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”

Sony Xperia XZ Premium Hands On Impressions

Xperia XZ Premium -10We saw it first at MWC in Barcelona and now Sony has finally launched the Xperia XZ Premium in India. The first Snapdragon 835 powered phone in the country is also the world’s first with a 4K HDR screen. Let’s take a closer look. Continue reading “Sony Xperia XZ Premium Hands On Impressions”

Micromax Canvas 2 (2017) Hands On

Micromax Canvas 2 (2017) -1 Back with a bang, Micromax launched yet another smartphone yesterday. Called the Canvas 2 – 2017 edition, the phone appears to be a well rounded package aimed at the offline market. Let’s take a look at the hardware and features of the device. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas 2 (2017) Hands On”

Smartron srt.phone First Impressions

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With Sachin Tendulkar as a principal investor, Smartron has been making waves as the next big Indian company to look out for. The company has so far been involved in highly diversified technologies like convertible computers, IOT peripherals and of course smartphones. While Smartron’s first attempt at building a smartphone was not as successful as they might have hoped, it looks like their second innings might change the game altogether. We went hands on with the new Smartron srt.phone and here’s what we think of it.  Continue reading “Smartron srt.phone First Impressions”

Timex iQ+ Move Gallery & Impressions

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Timex, the 160 year old American watch brand, introduced it’s latest smartwatch in India today. Called the Timex iQ+ Move, it combines an analog movement with smart functions like activity tracking, perfectly synchronised time and more. While a full review is forthcoming, here’s a gallery and some first impressions of the watch.  Continue reading “Timex iQ+ Move Gallery & Impressions”

Elevate your photography with the OPPO F3 Plus

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By now, most of you would’ve already been able to get a glimpse on just how good the OPPO F3 Plus is at photography. It is out and out a photographer’s sidekick when it comes to capturing the best of moments. However, there are several things that you need to check in detail in order to fully realize the phone’s potential. Continue reading “Elevate your photography with the OPPO F3 Plus”

Micromax Dual 5 Hands On & Impressions

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Launched at an event in Delhi, the Micromax Dual 5 marks the return of the brand from what appeared to be a rather long slumber. The Micromax Dual 5 represents a refreshed focus for the company that seems to now have its sights sets on the higher end mid-range segment. Having spent a bit of time with the device, here’s what we think about it.  Continue reading “Micromax Dual 5 Hands On & Impressions”

OPPO F3 Plus – Leader in Camera, Design and Battery Technology

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We’ve all seen the OPPO F3 Plus by now and might also be aware of the high end features and specifications that OPPO has managed to pack under the hood. However, it is important to realize just how much thought has gone into those specifications and how they can make a huge difference in your smartphone experience. Let’s find out.

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OPPO F3 Plus Hands On and First Impressions

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OPPO has announced the F3 Plus, its latest and greatest in the Selfie Expert lineup. On paper, the F3 Plus seems like a really interesting device especially in terms of the cameras where OPPO has even paid attention to the rear camera despite being a selfie focused smartphone. However, specs are one thing while real life performance is another. We got to spend some time with the device and here are our impressions.

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Xiaomi Redmi 4A Unboxing and First Impressions

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Xiaomi today launched Redmi 4A budget smartphone in India at Rs. 5999. Here we have the unboxing and the first impressions of the smartphone. We also have a Tamil version of the unboxing video on FoneArena Tamil. Check it out. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi 4A Unboxing and First Impressions”

There’s a new “Selfie Expert” coming to town – Here are some teaser samples

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Selfies are all the rage now and almost every major manufacturer is trying their best to produce smartphones that cater to an audience that is in love with taking self portraits and sharing them across social media. We’ve had the liberty of using one of the latest selfie oriented smartphones that which is to be announced in India on the 23rd. Here are a few teaser shots from the device that shows its true photography potential.

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Sony Xperia Touch interactive Android projector First look and Demo

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At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in Barcelona, Japanese tech giant Sony unveiled its Xperia Touch Android projector that converts any surface into a touch screen. We checked it out. Here is a first look and gaming demo. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Touch interactive Android projector First look and Demo”

ZTE Blade A2 Plus First Impressions

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ZTE has arrived in India and with a bang, thanks to the Blade A2 Plus smartphone that they’ve introduced. ZTE claim to have designed it keeping the needs of the Indian consumer in mind and is a different iteration of the international Blade A2 model.

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Coolpad Mega 3 Hands On & Photo Gallery

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Alongside the Note 3S, Coolpad also launched the Mega 3 in India. In addition to being a decently specced and built device, the Mega 3 has one trait that sets it aside from the competition. We check that out and more in our impressions of the Coolpad Mega 3.  Continue reading “Coolpad Mega 3 Hands On & Photo Gallery”