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Poco M8 5G Review: Reliable Where It Counts
At a price tag of Rs. 18,999, the Poco M8 5G is a well-rounded smartphone that's more about delivering on the basics than on fancy features. It brings quite an upgrade in terms of design, a large and colourful AMOLED display, decent performance, and lasting battery life. The promise of long-term software support further adds to its appeal. The came...
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This Viral Taj Mahal Photo Shows Why Travel Shouldn't Be About Perfect Clicks
A simple Taj Mahal photo taken on a basic phone is winning hearts online and reminding people that travel memories should be lived, not just captured on camera.
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Light Phone 3 With OLED Display, 1,800mAh Battery and Minimalist Design Launched: Price, Specifications
Light Phone 3 was launched in the US on Thursday. The latest minimalist handset from the brand is designed to assist users in disconnecting from social media and other distractions. It comes with basic features like support for calls, texts, navigation, alarms and more. Although previous iterations had very basic features, the Phone 3 has a 3.92-i...
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iPhone 16e Lacks Apple’s Latest Photographic Styles Feature
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e on Wednesday as the newest entry-level iPhone. The latest iPhone packs a 6.1-inch display and A18 chip similar to the standard iPhone 16 but the new model lacks a few key photography features. Apple's new dedicated Camera Control button is also not available on the iPhone 16e.
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Government Axes Import Tax on Some Smartphone Parts in Boost to Apple, Xiaomi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the removal of import duties on key mobile phone components in the annual budget, boosting local production and benefiting firms like Apple and Xiaomi. India's electronics production has more than doubled in six years, making the country the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
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Anthropic Launches Android App for Claude AI Assistant, Powers It With Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Anthropic launched an Android app for its Claude artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on Tuesday. The Android app comes a couple of months after the AI firm released an iOS app for Claude. Users can find the Claude AI app free to download on the Play Store. The interface works similarly to the website, and even free users can take advantage of all ...
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Infinix Smart 8 HD Review: As Basic as Android Go Smartphones Get
The Infinix Smart 8 HD is an entry-level smartphone that will ship with Android 13 Go in 2024. Its display isn’t very bright outdoors, supports a 90Hz refresh rate, and has a camera system that clicks good images in daylight conditions but fails to perform in low light. To learn more, read our review.
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Oppo Find N3 Flip Review: Building on Basics
Oppo’s Find N3 Flip is its second foldable to arrive in India and comes with plenty of upgrades in the camera department. While its overall design remains mostly unchanged, Oppo has attempted to inject better functionality into its vertically laid out cover display, which somehow ends up falling short of expectations.
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Redmi 13C 5G First Impressions: Plenty of Upgrades!
Xiaomi’s Redmi 13C 5G is the much-awaited upgrade to the Redmi 12C. It basically takes what was essentially an entry-level device and gives it a much-needed hardware refresh. But will Xiaomi retain the 12C’s entry-level pricing? Or will the new phone delve deeper into the budget segment, where there are already some interesting options like the...
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Nothing Phone 2 Price in India Gets a Permanent Price Cut; Now Starts at Rs. 39,999
Nothing Phone 2 is now available from Flipkart for Rs. 39,999. That’s for the basic 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option. The Nothing Phone 2 runs on Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and features a Glyph interface. It packs a dual rear camera setup, led by 50-megapixel primary sensor and houses a 4,700mAh battery.
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Realme Pad 2 Review: A Stylish Upgrade That Covers the Basics
Realme’s Pad 2 is a decent upgrade over the original tablet. It adds a new processor, a fresh new design and cellular connectivity as standard. This also raises its starting price a bit higher, but with no additional accessories, its use case remains the same as the previous model which was launched in 2021.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G Review: Checks All the Boxes but at What Cost?
Xiaomi’s basic Redmi Note model was always an easy choice when it came to recommending a budget smartphone. But with 5G added to the mix, Xiaomi has not been able to be as competitive as in the past, leading to a smartphone that does not come with any headlining features, is priced higher, and so ends up lacking appeal. Read more about what went ...
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CES 2023: Nanoleaf 4D TV Smarter Kit, Skylight and Nala Learning Bridge Showcased
Nanoleaf has always been about wall lighting, but at CES 2023, it has moved into the home automation space by not only launching Matter-enabled products, but a hands-free smart lighting experience as well. The company has announced three new offerings that include the Nanoleaf 4D TV Smarter Kit, Skylight, and a Nala Learning Bridge, which basically...
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Moto E13 Alleged Render Leak Suggests Plastic Frame, Single Rear Camera: Report
Moto E13 smartphone from Motorola has reportedly been subjected to an alleged render leak that seems to suggest the basic design, and form of the upcoming entry-level smartphone from Motorola. The render, accessed by Mysmartprice, seems to suggest that the Moto E14 will come in a beige colour option. Meanwhile, the rear frame is seen as slightly cu...
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Nothing Phone 1 to Get Vidhance Video Stabilisation, Announces Partnership With Imint
The Nothing Phone 1, according to video recording specialists at Imint, will offer better video quality by using the company’s Vidhance Video Stabilization Generation 4 solution. The software solution basically works with the phone’s primary camera to deliver better video quality and has other benefits in terms of video processing as well.
