Author: Abhin Mahipal

Now maybe the right time for you to get a brand new Samsung Galaxy S8. Samsung Galaxy S9 may be the most powerful phone in the market right now, but that doesn’t mean the last year’s Galaxy S8 has suddenly become obsolete. With a gorgeous Infinity display up front, powerful performance, and an excellent camera, this device is undoubtedly one of the best choices you have if you can’t afford a $700-Galaxy S9. As an icing on top of the cake, eBay has slashed the pricing of Samsung Galaxy S8 to $475, down from the original $600 price tag. In…

Here is everything you need to know about the recently launched Vernee V2 Pro. China-based device manufacturer Vernee has updated their V lineup by introducing yet another affordable flagship, Vernee V2 Pro. As one would expect from the naming, the new handset is a trivial upgrade over the firm’s Vernee V2 that launched earlier this year. Weirdly enough, the new Pro variant of the handset is selling at a significantly lower price than its predecessor. In case you were planning to get Vernee V2 Pro anytime soon, this might be the best time to do so. GearBest is running a…

In case you own an Xperia XZ2 / XZ2 Compact smartphone, you should probably update the Google app right now! Google Lens, for the uninitiated, is Google’s AI and AR platform that lets you parse text and identify objects, landmarks, and pretty much anything you point the camera at. The feature comes pre-installed inside the Google Assistant, but if you’re lucky enough, the feature may as well be present in your device’s native camera app. And now, if you own an Xperia XZ2 or Xperia XZ2 Compact, it’s time to update the Google app on your phone to get the…

Sony may have ditched plans for an Android-powered tablet. Sony’s 2018 Xperia tablets have been in the news ever since Sumaho Info found a piece of code in Sony’s new camera app that references at least two tablets. The wording in the code led us to believe Sony could be working on two Xperia tablets, one with an 8-inch display and the other with a 10-inch display. However, a reliable source has told Android Marvel that, though Sony had plans to release Xperia-branded tablets in 2018, it had to ditch the idea because “the sales didn’t go as expected for…

OnePlus continues its ‘bang for your bucks’ formula with the launch of OnePlus 6. OnePlus 6 is the best phone you can get for around $500. And, it is now available in Silk White color as well. OnePlus, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer that currently holds the record for selling the highest number of premium phones in India, has launched their much-awaited flagship phone of 2018, OnePlus 6. The device can be purchased in one of the four color variants — Silk White, Midnight Black, Mirror Black, and Marvel Avengers Limited Edition. The new device is the successor to OnePlus 5T…

Samsung Galaxy Note9 might arrive as early as August 9th. A new Bloomberg report, citing reliable sources, suggests that the Samsung Galaxy Note9 might launch on August 9th this year. Besides, the report says that the incoming device could be an iterative upgrade over last year’s Galaxy Note8. Though the Note8 may not feature a ground-up redesign, we expect it to come with slimmer bezels than its predecessor. Not a big deal, though! The report also confirms that the Galaxy Note9 will feature a better processor — presumably Snapdragon 845, and a revamped camera. It’s worth noting that the new…

The yet-to-launch Galaxy A9 Star and A9 Star Lite are rumored to go on pre-orders today. Sure, Samsung hasn’t launched the long-rumored Galaxy A9 Star and A9 Star Lite just yet. While rumors have it that the official launch might happen on June 7, Samsung China has already started taking pre-orders on the devices starting today. Here’s a screenshot from the official website: It’s worth noting that the pre-orders on Galaxy A9 Star and Galaxy A9 Star Lite are currently available only in China. As of now, we don’t have any details as to when the two devices will be…

Google has ditched the ‘Tablets’ category from Android.com. Update: It was a bug, apparently! If you’ve been following the tech industry for a while, you would know that Android tablets are pretty much dead. Sure, there are some affordable tablets coming out of the Chinese markets, but no major player in the industry has made one in 2018, except of course Samsung. And now, Google has officially bid adieu to Android-powered tablets by removing the category — ‘Tablets’ — from their official website, Android.com. (The category is back, check the new update below.) If you try to visit “https://android.com/tablets”, you’ll…

LG G7 ThinQ is now available in the United States and Canada through all major carriers. LG’s latest flagship smartphone — G7 ThinQ — has finally arrived in the United States and Canada; the device is available through all major carriers in the respective country, as well as unlocked through other outlets. If you’re in the US and going for the unlocked variant, it will set you back $749.99. On the other hand, if you want to purchase the phone through your carrier, you’re in luck. The device is available through on every major carrier in the United States; here’s…

Lenovo’s upcoming high-end phone, Lenovo Z5, will go on sale starting June 12th. Chinese online retailer JD.com has listed Lenovo Z5 on their site, while also revealing that the sale for the said handset will begin at 10 AM on June 12th. However, the e-tailer does not reveal any details when it comes to specifications of the device. The Lenovo Z5 is said to feature 95% screen-to-body ratio, meaning it’d be mostly screen up front. This also means that you wouldn’t find any noticeable amount of bezels nor would you find a notch. Well, that’s not it! It has been…