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BlackBerry working on the most secure Android OS yet

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Sukhad
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BlackBerry has always been proud about the security advantage of their Operating System over the years. But that time has passed with the rigidity and lack of apps on the BB platform. Now, the company might just be back for their resurgence. The Canadian giant announced that they will be killing off their own BB OS10, and working on Android for their new devices. BlackBerry has recently signed brand-licensing deals with Optiemus in India, giving the right to design, manufacture and sell BB devices using the BlackBerry name. They have a similar partnership with TCL globally.

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BlackBerry working on launching BB Secure

Reports coming out of ET Telecom are that BlackBerry is preparing to launch BlackBerry Secure, our most loved Android with BlackBerry security features. ET reports that the Canadian Tech firm is working on various contracts to work with different manufacturers and we could expect some announcements soon.

Alex Thurber, Company's Vice President of Mobility solutions reckons that under the licensing deals OEMs will be able to ship the devices with a better more secure version of Android, which will give you the real BlackBerry experience in the future we were all drooling for.

He added that with the development of BlackBerry Secure, they have huge potential to get in multiple markets involving Android devices most notably the Smart TVs which are run on Android. BlackBerry Secure could be a major boost in that market for the security of the consumer.

Thurber said, "We have started talks with some medical manufacturers. John Chen talks about TVs- the market has amazing amount of products running on Android and since we can Secure Android, we see huge potential. We have a specific plan and we are working on it. It's important to bring security into every element of enterprise of things."

We are very excited to see what lies ahead of BlackBerry, in every industry, they step in and with the increase in identity theft and different cyber crimes, it is vital for us to focus on our security when we spend most of our time online.

Vivo Y69 launched in India: Everything you need to know

By
Devesh Arora
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Vivo, the Chinese tech giant, has added another smartphone to its portfolio calling it the Vivo Y69. As the company likes to focus on the people's selfie needs, the Y69 is launched keeping the same in mind. The highlights of the smartphone are the 16-megapixel selfie shooter and the Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.

Vivo y69

Specifications

Vivo Y69 is powered by a MediaTek MT6750 processor which is an octa-core chipset clocked at 1.5GHz coupled with Mali-T860MP2 GPU. The phone packs in a 3GB of RAM and a 32GB of onboard storage which is further expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The Y69 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. As far as the connectivity is concerned, the Vivo Y69 supports 4G, VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, and A-GPS.The smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat operating system with the company’s own Funtouch OS 3.2 skin on top out-of-the-box. Under the hood, there is 3,000mAh battery powering everything up.

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Also Read: Nokia 6 Review: Best Budget Smartphone?

On the optics front, the Vivo Y69 sports a 13-megapixel camera at the back with f/2.2 aperture, autofocus and a LED flash. Up front, the phone sports a 16-megapixel selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and a moonlight glow LED flash.

Price and Availability

Vivo Y69 is currently priced at Rs. 14,990 and will be available in two colour variants - Champagne Gold and Matte Black. The phone will be available starting September 1. The Y69 is an online exclusive device and can be purchased via Flipkart and Amazon India.

Nokia 6 Review: Best Budget Smartphone?

By
Devesh Arora
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A few weeks ago, HMD Global introduced three new smartphones, the Nokia 3, 5 and 6. Nokia 6 on Thursday finally hit the sale and was sold out in less than a minute. The smartphone is available exclusively via Amazon India and is priced at Rs. 14,999. Since, the launch of the smartphone, there are many people out there looking forward to getting their hands on the device. Here is our review on the Nokia 6 which might help you make a decision regarding the smartphone.

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Specifications

Nokia 6 packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. The internal storage on the device is expandable up to 256GB using a microSD card. The smartphone features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels and a pixel density of 403ppi. All of this is backed by a 3,000mAh battery. The phone runs on stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

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Performance

Nokia 6 is surely not the smartphone for performance hungry applications and games. With the Snapdragon 430 chipset coupled with Adreno 505, it is not a smartphone for heavy games like the Asphalt 8 and the Injustice 2. However, the 3GB of RAM does help in delivering some fair multitasking experience. During our review, we did notice minor lags here and there.

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Software

Software on the Nokia 6 is something which impressed us. The stock Android experience on the phone felt very much like Pixel or the Nexus devices. When we booted up the device, we were greeted by a bunch of Amazon apps like the Amazon Shopping, Amazon Prime Videos and the Amazon Kindle.

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About Phone

Except for the Amazon applications pre-installed, there was no bloatware what so-ever. Instead of a separate gallery app, we had the Google Photos app. Everything was very much stock and the experience was great. Also, not to forget, Nokia has promised that the Nokia 6 will be soon updated to Android 8.0 Oreo.

