Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Review

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The Mi Mix 2 sits a class apart in Xiaomi’s line up. Sure, there have been flagship grade phones like the Mi5 and Mi6 but the Mix is where we saw a degree of design innovation that was unprecedented. After years of being called out for aping Apple’s design ethos, Xiaomi finally had a device that wasn’t just all of its own but was breaking ground. While the original was relegated to China, the second generation hardware is spearheading the company’s entry into markets world over. Enter the Mi Mix 2. More refined, more powerful and yes, finally available in India. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Review”

Best Smartphones Under 10000 in India (Updated on October 2017)

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Which is the best smartphone for Rs.10000?

Best Android smartphone for Rs.10000?

Suggest a smartphone for Rs.10000?

These are the questions, we are often asked about on social media platforms and Youtube channels. In a way of addressing these questions and to make your life more relaxed, we have researched and narrowed down 10 smartphones that you can consider, before confirming your purchase decisions. The below list is purely based on the performance and “Value For Money” factor. The smartphones below are ranked randomly and the number means nothing. Do have a look at it. Continue reading “Best Smartphones Under 10000 in India (Updated on October 2017)”

Nokia 8 Review: The Reliable Flagship

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It’s probably fair to say that there’s a bit of nostalgia associated with the Nokia brand. Most cellphone enthusiasts have sported one at some point in their life and others continue to swear by the legacy of the brand. There was a collective hurrah in the tech reviewer/journalist/blogger community when HMD Global first announced its comeback. Rooting for the underdog while maintaining a degree of skepticism, it was a bit disappointing to see the entry-level, mid-range offerings at MWC. The question on everyone’s mind was obvious. Where’s our flagship, Nokia? Fast forward 6 months and the company has delivered. The Nokia 8 is here and is raring to recapture the throne. Continue reading “Nokia 8 Review: The Reliable Flagship”

Best Smartphones Under 15000 in India (Updated on October 2017)

Best Smartphones Under 15000 in India

Which is the best smartphone for Rs.15000?

Best Android smartphone for Rs.15000?

Suggest a smartphone for Rs.15000

India being an economic smartphone market, these are the questions we are often asked about. In fact, this is the sweet spot to invest on a smartphone as you get almost all the feature that you get on high-end devices, but with very few compromises. Continue reading “Best Smartphones Under 15000 in India (Updated on October 2017)”

Xiaomi Mi A1 Review

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After a long gap, Google introduced an Android One smartphone in partnership with Chinese handset maker Xiaomi in the Indian market. Aiming at the mid-range segment, Xiaomi launched Mi A1 smartphone, which is the global variant of the Mi 5X that was introduced in China back in July. How good is the phone? Let us find out in the review. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi A1 Review”

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”

Panasonic Eluga A3 Pro First Impressions

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In an attempt to make a dent in the Indian mid-range market, Panasonic revamped its smartphone portfolio just to find its place among myriads of brands. Having said that, Panasonic recently launched a new smartphone under Eluga series dubbed as Eluga A3 Pro. Continue reading “Panasonic Eluga A3 Pro First Impressions”

LG V30 Hands On and Photo Gallery

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LG today unveiled the most expected V30 smartphone at the IFA event in Berlin. We got to check out the phone at the event. Here is the hands-on and the hardware walk through in the form of photo gallery. Continue reading “LG V30 Hands On and Photo Gallery”

LG Q6 Review

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After the critically acclaimed flagship smartphone, LG’s plan to cater the Indian mid-range market came in the form of LG Q6 with Full vision display at a considerable price point.

To give a heads up about the mobile, it has a 5.5-inch FHD+ FullVision display with 18:9 aspect ratio, has facial recognition and military grade durability. Considering the decent specification at a reasonable price, is LG Q6 a true winner? Let’s find it out. Continue reading “LG Q6 Review”

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 Review – The best tablet money can buy

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The iPad was not the first tablet to be launched in the market. Several players had tried and failed in the tablet category. The iPad managed to become so popular and became a golden standard for the tablet market. 2017 marks the 7th anniversary of the iPad and over time interest in tablets has declined and the excitement around the iPad has reduced.

7 years later, Apple has managed to get consumers excited again with the introduction of the new iPad Pro devices and iOS 11 which gives a fresh lease of life for even older iPads models. Apple introduced the iPad Pro 10.5 at WWDC in June and this device replaced the iPad Pro 9.7. Here is my review of the iPad Pro 10.5 after using it for the past few weeks.

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Top 10 VoLTE smartphones under Rs. 15000

Top VoLTE phones under Rs. 15000

The term VoLTE or Voice-over-LTE has become famous in the Indian market soon after the launch of Reliance Jio 4G. Since the inception of Reliance Jio network, there has been lots of excitement as it offers free calling and 4G data for specific time period. Continue reading “Top 10 VoLTE smartphones under Rs. 15000”

MWC 2017 Live Coverage: Nokia, LG, Moto, BlackBerry, Samsung, Huawei, OPPO and more

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It’s time for Mobile World Congress (MWC) again, and it’s time to welcome some amazing devices of all shapes and sizes. In case, if you haven’t keeping tabs on our live coverage so far, you can quickly catch up the latest updates here up to date. Continue reading “MWC 2017 Live Coverage: Nokia, LG, Moto, BlackBerry, Samsung, Huawei, OPPO and more”