There is a lot of debate when it comes to the materials used in phones these days. Some people say metal phones look classy, while some prefer glass and (now) the poor plastic ones are not even considered to be in the same league. And glass, which was initially not everyone’s favorite, seems to be gaining popularity. In recent times, we have seen a number of smartphones sandwiched between two slabs of glass which leads us to believe that there is something with the premium segment phones and glass back....

Which is what makes me wonder if the mantle of Android flagship – once the preserve of the Galaxy S and Note and the Google Pixel (Nexus) combination – might have just passed on to a new player. And a relatively new one too. OnePlus. Yes, some might consider the very notion sacrilege, but consider the evidence if you will. While there was a good deal of chatter about what the Galaxy S8 would be like and there still is talk going on about what the next Galaxy Note and Pixel will be like, we have to confess that they do not really come close to matching the near-frenzy around the OnePlus 5, which arrives on June 20 (and two days later on our own shores in India)....

Specs include a 6.5-inch Full HD+ display with a notch and Honor claims a thin 4.25mm bottom bezel and an impressive screen to body ratio of 91%. Under the hood, the smartphone is powered by the all-new HiSilicon Kirin 710 octa-core SoC along with up to 6GB of RAM. There’s a 20MP rear shooter with LED flash and AI scene recognition which can supposedly identify up to 500 different scenes across various categories....

Honor MagicWatch 2: Design and Display The MagicWatch 2 comes in two variants: 42mm and 46mm, with the 42mm variant featuring a 1.2-inch AMOLED display with 390×390 pixels screen resolution and 800 nits brightness, and the 46mm having a slightly bigger 1.39-inch AMOLED display with 454×454 pixels screen resolution and 800 nits brightness. The 46mm variant also comes up as a slightly bulkier model with a marginally thicker design and weight....

The iPhone X launch last September was no exception. While the new phone did feature the most radical makeover the iPhone had ever undergone, a multitude of spectators laughed at the “notch” and the so-called Animojis among other things. Regardless of public view, however, Apple’s quirks are known to spread across the entire industry like a plague and this year, history repeated itself as most of us within the industry anticipated....

At the Architectural Day event yesterday, Intel unveiled a new strategy to develop its upcoming processors, using which it will be able to break down different components of a CPU into individual elements, called ‘chiplets’. The process, as Intel calls – Foveros 3D, essentially stacks-up various components on a chipset. By doing so, the chipset can take advantage of extra processing power, memory, graphics, AI computing, etc by stacking individual elements on top of each other vertically, while shrinking down the size and still retaining the same or more computing power....

Note that this will hide certain purchases from your main purchase history (although they’ll still remain on your account). Let’s get started. Of course, we have a workaround. You can archive your orders on the desktop website, and those changes will be reflected in the app as well. Learn how to do it here! Step 1: Open Google Chrome (or any other browser) on your smartphone. Step 3: Now tap the three dots on the top-right of your screen and select Desktop Site....

The application for iOS works for iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch, so you don’t need to install a different version for each device. Once you’ve downloaded the right app for the operating system you’re using, all you have to do is follow the steps shown below. iPhone Data Recovery for iOS If you created a backup on iCloud or you recently connected the device to your computer, you should be able to restore all data from iTunes or the cloud....

All of these costs represent a big hole in your pocket, so we suggest that it’s time to think about creating a virtual office for you and your clients. In this way, costs will be kept at a minimum and the advantage from working smarter will certainly be seen. How to Set Up a Virtual Office Not long ago, the idea of a virtual office came out. A virtual office is the result of the combination of technological innovation and the actual period of time called the computer age....

Starting at Rs. 6,499 and Rs. 9,999 respectively, the HONOR 9S and HONOR 9A can be good options at their price points and try to offer an all-round experience, especially, if you are looking for a device with an attractive design. Both smartphones are powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset and offer a trendy design. The HONOR 9A has a gradient reflective back along with triple camera setup. It has a 5000mAh battery and reverse charging which when coupled with the HD+ display should result in a very good battery life....