Also Read: Nokia 8 launched: Price, Specifications and Everything you need to know

Camera

The camera on the Nokia 6 is not something great but gets the job done. The camera is good enough but some of its competitors deliver better photographs. However, the details we get from the shots taken by the Nokia 6 camera are pretty accurate and nice to look at. The front camera on the Nokia 6 was good in outdoor conditions.

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Front Camera

Pros

  • Build Quality
  • Stock Android

Cons

  • Lacks Fast-charging
  • Minor Lags
  • A bit overpriced

Verdict

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HMD Global did a great job with the comeback of Nokia smartphones and one of the first smartphones since the comeback is the Nokia 6. The Nokia 6 has a great design and a build quality that speaks for itself. The build quality does give a lot of confidence to the user and can bear a few drops easily. The performance was a let down for the device at the price. Going with stock Android was an appreciable move by Nokia and the software experience did impress us. The fingerprint scanner on the Nokia 6 is not the fastest but is pretty accurate. Also, not to forget, every time we boot up the Nokia 6, we are greeted by the old Nokia sound which reminds us of the company's old mobile phones. Even the default ringtone and the message tune on the Nokia 6 are from the old days. People who have the love for Nokia and want great build quality will love this device. But if you are a power user, who likes to play a lot of games, this phone might not be a right choice for you.

How to root your Android device without a computer using KingRoot

By
Devesh Arora
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Android smartphones are the most popular in the smartphone industry as Android is open-source and has a wide variety of applications. Though Android allows a lot of customizations, users still don't have the full access to the system files of the operating system. Root is something which gives the users the access to get into the system files and do the tweaks they want. So, here is the way to root your Android smartphone or tablet easily.

 

Here are the steps on rooting your android device and we highly recommend you to follow each and every step carefully

1.) Download the KingRoot APK file on your smartphone from here.

2.) Go to Settings and then go to the Security section. There ensure that Unknown Sources is checked.

3.) Install the APK by clicking on the downloaded file. If you receive any error while installing the file, turn on the Airplane/Flight mode on your smartphone.

4.) Open the installed Application and click on try root which will root your device. After tapping on it wait for a few seconds.

After the process is completed, if the phone applications show Root Successful then you are finally rooted.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus vs Note 8: Which one should you consider?

To check whether your phone has been rooted you can follow these steps

  • Download the Root Checker application from the Play Store

Root checker

  • Open the application and the application will tell you whether you are rooted or not

Disclaimer:-

We are not responsible if you hard brick or soft brick your device. Most of the smartphones will loose their warranty once rooted. Also, make sure you backup your data before proceeding.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus with dual cameras leaks

By
Brahmjot Singh
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Samsung on Wednesday launched its first ever smartphone to come with a dual camera setup on the back, the Samsung Galaxy Note 8. The Galaxy Note 8 has started for Samsung which will be a huge line of dual camera smartphones which the company will be launching soon as said by a few company officials who want to stay anonymous.

It is expected that the company's next flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S9 will also feature a dual camera setup on the back of the device. However, you might not have to wait long to get a dual camera smartphone from Samsung which costs less than the $930 price tag at which the Galaxy Note 8 will start off at.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus

Today, a Thai website ThaiMobileCenter reported that the company will soon be launching its second dual camera smartphone offering, the Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus in the market. The website also leaked some specifications about the alleged Galaxy J7 Plus which we feel might be true.

As per the report, the phone will come fitted with a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED display. It will be powered by a 2.4GHz octa-core Exynos processor coupled with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage which will be further expandable up to 256GB via a microSD card. It will also feature a fingerprint scanner embedded into the home button and will come with Android 7.1.1 Nougat with the company's skin on top along with Bixby support out of the box.

Samsung Galaxy J7 Plus

As for the optics, the Galaxy J7 will come with a dual camera setup on the rear with one 13-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/1.7 and the other a 5-megapixel sensor with an aperture of f/1.9. Moreover, this will also include the live focus feature introduced along with the new Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Up front, the device will feature a 16-megapixel selfie shooter with a f/1.9 aperture.

Also Read: Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus vs Note 8: Which one should you consider?

As per the report, the Galaxy J7 Plus will feature a full metal unibody design and will come in black, pink, and gold colour options. Currently, we don't know when will the device be available and for how much, but as soon as we get to know we will let you guys know.

Source: ThaiMobileCenter

Huawei Mate 10 with Leica dual-cameras launching on October 16

By
Devesh Arora
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Huawei is about to add another smartphone to its portfolio, dubbing it as the Huawei Mate 10. As the Mate 10's launch is around the corner, we are being greeted by a lot of leaks, rumours and teasers. Recently, Huawei rolled out a teaser showing that the device will sport a Leica-branded dual-camera setup at the back. This will add the smartphone to the company's Leica-branded smartphone family.

