Author: Abhin Mahipal

Samsung launches an updated variant of Galaxy J5 (2017), called the J5 Pro, in Thailand. The device features a 5.2-inch display and is powered by octa-core Exynos 7870 processor.  Around last month, Samsung had launched their mid-range smartphone Galaxy J5 (2017) alongside the Galaxy J3 and Galaxy J7 handsets. And now, the Korean tech giant has just launched an upgraded variant of the Galaxy J5 in Thailand. Dubbed Galaxy J5 Pro, it packs inside pretty decent hardware specs for a price of THB 9,990 (approximately $294). Speaking of which, the Galaxy J5 Pro comes with a 5.2-inch screen with a…

ORDRO SW25 Smartwatch features a 1.54-inch Arc 2.5D display, MediaTek MTK2502 processor, 64MB RAM and 128MB of internal storage.  Chances are you have neither heard about ORDRO nor their smartwatch named ORDRO SW25. ORDRO is a China-based smartwatch maker that is known for making ultra budget-friendly smartwatches. Their latest product, named ORDRO SW25, is a low-end smartwatch that is priced only at $46.99. Talking about the design, the ORDRO SW25 is basically another Chinese rip-off of the Apple Watch. However, unlike other cheap Apple Watch rip-offs, this one offers pretty decent build quality as it is made up of a…

T-Mobile Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge devices are receiving security patch updates for the month of June via OTA.  Popular network operator T-Mobile is now rolling out security patch updates for the month of June to their smartphones, Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. After installing the update, the build version of the Galaxy S7 will bump to G930TUVS4BQE1, while the version on the S7 Edge changes to G935TUVU4BQF6. In case you are wondering, the update carries a size of 357.18 MB for the Galaxy S7, while it is slightly lower at 355.44 MB for the S7 Edge. As with every OTA…

LEMFO LES1 3G Smartwatch comes with specifications such as a quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB of storage, and Bluetooth 4.0. It runs Android 5.1 out of the box.  Chances are you have neither heard about this smartwatch nor its manufacturer. Speaking of which, LEMFO is a China-based smartwatch maker that manufactures decently specced smartwatches for pocket-friendly prices. Their latest product, LEMFO LES1, is a 3G smartwatch that runs Android OS v5.1 out of the box. The LEMFO LES1 has pretty decent hardware packed inside, and you can get one of them for just $109.99 from GearBest (after 26% off). LEMFO…

Sony is shutting down its popular built-in music recognition application TrackID on 15th September 2017. The company recommends its users to download Shazam instead. Heard of TrackID? The application that used to come pre-installed on all Xperia handsets before Xperia XZs and XZ Premium? Well, it is shutting down! Sony made the news official by displaying the following message on top of the application. “TrackID is closing down! As of 15 September 2017, TrackID will no longer be available” As mentioned in the message, the application will no longer be usable after 15th September this year. In case you are…

Sony will reportedly launch two Xperia flagship phones later this year. We have received a tip suggesting that one of these phones will launch with the company’s in-house chipset onboard.  Sony is expected to launch two premium phones later this year, at IFA 2017 in Berlin. We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors lately about Sony ditching the traditional design for an all-screen front model on one of these forthcoming phones. But, the latest one to hit the rumor mill is rather interesting than this! An anonymous tip reveals that the tech giant would be using an in-house chipset in…

Android 7.1.2 update for Optus Nexus 6P: Popular Australian telecom company Optus will roll out the Android 7.1.2 Nougat update to their Nexus 6P devices by the end of July. It’s been a while since we heard about the Nexus 6P that was launched in September two years ago. However, it looks like a few operators still support the device, making sure to roll out the latest Android updates for the handset at the right time. The latest to do so is Australian-based telecom company Optus. On their official website, Optus has updated that their Nexus 6P devices will be receiving…

Lenovo’s latest mid-range phone Moto E4 is said to cost Rs 8,999 in India, according to a local retailer.  Launched last month in the US, Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus are making its way to India this week. Although no official word on pricing was revealed, there were speculations that the E4 would be priced at Rs 8,500. However, a new tip received from local Mumbai retailer Mahesh Telecom states that the Moto E4 will instead be priced at Rs 8,999 in the country. Recalling the specs, Moto E4 features a 5-inch display with 2.5D curved glass and a 2800…

Samsung Galaxy Note FE is now official. So, we are doing a Galaxy Note FE vs Galaxy Note 7 comparison test to let you know the differences between the two handsets.  Yesterday, Samsung Galaxy Note FE was officially announced by popular South Korean carrier LG U+. In case you didn’t know, Galaxy Note FE (aka Galaxy Note 7R) is actually a refurbished and hopefully explosion proof variant of the original Galaxy Note 7. So, it’s safe to assume that the hardware specifications of both these devices will be just the same. However, that isn’t the case. According to reports, Samsung…

The refurbished version of Galaxy Note 7, the Galaxy Note FE (aka Galaxy Note 7R), is now available for pre-order in South Korea via popular carrier LG U+.  We have some good news for all the Galaxy Note fans out there! Popular South Korean carrier LG U+ is now taking pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note FE (aka Galaxy Note 7R). The pricing of the phone isn’t mentioned on the website, however, it is expected to cost around KRW 700,000 that translates to about $610. According to the website, the registrations will be open until July 6. And as previously…