Weekly Roundup: Meizu m1 note, Nubia Z9 mini, Teewe 2, New Macbook Pro, LG Watch Urbane and more

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This week two Chinese smartphone brands made their debut in India – the popular Meizu and ZTE’s sub-brand Nubia. Continue reading “Weekly Roundup: Meizu m1 note, Nubia Z9 mini, Teewe 2, New Macbook Pro, LG Watch Urbane and more”

LG is giving an extra battery, charging cradle and 32GB microSD to early adopters of the G4 in USA

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LG is yet to launch the G4 in USA but it is offering a very lucrative deal for early adopters. Customers who buy the device before 21st of June will get freebies along with the phone that can be redeemed by sending in their phone IMEIs along with proof of purchase.

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Sony to launch new flagship Xperia Z3 Plus and mid-range M4 Aqua in India on May 26?

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Sony has sent out invites for its upcoming event on May 26 in New Delhi, where the firm is expected to announce another flagship Xperia device with made for India or Asia concept. Remember, we had reported that the 2015 flagship Xperia Z4 was meant for Japan-only and company is preparing one more flagship device- rumoured Xperia Z3 Plus – that will reach other markets. Continue reading “Sony to launch new flagship Xperia Z3 Plus and mid-range M4 Aqua in India on May 26?”

LG G4 easiest Android flagship to repair?

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While we still wait for LG to launch the flagship G4 in India, the device is already available on sale in select parts of the world. Not just that, it has also gone through teardown process in China. Continue reading “LG G4 easiest Android flagship to repair?”

Elephone P8000 announced – Worldmode LTE and 4200mAH battery for US$210

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Elephone has just announced the P8000 which is powered by a Mediatek MT6753 SoC. The MT6753 is basically an under-clocked MT6752 SoC but with Worldmode LTE support and the P8000 is one of the first phones to implement it. This means that it will work with 4G networks across the globe.

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Google partners with Skrillex to release Limited Edition Live Cases

 

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Google has just announced its collaboration with electronic music composer and DJ Skrillex to create limited edition live cases for smartphones.These live cases are known as Editions and will give you VIP access to exclusive content and matching live wallpapers that extend the case design onto your phone’s screen.

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Coolpad partners with Snapdeal for upcoming Dazen brand of smartphones

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Chinese smartphone maker Coolpad on Wednesday announced its exclusive partnership with e-commerce player Snapdeal for India. Continue reading “Coolpad partners with Snapdeal for upcoming Dazen brand of smartphones”

Cyanogen to set up an office in India, plans hires and acquisitions

With an aim to tap the growing smartphone market in India, Cyanogen is looking forward to open an office in the country. The company which is a developer of an open-source mobile operating system will set up an office in either Bangalore or Delhi in next three months.

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Sharp announces AQUOS Crystal 2 – Bigger screen with same bezel-less design

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Sharp has just announced the AQUOS Crystal 2. The successor to the AQUOS Crystal which was launched last year.

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High end Xiaomi devices said to feature MediaTek 10 core chip

Xiaomi is about to bring a shift in the usage of processors for its high end smartphones. The Chinese smartphone maker is said to use MediaTek 10 core chip in its flagship smartphones.

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Nubia Z9 mini Hands On Impressions

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Chinese manufacturer ZTE has got its Nubia series of smartphone to India as a separate sub-brand. The company has launched its first device in the country under its Nubia brand dubbed the Nubia Z9 mini at Rs. 16,999. Continue reading “Nubia Z9 mini Hands On Impressions”

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active confirmed to have a Quad HD display

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A few days ago, we showed you the leaked photo as well as press shots of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active. Although we had posted the specifications which said it had a Quad HD display, now we have a proper confirmation about its resolution.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 could be launched as early as July

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Samsung traditionally announce members of the Note family during IFA in Berlin every year and this year was thought to be no exception. But according to a source, the company is apparently planning to unveil the smartphone sometime in July itself in order to beat the iPhone 6S which is expected to reach the markets sometime in August.

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