Vivo X9S and Vivo X9S Plus comes with a familiar design. That said, Vivo has succeeded in making them slimmer than its predecessor, despite including a slightly larger battery. The Vivo X9S and X9S Plus are just 6.99mm and 7.25mm in thickness. They come in a metal unibody design that bears the U design antenna lines at the top and bottom edges. The camera placement also remains the same. The Vivo X9S has a smaller footprint among the duo....

Just like all major offerings from Vivo, selfie and music are the main forefronts for the Y69. The main highlight of the mid-ranger is its 16MP f/2.0 moonlight selfie camera. Furthermore, the camera app on the Vivo Y69 comes with a ton of features which includes Bokeh, Group Selfie, and Live Photo. With that said, the Vivo Y69 can’t be called a whole new phone. It would wise to call it tune up version of its predecessor....

The schedule points out the Demo session towards the end of the event which again indicates the possibility of Chrome OS netbook launch today. Watch Chrome OS Event online In case you would like to get the first hand information of what Google Chrome event will unveil today, you can tune into http://www.youtube.com/googlechrome, the official Google Chrome Youtube channel or http://www.youtube.com/google and catch the event live. Of course you can rely on us to report the even in greater detail later on in the day....

Now that the ICC World cup 2011 has ended, cricket fanatics have another extravaganza to drool over – the Indian Premier League (IPL 2011). The IPL 4 will feature 2 new teams in addition to the existing 8 teams from this edition. IPL 4 starts on April 8 and will run till May 28th, 2011. More than 75 matches will be played during 51 days of IPL4. Kochi Tuskers and Pune Warriors are the 2 news teams that are added to this edition of IPL, making it bigger and better than IPL 3....

However, as crucial and helpful as Android System WebView is to Android, it isn’t free of issues. A faulty update is the most common issue people face with it, like the one instance when a buggy update caused Chrome, along with a range of other apps using Android System WebView, to crash. It’s because of reasons like this that users tend to ask questions like, “Can you disable Android System WebView?...

What is MEMC? MEMC stands for Motion Estimation, Motion Compensation which is basically a fancy term to imply interpolation. While this technology is relatively new in smartphones, it has existed for a long time on the television side of things and has also been rather controversial. Filmmakers seem to hate it, while the average consumer seems to have no real problem with it. With MEMC becoming more mainstream now and making its way onto smartphones too, let’s take a look at how it works and if it is actually beneficial and if yes, in what scenarios....

Until June 26th, when Microsoft will host their special Build 2013 event in San Francisco and where Windows Blue will be completely disclosed, this project will remain only a mystery. But perhaps, in the short time we have, we can shed some light on the subject and discuss the meaning, importance and what could Windows Blue change for the existing Window 8 and of course, for Microsoft’s own strategy....

Since then, things have evolved quite a bit, and nowadays, people are embracing new ways of discovering the hidden worlds within books. I see more people that choose to read with eReaders or with tablets. I have personally discovered that I like listening to audiobooks, especially when I have to walk or before going to sleep. Finding free audiobooks in your native language is the tricky part, so you’ll have better luck with looking for free audiobooks in English....

While this year certainly was one of innovation, where people no longer chose Apple tablets automatically over others, there are still a few traps to avoid if you’re looking for the most suitable gadget. Moreover, those looking for a cheap slate can indeed find something of quality, if they overlook size-related downsides or opt for weaker specifications. Christmas Tablet buying guide: the Big bouncers Just like we did for the smartphone category, we are going to show you what are the best options for Christmas this year and create a view based on performance, beauty and of course, price....

Starting off with the looks, the exterior, the Mi Band 3 retains its traditional look with a pill-shaped tracker that fits snug into a matte black silicone strap. What’s changed though is the flat display on the Mi Band 2 is now replaced by a touch-sensitive 3D curved glass with an ever so slight depression at the bottom which acts as a touch capacitive button. Sunlight legibility was an issue with the Mi Band 2, and the Mi Band 3’s OLED panel, unfortunately, doesn’t do significantly better....

