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.
We wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t know Samsung makes smart speakers. After all, the first-ever smart speaker — namely, Galaxy Home — that the company pulled off back in 2018 haven’t managed to get a commercial release as of now. While the company renewed its efforts to enter the growing smart assistant market early last year with the launch of Galaxy Home Mini, the global availability of the device is still a mystery nonetheless. Fast forward about two years and four months since the launch of the first Samsung smart speaker, GeekThingy has managed to dig up some important…
Many Sony Xperia 1 II users are taking it to social media to report an issue that is causing the phone screen to flicker as they move their hand over the proximity sensor. It is not clear whether the bug is caused by the recent Android 11 update that has been rolling out in the last few weeks. Or, if it has been present all along — out of the box. Also, at this point, it remains to be seen how widespread the screen flickering issue is across the Xperia 1 II units. Besides Xperia 1 II, several users with…
However, the price of Xperia Pro handset in the US isn’t known just yet. Sony Xperia Pro smartphone is finally making its way to the US almost a year after its launch in February. However, it’s worth noting that the exact release date isn’t known as B&H only lists the device as “coming soon.” While the B&H listing doesn’t reveal the price, a previous rumor had hinted at a $1200 price tag. The listing does mention that the phone supports 4G/LTE and 5G mmWave Networks and that it works with all major US wireless carriers, including AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and…
Let’s dig into what we know so far about the Sony Xperia 1 III smartphone! Fans of the Xperia brand are looking forward to the release of the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 III (or Sony Xperia 1 Mark III), the 2021 successor to this year’s Xperia 1 Mark II. While we won’t get to see it until at least early 2021, we already know quite a bit about the smartphone, thanks to reliable reports and rumors. Without further ado, let’s take a quick look at everything we know so far about the forthcoming Xperia 1 III, from its potential release…
A new Xperia 1 III leak reveals that the device could be powered by Snapdragon 888 chipset. Sony will launch its next-generation flagship series Xperia 1 III come February 2021, but you don’t have to wait that long to find out what the firm has in store for us when it comes to its specs and pricing. According to a new leak, courtesy of a Twitter user who goes by @TheGalox_, the upcoming Sony Xperia 1 III will come with a 6.5-inch 4K OLED HDR display. Though that’s about the same display size as its predecessor Xperia 1 II, the…
We have good news for Sony Xperia 1 II users in the UK and Germany! After rolling out in Taiwan last week, Sony’s Android 11 update has finally hit the Xperia 1 II users in the UK and Germany. As reported earlier, the update brings with it several other features besides what we have come to expect from the native release. The additional features include: Updated Cinema Pro app with support for 4K HDR 120fps slow motion video recording MR Mode for Photo Pro app to save frequently used options 5G+4G dual SIM dual-standby capability Screen recording option in notification…
Besides the native features, the Sony Xperia 1 II Android 11 update has additional features, including updated Cinema Pro app. If you’ve been waiting for the Android 11 update for your Sony Xperia 1 II smartphone, we have good news! Sony has started rolling out the update in batches starting with Taiwan, though you can expect it to be available in other regions anytime now. The update bumps the build number to 58.1.A.0.921 and the download size is about 933MB. It also brings with it the latest November security patches for Sony Xperia 1 II smartphone. The rollout goes in…
A YouTube video appears to show a working prototype of upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G. We’ve seen a bunch of renders and live pictures of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G by now, but if you want to take another look at the yet-to-launch Android beast, check out this video by YouTuber Random Stuff 2. Yep, that’s the name of the channel. Keep in mind that the Galaxy S21+ 5G variant showcased in the video is an early prototype, and so the pictures taken using its camera have saturated colors. The YouTuber has given us a hint about the battery…
These are the best PS2 games you can now play on your Android smartphone or tablet! If you’re feeling nostalgic about your old PS2 games, we have news for you. Many old games that were once PlayStation 2 exclusives are now available on Android through Google Play Store, and so the best part is you can download and play them on your everyday Android phone or tablet WITHOUT needing an emulator. How cool is that!? And now, without further ado, let’s check out the best PS2 games available for Android in 2021. Best PS2 Games to Play on Android in…
Here is a quick cheat sheet of all Netflix streaming plans in India. Thinking of getting a Netflix subscription? Well, that’s a great idea! Netflix offers a huge library of popular movies, TV shows and original content from various languages including, but not limited to, English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil. And so, you will surely find something you love in that massive collection. But with multiple subscriptions to choose from, finding the one that fits your needs can be quite intimidating. And that’s exactly why we decided to make things easier for you by listing out all the Netflix India…