Articles by Sumit Passary
Samsung Owns 'Britecell' Trademark: What Could It Be?
Samsung has trademarked Britecell in South Korea. The trademark filing hints at a better camera for the upcoming Samsung smartphones such as the Galaxy S7.
Heads Up, Audiophiles: V-Moda Releases Limited Edition Zn In-Ear Headphones For $180
V-Moda launches Zn - an audiophile-grade in-ear headphone - with a price tag of $180. V-Moda is also offering a 60-day money back guarantee on the limited edition Zn.
Oppo A53 Revealed By TENAA Approval: 5.5-Inch 720P Display, 2GB RAM, 13MP Camera
The Oppo A53 has been cleared by TENAA. The upcoming smartphone will have a 5.5-inch 720P display, 2GB of RAM, 13MP rear-facing camera and more.
Nexus 6P Is Hiding The Double Tap To Wake Feature In Its Kernel
The Nexus 6P has a secret feature: double tap to wake/sleep. The feature is disabled by default and owners will have to insert a one-line code in the terminal emulator to start using the feature.
Brand New Emojis On iOS 9.1 Fuel Apple iOS 9 Adoption Rate
Emojis on iOS 9.1 spiked the adoption rate of iOS 9. As of Nov. 2 this year, 66 percent of iOS-powered devices have been running on iOS 9.
Don't Wait For Black Friday: Here Are The Best Xbox One Bundles From Best Buy, GameStop, Target And Amazon
Various retailers are offering Microsoft Xbox One bundles with attractive deals before Black Friday. The deals include gift cards, free games and more on the gaming console's bundles.
LG V10 Review Roundup: What Can This Flagship Handset Offer
The LG V10 launched and released in October this year has top-end features to compete with other flagships in the market. Here are some of the reviews of the new smartphone.
Amazon Shows Some Love For Employees With Improved Parental Leave Policy
Amazon has launched revamped parental leave policy that includes improved maternity leave and the introduction of paternity leave. Amazon will hope that the latest policy change will help in retaining employees and also attract new ones.
Wall Chargers: Will You Drive Up Your Energy Bill If You Keep Them Plugged In?
Leaving wall chargers plugged in will not result in high electricity bills. Users may end up paying about 34 cents if they leave six chargers plugged in for an entire year.
Too Early For A Wish List? iPhone 7 Features That Would Be Amazing
Apple's iPhone 7 features wish list: wireless charging, replaceable battery, microSD card slot, sapphire glass screen and more. The handset is unlikely to be launched before September 2016.
Midrange Smartphones: Why Buy Them And What Are The Best Ones On The Market?
The smartphone market is full of handsets in all categories. The Samsung Galaxy S5, Motorola Moto X Pure Edition, iPhone 5s, HTC One M9 and the HTC One A9 are some midrange handsets that can attract buyers.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Goes Up Against Apple iPhone 6s Plus: How Do The Phones Compare?
The iPhone 6s Plus and the Xperia Z5 Premium are one of the top smartphones launched in September this year. Here is a head-to-head comparison of the two handsets.
Sony Unveils Xperia Z5 Dual And Premium Dual In India: What Is So Special About Them?
Sony introduces Xperia Z5 Dual and Xperia Z5 Premium Dual in India with a premium price tag. However, Sony is offering a number of pre- and post- purchase offers on the two handsets in India.
HTC One A9 Is The First Non-CDMA Phone Of Verizon: How Will That Work Out?
HTC One A9 is a non-CDMA smartphone, but can work on Verizon's network. The handset will get a software update that will enable the phone to work on Verizon's CDMA network.
Ferrari Prices Shares For IPO At Top End Of Expected Range: $52 Each, Raising $893M
Ferrari share price of IPO will be at the top price range. The company's share will start trading on New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) beginning Oct.22.
Libratone Unveils Zipp Wireless Speakers Designed For Multi-Room Audio: Watch Out, Sonos
Libratone has introduced two new wireless speakers: Zipp (2015) and the Zipp Mini. Both the speakers support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.
LG G4 vs LG V10: A Smartphone Sibling Rivalry
LG has launched the LG G4 and LG V10 this year, and both smartphones pack in top-end features. Here is a head-to-head comparison of the two LG phablets.
Meizu Blue Charm Metal Specs Leaked: MediaTek Helio X10 And 3GB RAM For $249
OppoMart has listed the Meizu Blue Charm Metal on its website with a price tag of $249. The listing has also leaked specs of the unannounced smartphone.
Konami Says ‘Metal Gear Solid’ Creator Hideo Kojima Did Not Leave, He’s Just ‘On Vacation’
Hideo Kojima, the creator of Metal Gear Solid, is just on vacation, per Konami. Rumors suggested that Kojima left the company after the release of Metal Gear Solid V.
Samsung, South Korea Team Up To Build Robots That Will Replace Human Workers
The South Korean government will invest in Samsung to make high-precision robots that can replace human workers. Increasing labor cost in China is one of the reasons that companies are moving to more automated factories.
ZTE Updating Nubia Z9 Max And Nubia Z9 Mini To 'Elite' Status: What Will Change?
Promotional flyers of the ZTE Nubia Z9 Max Elite and Nubia Z9 Mini Elite have leaked online. The refreshed versions of the ZTE phones will not have major hardware upgrades.
China Uber Rival Launches The Didi Bus: An Online Bus-Booking Service
Didi Chuxing has launched The Didi Bus in China. The Internet-based bus booking service claims that it already has more than 500,000 commuters using the service.
HTC Releases Restore App Only For Android 6.0 Marshmallow Phones, But It Does Not Have One Yet
HTC has released a Restore app only for Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The HTC One A9 rumored to be launched on Oct. 20 may be the first HTC device to run on the latest OS and benefit from the app.
OnePlus X Spotted On Chinese Online Store With $249 Price Tag
OnePlus X may have a price tag of $249. The handset is expected to be launched at an event scheduled for Oct. 29 in London.
FCC Sets Opening Bids For Major Spectrum Auction Next Year: Proceeds Could Exceed $80B
The FCC has set up opening bids for spectrum auction that will take place in early 2016. The proceeds of the auction may exceed $80 billion.
What We Know About The Smartphones Coming Out In Q4'15: HTC One A9, BlackBerry Priv, OnePlus X, Motorola Droid Maxx 2
The HTC One A9, BlackBerry Priv, OnePlus X and Motorola Droid Maxx 2 are some of the handsets that may launch in Q4 of 2015. If launched, these smartphones may hit the shelves in time for the holiday season.
Samsung's Galaxy Note 5 Will Finally Be Coming To Europe: When?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 may finally arrive in Europe in Jan. 2016. The phablet may lose some of its European fan following as rivals like the iPhone 6s Plus, Nexus 6P, Galaxy S6 Edge+ have already entered the market.
Google Nexus 5X Battery Life Test Results Are In: How Does It Do Against Apple's iPhone 6s?
The new Nexus 5X' battery test results are out. The iPhone 6s has the best score while the Nexus 5X's score is at par with the HTC One M9 and the Nexus 6P.
Thinking Of Getting A Drone For Christmas? You Will Have To Register It
Drone customers who purchase their gadget before Christmas will have to get it registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation. The government is expected to announce the rules on Oct. 19.
Verizon's Budget-Friendly LG Lancet Moves From Windows Phone To Android
Verizon's LG Lancet makes a switch from Windows Phone 8.1 to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The hardware specs of the LG Lancet remain unchanged but battery performance has reduced due to the switch in operating systems.
