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Lava Pixel V1 Android One smartphone surfaces ahead of official launch

Lava Pixel V1

Lava Pixel V1, the company’s first Android One smartphone has surfaced online (via) ahead of official launch later today. According to the listing, it has a 5.5-inch HD IPS display with minimal bezels, is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor, runs on Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear and front cameras are interpolated via software to offer 13MP and 8MP images, respectively. Continue reading “Lava Pixel V1 Android One smartphone surfaces ahead of official launch”

UAG Galaxy S6 Edge protective case review

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Most of you would’ve heard of UAG (Urban Armor Gear) or perhaps at least seen their cases which is most easily identified by the large branding at the back of their cases. Their designs are quite functional and rugged. They look the part and are quite highly regarded in terms of protecting smartphones and tablets. In this review, we will be taking a look at the UAG protective case for the Samsung S6 Edge in the Maverick (Clear) color case. Being a smartphone that has a curved glass display, it is a bit easier to damage as opposed to other phones. Let us see how well the case performs for daily use and see whether it does a good job at protecting your precious smartphone.

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LG Tone Active Durable Bluetooth Stereo headset announced

LG Tone Active

LG has announced its new LG Tone Active (HBS-850) Bluetooth Stereo headset that will roll out globally starting from this month. It has Bluetooth 4.1 with aptX compatibility, Digital MEMS microphone for crystal clear call quality and has IPX3 ratings for water and sweat resistance. It uses retractable earbuds for easier cord management and storage. Continue reading “LG Tone Active Durable Bluetooth Stereo headset announced”

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 might have a regular S-Pen mechanism according to new live photos

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The debate over what sort of release mechanism the Samsung Galaxy Note 5’s S Pen will have still isn’t over. The first rumours stated that it will have a gesture based auto-eject mechanism and later it was believed to have a push to eject mechanism. However, now it appears that the phone will have a typical removal mechanism like past generations.

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Moto G (3rd gen) retail box photos leaked, Flipkart listing confirms two variants

Motorola’s Moto G (3rd gen) continues to surface in new leaks and this time the phone is seen in retail box packing along with all its contents. The retail box which has purple shapes boasts of the Moto G (3rd gen) in black and back covers in two other colors.

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LG G4 Review

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LG launched the G4 Dual, the company’s flagship smartphone in India last month for Rs. 51,000. This is the first time the company is launching a dual SIM version of its flagship smartphone in India. Even though it features a 5.5-inch Quad HD screen similar to the G3, other aspects have been improved. Is the G4 a worthy successor? Is this one of the best flagship smartphones in the market currently? Check out the complete review to find out.

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LG Gentle flip phone with Android 5.1, 4G LTE launched in Korea

LG Gentle

LG has launched Gentle, the company’s latest Android flip phone in Korea. It has a 3.2-inch (320 x 480 pixels) display, is powered by a 1.1 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop). It has a 3-megapixel rear camera without flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It comes with 4G connectivity, T9 keypad, a dedicated Q button that allows users to instantly activate the most frequently used applications, Kakao Talk messenger and has soft leather-like finish on the outside. Continue reading “LG Gentle flip phone with Android 5.1, 4G LTE launched in Korea”

Microsoft Arrow launcher for Android released in private beta

Microsoft Arrow Launcher

Microsoft has started testing its upcoming Arrow launcher in private beta. It has three screens – People, Apps and Notes & Reminders. People screen shows recent and Frequent contacts, a dialer on the top and a menu to open contacts app. The Apps screen shows recent and frequent apps. The Notes & Reminders screen lets you add notes and add a reminder for them. All the screen have a row in the bottom for user-selected quick access apps.

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OnePlus 2 – AnTuTu video surfaces, Invite registration opens, VR launch app goes live

OnePlus 2 AnTuTu leak

OnePlus 2 launch is just a few days away. We already know most of the specifications of the smartphone. Now a variant of the smartphone, ONE A2001 has surfaced in a AnTuTu video in China that shows the smartphone with a physical home button, similar to the smartphone spotted at TENAA. This reveals a score of 49,221, which is less than other smartphones powered by a Snapdragon 810. This runs on Android 5.1.1-based H2OS, a version of Oxygen OS for China, which might not be optimized. It also shows 4GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and a 1080p display. Continue reading “OnePlus 2 – AnTuTu video surfaces, Invite registration opens, VR launch app goes live”

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge + might have 4GB of RAM and an Exynos 7420 processor

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Up until now, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 5 was said to sport 4GB of RAM while the S6 Edge + was said to have 3GB of RAM just like the S6 Edge. It was also rumored to be packing a Snapdragon 808 processor. However a new rumour stated that the device actually might have a different processor and will pack 4GB of RAM.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 might not have an auto-ejecting S Pen

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Earlier reports stated that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 5 smartphone will have an auto-ejecting S Pen that could be triggered using on-screen gestures. But now, a new source states that it might not be the case.

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iBall Cobalt 6 with 1080p display, Andi HD6, Cobalt Solus2 and more coming soon

iBall Cobalt 6, Andi HD6, Cobalt Solus2 and Andi 5K Infinito2

iBall is all set to launch six new Android smartphones – Cobalt 6, Andi HD6, Cobalt Solus2, Andi 5K Infinito2, Andi 5U Platino and Andi 4.5 O’Buddy. All these smartphones run on Android 4.4 (Kitkat), come with 3G connectivity and dual SIM support. The high-end Cobalt 6 packs a 6-inch 1080p screen, is powered by a 1.7GHz Octa-Core processor, 2GB RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 8-megapixel camera. The Andi HD6, Cobalt Solus2, Andi 5K Infinito2 have HD displays. Check out the detailed specifications of these smartphones. Continue reading “iBall Cobalt 6 with 1080p display, Andi HD6, Cobalt Solus2 and more coming soon”