Huawei mate 10 leaks
Source: Weibo

The teaser of the Mate 10 by Huawei also confirms that the device will be unveiled on October 16, 2017. The confirmations do not end with just the Leica-branding, but we have also got a clue on the camera placement on the back of the Mate 10. Just like the predecessor Mate 9, the Mate 10 will also sport a vertical dual-camera setup at the back on the middle of the smartphone. Talking about the picture quality of the delivered by the Mate 10's camera, the teaser video flaunted some images captured by the Mate 10 camera highlighting colour contrasts, Bokeh effects, among other things.

The teaser also confirms that the camera sensor on the Mate 10 will be a 20-megapixel monochrome sensor and a 12-megapixel RGB sensor, which something similar to what we have seen with the company's Mate 9 and P9.

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Mate 10 is said to be powered by the Huawei's own HiSilcon Kirin 970 chipset. The phone is said to feature a 6-inch display with a resolution of 1080x2160 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Huawei's CEO also claimed that the Mate 10 will be a direct competition to the Apple iPhone 8. The Mate 10 is also expected to feature facial recognition, support AR and 3D sensing. The price of the Huawei Mate 10 is expected to be around CNY 4,000 (roughly Rs. 38,500).

Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus vs Note 8: Which one should you consider?

By
Devesh Arora
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Samsung on Wednesday finally launched the most awaited Galaxy Note 8. The phone had so much of attention just because of the last year's disaster which had let down many Note fans. The Note 8 is an impressive smartphone and the front of the device is a lot more familiar to what we have seen with the S8 and S8+. Every year the company keeps somewhat similar design language for the S and the Note series. Not everything is same and that is why we are bringing a quick comparison of the Note 8 and the S8+, letting you know what has changed and what remained.

Design

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The design is something which is very similar to both the devices. People loved the Infinity display on the S8 and S8+ because of which Samsung decided to keep the beautiful stunning display. Flip the Note 8, and you will be greeted by a dual-camera setup with the fingerprint scanner sitting right beside. The fingerprint scanner on the Note 8 is similar to the S8+ which is not liked by everyone as the place is not reachable easily. However, the placement of the fingerprint scanner helps in keeping the elegance of the smartphones.

Also Read: Top 5 reasons to buy the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Camera

Note 8 camera
Live Focus on the Note 8

One of the major difference between the S8+ and the Note 8 is the camera. The S8+ sports a 12-megapixel rear camera with f/1.7 aperture, whereas the Note 8 features a 12-megapixel dual-camera setup at the back with OIS on both the camera sensors. So, the camera is something which will make a huge difference between the S8+ and the all-new Note 8. The Note 8 can significantly capture better shots when compared to the S8 or S8 Plus. Not to forget the Note 8 has this awesome feature called Live Focus, which S8+ users can only dream of.

S-Pen

note 8 s pen

S-Pen, one word which can roll over your decision of buying an S8+ to buying a Note 8. S-Pen is the signature feature of the Samsung's Note lineup and this is what makes it different. The S-Pen is something which not everyone likes, but if one gets used to it, it is a thing the person cannot leave. The stylus on the Note 8 is just not an ordinary stylus as it packs in a whole bunch of features. However, S8+ users can never get the joy of using an S-Pen.

Specifications

Samsung Galaxy S8+ and the Note 8 are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC is the US and China, whereas the other regions have the Exynos 8895 variant. Note 8 comes with 6GB of RAM whereas the S8+ users have the option to choose from 4GB + 64GB variant or the 6GB+ 128GB variant.

Verdict

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The S8+ and the Note 8 are flagships from the company and do a pretty good job at delivering great smartphone experience. On the specification front, when compared to the S8 Plus's 6GB RAM variant, both the devices look the same on the paper and should deliver the same performance as well. The major difference comes when we talk about the camera or the S-Pen.

Currently, we are not aware of the exact pricing details of the Note 8, but we know that it would be a bit expensive than the S8 Plus. So, if you are a camera enthusiast or love the S-Pen feature, you might consider buying the Note 8 over the S8 plus and the extra amount spent won't pinch you as the features of the Note 8 will justify the price. If you are on a very tight budget or dual-cameras and the S-Pen don't matter much to you, the S8+ is a great option.

Nuu Mobile M3: Hands-on Review

By
Sukhad
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Nuu Mobile on Thursday launched four new smartphones and the M3 is the best-looking device of the lot with an all metal body and a with a very smooth finish. M3 has a 5.5-inch HD IPS display. The colours are vibrant and device over all feels pretty premium. However, the device lacks a very ordinary feature of fingerprint-sensor. The specifications aren't the ones that would catch your eyes. The device is priced at Rs. 12,499. At this price, the Nuu M3 isn't comparable to its competition.

Nuu m3

Specification of the Nuu M3

The device sports a 5.5-inch HD IPS screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The device has good viewing angles which are bright and also with fairly impressive colours. Nuu M3 is powered by a 1.3GHz MediaTek MTK6737 SoC, which is coupled with just 2GB of RAM. M3 has internal storage of 32GB, which is expandable through MicroSD. The Nuu M3 is running on stock Android 7.0 Nougat Out-of-the-box.

