Tag: Android

Best Simulation Android Games

Karan S

People all over the world have been crazy about mobile gaming for quite a while. And out of all the mobile games, simulator games have always had a huge and separate fan base. Quite evident by the download numbers, simulator games are downloaded and loved the most. If you are on a lookout for the best simulator games for Android available out there, below is the list that might help you make a choice to begin with. If you want to play Android games on PC on a bigger screen,…

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Cryptomining impact on Organisations – Greed vs Loyalty

Karan S

Although this article may seem to glorify a particular attribute of a particular report published by a particular company, this is not a sponsored feature. Alarmingly, a 20% of companies globally are hit by Cryptomining attacks on weekly basis. And a whopping 33% of companies are hit by one or other kind of malware. While this is a hair-raising percentage, imagine how much it affects overall global GDP. Cyber Security is always at the center-point of a company’s IT strategy. The recent report published by Check Point shares facts which…

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OnePlus 6T : All we know

Karan S

OnePlus has fret enough already on the scheduling and re-scheduling of launch event for the OnePlus 6T. Which coincides with the Apple iPad Pro and Mac event on October 30, 2018. Since both events will be happening in New York, OnePlus would not want to jeopardize its flagship launch event under the shadow of Apple’s event. OnePlus is moving up the launch by a day to October 29, 2018. Initially a simultaneous worldwide launch was planned on same dates across major markets where OnePlus is present. Except for the NY…

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The minimum suitable RAM for Android smartphones

Karan S

With the advancements in Smartphones and other portable tech, users as well as marketers continue to put impetus on device specs (apart from physical appearance) as a major distinguishing factor while grading devices. And with growing amount of RAM in each upcoming Android Smartphone model, one wonders how much RAM do they actually need to suitably use their phones? While RAM shortage or additional requirement is easy to quantify for a PC, given that there are several bench-marking wares and most of the Apps specify their minimum system requirements to…

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Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL - first look

Karan S

And so the Leaks were true and they do establish the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL as the most leaked smartphone in history. Rumors were pretty much accurate and there wasn’t much left for us, the onlookers, to imagine in the latest offering for the Pixel series. Google being the developers of Android, use Pixel, their homegrown champ, as a showcase for latest in features that Google has to offer in pure Android form. Which also in a way, established Google as full spectrum player like Apple. And…

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Razer Phone 2 - first impressions

Karan S

Razer, the company with logo of a triple-headed snake, calls itself “the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers”. Razer is an established name in performance gaming industry across the globe and is also a provider of Razer Blade gaming laptops. They created quite a stir among the mobile gaming enthusiast community during 2017 with their initial Razer Phone. This time round, Razer is trying to offer an upgraded Gaming utility smartphone, which also offers flagship performance superiority. The Razer Phone 2 is said to deliver upto 30% better performance than…

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Google Pixel 3 event - All we know, what to expect

Karan S

As the Google Pixel 3 launch is only hours away, we compile all the info available off the net regarding the upcoming devices and give you a perspective on things to come. With a regular and heavy flow of chunks of leaks info about the the two devices, the Google Pixel 3 has undoubtedly become the most leaked smartphone device in history. More so the device testers have not relented on Google and have not left the onlookers with much to imagine. Although like the previous models, the Google Pixel…

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HTC U12+ : Review

Karan S

The rear side of the HTC U12+, particularly the translucent Blue colored one, are pretty techie and hip! Seems like a Robot staring at you and is gonna convert into one of the Transformers anytime. Dual Cameras form the eyes of the Robotic face and dual-LED Flash resembles the nose and the Finger Print Sensor resembles the mouth. Enter HTC U12+, the Only flagship launched in 2018 which does not have a notch design and it definitely has the “Live on the Edge” build. The phone highlights include - Pressure…

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Top ‘must have’ Android Apps for your Smartphone

Karan S

Identifying Apps to be enlisted here has involved a lot of effort on our part. We’ve gone a long way from understanding the needs and wants of the Android phone users to finding the most appropriate App that serves the purpose. Android being a universal platform, involves research as well as testing across devices from varied OEMs for efficient application usage. So here are the Top ‘must have’ Apps for your Android Smartphone, these Apps provide functionality which your pre-installed Google Apps do not. ES File Explorer : This is by…

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Samsung Galaxy S9 : Review - After 2 months

Karan S

Samsung Galaxy S series denotes flagship smartphones by Samsung that capture the imagination of the users and brings in the latest in mobile technologies with every new launch. We have been using the Samsung Galaxy S9 for over two months now and not a single day passes by when we are not awe-ed by the phone’s features and performance. Both Galaxy S9 and S9+ phones have the cult leader status. Both have the iconic curved display (aka infinity display) which is a pure viewing delight. Tall screens, rear finger print…

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Top WhatsApp Hidden Features

Karan S

WhatsApp is perhaps the most used Instant Messaging App across the world. During February, 2018 its user base touched a new high of one and a half billion. Majority of users are based out of Brazil, India, United Kingdom and France. The company was taken over by Facebook during 2014 and that in no way has stopped the growth curve of App’s user base. The App can be accessed across various OS platforms like Android, iOS, Windows, WhatsApp Web (January 2015). Interestingly, WhatsApp has entered Payments space in India where it…

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Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) : Review

Karan S

Samsung Galaxy series is evolving itself to match user expectations and ensure customer loyalty. The Galaxy-A series seems to be catching up with the Cult leaders i.e. S8, S9 & S9+ along with the Galaxy Note 8. Resemblance of Galaxy A8 to the Galaxy S8 is striking. Both have curved display (not the infinity), tall screens, rear finger print scanners and AMOLED displays. Galaxy A8 stands out for itself with ‘Selfie’ upgrade, a dual secondary camera setup while the rear camera is still a Lone Ranger. It definitely looks like…

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Nuances of promoting an App - iOS or Android

Karan S

Since this article is going to be a crash course in marketing, one has to be aware of the basic marketing process laid out by Philip Kotler. The process has three simple steps: Segmentation Targeting Positioning So after you’ve realised the objective of your App - As in what problem it tries to Solve or maybe does not solve, first you need to breakdown your target audience into Segments basis on certain virtues. Segmentation maybe based on as simple as Age or Gender or even a Geography. The try to…

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Why is Google Pixel 2 still my goto phone?

Karan S

The second offering in Google’s Pixel line-up of phones, the Pixel 2 was released during October, 2017. While Google retained an almost similar form factor, they did push up the specs a notch. Apart form the usual talkabout specifications, the phone also sported the unique Dual Pixel camera eliminating the need to have multiple camera to get greater depth in images. The phone did retain its edge in DxOMark rankings and stood within the crown’s reach. The review on DxOMark website simply takes Pixel 2 into the leading league of…

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Nokia X6 - First Impressions

Karan S

So Nokia has come up with second phone with same name, X6. Not exactly! the original Nokia X6 (Symbian) was launched in 2009 by original Nokia. This time Nokia is owned by HMD Global and they are launching Nokia X6 (Android). HMD are under immense pressure to revive the Nokia brand and survive the market. HMD have taken up a multi-pronged approach of going after the established brands like Apple, Samsung, LG, HTC, etc, as well as relatively young yet successful players like OnePlus. Nokia has introduced phones in various…

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