To recall, Vodafone and Micromax had earlier partnered to offer India’s lowest priced 4G smartphone, dubbed as the Bharat 2 Ultra, which costs just Rs. 999. The smartphone under Micromax’s ‘Bharat series’ aims to bring a better camera, battery and display option for the first-time smartphone users in the budget category and takes on the much talked about JioPhone. Now, under the new extended partnership, existing and new Vodafone customers can purchase any of the Micromax smartphones among Bharat 2 Plus, Bharat 3, Bharat 4 and Canvas 1 and enjoy the cashback offers....

Quick Launch Quick Launch is a similar to the Samsung’s TouchWiz shortcuts are far as its functionality is concerned. This lock screen replacement is compatible with Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean and higher versions of the platform and includes added functionality to the lock screen. Quick Launch provides the ability to integrate a widget shortcut for the user’s favorite apps directly to the lock screen. There are different theme options that you can customize and controls for the lock screen that can be layered on top of the themes....

With this encryption feature, Android platform has received acclaimed by privacy seekers and it becomes on par with the new privacy policy of iPhone. However, Google’s policy is not too helpful for the users as it will take some months for all the devices to receive the Android Lollipop update. Well, here we elaborate on the concept of encryption on Android and how to get your device encrypted even if it is running an older version of the platform....

Earlier, in October WhatsApp had clarified about its Business app feature. The Facebook-owned company officially announced that the service will be introduced as a standalone app separate from the existing app. While the feature is in the testing phase, it is said that the service will be launched soon dubbed as WhatsApp for Business. How will WhatsApp for Business work? The company further explained how to identify verified Business accounts from unverified ones....

Motorola closed its operations in India and most part of the world last year and that means full wrap up of its support infrastructure and minimal influence over the retail and supply chains in India and most other markets for that matter. But does that makes its prospects bleak in India? We don’t think so. Moto G is greatest value for money device right ( even more than Nexus 5) with its Body Design, build quality and Bright display getting a thumbs up in most initial hands on reviews globally....

Xiaomi co-founder and President Lin Bin himself posted the video on social media. He writes that the phone has been developed after several technical problems in flexible folding screen technology and adapting MIUI to the foldable screen. https://www.facebook.com/donovansung/videos/10108954209683823/ The video shows that the screen can be folded from either side. So, the tablet-sized device turns in to a mobile phone. The display on the back doesn’t turn off after folding, but since it is still in the prototype stage, it should be fixed in the final model....

The Wireless Power Consortium makes the Qi wireless charging standard. With the addition to it as a member, Xiaomi is on the same list as Apple, Samsung and other large smartphone makers. With Qi wireless standard included, we may see Xiaomi offering wireless charging on the Mi 7, which is expected to be their next flagship. About Wireless Power Consortium Founded in 2008, the Wireless Power Consortium is a group of manufacturers which is work around the Qi Standard for wireless charging....

Xiaomi Mi VR Play: Specs Coming to specs, the Mi VR Play is equipped with a two-way zip for optimum compatibility with different sized smartphones. It is compatible with Google Cardboard out of the box. Xiaomi has used lightweight Lycra as the building material of the newly launched VR headset. This makes the accessory comfortably lightweight while enhancing its longevity. The front of the Mi VR Play has two distinct openings for fine adjustments and ventilation of the handset placed inside....

Xiaomi Mi4 Quick Specs Display Size: 5 Inch Full HD IPS LCD, 1920 X 1080 resolution, 441 PPI, Gorilla Glass 3Processor: 2.5 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPURAM: 3 GBSoftware Version: Android 4.4 KitKat based MIUI 2.0Camera: 13 MP camera, 4k video recordingSecondary Camera: 8 MP, 1080p Video recordingInternal Storage: 16 GBExternal Storage: NoBattery: 3080 mAhConnectivity: HSPA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP, aGPS, Micro USB 2....

The device, dubbed as Xiaomi Jason is believed to be the Mi 6C. The device comes with the Qualcomm’s recently announced Snapdragon 660 processor. The difference between the Xiaomi Mi 6 and Mi 6C will be its processor and the front camera. Let’s take a look at the specifications of the Mi 6C. Xiaomi Mi 6C Jason Specifications The Xiaomi Mi 6C Jason will run on Android 7.1.1 Nougat with MIUI skinned on top....

