Author: Abhin Mahipal

A hands-on video allegedly showcasing the incoming Xiaomi Mi Max 3 in its full glory has surfaced online. Though the video is too short (about 3 seconds), it nevertheless confirms some of the long-rumored features of the handset. As per the video, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will come with a large 6.3-inch screen on the front. It will have a dual camera setup on the rear with 12MP and 5MP sensors, and a massive 5,500mAh battery to keep the juice flowing. The upcoming device will follow the bezel-less trend and will come equipped with an 18:9 display. The fingerprint…

According to a new report, Nokia is all set to make their recently launched Nokia X6 globally available. In case you didn’t know, the smartphone was first launched in China on May 21st and the very first sale went out-of-stock in just 10 seconds. However, it appears that the device will apparently sell under a different moniker in markets outside of China. It might be called the Nokia 6.1 Plus, though the specs would likely remain just the same. It will be made available for the consumers in Hong Kong from July 19th. As a recap, the Nokia X6 features…

Google will soon roll out a redesign of the Google Home app, according to folks over at XDA Developers. The new design will go in line with the firm’s latest Material Design guidelines. For the uninitiated, Google Home app lets you configure the firm’s smart speaker hardware including Google Home, Google Home Mini, and Google Home Max. We’re not talking about a major design overhaul, but the new update will bring along some small UI improvements. Speaking of which, a bottom toolbar will replace the sidebar menu present in the current iteration of the app. Other than that, both the…

Nokia has previously confirmed officially that all their Android-powered phones, launched with Android Nougat on board, will get the update that would bump the software version to Android 9.0, otherwise called the Android P. And now, it appears that we finally have a timeframe as to when the users should be expecting this update. In an email response to a curious user, Nokia Mobile Care responded that all Nokia devices released thus far are expected to get the Android P software update sometime in August. Though the email doesn’t specifically mention each model and their respective update release date, we…

OnePlus, via their twitter handle, have revealed the teaser of the firm’s incoming OnePlus 6 red color variant. Though the short 15-second video doesn’t reveal much about the handset, the idea is clear thanks to the ample usage of red color in the teaser and the description that reads,  “Now initiating: C61422…”. In case you didn’t know, C61422 is the hex color code for red. Launched back in May, OnePlus 6 was originally available in three color variants — Midnight Black, Mirror Black, and Silk White. There is a Marvel Avengers: Infinity War edition as well, though that doesn’t really count as…

Sony Mobile on Wednesday revealed the price of their latest flagship phone, the Xperia XZ2 Premium. The new premium offering from the Japanese firm will set you back $999.99 on both Amazon and Best Buy. The $1000 price tag makes the XZ2 Premium the most expensive Xperia phone released thus far. For the sake of comparison, Sony’s first flagship handset of 2018 — Xperia XZ2 — is currently retailing for $800 on Amazon US and other online stores. The Verge confirms that the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium will start shipping from July 30th in the United States. The availability of…

FlashTool has been updated to version 0.9.25.0 and it now supports Sony Xperia XZ2 and XA2 smartphones. In case you didn’t know, Flashtool is a very helpful third-party software that has been facilitating Xperia owners upgrade and downgrade firmware on their devices. The popular flashing tool has gone through multiple iterations since its inception and has recently been updated to version 0.9.25.0, extending support to 2018 Xperia flagship — Xperia XZ2 and budget-friendly Xperia XA2. The developer notes in the changelog that FTF files that were created with very old releases of the flashing software, Flashtool, will not be compatible with…

Chrome Gold variant of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium has leaked online showing off its stunning rear. In case you aren’t content with the currently available Chrome Black and Chrome Silver variants of Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, then you should probably wait until the Chrome Gold color variant hits the market. A newly leaked picture courtesy of DealnTech showcases the rear of upcoming Chrome Gold Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium in all its glory. However, before you get too excited about the new color variant, it’s worth noting that this particular model is likely not going to be available for purchase across…

Your parents undoubtedly deserve nothing less than the best. But, do they really need a $1000 tablet for their day-to-day activities? Probably NOT! Here are our picks for the best tablets that suit the needs of elderly people. There are so many tablets available in the market right now, making it difficult to choose the right one that fits the needs and budget of a buyer. This is the exact reason we decided to make an extensive tablet buying guide for our readers. Sure, the guide hasn’t completed just yet, but we believe it should be over by this month.…

The newly launched BlackBerry Key2 is up for preorders in China. China-based online retailer JD.com has started taking pre-orders for the recently unveiled BlackBerry Key2. The phone is available in two storage variants on the e-tailer’s website. As for the pricing, the 64GB storage variant of the Key2 can be yours for 3,999 Yuan (roughly translates to $621). Meanwhile, the 128 gigs storage variant will set you back a slightly-increased 4,499 Yuan (about $699). The handset is available in two color variants — Silver and Black. In case you didn’t know, the BlackBerry Key2 features a 4.5-inch 1080×1620-pixels display, and…