Project Ara to run on modified Android L version

Google’s Project Ara will run on modified version of Android L, revealed Paul Eremenko, the head of Project Ara. He added that customized version of Android L will support hot swapping of components, with the exception of the CPU and display.

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Samsung SM-A700 (Galaxy A7) to reportedly sport 5.5 inch screen and dual SIM slots

Samsung’s third phone in the Galaxy A series is the SM-A700. The device which is touted to be the high end version of the Galaxy Alpha will sport a 5.5 inch screen, according to a latest report from SamMobile.

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Sony Xperia Z3 vs LG G3 Photo Gallery

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Sony launched its flagship phone the Xperia Z3 in India yesterday for Rs 51,990 while LG’s flagship device was launched in July for Rs 47,990. We have already reviewed the Z3 and the LG G3  and now we are bringing you the comparison gallery of these two flagship smartphones.

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OPPO N3 will come in two body construction options

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Despite being a ‘Chinese manufacturer’, costs of OPPO’s phones often are in line with those from other brands. This isn’t very apparent on high-end devices, but it certainly shows on mid-range and entry-level devices. However, many fail to realize that OPPO employs a much better build than your everyday Chinese import, which was something we also realized during the OPPO Find 7 review. Continue reading “OPPO N3 will come in two body construction options”

Mid-range Gionee GN715 with Snapdragon 400 SoC, 4G LTE announced

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Gionee has taken to a gadgets expo in China to launch yet another device to extend it’s already diverse portfolio. This time round, the device — the GN715 — comes with a Snapdragon 400 SoC, like a tonne of other mid-range devices that have taken birth this year, right from the Motorola Moto G to the Xiaomi Redmi 1S. Continue reading “Mid-range Gionee GN715 with Snapdragon 400 SoC, 4G LTE announced”

BlackBerry Passport Launch Live Blog

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We are in London for the launch of the most anticipated BlackBerry smartphone in recent times, the BlackBerry Passport ! QWERTY phones are becoming a rare breed now due to the rise of large screen smartphones but BlackBerry is expected to revive the QWERTY keyboard with the Passport. While most details about the Passport are out there, the device will be unveiled officially today at parallel events in Toronto, London and Dubai and FoneArena is live from the London event! Stay tuned to our live blog for all the updates about the device including the final specifications and the launch price.

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Updated Xiaomi Redmi Note, cheaper Mi 4 in the works

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Xiaomi’s products are often affordable enough for the general public. However, if you thought there was scope for improvement, Xiaomi has you covered. According to outlets based in China, Xiaomi is working on an updated version of the Redmi Note, and a more affordable, knocked down variant of the flagship Mi 4. Continue reading “Updated Xiaomi Redmi Note, cheaper Mi 4 in the works”

Limited edition OnePlus One Bamboo shell phones go on sale tomorrow

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Remember we’d told you about OnePlus’ plans of scrapping the StyleSwap covers? Well, that still holds true but the company is allowing users to purchase the Bamboo covers that they had already produced. Continue reading “Limited edition OnePlus One Bamboo shell phones go on sale tomorrow”

BlackBerry Passport India launch scheduled on September 29

BlackBerry Passport is set to launch in Indian markets on September 29th. The company has sent out press invites for the event that will see the launch of the QWERTY smartphone that was announced back in June.

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Huawei Honor Play 4 with 64-bit Snapdragon 410 launched for $130

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China’s Huawei today launched the Honor Play 4 in its home country. The device comes with a very entry-level price of 799 Yuan (US$130 approx.), but features a 64-bit processor that’s often seen in higher-end devices. Continue reading “Huawei Honor Play 4 with 64-bit Snapdragon 410 launched for $130”

Meizu MX4 likely to get a smaller MX4 Mini sibling

Medizu MX4It’s only been 20 days since the official unveiling of the Meizu MX4, but the smartphone from the Far East is getting more footage than the makers would’ve imagined. Not long back, Meizu said that they were successful in getting a massive 7.7 million pre-orders; given that the company is only starting to step out of its home country of China, these are big numbers. Continue reading “Meizu MX4 likely to get a smaller MX4 Mini sibling”

Samsung to roll out Tizen based smartphone in India by November: Report

Samsung is planning to launch a smartphone in India that is based on its Tizen OS, according to a latest report from The Economic Times. The South Korean tech giant will most likely bring the smartphones based on its homegrown OS in India by November this year.

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