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.
A new report suggests that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8’s dual rear camera setup will be far better than the others. Every day, we are fed with leaks and rumors of Galaxy Note 8 in one form or the other. The latest one to hit our rumor mill is that the dual rear cameras on the upcoming phablet will be better than those of its competitors. Current big flagships that feature a dual rear camera setup includes the iPhone 7 Plus, LG G6, and OnePlus 5. SamMobile reports that the dual camera on the Galaxy Note 8 will offer…
Samsung Galaxy S8 series receives the “Best Smartphone” title at Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2017. Samsung flagships Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are undoubtedly the best smartphones released this year. Both these devices pack the latest and greatest hardware specifications as well as software. Above all, there’s that stunning Infinity display and gorgeous curved design that makes them the hottest phones of 2017. Unsurprisingly, the Galaxy S8 series is awarded the “Best Smartphone” in the Asia Mobile Awards 2017 (AMOs) at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2017. The award was accepted by Mr. Tong Wang, who is the…
Sony has temporarily paused the Android 7.0 Nougat updates for Xperia XA and XA Ultra smartphones, due to performance inconsistencies related to the OTA delivery system. Around two weeks ago, Sony announced that they would be rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat updates for the Xperia XA and XA Ultra devices. However, the smartphone maker has halted the process, at least for now, in order to fix issues that caused performance inconsistencies related to the over-the-air delivery system. However, the company has assured that the update roll out will begin “as soon as possible”, once the problems are fixed. But, the…
Samsung Galaxy Note FE (also called Galaxy Note 7R) specifications revealed via a GFXBench listing. It comes with 5.7-inch display, 4GB RAM, and octa-core Exynos 8890 processor. Samsung is prepping to launch the refurbished variant of the original Galaxy Note 7 soon. Dubbed Galaxy Note FE (also called Galaxy Note 7R) has visited benchmarking site GFXBench, revealing the complete specifications. As per the listing, the phablet will have a 5.7-inch FullHD (1920 x 1080p) display, while the original Note 7 came with a QHD display. Under the hood, it’ll be powered by an octa-core Exynos 8890 processor, clocked at 2.6GHz.…
Sony rolls out Android 7.1.1 Nougat OTA update to Xperia Z5 Compact, Z5 Premium, Z4 Tablet and Z3 Plus. Sony has started rolling out Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Xperia Z5 family, including Z5 Compact and Z5 Premium, as well as the Z4 Tablet and Z3 Plus. The update also includes the security patches for the month of June and bumps the build number from 32.3.A.2.33 to 32.4.A.0.160. The update is currently seeding over-the-air (OTA) to these devices. As with every OTA updates, it may take a while before it hits your device. However, you can check for updates manually by…
The Chinese company is rolling out OxygenOS 4.5.3 to OnePlus 5 devices. The update supposedly fixes the Wi-Fi issues on the smartphone. It’s been only a day since the OnePlus rolled out the first firmware update to OnePlus 5. However, the device is now receiving its second firmware update coming with software version OxygenOS 4.5.3. The update supposedly fixes the Wi-Fi issues experienced by the users. Reports suggest that the new update also addresses the issues surrounding the expanded screenshot display. Along with these bug fixes, it also brings along a few optimizations to the handset. According to theAndroidSoul, the…
Today, DOOGEE launched an entry level Android phone called DOOGEE X20. The main highlight of the phone is its dual rear camera setup. Earlier today, Chinese smartphone maker DOOGEE launched a budget-friendly Android phone called DOOGEE X20. The phone comes with a dual-lens camera setup in the back, sporting two 5MP sensors. The rear camera supports various shooting modes including beauty mode and panorama mode. It also supports 1080p video recording. While the front camera is handled by an 86-degree wide angle lens which allows you to fit in more people while capturing selfies. This entry level phone from DOOGEE comes…
Images of upcoming Vivo midrange phone Vivo X9S leaked on TENAA. The smartphone is expected to launch soon. The upcoming midrange phone of Vivo, X9S, is prepping to launch anytime soon. It will be the successor to last year’s Vivo X9. The smartphone has been spotted on China’s TENAA website, which reveals the device in its entirety. Judging by the pictures, the smartphone has curved antenna lines on the rear end, just like what we’ve seen on the OnePlus 5. It is accompanied by a camera module, that protrudes out just by a bit. There are not many changes to…
A new render has leaked online at Weibo showing off a Samsung Galaxy Note 8 with horizontal dual camera setup in the back. Rumors and leaks surrounding the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8 seems to have no end. Earlier today, a new render, showcasing horizontal dual camera layout of the device, has surfaced on Weibo. This render is in-line with the previous rumors we’ve been hearing about the device and thus seems legit! However, there’s a bad news. Just like the Galaxy S8, the Note 8 will also have its fingerprint sensor near the camera module. With the scanner that…