’s take a look at the hardware and specs of the phone in this photo gallery. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Photo Gallery”

Lenovo Vibe P1 Review

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Competition has never been stronger in the mid-range segment and it has become very difficult for manufacturers to create devices that have a USP compared to other devices in the same category. The price range was primarily dominated by Xiaomi until 2015 where we see new entrants in the form of the Moto X Play and the OnePlus X. But most recently, Lenovo launched the Vibe P1, which at least on paper seems to overcome any of the shortcomings that the other devices have in this price range. The primary focus being on battery life. While the Moto X Play itself had great battery life, the Vibe P1 with its 5000 mAH battery should be even better. So, let us dive into the review to see whether the smartphone ticks all the right boxes and whether it truly is the most worthy contender in the price range like the specifications suggest.

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