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Poco M8 5G Review: Reliable Where It Counts
At a price tag of Rs. 18,999, the Poco M8 5G is a well-rounded smartphone that's more about delivering on the basics than on fancy features. It brings quite an upgrade in terms of design, a large and colourful AMOLED display, decent performance, and lasting battery life. The promise of long-term software support further adds to its appeal. The came...
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This Viral Taj Mahal Photo Shows Why Travel Shouldn't Be About Perfect Clicks
A simple Taj Mahal photo taken on a basic phone is winning hearts online and reminding people that travel memories should be lived, not just captured on camera.
-
Light Phone 3 With OLED Display, 1,800mAh Battery and Minimalist Design Launched: Price, Specifications
Light Phone 3 was launched in the US on Thursday. The latest minimalist handset from the brand is designed to assist users in disconnecting from social media and other distractions. It comes with basic features like support for calls, texts, navigation, alarms and more. Although previous iterations had very basic features, the Phone 3 has a 3.92-i...
-
iPhone 16e Lacks Apple’s Latest Photographic Styles Feature
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16e on Wednesday as the newest entry-level iPhone. The latest iPhone packs a 6.1-inch display and A18 chip similar to the standard iPhone 16 but the new model lacks a few key photography features. Apple's new dedicated Camera Control button is also not available on the iPhone 16e.
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Government Axes Import Tax on Some Smartphone Parts in Boost to Apple, Xiaomi
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the removal of import duties on key mobile phone components in the annual budget, boosting local production and benefiting firms like Apple and Xiaomi. India's electronics production has more than doubled in six years, making the country the world's second-largest mobile phone manufacturer.
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Anthropic Launches Android App for Claude AI Assistant, Powers It With Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Anthropic launched an Android app for its Claude artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on Tuesday. The Android app comes a couple of months after the AI firm released an iOS app for Claude. Users can find the Claude AI app free to download on the Play Store. The interface works similarly to the website, and even free users can take advantage of all ...
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Infinix Smart 8 HD Review: As Basic as Android Go Smartphones Get
The Infinix Smart 8 HD is an entry-level smartphone that will ship with Android 13 Go in 2024. Its display isn’t very bright outdoors, supports a 90Hz refresh rate, and has a camera system that clicks good images in daylight conditions but fails to perform in low light. To learn more, read our review.
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Oppo Find N3 Flip Review: Building on Basics
Oppo’s Find N3 Flip is its second foldable to arrive in India and comes with plenty of upgrades in the camera department. While its overall design remains mostly unchanged, Oppo has attempted to inject better functionality into its vertically laid out cover display, which somehow ends up falling short of expectations.
-
Redmi 13C 5G First Impressions: Plenty of Upgrades!
Xiaomi’s Redmi 13C 5G is the much-awaited upgrade to the Redmi 12C. It basically takes what was essentially an entry-level device and gives it a much-needed hardware refresh. But will Xiaomi retain the 12C’s entry-level pricing? Or will the new phone delve deeper into the budget segment, where there are already some interesting options like the...
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Nothing Phone 2 Price in India Gets a Permanent Price Cut; Now Starts at Rs. 39,999
Nothing Phone 2 is now available from Flipkart for Rs. 39,999. That’s for the basic 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option. The Nothing Phone 2 runs on Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC and features a Glyph interface. It packs a dual rear camera setup, led by 50-megapixel primary sensor and houses a 4,700mAh battery.
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Realme Pad 2 Review: A Stylish Upgrade That Covers the Basics
Realme’s Pad 2 is a decent upgrade over the original tablet. It adds a new processor, a fresh new design and cellular connectivity as standard. This also raises its starting price a bit higher, but with no additional accessories, its use case remains the same as the previous model which was launched in 2021.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 5G Review: Checks All the Boxes but at What Cost?
Xiaomi’s basic Redmi Note model was always an easy choice when it came to recommending a budget smartphone. But with 5G added to the mix, Xiaomi has not been able to be as competitive as in the past, leading to a smartphone that does not come with any headlining features, is priced higher, and so ends up lacking appeal. Read more about what went ...
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CES 2023: Nanoleaf 4D TV Smarter Kit, Skylight and Nala Learning Bridge Showcased
Nanoleaf has always been about wall lighting, but at CES 2023, it has moved into the home automation space by not only launching Matter-enabled products, but a hands-free smart lighting experience as well. The company has announced three new offerings that include the Nanoleaf 4D TV Smarter Kit, Skylight, and a Nala Learning Bridge, which basically...
-
Moto E13 Alleged Render Leak Suggests Plastic Frame, Single Rear Camera: Report
Moto E13 smartphone from Motorola has reportedly been subjected to an alleged render leak that seems to suggest the basic design, and form of the upcoming entry-level smartphone from Motorola. The render, accessed by Mysmartprice, seems to suggest that the Moto E14 will come in a beige colour option. Meanwhile, the rear frame is seen as slightly cu...
-
Nothing Phone 1 to Get Vidhance Video Stabilisation, Announces Partnership With Imint
The Nothing Phone 1, according to video recording specialists at Imint, will offer better video quality by using the company’s Vidhance Video Stabilization Generation 4 solution. The software solution basically works with the phone’s primary camera to deliver better video quality and has other benefits in terms of video processing as well.
