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Intex Cloud String V2.0 with 4G VoLTE, fingerprint sensor launched for Rs. 6499

Intex Cloud String V2.0

Intex has launched Cloud String V2.0, the company’s latest budget 4G smartphone with a fingerprint sensor on the back. It is an upgraded version of Cloud String HD that was launched in May and packs a a 5-inch HD on-cell 2.5D curved glass screen, is powered by a quad-core Spreadtrum processor, runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), has a 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Intex Cloud String V2.0 with 4G VoLTE, fingerprint sensor launched for Rs. 6499”

Google to bring back manual exposure control to the Camera app

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Google will soon bring manual exposure control back to the Camera app, according to a latest report from Android Police. The exposure control appears when you tap the screen to focus.

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OnePlus tipped to be working with Reliance Jio for VoLTE support on OnePlus One, OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X

OnePlus might be working to provide VoLTE support for its older flagships OnePlus One, OnePlus 2 and so as the mid-range OnePlus X as well. Continue reading “OnePlus tipped to be working with Reliance Jio for VoLTE support on OnePlus One, OnePlus 2 and OnePlus X”

LeEco to launch 4K Android Smart TVs in India on August 4

LeEco formerly known as LeTv is set to bring a new category of products to India. The firm has sent out invites for August 4, where it is likely to launch two Android-based 50-inch 4K smart televisions in India. Continue reading “LeEco to launch 4K Android Smart TVs in India on August 4”

LG G5 Review

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LG hit a home run with the G2 which dropped the Optimus branding from its name but in turn received commercial and critical success. Up until then, LG had almost always been in Samsung’s shadow since their Galaxy S lineup of devices especially had been better offerings and even the Optimus Vu lineup that was launched to compete with the Galaxy note lineup was underwhelming. The G2 went head to head with the Galaxy S4 and although the S4 was a great smartphone, the G2 did improve on almost every aspect possible.

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Google Docs and Sheets get add-ons for Android

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Google has introduced new add-ons for Docs and Sheets app on Android. A total of nine add-ons have been added to Google Play Store that aim to increase productivity work on your mobile devices.

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10 reasons why you should choose Flyme over Stock Android

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While many Android purists would swear by Vanilla Android, many devices running on stock Android aren’t that good in terms of user experience. There are several features that are missing on stock Android that could potentially make the lives of users much easier.

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Google rolls out Tips and Tricks website for Android users

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Google has launched Tips and Tricks website for Android users. The website aims at making it easier for users to make the best use of their Android devices such as smartphones, wearables, TVs and tablets.

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Hyve Buzz Review

Hyve Buzz Review -6 Over the last few years we’ve seen the old guard get left behind as new entrants try and make their presence felt in the Indian smartphone market. While the Chinese have increasingly made inroads, today we’re going to take a look at a device from a new Indian brand. Called Hyve, the Delhi based company launched two new devices recently. Here’s our review of the Hyve Buzz, the higher end of the two devices. Continue reading “Hyve Buzz Review”

Xiaomi Redmi Pro with 5.5-inch 1080p OLED display, dual rear cameras, 4GB RAM announced

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Xiaomi just announced Redmi Pro, the company’s latest smartphone in the Redmi series at an event in China. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p OLED 2.5D curved glass display, is powered by a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 / X25 SoC and runs on MIUI 8 based on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow). It has dual rear cameras, a 13-megapixel camera along with a 5-megapixel camera for achieving depth of field and real-time background blur. It also has a fingerprint sensor on the front built into the home button. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi Pro with 5.5-inch 1080p OLED display, dual rear cameras, 4GB RAM announced”

BlackBerry DTEK50 announced for $299, claims to be the world’s most secure Android smartphone

BlackBerry DTEK50

BlackBerry just announced DTEK50, which it claims to be the world’s most secure smartphone. It encrypts all users’ information, including business critical data and personal data and is FIPS 140-2 Compliant. It also has Malware protection along with back-up wipe and restore capabilities. Continue reading “BlackBerry DTEK50 announced for $299, claims to be the world’s most secure Android smartphone”

BlackBerry Neon Android smartphone images surface

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Earlier this month, three BlackBerry Android smartphones –Argon, Neon and Mercury had surfaced. Now, a bunch of images of the Neon smartphones have been leaked that offers a clear look at the design of the phones.

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ZTE Blade V6 and Axon Mini with 4G LTE launched in India for Rs. 9999 and Rs. 23599

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ZTE has launched Blade V6 and Axon Mini smartphones in India. The Blade V6 packs a 5-inch HD display and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 SoC, while the Axon Mini comes with a 5.2-inch 1080p AMOLED 2.5D curved glass screen with 0.85mm slim bezels and is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 616 SoC. Both the phones have a dual SIM support and 4G LTE connectivity. Continue reading “ZTE Blade V6 and Axon Mini with 4G LTE launched in India for Rs. 9999 and Rs. 23599”

Gionee M6 and M6 Plus with 5000mAh and 6020mAh batteries, 4GB RAM, encrypted chip announced

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Gionee has announced M6 and M6 Plus smartphones in China. The Gionee M6 packs in a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display and the M6 Plus packs a 6-inch 1080p AMOLED screen. Both the phones are powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P10 SoC and run Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) with Amigo OS 3.2 on top. The Gionee M6 has a 13-megapixel rear camera with phase-detection auto-focus (PDAF), LED flash and the M6 Plus has a 16-megapixel rear camera. Both the phones have a 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Gionee M6 and M6 Plus with 5000mAh and 6020mAh batteries, 4GB RAM, encrypted chip announced”

Opera Mini 18 for Android brings support for video downloads for offline viewing

Opera Mini 18 for Android Video Download

Opera has updated its Opera Mini app for Android that brings a new built-in video player that lets you download videos video and social media websites with a single click without installing another app or going to another website. If you simply play a video, you can still download it during playback by tapping the download icon in the top-right corner of the screen. Continue reading “Opera Mini 18 for Android brings support for video downloads for offline viewing”