Author: Abhin Mahipal
Abhin Mahipal
Abhin’s love for all things tech started when he got his first smartphone, Galaxy S (the first), in 2010. Since then, he has been crazy about technology and tried out all major Android flagships from Samsung, and HTC. He currently uses a Google Pixel 4a as his daily driver.
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…
Xiaomi adds three new smartphones to their Mi flagship lineup. Xiaomi, on Thursday, launched not one, not two, but three new smartphones as part of their usual annual upgrade cycle of the Mi flagship lineup. The newly released handsets include Mi 8, Mi 8 SE, and Mi 8 Explorer Edition. All the three handsets feature a brand new design; they come with a four-way curved glass rear, aluminum framing, and a notch on top of the display for housing camera sensors. First off, let’s start with the original Mi 8 model. This variant comes with a large 6.21-inch AMOLED…
Motorola One Power is an upcoming Android One-powered smartphone from Lenovo. The device will feature a notched design, according to a newly leaked picture. A newly leaked picture courtesy of Slashleaks reveals the frontal design of the upcoming Lenovo smartphone — Motorola One Power. It’s worth noting that the new picture goes in line with the previous leaks, so the odds are likely we might be looking at the final design of the handset. At this point — after seeing all the pictures leaked thus far — it’s safe to bet that Motorola One Power will feature a design reminiscent…
Groove Music for Android and iOS will stop functioning from December 1st, 2018. In case you were still using Groove Music on your Android or iOS phone after Microsoft shut down the music streaming service back in October 2017, we have some bad news for you! As per a new official statement, the Redmond-based software giant will pull the plug off its Groove Music Android and iOS apps on December 1, 2018. However, the firm assures that all your personal music files will continue to be available in your OneDrive account. Needless to say, one should be able to access…