Xiaomi already sells its standard 5V-2A charger in India, but the new charger comes with up to 12V and 3A output. Moreover, with Qualcomm’s Quick Charge support it will offer fast charging to the Xiaomi smartphones especially to Mi Mix 2, Mi Max 2 in India. “We’re delighted to announce that Qualcomm certified Quick Charge 3.0 charger will be now available on mi.com. This new charger can withstand voltage surges up to 380V and is compatible with Mi MIX 2, Mi Max 2, and Mi 5....

Xiaomi Redmi 1S Quick Specs Display Size: 4.7 Inch IPS LCD, 1280 X 720p HD resolution, 312 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protectionProcessor: 1.6 GHz Quad Core Snapdragon 400 MSM8228 processor with Adreno 305 GPURAM: 1 GBSoftware Version: Android 4.3 Jelly bean based MIUI ROMCamera: 8 MP, Can record 1080p Full HD videosSecondary Camera: 1.3 MP, can record 720p VideosInternal Storage: 8 GBExternal Storage: 32 GB using MicroSD cardBattery: 2050 mAhConnectivity: HSPA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, aGPS, Micro USB 2....

The teaser video shows the number ‘6’ and a sketch of three devices. Going by the sketch, two devices are seen sporting an 18:9 display which could be Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A and the third device is seen sporting a notch display, which could be the Redmi 6 Pro. All the Redmi 6 devices have already been launched in China back in June. Xiaomi Redmi 6, Redmi 6A Specifications If we recall the specs, both the Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A sport a 5....

Redmi Note 5 Pro with Project Treble support According to several user reports, the MIUI 9.5 China stable update that has been released yesterday can be flashed on the Indian variant of the Redmi Note 5 Pro. According to the update files, Xiaomi has maintained the same codename and codebase for the Indian and Chinese variants of the Redmi Note 5 Pro. Due to this, Indian users of the Redmi Note 5 Pro were able to flash the MIUI 9....

Display and Processor In terms of display, both the phablets are bestowed with similar 5.5 inch IPS panels that pack HD screen resolution of 1280×720 pixels translating to a pixel density of 294 pixels per inch making them standard. When it comes to processor, the Redmi Note incorporates a 1.7 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor paired with Mali 450 graphics unit. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 4G employs a 1....

The Xiaomi Redmi Y1 is a budget smartphone with a selfie-centric approach. We can safely say that this phone is Xiaomi’s answer to Oppo and Vivo phones in the same range. We got our hands on the device and here are our initial impressions of the Xiaomi Redmi Y1. Apart from the Redmi Y1, the company also launched the Y1 Lite. Xiaomi Redmi Y1 Specifications Physical Overview It seems like Xiaomi has compromised on the build quality with the Redmi Y1....

If import data is to be believed, Xiaomi might be prepping a dual SIM variant of Mi4 in India. If true, this might give Xiaomi an edge in a market where users prefer and highly prioritize dual SIM smartphones. More so as it doesn’t list 4G LTE or NFC either. Talking about other specs, the Metal clad Mi4 offers a gorgeous 5 Inch Full HD display, protected by Gorilla Glass 3 and powered by 2....

Xolo, the co-brand off Indian smartphone manufacturer Lava, has launched a new smartphone Xolo Hive 8X-1000i carrying a price tag of INR 6,999. It is a variant of previously released Xolo Hive 8X-1000 which was launched back in August, 2014. Last time we checked it was available on Snapdeal at the same price. Xolo Hive 8X-1000i, as it is evident from the name runs on Xolo’s custom ROM Hive UI based on Android Kitkat 4....

Launched with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the Xolo Play Tegra Note has received the Android 4.4 KitKat OTA update from NVIDIA and it is also claimed to get the Lollipop update in future. Also, there is support for NVIDIA DirectStylus technology that features a stylus pen. To refresh on the other aspects, Xolo Play Tegra Note boasts of a 7 inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280×800 pixels resulting in 216 pixels per inch pixel density....

The 5 inch IPS LCD display has full HD 1080P resolution. The 441 PPI display also employs OGS technology, and is expected to offer crisp and sharp display with good viewing angles. MT6589 series (Canvas Turbo, Gionee Elife E6) disappeared overnight with the arrival of MT6582 series budget Android smartphone, but is now again popping up in several smartphones. The 1.5 GHz quad core MT6589T chipset is backed by 2 GB RAM and ample 32 GB internal storage....