This Is How Much OnePlus 6 Repairs and Replacement Will Cost in India

OnePlus 6 has received widespread acclaim for itsunbeatablevalue-for-money quotient, but what about the possible instances of hardware damage and repairing costs? Well, we already know it’s not that easy to repair a OnePlus 6, but it’s stilleasier to repairthan a Galaxy S9 or Huawei P20 Pro. And now the company has also revealed the cost of the replacement parts and repairs for the OnePlus 6. As per theRepair Pricingsupport page on the official OnePlus India website, the price of replacement parts starts at Rs....

June 5, 2018 · 2 min · 328 words · Crystal Haley

This Is Not The Lenovo Z5 You Are Looking For

Have you heard about the Lenovo Z5? If you keep up with the latest phone buzz, chances are you have – everyone wastalking aboutit and eagerly awaiting its introduction. Well, it’s here and it’s a giant dud. Lenovo bombarded us with droolworthy images of bezel-less phones and dreamy specs and they were too good to be true. The Z5 hype train was a lie and it’sjust another pretender with a notch....

June 5, 2018 · 2 min · 396 words · Holly Sanford

Tim Cook Denies Apple Ever Received or Asked For User Data From Facebook

Following yesterday’s New York Times report that claimed Facebook had given Apple, Microsoft, Samsung, BlackBerry and other tech companies‘deep access’to private user data, the iPhone-maker has come out with a forceful denial, with the company’s influential CEO, Tim Cook,telling NPRin an interview that, the company has never received, nor asked for any private data of Facebook users as part of any agreements between the two companies. During the interview, which was conducted on the sidelines of theongoing WWDC eventin San Jose, California, Cook took on the NYT report head-on, saying that the company has never been in the data business....

June 5, 2018 · 2 min · 316 words · Rebecca Jones

With iOS 12 Apple Adds ‘Memoji’, an Animoji Based on Your Looks and Personality

4 New Animojis WithiOS 12, Apple is also tweaking a few things about a popular feature that was introduced with iOS 11 last year –Animojis. While the iPhone was launched with exactly a dozen Animojis last year, Apple subsequentlyadded four more to the listwith iOS 11.3. Now, with iOS 12, Apple is adding 4 new Animojis to the mix, taking the full list to twenty. The new Animojis include ghost, koala, tiger and even a T-rex....

June 5, 2018 · 2 min · 316 words · Christine Crosby

How to Install MIUI 10 Beta on Your Xiaomi Device

After much teasing, Xiaomi has finally launched MIUI 10 for its devices. Well, the MIUI 10 update has been one of the most awaited announcements, and it brings abouttons of new features and modifications. While the stable release is still a couple of months away, the company has made the Chinese Beta ROMs available for users to download. Well, if you’re someone who likes to stay on the bleeding edge of technology and would like to try what’s new with the latest version of MIUI, read on, as we show you how to install MIUI 10 Chinese Beta on your Xiaomi device:...

June 1, 2018 · 3 min · 639 words · Julie Smith

Huawei P20 Pro Review: Triple the Camera, Triple the Appeal

The Huawei P20 Prohas been making headlinesever since it was first launched back in March this year. The phone has a number of headlining features including, most importantly, the triple camera system on its back. The phone achieved unprecedented scores inDxOMark camera tests, and really took the world by storm. However, at its price tag of₹64,999the P20 Pro is definitely pricey, and if you’re wondering whether you should buy it or not, we’ll we’ve got your back....

May 31, 2018 · 14 min · 2846 words · Christopher Cooper

Vivo X21 Review: Innovative But Worth The Price?

Vivo hasjust launchedtheVivo X21in India and there’s a lot of hype around it and well, rightly so, it’s the first smartphone to go on sale with an under screen fingerprint scanner. Yes, it’s definitely innovative but it’s sporting a price tag of₹35,990, which pits it against the likes ofOnePlus 6and theHonor 10. So, the question is, does the Vivo X21 justify its price tag? How does the under-screen fingerprint scanner tech work in day to day usage?...

May 30, 2018 · 12 min · 2353 words · Amanda Rose

15 Best Vivo X21 Features and Tricks You Should Know

Finally, the Vivo X21 UD is here! One of the early adopters of the under-display fingerprint scanners, the Vivo X21 UD (₹35,990) is undoubtedly revolutionary. But apart from the great hardware that this device packs in, it also comes with the company’s FuntouchOS on top of Android 8.1 Oreo. While the OS is easy to use and reminiscent of the iOS experience, it hides plenty of features up its sleeve. Well, if you’re someone who’s planning to buy the Vivo X21 UD or has already bought it, read on, as we show you some of the best features and tricks for the Vivo X21 UD:...

May 29, 2018 · 7 min · 1312 words · Latasha Contreras

Under Screen Fingerprint Scanner vs Physical Fingerprint Scanners: Winner?

The Vivo X21 UD is finally here (₹35,990), and with that comes the under display fingerprint scanner. The new technology is the solution to finally having bezel-less displays while still having a fingerprint sensor in the front. The new sensor takes no visible space, being embedded underneath the display, which makes it look seamless and futuristic. But apart from the looks, is the new under display fingerprint scanner actually that good?...

May 29, 2018 · 9 min · 1891 words · Christopher Robinson

Vivo X21 First Impressions: The Start of Something New

After a successful launch in China, Vivo has finally launched its premium device, the Vivo X21, in India at a price of₹35,990. The budget flagship smartphone from the Chinese giant has a lot going for itself, but the highlight of the device has got to be the revolutionary under display fingerprint scanner. Well, courtesy of Vivo, we have had the chance to play with the device for some time, so here are my first impressions of the Vivo X21:...

May 29, 2018 · 7 min · 1347 words · Patricia Morris

Vivo X21’s Under Display Fingerprint Scanner Review: A Great Start!

After much teasing, the Vivo X21 (₹35,990) is finally here. While the smartphone boasts of many tricks up its sleeve, the biggest highlight has got to be the under display fingerprint scanner. The new technology is the solution to finally having bezel-less displays while still having a fingerprint sensor in the front. That being said, a lot of people around the world have plenty of queries regarding the performance of this new technology....

May 29, 2018 · 5 min · 1027 words · Virginia Schmitt

Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 Released with Flagship Grade Features, Better ISP and More

American giant, Qualcomm has just launched a brand new Mobile Platform and the first one in its newly announced Snapdragon 700-series of Mobile Platforms. The Snapdragon 710, as it is called is Qualcomm’s attempt at bringing some of the most in-demand premium features from chipsets like the Snapdragon 845 into a new tier of smartphones. The Snapdragon 710 comes with the following specifications: As is visible from the spec sheet to anyone who is even mildly acquainted with the various ins and outs of Qualcomm’s chipsets, the Snapdragon 710 comes with a ton of features that come very close to what the company offers in its current flagship Mobile Platform — the Snapdragon 845....

May 24, 2018 · 3 min · 608 words · Wendy Hoffman

Top 7 Razer Core X Alternatives You Can Buy

Recently, Razer announced their latest product in the eGPU enclosure market, theRazer Core X. Launched alongside thenew Razer Bladegaming notebook, the Razer Core X is an external graphics enclosure which can easily house three-slot graphics cards from Nvidia or AMD, with enough room left to accommodate a custom cooler. The new Core X comes with support for macOS, and is aggressively priced at $299 as opposed to its bigger brother Razer Core V2 which retails for $499....

May 24, 2018 · 6 min · 1194 words · Juan Combs