When Steve Jobs revealed the iPad to the world in 2010, he positioned the device as something that was neither a keyboardless notebook nor an extended smartphone. Instead, it was what would be famously referred to as a “third screen” that came between a notebook and a smartphone, combining features of both and actually doing some things (such as browsing the Web and lasting longer on a single charge) better than both....
One of the preferred working methodologies for a lot of ‘power’ users — those indulging in editing, scripting, and coding — at large, is the reliance on the keyboard to perform most of the actions/operations on the machine, without having to move hands on-and-off between the keyboard and the mouse/trackpad. For, the ability to perform actions is considerably convenient on a keyboard as opposed to a mouse. And it is for this reason that most developers prefer a command-line interface over graphical and video editors swear by macro keyboards....
Kindle Fire Specs – Depressing The list of feature it lacks seem to be more than what it possess. There is no 3G, no camera, no microphone, no mail client, no nothing. I’m not surprised why they have retained the name “Kindle” and why it is priced below $200. Update: Kindle Fire is no iPad Killer, but a threat for Low cost tablets As tech writer Nimish Dubey says, Kindle Fire would represent a bigger threat to the budget tab market than the iPad....
The Lava 4G Connect M1 is powered by a Quad Core processor with 512MB RAM and it comes preloaded with select apps including Facebook lite. On the connectivity front, the Lava 4G Connect M1 also offers 2G calling along with VoLTE and will support EDGE as well. The phone infect looks similar to any other feature phones in the market and employs a keypad instead of a touchscreen. Backed by a 1,750mAh battery the Lava 4G Connect M1 comes with features like FM radio, Box Speaker, K-Class amplifier for better sound and VGA camera....
Le Max boasts of a gigantic 6.33-inch QHD display offering a pixel density of 464ppi. The phone draws its power from the octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor clocked at 2.0GHz and paired with a 4GB of RAM. On the storage front the Le Max will offer a 64GB of Internal memory but the company has ditched the microSD card slot. Thankfully Le Max will also be available in a 128GB variant in case the 64GB is not enough....
The Digitizer pad can be used by designers to create the graphics and one could also scribble away their notes on it which is then saved to the OneNote. The best part of the digitizer pad is that it lights up to become a fully lit keyboard (touch) that can be used to a normal keyboard. We wonder how it is to switch from a usual keyboard to the Halo keyboard as key travel has been one of the important aspects of keyboard feedback....
The Lenovo Z2 Plus comes equipped with a 5-inch FHD display along with curved glass 2.5D fibreglass back. Under the hood the Z2 Plus is powered by the top of the line Snapdragon 820 clocked at an impressive 2.15GHz and paired with 3GB/4GB of RAM. On the storage front, the device offers a choice between 32GB/64GB internal storage alongside a hybrid SIM slot. Lenovo Z2 Plus is fitted with a fingerprint sensor that also doubles up as a customisable shortcut button....
The most peculiar thing about Messenger is that if you want, it will work as a barebones SMS client but there are a ton of assisting features spread all across the application. To start off, Messenger comes coated with Material Design with a primary green accent. After logging in using your email address, you’ll be directed to the homepage which is quite straightforward – a list of conversions categorized based on time frames and a floating button on the bottom right for starting a new one....
Managing Your Finances on Your Android Device Smartphones can give us more mobility than we’ve ever had. Having our contacts, emails, photos, movies, Internet and many more in just one device has made our lives much more easier. And the use of smartphones does not stop there. Apps are what make them so good. Apps allow us to do everything we want on our smartphones, for entertainment, we have games and videos, we have a host of apps that allow us to keep in touch with our work and with our friends, have a healthy life by the use of Fitness Apps and, one of the most important, keep up finances....
The ’S’ variant stands for “Sports” while the E is for “Express.” The makers of Ticwatch have tried to strike the perfect balance between the Fitness and smartwatch functionality. Both the variants are powered by Google Assistants, and they leverage the Google’s exhaustive ecosystem. As one could see in the demo video, the Ticwatch responds very well to the commands, and the integration seems to be near perfect. Apart from the usual set of applications the Ticwatch also helps you monitor sleep, detect music and other stuff right from your waist....
