Xiaomi Mi3 gets MIUI KXDMIBF22.0 update

Xiaomi Mi3 MIUI KXDMIBF22.0

Xiaomi Mi3 got the first update (KXDMIBE18.0) in India couple of weeks back, now a new KXDMIBF22.0 update is available for Indian users as well as Malaysia, Philippines and more countries. This updates brings ‘Resend all’ function in Outbox, optimizations and bug fixes. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi3 gets MIUI KXDMIBF22.0 update”

Huawei Ascend D3 to have metal back and finger print scanner?

Huawei hinted a possible phone launch last week by sending press invites for IFA in Berlin. Today, a leaked photo is suggesting that the company will add a metal back to the Huawei Ascend D3.

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Karbonn A1+ Super and A5 Turbo smartphones running Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 3490 and Rs. 3290

Karbonn A1 Plus Super

A month after launching A50S, A52+, A12 Star and A11 Star smartphones, Karbonn is back with two new entry-level smartphones, Karbonn A1+ Super and Karbonn A5 Turbo running Android 4.4 (KitKat). Both these smartphones have 3.5-inch HVGA screens. The A1+ Super has a 3-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera and is powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor. Continue reading “Karbonn A1+ Super and A5 Turbo smartphones running Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 3490 and Rs. 3290”

5.5 inch iPhone 6 might boast of faster processor than the 4.7 inch model

We already know a bunch of specs and details about the upcoming iPhone 6 launch. One of the information which is highly expected is that Apple will launch iPhone 6 in two models -5.5 inch and 4.7 inch model. Now, a fresh report from Cowen & Co. analyst Timothy Arcuri is suggesting that the Apple will add more powerful and faster processor to 5.5 inch iPhone 6 model than the 4.7 inch one.

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First Windows Phone 8.1 update now live for developers

Microsoft has released first update for Windows Phone 8.1 to developers. The company’s Corporate Vice President Joe Belfiore officially announced the update at an event in Beijing yesterday. One of the most important feature of the update is support for Microsoft’s virtual assistant Cortana.

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Xiaomi now #1 in China after replacing Samsung

Samsung isn’t having the best week. First, local Indian manufacturer Micromax toppled the Korean giant to claim the number one spot in India. Next, China’s Xiaomi (that’s been making waves in India as well) replaced Samsung as the numero uno maker in China.

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OnePlus One Photo Gallery

OnePlus One-1

We reviewed the Silk White 16GB version of the OnePlus One recently with smooth back cover. We unboxed the 64GB Sandstone Black variant of the OnePlus One recently that has a textured back cover. Here we have the photo gallery of the smartphone that would offer you a glimpse of the phone from all the angles. At a price of just $299 for the 16GB variant and $349 for the 64GB variant, this is definitely unbeatable when it comes to value for money. Check out the images below.  Continue reading “OnePlus One Photo Gallery”

Oppo N1 mini with 13MP rotating camera coming to India soon

Oppo N1 mini

Oppo unveiled the N1 mini, a smaller variant of the Oppo N1 with a  13-megapixel rotating camera back in June. Today, OPPO Mobile India started teasing the India launch of the smartphone on its social platforms. It says “Revolutionary 24 Mega Pixels Ultra HD Camera, Coming Soon!” with caption Mini in size Max on fun. The 13-megapixel camera on the Oppo N1 mini has Sony IMX214 stacked sensor, 6-element lens,  f/2.0 aperture and LED flash. It is also capable of capturing 24 megapixel photos. Continue reading “Oppo N1 mini with 13MP rotating camera coming to India soon”

Micromax overtakes Samsung to become leading mobile phone vendor in India in Q2 2014

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Micromax is the leading mobile phone vendor in India based on shipments, according to a report from CounterPoint Research. Last week’s Canalys report revealed that Motorola overtook Nokia to become the fourth largest smartphone vendor in India in Q2 2014. According to the CounterPoint Research report, Indian mobile phone market grew 2% annually and smartphone segment grew 68% annually. Continue reading “Micromax overtakes Samsung to become leading mobile phone vendor in India in Q2 2014”

Bioshock 1 headed to the iPhone and iPad later this year

Bioshock - iOS - iPad

Mobile gamers all around have a lot to look forward to later this year. 2K Games, the studio behind the hit franchise, BioShock, today announced that the first game in the franchise will be making its way over to the iOS platform. The company says that BioShock on the iPhone and iPad will be a premium game and hence will carry a price tag that will be anywhere from $10 to $30 Continue reading “Bioshock 1 headed to the iPhone and iPad later this year”

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 launch scheduled for 3rd September ahead of IFA in Berlin

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Like every year, Samsung will announce the next generation of the Galaxy Note 4 later this year. Following tradition, it was expected that the Korean giant would launch it at IFA and right on cue, Samsung has started sending out invitations for its Galaxy Note 4 launch event ahead of IFA in Berlin.

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Samsung Galaxy Alpha with metal sides surfaces in white

Samsung Galaxy Alpha leak

Live images of the Black Samsung Galaxy Alpha showed up last month. It was said to come with aluminium build on the sides, now new images of the white variant of the Samsung Galaxy Alpha has surfaced on a weibo, showing off the phone’s brushed metal frame on the sides of the phone. It also has shiny chrome rim around.

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Google Workshop leaked, will deliver custom Nexus 5 cases

Google is reportedly preparing  a tool that will allows Nexus 5 owners to get customized cases for their phone. Dubbed as ‘Google Workshop’ the tool will also offer a live wallpaper as per users choice along with the case.

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Nokia Networks tops LTE performance in China

Nokia Networks has topped  China Mobile’s quality assessment of its commercial TD-LTE network. The company is touted to report best network performance as well as the fastest network implementation across the top 10 provincial capitals in China.

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