Category: Android

Huawei Honor 7 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow beta update in India

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Huawei has finally released the beta version of Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for the Honor 7 users in India. This update is available for only those who register for the OTA (over the air) using the Google Drive forum here with their current software version and IMEI. The company says that it will verify the information and will start pushing the OTA update for the users after 24 to 48 hours of submission. Android Marshmallow update for the Honor 7 smartphone brings EMUI 4.0 and several new features. Check out the change log below. Continue reading “Huawei Honor 7 gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow beta update in India”

Samsung Galaxy S7 rumored to feature an iris scanner

We have already seen a number of rumors of the Galaxy S7 over the past few months. Now, a new report says that the upcoming flagship from the company could sport an iris scanner.

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Battery Life Test

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Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note 3 smartphone last month. We brought you the unboxing and benchmarks of the smartphone recently, here we have the battery life test results.  The Redmi Note 3 packs a 4000mAh built-in battery, which is larger than the than 3060mAh battery on the Redmi Note 2. It has a 5.5-inch 1080p display, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio X10 processor and runs on MIUI 7 based on Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop). Check out the test results below.

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Xiaomi Mi 4, Mi 3 and Mi Note Android 6.0 Marshmallow update in final stages of testing

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Earlier this month Xiaomi confirmed that the Mi 4 and Mi Note smartphones will get the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update soon. Now the company’s MIUI operations manager has announced on weibo (Via) that the Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for these smartphones, including the Mi 3 are in final stages of testing. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 4, Mi 3 and Mi Note Android 6.0 Marshmallow update in final stages of testing”

Lenovo K4 Note will come with a fingerprint sensor and NFC

Lenovo K4 Note Teaser

Lenovo just confirmed on its social channels that the upcoming K4 Note smartphone will come with a fingerprint sensor on the back. It also said that it will come with Near Field Communication (NFC) support. The teaser image once again shows off the smartphone’s brushed metal frame. Continue reading “Lenovo K4 Note will come with a fingerprint sensor and NFC”

Weekly Roundup: Samsung Galaxy A9, HTC One X9, Gionee M5 Plus, M5 Enjoy and more

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Last week of 2015, and Samsung announced its latest top-end smartphone in the ‘Galaxy A’ series at an event in China dubbed the Samsung Galaxy A9. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Samsung Galaxy A9, HTC One X9, Gionee M5 Plus, M5 Enjoy and more”

Lenovo Vibe P1m Review

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It seems like Lenovo has woken up from its hibernation. Just a couple of quarters ago the brand wasn’t that popular in the smartphone space in the Indian market. However, times have changed very quickly for the Chinese manufacturer.

Ever since the introduction of A6000 for the mid-range market, the firm has been very active and has been bringing all its new models to the sub-continent without much of a delay after its global announcement.
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Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) Android 6.0 Marshmallow update starts rolling out

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Motorola has finally started rolling out Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) update for the 2015 Moto G (3rd gen) smartphone starting from the U.S and Canada. Earlier this month Motorola’s Senior Director of Software Product Management, David Schuster confirmed that they have begun Marshmallow soak test for Moto G (3rd Gen) in Brazil and India. Continue reading “Motorola Moto G (3rd gen) Android 6.0 Marshmallow update starts rolling out”

HTC One X9 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 7.9mm metal body, 13MP camera with OIS announced

HTC One X9

HTC just announced the One X9 smartphone, the company’s latest mid range smartphone in the new ‘One X’ series, as it promised. It packs a 5.5-inch 1080p display and is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio X10 processor. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with dual-tone LED flash, BSI sensor, optical image stabilization (OIS) that can detect shake in 0.125 milliseconds, 4K video recording and RAW image capture. Android version is not clear yet, but there are chances that it might be running on Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), similar to the One A9. Continue reading “HTC One X9 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, 7.9mm metal body, 13MP camera with OIS announced”

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Android 6.0 Marshmallow beta update released in the UK

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Samsung has rolled out Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) beta update for the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge users in the UK. This update is available only for those who have joined the beta testing. In addition to Android 6.0 changes, this update also brings some changes to Samsung’s own UI. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Android 6.0 Marshmallow beta update released in the UK”

LG V10 sales surpass 4,50,000 units in the US in 45 days

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LG today announced that the sales of its V10 smartphone has crossed 4,50,000 units in the US in just 45 days after the launch. It was launched in the US at the end of October and went on sale across major US carriers in early November. In the US it sold at the rate of 10,000 units per day on average, said the company.  Commenting on the sales, it said that it was popular among the younger generation, with 37% of its US consumers aged between 25 and 34.

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LG G5 leak hints at 5.3 inch display, dual rear camera setup and metal body

A fresh leak regarding the LG G5 has surfaced showing some features of the phone. A Reddit user called mobile_leaks, has shared an image that shows the back of the phone.

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Samsung Galaxy A9 with 6-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 652, fingerprint sensor announced

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Samsung just announced the Galaxy A9, the company’s latest top-end smartphone in the ‘Galaxy A’ series at an event in China. It packs a 6-inch 1080p Super AMOLED display with 2.5D curved glass and 2.74mm narrow frame, is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 652 (Previously 620) processor and runs on Android 5.1 (Lollipop). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), LED flash and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy A9 with 6-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 652, fingerprint sensor announced”