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Xiaomi Redmi Note Benchmarks

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Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note in India back in July priced at Rs. 9,999, but it is yet to go on sale in the country. We brought you the unboxing of the smartphone recently, here we have the benchmarks. It  is powered by a 1.66 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor which has 8 ARM Cortex-A7 CPUs and is based on 28nm HPM and has Mali 450-MP4 GPU and has 2GB RAM. It comes with a 5.5-inch HD display and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) based MIUI v5 ROM. Let us check out the synthetic benchmark scores.  Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Note Benchmarks”

Photos of HTC’s RECamera revealed ahead of launch on October 8

Yesterday, HTC released a video teasing its upcoming product launch on October 8. It is expected that the company will launch a GoPro camera competitor at the event next month. Today, a couple of images of the camera have been taken from the RECamera website.

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Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro with 6-inch Quad HD display launching in India on October 1st

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro India launch

[Update: Lenovo has scheduled an event on September 30th Delhi, where it is expected to launch the Vibe Z2 Pro smartphone first.]

Lenovo is all set to launch the Vibe Z2 Pro in India on October 1st. The company just sent a press invite for the launch event in Bangalore on Wednesday. The invite says Make way for the Pro and The Pro Awaits You, but the smartphone’s image clearly shows that it’s the Z2 Pro. Lenovo India has also teased the smartphone on their Facebook page and it is listed on the official Lenovo India website along with the Lenovo Vibe X2, but it is not clear if the company plans to launch the Vibe X2 at the launch event next week.

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Apple releases iOS 8.0.2 to fix cellular and Touch ID issues

Apple has released iOS 8.0.2 update for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. The move comes from the company soon after it released and subsequently removed the iOS 8.0.1 update that affected users with cellular and Touch ID issues.

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OPPO N3 will come in two body construction options

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Despite being a ‘Chinese manufacturer’, costs of OPPO’s phones often are in line with those from other brands. This isn’t very apparent on high-end devices, but it certainly shows on mid-range and entry-level devices. However, many fail to realize that OPPO employs a much better build than your everyday Chinese import, which was something we also realized during the OPPO Find 7 review. Continue reading “OPPO N3 will come in two body construction options”

Xiaomi, iHealth team up to produce blood pressure monitor that works with Android

xiaomi bp2Very much a master at what it does, Xiaomi is looking to expand its horizon. Until now, it had only been fancy phones and tablets that everyone wanted and some actually got, but the 4 year old Chinese company is now looking to make headway into the health sector. Continue reading “Xiaomi, iHealth team up to produce blood pressure monitor that works with Android”

Nokia 130 Dual SIM phone goes on sale in India for Rs. 1750

Nokia 130 Dual SIM

Microsoft announced the Nokia 130 Dual SIM, most affordable Nokia phone with built-in video and music player along with the Nokia 130 last month. Now the Nokia 130 Dual SIM is available for sale from Snapdeal. It has a 1.8″ (160 x 128 pixels) TFT display, runs on Series 30+ OS, features FM Radio and Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM that enables multimedia content sharing between phones equipped with Bluetooth.

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Google Now for Android gets Flight Price Monitor card

Google updates its Google Now digital voice assistant with new and improved cards from time to time. Today, the company has added a new card that shows changes in the price of the flights that you are searching on your device.

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Karbonn Titanium Wind W4 Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone goes on sale for Rs. 5999

Karbonn Titanium Wind W4

Karbonn partnered with Microsoft earlier this year to launch Windows Phone devices. Karbonn Titanium Wind W4, the company’s first Windows Phone device is now available from Amazon.in. Priced at just Rs.5,999, this is the cheapest Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone with Dual SIM support in India currently, cheaper than the Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM that was launched recently. Continue reading “Karbonn Titanium Wind W4 Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone goes on sale for Rs. 5999”

Sony Xperia Z3 Review

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When Sony launched its flagsip ie the Xperia Z2 a few months back, we said that it felt like a device where the thought was on making improvements all around. Improvements that made sense and improved the experience. Fast forward 6 months and Sony already has a successor to their flagship device. Way too early? That’s what we first thought as we unboxed the handset and set it up. A few days later, we’ve had some time to gather our thoughts about what makes the Sony Xperia Z3 tick. Is it worth an upgrade though? We answer that and more in our review below. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 Review”

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact launched in India for Rs. 44990

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Sony has launched the Xperia Z3 Compact along with the Xperia Z3 in India. It was unveiled earlier this month at the IFA and packs a 4.6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality engine, slightly larger than the Z1 Compact, powered by slightly faster 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) out of the box. It has the same 20.7-megapixel rear camera with Sony G lens, 4K video recording and a 2.2-megapixel 1080p front-facing camera, similar to the Xperia Z3. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 Compact launched in India for Rs. 44990”

Sony Xperia Z3 launched in India for Rs. 51990

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Sony has launched the Xperia Z3, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in India, as expected. It was unveiled at the IFA 2014 earlier this month. Even though the 5.2-inch 1080p display and the 20.7-megapixel rear camera with 1/2.3″ Sony Exmor RS image sensor are similar to the Xperia Z2, the Xperia Z3 has a more brighter screen, powered by a slightly faster Snapdragon 801 SoC and runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) out of the box. It also has a new curved design and is just 7.3mm thick. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 launched in India for Rs. 51990”

Amazon Appstore offers $135 worth free apps for limited period

Amazon free apps offer Sep 2014

Amazon Appstore is back with its new free apps offer. Today the company has announced that it would offer 27 paid Android apps worth over $135 for free on the Amazon AppStore starting Thursday, 25th September to Saturday, 27th September 2014.. Last month the company offered 29 apps worth $100 for free for two days. This time the list is new, that includes Sonic The Hedgehog 4 Episode II , OfficeSuite Professional 7,  Swype Keyboard and more. Continue reading “Amazon Appstore offers $135 worth free apps for limited period”

Moto 360 to receive minor software update and bug fixes

Motorola’s circular display smartwatch Moto 360 is receiving a minor software update that enhances connection and performance. The update brings the firmware to version KGW42R.

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