A new system, called UEFI, is here to take its place, but like most new technologies, its implementation is slow and expensive. Users tend to overlook the importance of the low-level operating system, keeping true to the belief that “if it’s not broke, don’t fix it”. BIOS is reaching the end of its powers and new technologies are not supported any longer by this system, and this is what UEFI tries to fix....
Though it is not the first thing that will strike you about the phone. You will be dazzled with its sleek design, especially that stylish gradient finish on the back with understated lines that become visible only when light plays on them from certain angles. You will also love the large 6.35-inch display and how well it handles colors. And of course, the moment you hold the phone, one of the first things you will notice is just how solid it feels in spite of being surprisingly light for a device that contains a massive 5000mAh (yes!...
Vu says the biggest highlight of these new televisions is the fact that they’re first ones to feature Android Nougat in India (which we aren’t really sure yet). And since all of them natively run Android without a custom skin on top unlike Xiaomi’s Mi TV lineup, you get all the Google-y novelties like the ability to download apps as well as games from the Play Store, OS-wide voice control, Google Assistant, Chromecast support, Netflix, and more....
Well, both Google and OnePlus have shown their phone-y hands now. And although the reviews of both devices are underway with us, it is becoming increasingly apparent that OnePlus has – yet again – thoroughly unsettled the phone arm of the Search giant. If that sounds excessively unfair, cast a glance at the prices of the devices launched by the two brands over the past couple of weeks: Pixel 3a: Rs 39,999 Pixel 3a XL: Rs 44,999 OnePlus 7: Rs 32,999 OnePlus 7Pro: Rs 48,999...
But before we dive into seeing how eSIM can cause such a disruption, let’s first address some basic questions. What is a SIM, and how does it work? A SIM or Subscriber Identity Module is a small integrated-circuit in the form of a chip that is used to perform all network-related operations. These operations can be anything from calling and messaging to browsing the internet. In a nutshell, a SIM is the most important component when it comes to carrying out a large number of operations on your phone....
The Xiaomi Mi A2’s biggest highlight, of course, is the software. It comes preloaded with a stock build of Android 8.1 instead of the company’s own MIUI and will be one of the first Android phones to receive the forthcoming P update. As for the specifications, the Mi A2 is your usual 2018 mid-range smartphone. The Xiaomi Mi A2 comes with a 5.99-inch Full HD+ screen which has an aspect ratio of 18:9....
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Highlights Xiaomi has made a number of improvement with the Mi Band 3, and the advancements stretch not only to the hardware but also to the overall software experience. The band now supports various gesture actions, thereby helping users to easily navigate through the rather clean UI. In terms of hardware, the Mi Band 3 comes with a larger OLED display. That said, it still uses a monochrome display and not a colored panel as seen in some of its major competitors like the Lenovo HW003 Spectra....
For starters, the Redmi 4X comes with a 5-inch 720p display up front with 2.5D curved glass and flaunts a rather slim unibody metal body measuring only 8.65mm in thickness. Furthermore, it is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 435 octa-core chipset. There are two storage and RAM options available – 2GB RAM + 16GB onboard space or you can shed some extra for getting the 3GB + 32GB combo....
A lot of things are changing with the Cupertino giant and the one we welcome the most is how the company is finally ready to live stream its official keynote more often than before. Apple has updated its website to reveal that the users will be able to catch some “exciting announcements” made at WWDC live online. Of course, it comes with some riders – streaming requires Safari 4 or later on OS X 10....
But beneath those very similar sounding specs are a number of improvements on the cameras of the latest iPhones. Most are subtle, but there is one in the Pro range that jumps right out at you – the macro mode. For the uninitiated, the macro mode is used to take extreme close-ups – shots that you take from literally an inch or two from the subject. Those amazing insect or water droplet close-ups?...