While that was possibly the most extreme fallout of WhatsApp’s spam troubles, there are a host of other consequences fake news can have. They could influence you politically, lead you to a malicious website, deceive you into believing an inaccurate statistic, and more. In addition to a handful of recently rolled out features and tips, there are ways you can easily spot fake news on WhatsApp. Here are seven of them....

“People You May Know” is a list of people you might want to be friends with because you share common interests, such as a mutual friend, school, or workplace. If you select Add Friend, you can send a friend request to anyone on your People You May Know list. While this is the textbook Facebook definition, it has been observed (and claimed) that the People You May Know (PYMK) list also includes people who are probably stalking you....

For starters, there’s a 6-inch WQHD+ (pixel density of 538dpi) LCD panel up front as opposed to 5.5-inch suggested by a recent TENNA listing. Hence, it’s safe to say that HTC is boarding the bezel-less bandwagon as well with this phone. There will be a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 underneath coupled with either 4 or 6GB of RAM. As far as storage is concerned, you’ll have two variants to choose from — 64GB or 128GB....

Is it the perfect smartphone you have always been waiting for? Let me give you my two cents after spending ample time with the device. Design that makes you go WOW! There’s so much to brag about once you get your hands on the Mate 20 Pro. As you would have deduced from the title, I was in awe when I unboxed and witnessed this design marvel for the first time and till date, each time I pick up this device, every design element feels so very well done....

For starters, the display on the front is a 6.39-inch 2K HDR 10 compliant panel with a notch and while that seems normal by 2018 standards, the sides of the display are curved and bleed along the edges to taper onto the sides seamlessly, pretty much like Samsung’s ‘S’ or ‘Note’ series flagships. The back is also made of glass with the aurora lights pattern, something that Huawei has mastered over time....

This increase of 5% in custom duty will particularly hurt the companies who haven’t started manufacturing smartphones in India. For instance, Apple has just started manufacturing the iPhone SE in India, but everything else is imported from China. The Indian government had increased the custom duty from 10% to 15% just a couple of months back, after which Apple had increased the prices of iPhones. According to Tarun Pathak from Counterpoint Research, 3/5th of total 300 Million handsets were assembled in India last year....

The decision comes after Live views increased by over 70 percent in the US over the past month. Interestingly, Instagram also says that it is testing a method by which people can save live videos to IGTV, allowing them to be visible for more than the 24-hour limit. All of which seems to indicate that Instagram, which had started out as a mobile-only application is getting closer to delivering a near-complete desktop experience....

As expected, an alleged LeEco smartphone have now cleared FCC certification thereby confirming the launch. The FCC certification comes soon after the company accidentally leaked a store listing of their upcoming smartphone. From the FCC listing, it appears that the Chinese firm will launch their current gen flagship LeEco Le Max 2 at the event. Besides, an unknown smartphone dubbed the Le S3 is also expected to be announced. Reports suggest that the Le S3 is a slightly modified version of the LeEco Le 2 (First Impressions) that retails in India for a price of Rs 10,999 ($165 approx....

The most prominent aspect of this new edition is the presence of stock Android and a promise of regular updates. However, despite that, the Moto X4 does not offer Android Oreo out-of-the-box and instead, runs on Android 7.1. The company says it will receive the update by the end of the year just like the recently announced Xiaomi Mi A1. In addition to that, the new X4 will be among the first phones to receive Android P whenever it arrives next year....

Build and Design The first impression is the best impression, they say, and that’s unfortunately not in favor of Lenovo HT20. The polycarbonate housing feels rather cheap in the hand and the fact that it doesn’t feel dense isn’t reassuring either. The case is quite bulky and is not easily pocketable. The Lenovo branding boldly sits on the front and with the micro-USB port on the bottom accompanied by four LEDs representing battery status....