Also Read: Nuu Mobiles launches flagship Nuu X5: Hands on Review

The camera on the M3 is equipped with a primary shooter lens of 8-megapixel on the back. The front of the device has a 5-megapixel sensor for your selfie needs. The device is also equipped with a battery of 3,200mAh and offers all basic connectivity features.

Hands On Review

Nuu M3

The device feels quite premium to hold with all metal body and rounded corners. Similar to all other Nuu smartphones, this also features a MediaTek SoC, which quite frankly is disappointing at this price. The device isn't equipped for any kind of hardcore gaming. The device doesn't feature a Fingerprint sensor, which is quite a big letdown, as that feature can be found on device half the price of M3. The battery is also quite small for a 5.5-inch HD display, and there is no confirmation of fast-charging. We took some photos in good lighting conditions and pictures appeared to be quite comparable to any entry-level Android smartphone. The device even with its price tag doesn't offer anything out of the ordinary and misses out on some very common features.

Nuu Mobiles launches flagship Nuu X5: Hands on Review

By
Sukhad
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Nuu mobile came into the Indian market with 4 new devices, with one of them being their mid-range flagship device, the Nuu X5. With a price of 15,999, the device is in the most competitive market with the likes of Redmi Note 4 and Moto G5 Plus.

 

Nuu X5 hands-on

Specifications

The Nuu X5 sports a Zinc-aluminium alloy casing with the fingerprint sensor sitting at the back. The device is powered by a 1.5 GHz Octa-core MediaTek SoC coupled with 3GB of RAM. X5 sports a 5.5-inch Full-HD display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. The smartphone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box. Internal storage on the device is 32GB which is further expandable through a microSD card.

X5 has a single lens 13-megapixel primary camera with LED flash. On the front, the device has a 5-megapixel wide angle camera lens. The device has a 2950mAh battery, although the company haven't informed about any type of fast charging.

Hands-On Review

Even though this device is a flagship from the company, it's a pretty average device. With the MediaTek processor, it would make you think if you can you trust the device when cheaper devices offer better chipset. The device has very average specifications for the price. Nevertheless, the big plus of the device is it's running stock Android 7.0 which seems to work fine without any noticeable lag on our brief usage of the device. Also, the company promises fairly fast updates.The metal body feels very premium with a Full HD screen, which is bright and colourful inside. We weren't able to test the device under sunlight for the screen performance.

Nuu X5

The camera on the X5 is a 13-megapixel sensor with autofocus and a LED flash. We took some shots from the device under good lighting conditions. The shots turned out to be pretty average, with other devices in the segment being leaps and bounds ahead of the X5. Up front, the smartphone has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, which is a wide angle lens. The camera does a pretty average job on selfies under good lighting.

iVOOMi Me 2 launched in India: Price, Specifications and Availability

By
Devesh Arora
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iVOOMi, a Hong Kong based, has added another smartphone to its Me line-up calling it the Me 2. The highlights of the smartphone are the 4G VoLTE support and Android Nougat. Recently, the company launched the Me 5 and the Me4 in India, and the Me 2 is an add up to the family.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ashwin Bhandari, CEO, iVOOMi India said “India is an extremely important market for us and we are trying to propagate value phones in the mid-level segment by introducing a new variant in the Me series. Since our inception, we have been investing all our efforts in understanding the consumer behaviour across the country, and even glad to see the tremendous response towards the complete range of products launched by us over the last two quarters. With the launch of this new smartphone, we ensure that consumers witness best of technology and user experience.”

Specifications

The iVOOMi Me 2 features a 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 854x480 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a quad core processor coupled with 2GB of RAM. The phone comes with 16GB of RAM which is further expandable up to 64GB using a microSD card. On the optics front, the phone sports an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. All of this is backed by a 2,000mAh battery. The phone runs on Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.

Mr. Nitin Kochhar, Senior VP, Categories, ShopClues, said, “It gives us immense pleasure to continue our partnership with iVOOMi for their mid-level smartphone series “ME”, with iVOOMi Me2. Our exclusive partnership with the first phones in the iVOOMi ME series garnered a spectacular success. With higher penetration of internet throughout the country and an increasing number of consumers from tier 2, 3 and beyond cities shopping online, it is definitely the right partnership to exclusively launch such a feature-heavy smartphone at a competitive price on the ShopClues Platform. At ShopClues, it has always been our endeavour to fulfil aspirations among the common Indian and this further consolidates to our leadership in the budget smartphone category.”

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Price and Availability

The Me 2 is priced at Rs. 3,999 and will be available exclusively via ShopClues starting August 24. The phone is available in two colour variants - Black and Champagne Gold.

 

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