Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition with massive 256GB internal storage announced

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Asus has just announced a massive 256GB internal storage variant of the Zenfone 2 Deluxe in Brazil. Earlier this month, Asus had only launched the 64GB and 128GB variants in India. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe Special Edition with massive 256GB internal storage announced”

Acer’s Predator 8 Gaming Tablet rumored to have entered production

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Tablets are becoming increasingly similar to one another and it’s becoming hard to stand out from the crowd. However the Acer Predator 8, which is a gaming tablet announced during Computex in Taiwan earlier this year should have no such problem. The tablet seems to have a design that is inspired by the Alienware series of laptops and computers from Dell.

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Xiaomi Mi 4i variant with Snapdragon 808 shows up on AnTuTu benchmark

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Xiaomi smartphone codenamed Libra with 1.44GHz Hexa-Core Snapdragon 808 (MSM8992) SoC and Android 5.1.1 surfaced last month on Geekbench. There was even a rumor that Xiaomi might release a Mi 4i variant with a Snapdragon 808 SoC, now the same Mi 4i variant codenamed Mi-4c has surfaced on AnTuTu benchmark.
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Samsung is apparently working on an 18.4″ Android tablet

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Samsung isn’t a new name when it comes to tablets and that also includes larger tablets that are bigger than some notebooks and laptops such as the Note Pro 12.2 and Tab Pro 12.2. But this new rumored device would make it a first even for Samsung as the source states that the company is working on a tablet powered by Android that has an 18.4″ display.

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Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 Review

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The original Micromax Canvas Xpress was announced in December 2014 at a price of Rs 6,999. The successor, the Canvas Xpress 2 was announced late last month at a price of Rs 5,999. Don’t be fooled by the pricing as the Xpress 2 seems to pack in a lot more than the original despite being Rs 1,000 cheaper than the former. However, mere specifications and a cheaper price tag alone doesn’t mean a phone is better than its predecessor or that it is a good buy at the time. We need to see how well it fares in real life and for that we need to dive into the review. So let’s go ahead and take a look at the Micromax Canvas Xpress 2 and see what are its strong suits and what are the chinks in its armour.

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OnePlus 2 gets Oxygen OS 2.0.1 OTA update, includes battery life improvements, Stagefright security patches and more

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OnePlus has released the Oxygen OS v2.0.1 OTA update for the OnePlus 2 smartphone. This includes several improvements and fixes, including patches for Stagefright security exploit, battery performance improvements, SIM card import/export fixes and more. When we tested using Zimperium’s Stagefright Detector app it said the device is not vulnerable even before the update. It’s the same even after the update. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 gets Oxygen OS 2.0.1 OTA update, includes battery life improvements, Stagefright security patches and more”

Samsung introduces 30 day free trial program for iPhone users

In a bid to lure iPhone users to try its recently launched Galaxy smartphones, Samsung has rolled out a 30 day free trial program. iPhone users will be able to try their hands on Samsung Galaxy Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note 5.

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Microsoft Outlook for iOS update lets you edit Office documents

Microsoft has updated Outlook app for iOS with a deeper intergration with Office documents. The latest update adds the ability to easily open and edit Office documents in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

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Bing for Android improves contextual search with Bing Snapshots

Microsoft has updated Bing app for Android that allows users to access its search and data information inside other apps. The company has taken a cue from Google Now on Tap feature for the latest update.

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iBall Cobalt 6 with 1080p display and Andi 4F ARC3 now available for Rs. 13999 and Rs. 3999

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iBall Cobalt 6 and Andi 4F ARC3 smartphones are now available from retail stores, according to Mumbai-based retailer Mahesh Telecom. The Cobalt 6 that surfaced on the official website last month packs a  6-inch 1080p screen, is powered by a 1.7GHz Octa-Core processor, has 2GB RAM, 16-megapixel rear camera (compared to 13-megapixel on the official site) with dual LED flash and a 8-megapixel camera. The Andi 4F ARC3 has a 4-inch WVGA display, is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor, has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera.

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LG G Watch R receives Wi-Fi support with latest firmware update

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Earlier in May, we reported that the LG G Watch R will be receiving Wi-Fi support sometime during Q3 2015. Rightly so, LG has just announced added support for Wi-Fi for the smartwatch now with a new firmware update.

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YU 10000mAh power bank coming soon, reveals import listing

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YU is all set to launch its first power bank soon. According to import details from Zauba, YU has imported 5000 units of its 10000mAh power bank codenamed YUAPB1000 from China to India on August 19th. The power bank is expected to come with a catchy name, similar to the YU series smartphones. Continue reading “YU 10000mAh power bank coming soon, reveals import listing”

Sony Xperia Z5 Compact leaks in promotional shot

Although, the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact has not gone official, the phone has been leaked in couple of images recently. Today, a new photo, which looks like a promotional shot of the Z5 Compact has surfaced.

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Google Photos latest update lets you discover old photos

Just yesterday, Google updated Google Photos with ability to rearrange photos and trim videos. Today, another update is rolling out to Photos that will enable you to resurface old photos and videos.

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Samsung might be developing a 12 inch Windows tablet

Samsung is said to be developing a 12 inch Windows tablet, as per a new rumor from a China-based Weibo user. The company had launched a line of Windows Tablets under the ‘ATIV’ brand some time back.

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