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Nokia 2 Hands On

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It was just a few months back at MWC that Nokia announced the first few devices. The comeback comprised of phones that were decidedly mid-range and good enough to get their foot in the market. The following months have seen HMD’s strategy take more concrete form as we saw with the Nokia 8 and the Nokia 7 announcements. Entry level smartphones, however, are the bread and butter for any company planning to make money in India. And that brings us to the Nokia 2. Hitting a 99 Euro price point, the Nokia 2 distills the higher end Nokia experience to a level that is palatable for first-time smartphone buyers. Is it any good though? Let’s find out.  Continue reading “Nokia 2 Hands On”

Panasonic Eluga Ray 700 First Impressions

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Off late, Panasonic has been churning out some value for money smartphones featuring quality specs and its proprietary AI-powered virtual assistant — ARBO, under Eluga series. Following the suit, Panasonic has yet again expanded its portfolio with another mid-ranger dubbed as Eluga Ray 700. Continue reading “Panasonic Eluga Ray 700 First Impressions”

Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 First Impressions

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When the Mi MIX launched, a bezel-less smartphone was essentially a pipe dream. Sure, Sharp had announced a number of them over the years but a product that remained stuck in Japan doesn’t really count, does it? So, when out of the blue, Xiaomi of all brands introduced a modern, uncompromised smartphone that simply broke all design conventions, it quickly became the talk of the town.

In the year that has followed, bezel less and 18:9 are terms that almost every major smartphone manufacturer has latched on to. Now that the gimmick isn’t new or unique, the Mi MIX 2 has to stand up on its own merits. We’ve spent a bit of time with the new hardware. Not nearly enough to write a review but enough for us to pen down some initial thoughts. Let’s talk about the Mi MIX 2. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 First Impressions”

Samsung Galaxy Note8 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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Samsung today launched the flagship Galaxy Note8 smartphone in India. We have got out hands on the phone so let’s take a detailed look at the design and specifications of the phone. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note8 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

LG Q6 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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LG launched its Q6 smartphone in India recently. The phone is a toned down version of the flagship LG G6 with a similar Full Vision display. We have got our hands on the phone so let’s take a look at the hardware and specifications of the phone. Continue reading “LG Q6 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

Acer Holo360 camera Hand On and Photo Gallery

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Acer announced 360-degree cameras at the ongoing IFA 2017 in Berlin. We are live at the event and got our hands on the camera. Let’s take a detailed look at hardware and specifications of the device.  Continue reading “Acer Holo360 camera Hand On and Photo Gallery”

Micromax Canvas Infinity Unboxing and First Impressions

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Micromax just launched the Canvas Infinity, the company’s latest mid-range smartphone with Infinity display priced at Rs. 9999. Here we have the unboxing of the phone.

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Nokia 8 Hands On Impressions

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When HMD Global resurrected Nokia’s smartphones, a flagship was what everyone had in mind but instead we got the 3,5 and 6. Good devices to be sure but not quite trailblazers. There’s no doubt about the fact that enthusiasts and loyalists have been waiting for a new top end device from Nokia. With the launch of the 8, the company is aiming to deliver just that. So without further ado, here’s a closer look at the all new Nokia 8. Continue reading “Nokia 8 Hands On Impressions”

Moto Z2 Play Hands On Impressions

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The Moto Z2 Play is a successor to what was perhaps the most successful device in the revamped Z series. The Z2 continues the tradition of striking a good balance between design and performance while bringing the whole Moto Mod ecosystem to yet another handset. Continue reading “Moto Z2 Play Hands On Impressions”

Panasonic P85 Impressions

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As the commoditisation of hardware hits new lows, we’re seeing increasingly better hardware at rock bottom prices. As smartphones become mass market items, we’re seeing every brand trying to grab a piece of the pie. The Panasonic P85 is the Japanese company’s attempt to provide high quality hardware at a price that appeals to the mass market consumers. Continue reading “Panasonic P85 Impressions”