Xiaomi’s MIUI 6 OS adds style and function to Android

Xiaomi’s MIUI 6 OS adds style and function to Android Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi launched its 2014 flagship, , and the device is set to on sale on Tuesday in the country for about $325. While the phone isn’t exactly new, it does come with the latest version of MIUI, the company’s own flavor of Android. The Mi 4 is Xiaomi’s first device to get the update in English. MIUI 6 isn’t just for the Mi 4 though; it will soon show up on other Xiaomi devices through 2015. We did a hands-on test of the Mi...

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Xiaomi MI4 Review

Xiaomi MI4 Review:A best Smart Phone in Low Budget Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi launched its 2014 flagship,the Mi4,in India Last Week, and the device is set to on sale on Tuesday in the country for about $325. Xiaomi debuted in India last July with their killer flagship smartphone MI3. All the units sold out in minutes, making Xiaomi a sensation among India's young customers. Within a short time frame, Xiaomi released MI3's successor, the MI4, in China. Both MI3 and MI4 belong to Xiaomi's flagship smartphone brand MI, and so the phones look superior, feel...

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Lock your with fast trending security app

Lock your  with fast trending security app One of the most popular instant messaging apps in the world, WhatsApp, can now be secured with third party app, Lock for WhatsApp that allows users to set password on your messenger. Red Bricks Lab’s “Lock for WhatsApp” is now trending fast around the world that aims to protect the messenger through password and avoid its unwanted usage by anonymous. The security app only covers 4.42MB of your handset storage while at least 500,000 users have downloaded the LOCK as far. Moreover, the intruders cannot be...

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An app that allows parents to lock their children’s phones if they are ignoring their calls

An app that allows parents to lock their children’s phones if they are ignoring their calls Parents, please note. If your kids ignore your calls, use this app to lock their smartphones immediately to get their attention back. The controversial “Ignore No More”, which promises to “helps parents get control back over their child’s phone”, will be fully available on iPhones from March after launching for Android phones last year. Parents simply install the app on their phone and their child’s phone, tap their kid’s name and enter a four-digit code to lock...

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Motorola acknowledges Nexus 6 defect

Motorola acknowledges Nexus 6 defect NEW DELHI: Google's Nexus 6 has been touted as one of the most solidly built devices with its aluminium frame and hard plastic (non-removable) back. However, a number of users have been reporting that the phone's glued back comes off due to the phone's battery swelling up and expanding. Disgruntled users have reported the issue on social networks Twitter and Google+ and on Reddit forums. Motorola, which manufactures the Nexus 6 for Google, has even acknowledged the issue and has said that it has come across a number of...

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First impressions: At Rs 6,999, Lenovo A6000 is the cheapest 4G phone you can buy

First impressions: At Rs 6,999, Lenovo A6000 is the cheapest 4G phone you can buy Lenovo has launched the budget A6000 smartphone in India today, priced at Rs 6,999. The device was first showcased at the CES 2015 and Lenovo has already brought it to India, making it the most affordable 4G smartphone to have launched in the country so far. Interestingly, Lenovo has opted for a ‘registered sale’ model for this budget phone and it will be available only on Flipkart. Interested buyers can register on the site from today, and registrations will remain...

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Yahoo, Bing search crash caused due to bad code: Report

Yahoo, Bing search crash caused due to bad code: Report Yahoo and Microsoft Corp search engines temporarily went dark on Friday after Microsoft pushed out a bad code update and then struggled to roll it back, a person briefed on the outages told Reuters.The outages were not caused by an outside attack, the person said, declining to be named because the discussion concerned internal Yahoo matters. Microsoft’s Bing search engine powers Yahoo search under a 10-year deal announced in 2009. Yahoo was not immediately available for comment. Microsoft confirmed the outage, but declined...

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Yu Yureka Review: Yes, Yu Can!

Yu Yureka Review: Yes, Yu Can! Seldom has a phone arrived in the Indian market with so much controversy. When Micromax announced its exclusive tie-up with Cyanogen (a company known for making a highly customized version of Android) and the launch of a new brand, YU, to represent it, the market had been buzzing in anticipation about what the devices under the new brand would be like. Then towards the end of the year, the Yureka was unveiled, complete with CyanogenMod, decent specs, and a surprisingly low price of Rs 8,999 (about USD 150). It goes on sale, exclusively online on Amazon...

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iBall introduces Windows Phone 8.1-based Andi4L Pulse smartphone

iBall introduces Windows Phone 8.1-based Andi4L Pulse smartphone iBall is the latest in line among home grown manufacturers to join the Windows Phone 8.1 bandwagon with the launch of a new device: the Andi4L Pulse smartphone. The iBall Andi4L Pulse smartphone is now listed on the company's official website. There is however no word yet regarding the pricing and availability of the device. However, we believe it's going to be a budget device looking at iBall's track record. Let's take a brief look at the specifications of the device. The iBall Andi4L Pulse...

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Samsung Tops Smartphone Customer Satisfaction Survey

Samsung Tops Smartphone Customer Satisfaction Survey Samsung overtook Apple for customer satisfaction this year, according to a survey by the American Consumer Satisfaction Index. Approximately 70,000 people were surveyed to determine customer satisfaction. Samsung recorded a satisfaction score of 81. By comparison, the South Korean company’s score last year was 76. Apple slipped to second, losing a vital two points and ending up with a satisfaction score of 79. The Index doesn’t determine why Samsung’s and Apple’s scores fluctuated, but it is possible to attempt to read into it. Apple’s customers may not...

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OnePlus One gets official Android 5.0 Lollipop update, but through alpha ROM

OnePlus One gets official Android 5.0 Lollipop update, but through alpha ROM As a result of its controversy with Cyanogen, OnePlus has released official Android 5.0 Lollipop update for the OnePlus One smartphone through its own custom ROM. The custom ROM is currently available for download as an alpha build which means it has some major bugs. The custom ROM released by OnePlus through a forum post is based on Android Open Source Project (AOSP) Lollipop and does not have any extra feature on the top of stock interface, similar to Google Nexus devices. However, the company says...

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YOU ARE HERE:GADGETS HOMEMOBILESMOBILES NEWSOppo R5 'Slim Smartphone' Now Up for Pre-Orders in India at Rs. 29,990

Oppo R5 'Slim Smartphone' Now Up for Pre-Orders in India at Rs. 29,990 Oppo's slimmest smartphone, the Oppo R5, is now up for pre-orders in India, priced at Rs. 29,990. The Oppo R5 is available for pre-bookings at physical stores from Thursday until January 15. The company as a promotional offer is also offering a back pack with every pre-booking of the R5 smartphone. Oppo in a tweet on Wednesday confirmed the details. At just 4.85mm thick, the Oppo R5 was the 'slimmest smartphone in the world' until the recent launch of Vivo X5Max, which is just 4.75mm thick....

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