Author: 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.

Here is our best look yet at the incoming Galaxy S9, S9+. Though the Galaxy S9 and S9+ will be official only at the upcoming MWC trade show, there is not much that we don’t know about the handset. There has been a multitude of leaks for months now revealing every nitty-gritty details about the two handsets. And now thanks to Evan Blass, we now have the press images of Galaxy S9 and S9+ revealing our best look yet at the incoming Samsung devices. It’s worth noting that the new pictures go in-line with the previously leaked pictures suggesting that…

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Mycroft Mark II is world’s first open-source smart speaker. If you’re someone concerned with privacy issues, it may not be a good idea to go for any of the two popular smart speakers of the world: Amazon Echo and Google Home. So, which smart speaker should the privacy-loving folks buy? Simple: The Mycroft Mark II. Well, in case you didn’t know, the Mycroft Mark II is the world’s first open-source smart speaker that won’t sell your voice data thus protecting your privacy. The device looks sleek, it comes with a high-quality 4-inch display, multi-microphone array, and high-quality stereo speakers. The…

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HTC U12 will have a separate launch event sometime in March or April, as per reports. This year’s Mobile World Congress is approaching fast. It’s clear at this point that the MWC 2018 will mark the launch of several much-anticipated devices including the Galaxy S9 and LG V30 Alpha. And as usual, HTC won’t launch its flagship phone at the incoming event. We’re talking about the HTC U12, the much-anticipated successor to the HTC U11 handset that launched in 2017. HTC makes some great devices, but, they usually get overshadowed by Samsung Galaxy counterparts. And as per reports, HTC don’t…

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Samsung has notified the Android Oreo beta testers for the Galaxy S8, S8 Plus that it ends January 26th. If you’re a Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus user awaiting Android Oreo rollout, we have some good news! The seventh beta, which happens to be the last Oreo test version, is apparently the last one testers have got. Samsung notified the testers that the program ends today, January 26th, and thanked them for their invaluable support. And now, the testers can share errors and other feedback only via the respective forums, though they will no longer receive any official response…

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In case the recently released Xiaomi Redmi 5 with 2GB RAM and 3GB RAM options weren’t enough for you, Xiaomi has now quietly released yet another variant sporting more gigs of RAM. The new variant rocks 4GB RAM and will set you back an extra $31 over the 3GB RAM version. Xiaomi cited popular demand as the reason for the new release. Sure, because no one would prefer buying a 3GB RAM handset in 2018, let alone the one with 2 gigs. In terms of specs, the Xiaomi Redmi 5 features 5.7-inch 720x1440p display, Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor, and 3300mAh battery.…

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Life tip: Never bite an iPhone battery. NEVER! This is a video of an iPhone battery catching into flames after a man bites it for some reason. Though the exact reason why the guy bit the battery is unknown, Apple Insider notes that people often try this trick to check the authenticity of the product. Seriously, I don’t know if that works. But if it’s a thing, then I may have learned something new today. Thanks, internet! The video has already been watched more than 5 million times on Chinese video sharing site Miaopai and has made its way to other…

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The front page of the internet goes offline for maintenance. Reddit, or should I call the front page of the Internet, has gone offline as “scheduled maintenance is in progress”. There is no word on when the popular social networking site would be back online. However, it shouldn’t take too long, we believe! If you’re on Reddit right now, you’ll see nothing but a notice citing that the site is offline and a video dubbed Downtime Banana for you to enjoy while the folks at Reddit do their work. Twitter handle @RedditStatus says: As I’ve said before, it shouldn’t take…

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These Honor branded phones will get Android Oreo update anytime soon. Huawei, back in October last year, revealed that it would roll out Android 8.0 Oreo-based EMUI 8.0 update to their range of flagship devices including Mate 9, Mate 9 Pro, P10 and P10 Plus. And now, its budget-friendly sub-brand Honor has revealed the list of device eligible for the latest Android update. It’s not clear at this point when the update is going to hit these devices. However, it shouldn’t take too long considering that the development is in the final stages. The list of Honor devices eligible for…

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OnePlus 5T in Lava Red hue indeed looks gorgeous. In case you weren’t a fan of black, white, or even Star Wars Edition of the OnePlus 5T, then you may wanna check out the Lava Red Edition of the device. I mean, it’s gorgeous. I would say, it’s iPhone 7 Plus Product Red Edition-level gorgeous! The new variant, however, is available only in the top 128GB storage option. The price remains the same though, that is, you can get one of these bad boys for Rs 37,999 ($595) in India. It’s worth noting that not every part of the device…

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These are the best Flipkart Republic Day Sale deals you need to know. Flipkart Republic Day Sale is live offering some nice discounts on products ranging from electronic gadgets to fashion. If you’re looking for the best smartphone deals on Flipkart, then you may have come to the right place. We’ve handpicked some of the best on-going deals so that you don’t have to squander your valuable time. Note: The sale ends January 23rd. Apple iPhone 7 (32GB) If you’re okay to go with last year’s iPhone, then you gotta head over to Flipkart as they are currently selling iPhone…

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