Much like Xiaomi’s MI, Micromax YU will offer software and services, and a customised experience to the users. To achieve this, Micromax has tied up with Cyanogen Inc, the makers of hugely popular Cyanogen OS based on Android. The new brand, in partnership with Cyanogen, will focus on working with various companies to build a layer of services into the operating system itself, much like what Xiaomi is doing with its MIUI....
As a company, Micromax has had a great run so far, and is the leading home-grown handset vendor in India in terms of market-share. While a lot of factors may have contributed to that success, the most important perhaps, is its large portfolio of offerings that not only boasts some unique features, but is also perceived to be very good value for money. And nothing can highlight this better than the company’s last two major releases, the Canvas 2 A110 and the Canvas HD A116....
Google made object removal hype-worthy in 2021 We have been trying out the feature on our Redmi Note 11 Pro+, and well, we are genuinely surprised at why Xiaomi has not spoken more of this feature in recent times. There have been ways of removing objects from images for a while, but these generally involved third-party apps that were either too sloppy or too difficult to use. With the launch of the Pixel 6 series in 2021, Google made removing objects as easy as tapping on or highlighting them and delivered very good results, thanks to its computational photography muscle and the Tensor processor....
Nest Mini The Nest Mini, apart from being a home assistant, is a speaker at its core and that’s exactly what Google has worked on and improved in this iteration. Google claims that original Google Home users have listened to billions of hours of music on the smart speaker and that is the primary use case in several houses. Hence, the emphasis on improving sound quality. The Nest Mini can output bass that’s twice as strong when compared to the last-gen Home Mini....
The thermostat is expected to help save you on the heating bill with the built in intelligence. I am somehow not convinced by the frosted display which only seems to dull the display. Rotating the ring will show the temperature and will also let you set the same. Nest has apparently put a polarized glass on the top of the 320 x 320 panel, and this is done to blur the display intentionally....
What makes the Nokia 5.1 Plus special? In my opinion, compared to the Nokia 5, a lot has changed. Design, Build quality, form factor, and pricing. Starting with the Nokia 6.1 Plus, we are noticing that HMD Global has changed its approach to phones, at least from design and pricing perspective. Nokia, Android One, and Android P Like all the Nokia smartphones of late, the Nokia 5.1 Plus is part of Google’s Android One initiative....
Nokia Asha 501 represents the first fruit after Nokia bought Smarterphone, back in November 2012. And maybe thanks to the Smarterphone software, Nokia has managed to pack so much inside a tiny, 3inch touchscreen device. The Asha platform is a snappy customization of the S40, as we can judge from the presentation of the phone on stage. And after all, it seems that Nokia isn’t ditching old OS, but rather use them in their fight against Android....
If you can’t wait for the app to be officially available on the Play Store and want to download the beta, you should know that if you are using a cache cleaner on your phone it may disable navigation voices. The public release of the application is still undergoing final testing, so you are advised to get it once it exits beta. Let’s have a look at some of the most important features of the app:...
Nuance Communications, the company behind Swype keyboard has announced that the keyboard will no longer be under development. The Swype Keyboard was known for its swipe typing and the voice dictation features. The Android version was released on the Play Store in 2013 and despite some privacy concerns the keyboard has fared well. A Redditor emailed the developers about a bug in the keyboard but instead received the following response, “Nuance will no longer be updating the Swype+Dragon keyboard for Android....
At large, the Nubia Alpha is similar to today’s smartphone with various features like camera, microphone, heart rate sensor, network connectivity, etc except that everything is crammed into a tiny form factor that can be wrapped around a wrist and used. In terms of design, the Nubia Alpha is shaped like a watch, with all the smartphone features crammed in. It features a flexible display that allows it to be wrapped and bent like a bracelet....
