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 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…
The upcoming ‘mini’ variant of LG G6 will be called the LG Q6, and not G6 Mini, according to a tweet by Evan Blass. According to popular leakster Evan Blass (@evleaks), the forthcoming smaller variant of LG G6 will be called LG Q6, and not LG G6 Mini. The phone was first discovered by TechnoBuffalo while viewing leaked internal documents of the Korean tech company. While not much information regarding the device is not known at the moment, the leaked documents did confirm that it will sport a 5.4-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio. However, we are not sure if…
Sony Xperia Concept: These fan-made renders of upcoming Sony Xperia flagship are just the best yet! The phone in the renders features an almost bezel-less design and a sleek look. Sony’s recently released flagship, Xperia XZ Premium, is undoubtedly one of the best smartphones in the market today. It packs inside all top-notch hardware specifications and the latest software, that goes head-to-head with other flagships in the market. However, it lacks something: A new design! That doesn’t mean the handset doesn’t look any good. The XZ Premium does sport a rather beautiful design, but we can all agree on the…
Vodafone Australia will soon roll out Android 7.1 Nougat update to their Xperia X and Xperia Z5 smartphones soon. On its’ official website, Vodafone Australia has updated that they are currently testing Android v7.1 Nougat OS on their devices including Sony Xperia X, XA, and Z5. Although no exact dates are mentioned, the update is expected to roll out to these devices once the testing is completed. ALSO READ: A picture showcasing bezel-less Sony phone leaked; expected to launch at IFA 2017 About a week ago, the unlocked variants of Xperia X and Z5 have received the latest Android v7.1.1 update,…
A report suggests that Sony will be launching a new phone with very slim bezels at IFA 2017 in Berlin. Also, a picture has leaked on Weibo allegedly showing off the phone. I am pretty sure, this news will bring smiles to all Sony Xperia fans out there! After Samsung and LG, Sony is allegedly working on a phone with very slim bezels, that is expected to launch at IFA 2017 in Berlin. Adding to the authenticity of the report is a picture showing off the phone. The picture surfaced on popular micro-blogging site Weibo, earlier this morning. As you…