Intex launched the Aqua Octa, India’s first MediaTek Octa-Core powered smartphone last month. We already brought you the unboxing of the Aqua Octa. Here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. 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. It has a Mali 450-MP4 GPU, comes with a 6-inch HD display and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Continue reading “Intex Aqua Octa Benchmarks”
Micromax launched the Canvas Turbo, the company’s first smartphone with a full HD screen last year. The Canvas Turbo Mini is a smaller version of the Canvas Turbo, which has a slightly smaller HD display, a different processor, but it maintains the premium looks of the Canvas Turbo with its aluminium frame and a metal back. Is the Canvas Turbo Mini worth the price? Let us find out in the review. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini Review”
Rightware launched the Basemark OS II cross-platform benchmarking tool for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 last month. Today it updated the Basemark X cross-platform benchmarking tool to version 1.1 and has also released it on Windows Phone 8. Basemark X that was released last year was based on Unity 4.0 gaming engine, the version 1.1 Unity gaming engine version 4.2.2. This also adds new features and a new test called Hangar. As usual you get configurable settings and score breakdown in results screen in the full version. Continue reading “Basemark X updated to v1.1 for Android, iPhone and iPad, released for Windows Phone 8”
Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 went on sale in India last month, but only the White colored phone was available at the launch. Now the Black Galaxy Grand 2 is available in India from the official Samsung India eStore. It has a leather-like back cover similar to the white version. Other specifications are exactly similar to the White one, including a 5.25-inch (1280 x 720 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display, 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS. Continue reading “Black Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 now available in India”
HP has launched Slate 6 VoiceTab and Slate 7 VoiceTab, the company’s latest phablets in the VoiceTab series, as it promised last week. The HP Slate 6 VoiceTab has a 6-inch HD IPS display sporting a 1280×720 pixels resolution and the HP Slate 7 VoiceTab will have a 7-inch HD 1280×800 pixels IPS display. These devices would be powered by a quad-core processor and run on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). These also have dual SIM support, dual front-facing speakers, 5-megapixel rear camera and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, but the Slate 7 VoiceTab lacks LED flash. Continue reading “HP Slate 6 VoiceTab and Slate 7 VoiceTab launched in India for Rs. 22990 and Rs. 16990”
HTC Desire 8, the company’s upcoming mid-range smartphone has leaked. This smartphone destined for China has a 5.5-inch screen (resolution is not available yet), has dual SIM support and packs a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. Even though it has a 13MP rear camera, it doesn’t have Ultrapixel technology like the HTC One series. It also has dual front-facing speakers and is likely to come with on-screen touch buttons, eliminating the capactive touch buttons. Continue reading “HTC Desire 8 with 5.5-inch display, 13MP camera leaks”
LG has finally unveiled the most expected G Pro 2 smartphone ahead of MWC 2014, as it promised last week. It has a 5.9-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display with 3.3mm slim bezel and 77.2% screen-to-body ratio, powered by a 2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, OIS+, 4K Ultra HD video recording, Slow motion video recording at 120 FPS and has a range of camera features such as Magic Focus, Natural Flash, Flash for Selfie, Burst Shot and more. Continue reading “LG G Pro 2 with 5.9-inch 1080p display, Snapdragon 800 processor, 3GB RAM announced”
Microsoft is in discussions to add support for Android apps in Windows and Windows Phone, according to a report from TheVerge. Sources have told TheVerge that Microsoft is serious about bringing Android apps to both its platforms, but the discussions are still ongoing and nothing is concrete yet. The ongoing talks currently point to adding Android apps in the Windows Phone and Windows Stores, according to the report, which will inadvertently boost the app numbers, something that Microsoft really needs. Windows Phone and Windows have been second thoughts for any new developer looking at developing an app, and at most of the times, there are not enough resources to dedicate for a third platform, so will Android apps support on Windows and Windows Phone make sense?
Micromax launched the Canvas Turbo Mini A200 last month. We brought you the Canvas Turbo Mini unboxing, Benchmarks and Camera Samples recently. Here we have the photo gallery of the device. The Canvas Turbo mini has a 4.7-inch HD display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini Photo Gallery”
We had just unboxed the new Xperia Z1 Compact, Sony’s latest “mini” flagship device that is as powerful as its big brother, the Xperia Z1. The Japanese had finally delivered what everyone wanted, a small screened device in today’s standards, but with no compromise on power or features. With Snapdragon 800, 20.7 MP Sony camera with G Lens and Bionz sensor, a waterproof body in a design similar to the Z1, it checks all the marks for the best possible Android device with a smaller screen, unlike the ill performing “mini”s from Samsung or HTC. But that aside, the Z1 compact also looks really good, with a colourful lime coloured outer shell in the variant we got, so to showcase the device before our review, here is a photo gallery and walkthrough of the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.
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Sony unveiled the Xperia Z1 Compact, the company’s latest smartphone in the Xperia Z series at the CES 2014 last month. We brought you the unboxing of the device earlier today, here we have the benchmarks of the smartphone. The device is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) 28nm HPm Krait 400 CPU clocked at 2.15 GHz with Adreno 330 GPU, similar to the Xperia Z1. This has a 4.3-inch 720p screen and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). Let’s check out the performance in a range of synthetic benchmark tests. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Benchmarks”
Gameloft is back with their limited period discounted sale. This time its for Android users. Last year’s Gameloft holiday sale saw 12 games at discounted rates, now 7 games are available for $0.99/ Rs. 55. Some of these games include, Modern Combat 4 and Gangstar Vegas, which were not available in the holiday sale. If you have not tried these games, this is the time to buy them, since this offer is available only for a limited time. Continue reading “7 Gameloft Android games now on sale at $0.99 / Rs. 55 for a limited time”
Micromax has launched Funbook P280, the company’s latest entry-level tablet. It has a 7-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz single-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera and packs a 2400 mAh battery. It has M!Live, Spuul, Opera Mini, Kingsoft Office Suite and more pre-loaded apps. Continue reading “Micromax Funbook P280 with 7-inch display, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 4650”
The HTC M8 is possibly the worst kept secret in the mobile industry right now, just like its predecessor, the HTC One. The Taiwanese company has been planning its next flagship for a while now, and our bets are on a MWC reveal later this month. After leaking out in the flesh, with dual cameras on the back and even on screen buttons on the front, the latest leak portrays the HTC M8 with a full view of the front. As expected, we are seeing the leaked on screen buttons, and also the very familiar design from the HTC One, which is a good thing.
Continue reading “HTC M8 poses for the camera with on screen buttons and a familiar design”
Micromax launched the Canvas Turbo Mini A200, a variant of the Canvas Turbo A250 last month. We brought you the Canvas Turbo Mini unboxing last week and the Benchmarks earlier this week. Here we have the camera samples from the phone. The Canvas Turbo mini has a 4.7-inch HD display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash compared to 13-megapixel camera on the Canvas Turbo. You have the Camerazzi Camera UI similar to the Canvas Turbo that has GIF Cinemagraph, Object Eraser and more. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Turbo Mini Camera Samples”
