Moto X (2014) 32 GB Launch in India: Specifications & Details

by Harsh Gupta • December 22, 2014

Motorola’s Moto X (2014) was launched in India in November 2014. The device improved upon the first generation Moto X and we loved the whole experience. Clean Android, great performance and touchless interaction make the perfect combination. But sadly, the device lacked any expandable storage option and it was available in 16 GB variant only. It has changed now, as Motorola launched a 32 GB variant of the Moto X (2014) coupled with a great offer for the upcoming holiday season. Read on to find out the details.

Top Smartphones From 2014: High End Edition

by Harsh Gupta • December 22, 2014

2014 was a great year for technology buffs. We saw latest iterations of smartphones with unique features from all major (and minor) technology companies. As the year is approaching towards an end, we present you the round up of the best smartphones from 2014 with high end specifications. Some offer mind boggling display resolution, others offer DSLR like camera results or some just feel great to use and hold. So here we present the round up in no specific order.

OnePlus One Alternatives: What Smartphone You Should Buy?

by Harsh Gupta • December 5, 2014

OnePlus One, the critically acclaimed smartphone from a Chinese startup has launched in India this week. Apart from the beastly specifications, robust build quality and rock bottom price tag, one of the major selling point for the handset was its software suite i.e. Cyanogenmod, which is known for its extensive customization options and rich feature set devoid of any bloatware. However, Cyanogen’s unanticipated exclusive tie up with Micromax has created a problem for prospective OnePlus One customers. While it is yet to be seen how OnePlus will come up with a viable software alternative to Cyanogenmod, we present you a list of worthy OnePlus One alternatives you can buy.

Xolo Opus 3 Launched in India at Rs. 8499: Specifications & Details

by Harsh Gupta • December 2, 2014

Xolo today announced the launch of Opus 3, the latest addition to the multimedia centric Opus series. The Opus 3 comes with a compact form factor, sporting a 5 inch IPS display and a quad core processor. The smartphone comes with a Sony Exmor R powered camera with 5P lens and wide angle field of view for great photography experience. Read on to find detailed specifications, pricing and availability details.

Planning To Buy OnePlus One? Read This First!

by Harsh Gupta • December 1, 2014

Update: OnePlus One has been launched at Rs. 21999 In India exclusively on Amazon India.

Earlier:

As reported by us earlier this week, OnePlus One is set to be launched in India exclusively on Amazon India. This has been a great news for Indian consumers as getting a OnePlus One was a tedious affair altogether. However things have steered from their usual course as CyanogenMod has granted exclusive rights for its software i.e. CyanogenMod OS in India to Micromax. What this means for OnePlus One and prospective buyers, read on to find out.

As stated on the official OnePlus One blog, Cyanogenmod has entered into an exclusive partnership with Micromax in India due to which, OnePlus One can’t continue with its usage (at least in India).

As a workaround, Cyanogenmod has promised their own ‘software solution’ based on Android Lollipop which will release in February 2015 along with a promised 2 year software support after release. They also suggested that OnePlus will continue to provide the same bloatware free, robust and customizable user experience to the user. Only time will tell how this will fare out.

Phablet Showdown: Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Galaxy Note 4 vs Google Nexus 6

by Harsh Gupta • November 24, 2014

With smartphones crossing the acceptable screen size mark every year, phablets are now a mainstream thing. Majority of the devices from manufacturers generally ship with a display of 5 inches or more. In this post, we would specifically discuss the device that are pure phablets in their original form, and by ‘pure phablets’ we mean hovering in the range of 5.5-6 inch display region. These devices provide you plenty of display area for fiddling away at work or enjoying your daily dose of YouTube videos. Be it work, leisure or media consumption, here is the comparison and analysis of top 3 phablets available in the market right now – Apple iPhone 6 Plus, Samsung Galaxy Note 4 and Google Nexus 6. Read on for the ultimate phablet showdown and find out which device offers best experience and bang for your buck !

Moto X (2014) Review: Hello World !

by Harsh Gupta • November 24, 2014

First generation Moto X steered away from the market trends and built a device that felt amazing in hands and provided much needed accessiblity features without having any powerful specifications. This year however, Motorola brought all those great features from the previous iteration along with very powerful internals making it the best Motorola flagship so far. The display has been stretched out to 5.2 inches with a Full HD resolution, along with the Snapdragon 801 based processor and 2 GB RAM. Read on for the complete review of the 2014 Motorola Moto X.