Samsung phones typically have a smaller DPI setting that reduces the amount of information that can be displayed on any given screen estate. Now, it has been discovered that Samsung smartphones such as the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge as well as others running on Android Marshmallow can be tweaked thanks to the native DPI scaling feature.
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Facebook has apparently decided to pull the plug on support for Blackberry 10 and BBOS. This move follows, the company’s decision to stop Whatsapp for the platform.
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The ZTE Axon series were a set of phones that showcased the company’s ability to make high end flagship smartphones that can give most companies a run for their money. Now, a new benchmark on GFXBench has revealed a handset with the model number of A2017 which is likely to the the next gen Axon smartphone.
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Alcatel showed off the Idol 4 and Idol 4S at MWC 2016 last month in Barcelona. The two smartphone are probably the boldest devices that the company has created in a while and it seems that they don’t plan to stop just there.
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Samsung shot to the top of the DxOMark ratings last year which is one of the top sites for camera benchmarks. First with the S6 edge and later on with the S6 edge+. Shortly after, Sony’s Xperia Z5 challenged the smartphone and finished with an equal score which resulted in a tied first place between both the smartphones. Now, Samsung has a new champion in the form of the Galaxy S7 Edge.
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A few days ago, we got confirmation that the upcoming Meizu PRO 6 smartphone will be powered by the new MediaTek Helio X25 Deca-Core processor. Now, the design of the smartphone as been revealed in leaked presentation slides.
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Google has added a cool customization option that will let you choose the icon that appears for your home and work addresses. The update that bumps the app to version 9.22 adds the ability for users to choose from an array of stickers as their favourite icon for home and work address.
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Lenovo has finally started rolling out Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for the K3 Note smartphone in India. The update also adds TheaterMax support for an immersive VR experience. This feature is present in Vibe K4 Note, Vibe X3 and the latest K5 Plus smartphones. The smartphone was launched running Android 5.0 (Lollipop) in India, so it is directly getting the Android 6.0 update, skipping Android 5.1 (Lollipop). Continue reading “Lenovo K3 Note Android 6.0 Marshmallow update with TheaterMax support rolling out in India”
Lava has launched Pixel V2 3GB, the company’s latest smartphone in the Pixel series and the successor of last year’s Pixel V2. The main change is 3GB of RAM and the phone runs on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) out of the box. Other features are similar, including 5-inch HD display, 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 64-bit processor, 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera with LED flash, wide-angle lens. Continue reading “Lava Pixel V2 3GB with 3GB RAM, Android 6.0, 4G LTE launched for Rs. 10750”
Microsoft has updated Windows 10 Maps app with new features and improvements. One of the important features added to this app is the multiple search functionality that lets you view several searches on a single map view at the same time.
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Earlier rumors had suggested that Huawei could announce the Honor X3 tablet and now the device has been certified by TENAA in China. As per the TENAA listing, the tablet will sport a 7-inch 1920 x 1200 display.
Ulefone has introduced Vienna, the company’s latest budget 4G smartphone. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080p 2.5D curved glass display from Sharp, is powered by a Octa-Core 64-bit MediaTek MT6753 processor, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash, 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a fingerprint sensor on the back that can unlock the phone in less than 0.5 seconds.
LG already announced that it will launch its flagship G5 smartphone along with the LG Friends companion devices in United States in early April via major carriers and retailers. Today the company has announced that the smartphone will go on sale globally, including Korea starting from March 31st. It will be available from April 1st in the US through a 2-year contract from Sprint or Verizon at $99 and an unlocked unit without contract will cost $799.99 (Rs. 53,275 approx.), according to an ad. Continue reading “LG G5 global roll out begins March 31, priced at $799.99 in the US”
Lava has launched V2s, the company’s latest 4G smartphone in the V series. It has a 5-inch HD IPS display, is powered by a 1 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), which is upgradable to Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) in the future. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera that also has LED flash for capturing better images even in low lighting conditions. It also has dual SIM support, similar to most other Lava smartphones. Continue reading “Lava V2s with 5-inch HD display, 8MP front camera with flash, 4G LTE launched for Rs. 7899”
Xiaomi launched its latest Mi Bluetooth speaker at the Redmi Note 3 launch event in India earlier this month. Now it has announced that the speaker will go on sale in the country in the first flash sale on March 22nd through the official Mi website. The compact speaker was introduced back in September last year, has a full metal body and weighs just 270 grams. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Bluetooth speaker goes on sale in India on March 22 for Rs. 1999”