His track record pretty much speaks for itself – he has been at the helm of OnePlus ever since the brand came to India in 2014. And in this period has made the brand one of the leading players in the premium segment of the smartphone market – seeing off challenges from not just traditional heavyweights like LG, Sony and HTC, but also weathering storms from newer players like Xiaomi and Asus – indeed at the time of writing OnePlus was right alongside the likes of Apple and Samsung in the premium segment in India....
A week ago, almost unnoticed, Facebook made some updates to the way Facebook Groups operate. You’d be surprised to know how many use Facebook Groups to organize their activities, be it amongst work colleagues or school friends or simply to group people by their hobbies and passions. When you’ll visit a group, you will be able to view who has seen each post. Where’s the connection between an apparently innocent update covering Facebook Groups and anonymous Facebook snooping?...
The launch hasn’t been made official by LG yet (at least not worldwide), but all the specs have leaked to a Dutch website. Instead of following Sony’s Xperia Z Compact example with top-of-the-line features in a smaller form-factor, LG has decided profit from the popularity of its larger namesake, as the specs of the smartphone seem to be rather disappointing. Here they are: 4.7 inch qHD 540 x 960 resolution LCD display 1....
LG W10 Alpha: Design and Display In terms of design, as already mentioned, the LG W10 Alpha features a 2D Arc Design and comes in only one color option: Black. Towards the front, it has a 5.71-inch FullVision display that includes a RainDrop notch at the top, which is LG’s equivalent of a teardrop notch, housing the front-facing camera. The display offers a 19:9 aspect ratio and comes with an HD+ resolution....
The Helio X30 will consist of two Cortex-A73 cores, clocked at 2.8GHz alongside four Cortex-A53 cores mostly clocked at 2.2GHz. MediaTek has also included four economy Cortex-A35 cores that are expected to run at 2.0GHz. The SoC will support a whopping 8GB of RAM spread between two LPDDR4 POP 1600MHz channels. The Cortex-A35 might actually make the Helio X30 more efficient than its predecessor. The graphics affair will be handled by an ARM Mali GPU which in all likelihood might support Google’s Daydream....
Let’s talk about the Meizu 15 Plus first. For starters, it has a traditional 5.96-inch AMOLED panel with a resolution of Quad HD. In spite of the lack of the 18:9 aspect ratio, Meizu has managed to cut down the bezels to just 1.175mm — possibly the narrowest in the world right now. In addition to that, it’s powered by the processor from last year’s Galaxy S8 line — the Exynos 8895....
The MIUI 9 will, for starters, feature three new default skins for you to choose from – “No Boundary” which brings a minimalistic look to your home screen, “Color Fantasy”, and “Cool Black”. All of these will abandon the text below dock’s icons for a more elegant aesthetic. Xiaomi also mentions these names can change at the time of the launch. Additionally, there will be a new lock screen shortcut which you’ll be able to access by swiping right....
The biggest new option is the WiFi connection; but the true techies out there knew that it was only a matter of time, as there’s always been a disabled WiFi chip inside. With this new option, you’ll be able to use your Moto 360 when you are out of Bluetooth range from your phone. The battery has been improved since the Android Wear 5.0.2 update, perhaps that’s what was needed for the WiFi support to be enabled....
Motorola, this year has replaced their Moto X series device with the brand new Moto Z lineup. Unlike last year, the devices launched this year are much more premium and offer an excellent build quality. The Moto Z and Moto Z Play comes with a metal unibody design with a Gorilla Glass to the front. As expected the Moto Z is the costlier and more powerful sibling that sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 on the inside....
PureView Technology Nokia 808 comes with a brand new PureView technology, which sets a new benchmark with imaging technology on smartphones. Many people have always made fun of Nokia N8 as a camera first and a phone next. It looks like Nokia 808 will manage to carry forward that tradition. The Nokia 808 PureView features a 41-megapixel sensor which essentially means that you can zoom in up to 3X without losing any of the details in your shot – and there’s no artificially created pixels in your picture, either....
