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.
T-Mobile Galaxy S8 and S8+ users are receiving July security patch updates over-the-air (OTA) with firmware version G955USQU1AQGA. T-Mobile is rolling out the security patch updates for the month of July to their Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones. The update is currently seeding over-the-air (OTA), so it may take a while before it reaches your device. However if waiting is not your thing, you can manually check for them by visiting Settings -> About Phone -> Check for Updates. According to SamMobile, the update comes with fixes for 65 Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure (CVE) in the Android OS. Besides that, it…
A Lenovo K6 Note smartphone explodes and catches fire in the pocket while the user was waiting at the bus stop. It is no joke that the Lithium ion batteries are the most dangerous component in a smartphone. We were all reminded of that when Samsung had to issue a worldwide recall for its flagship phablet, Galaxy Note 7, in September last year. The Galaxy Note 7 explosions were reportedly caused due to design flaws and manufacturing defects in the battery. However, the latest phone to face a similar fate is not a Samsung Galaxy handset, instead, it’s the Lenovo…
The upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5X, with model number MDG2, passes the FCC certification, further confirming the 3000 mAh battery. The much-rumored Xiaomi phone, the Mi 5X (model number: MDG2), finally passes the FCC certification test, which means that the phone could become official anytime soon. Although the certification doesn’t reveal many details regarding the phone, it has, however, confirmed the rumor stating that the phone could pack 3000 mAh battery inside. The Chinese company, in a media invite, has already confirmed that the phone will launch this July 26th. It is also clear from the promo poster that the device…
Gionee F109 Leak: Press renders, specifications, and price of the upcoming Gionee F109 have leaked online. Folks at Slashleaks have come across a new lead regarding the much rumored Gionee smartphone: Gionee F109. A new leak has surfaced detailing the specifications, renders, and price of the upcoming smartphone. As per the leak, the device that will come in two storage variants, will carry price tags of 1,299 Yuan ($192) and 1,399 Yuan ($207) respectively. Regarding the specifications, the leak reveals that the Gionee F109 will feature a 5.0-inch HD display. Besides that, it will house a MediaTek 6737 chipset under…
Sony Mobile’s mid-tier handset Xperia X is currently selling for a discounted price of just $249.99 at B&H store. If you are looking to buy a Xperia X smartphone, I would say, now is the right time. You can grab a 32GB unlocked variant of the device for as low as $249.99 at B&H store. Further, the offer can be availed on any three color variants of the device, including Graphite Black, Lime Gold, and White. It is worth noting that the deal will save you around $150 on the handset, which was originally sold for $399.99. Launched a year…
The Xiaomi Mi 5X with MIUI 9 and dual camera setup will launch on July 26. It will be the company’s first phone under the Lanmi sub-brand. Remember the Xiaomi Mi 5X leak that we reported two days ago? Well, there seems to be a new lead in the story regarding the smartphone. The Chinese company is sending media invitations for a July 26th event where it will launch the Xiaomi Mi 5X. Thanks to the official promo poster, we now have an idea of what we can expect from the device. The poster hints at a dual camera…
A new phone named Xiaomi 5X has popped up on a Chinese poster, revealing all its specifications. Rumors claim that this handset could be the first to come under Lanmi sub-brand. Xiaomi has been in the news since they revealed to be working on a new sub-brand named ‘Lanmi’ via micro-blogging site Weibo. Under the introduction of a new name, the Chinese company is expected to strengthen their offline presence against the likes of Oppo and Vivo in the Asian markets. And now, a new phone named Xiaomi 5X has popped up on a poster that, we believe, could be…
BestBuy and Amazon are now selling the Xperia XA1 Ultra for a price of $399.99. Launched back at Mobile World Congress (MWC), the Xperia XA1 Ultra is now finally available for purchase in the United States. This mid-range phone is selling for a price of $399.99 in the country via popular e-tailer websites, Amazon and BestBuy. However, there’s one thing you have to know before choosing the appropriate website. It is worth noting that the XA1 Ultra (G3226) variant sold by Amazon does not support some US 4G LTE bands, meaning it won’t be compatible with US Carrier, Verizon, and…
We know almost anything and everything about the upcoming Redmi Note 5; thanks to the consistent rumors. So, we decided to do a comparison between the Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 4 to let you know the differences between them. Xiaomi is prepping to launch the successor to their most successful budget phone series in the end of July. Dubbed Redmi Note 5, the device will pack the heck of a hardware and latest software to inherit the title of ‘Best mid-range smartphone’ from the Redmi Note 4. So, here are the new upgrades that the Redmi Note 5…
Sony is currently rolling out a new software update to their Xperia XZ Premium devices, with build number 45.0.A.7.90. Sony Xperia XZ Premium users are currently receiving a new firmware update that bumps the software build version from 45.0.A.5.1 to 45.0.A.7.90. The update also includes the July security patches, so after installing the update, you’ll find your Android security patch level changed to July 1, 2017. The update comes with several bug fixes and system improvements, but other than that, you’ll find not many changes after installing the update. You are recommended to install the latest security patch update in order…