The Mi Mix 3 originally sported the Snapdragon 845 SoC from last year, which of course did not have 5G capabilities, so Xiaomi has swapped that out for the new 7nm based Snapdragon 855 SoC which has support for 5G networks, making the smartphone futureproof. With the new X50 modem from Qualcomm, Xiaomi claims up to 2Gbps of downlink speeds. The rest of the specifications remains identical to the original Mi Mix 3....

Xiaomi Mi Watch: Design and Display The Mi Watch comes with a square form factor design with a bezel-less display and a digital crown on the side, much like the Apple Watch. It comes with a ceramic back with an aluminum alloy middle frame all around, and is available in three color options: Grey, White, and Navy Blue. Coming to the front, the watch features a 1.78-inch curved AMOLED display with a 326ppi pixel density....

Redmi Note 8 / 8 Pro: Design and Display In terms of design, the Note 8 / 8 Pro features an Aura design (introduced with the Note 7 series) along with a P2i coating, IP52 dust and water protection (Note 8 Pro), and Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and the back. In addition, the Note 8 Pro comes with a 4-sided curved rear glass that makes the phone comfortable to hold in any orientation....

To begin with, Xperia has stuck with bezels, yes in a time when manufacturers are getting rid of the bezels, Sony begs to differ. The Xperia XZ Premium comes with the same rectangular design philosophy we had witnessed in the earlier Xperia X series and well, it kind of looks classic with all the sleek bezel-less devices around. The Xperia XZ Premium comes equipped with a 5.5-inch display running at 4K and it also supports HDR....

A possible reason for this has to do with the improvements in technology in recent years. This has, eventually, made it easier for smartphone manufacturers to implement fingerprint scanners on entry-level smartphones. From the very first optical-type fingerprint scanners to the capacitive to the newest of the lot, in-display fingerprint scanners, there is a lot that has changed and improved, with the basic idea behind the technology being the same....

And both come from relatively young brands, one has been in India for less than two years, another that has just made its debut in the market. Indeed, at the time of writing, they are perhaps the best options for anyone looking for a super-powerful phone that does not blow a massive hole in their pockets. But should you go for the iQOO 3 or the Realme X50 Pro? Let’s find out, shall we?...

Samsung Galaxy M51 vs OnePlus Nord I want a phone to flaunt (so what if it’s a pandemic, aesthetics matter). Which one should I go for? No brainer. The M51 is not a bad looking phone by any means, but it does look a little predictable. The Nord is lighter and more compact and it does some rather unusual shades – its Blue Marble and Grey Onyx (especially the Blue Marble) make the M51’s Celestial Blue and Celestial Black look rather plain....

Looks and design: No glass palaces please At a time when so many phone designs are going on roads paved with glass, both Honor and Xiaomi have opted to follow a more metallic path. In fact, both devices follow a broadly similar design aesthetic – with a display dominated front and metal backs that curve away from it. However, there is no chance of any person mistaking one for the other, and that is because, within these broad similarities, there are some sharp differences....

Think Different? LOOK different also! And well, they will attract attention with their appearance too. The AirPods Max first off look nothing like AirPods. No, they are not tiny, white, or dainty. These are hefty, metallic cups that are slightly rectangular in shape (stepping away from the generally round and oval shapes seen in the segment) with smooth rounded sides, that are attached to a shiny stainless steel frame with a thin mesh on the band connecting both of them....

We loved the first generation Apple Pencil. The slightly heavy, round, glossy stylus, was pretty much THE stylus to use when it was first launched. Yes, it was not perfect. It had its flaws — the all-round design would make it roll down even from the plainest surfaces and do not even get us started on the whole charging system and the cap. Well, it might have taken the company some time, but it does seem that Apple has finally solved most of the issues that most users had with the older Apple Pencil, with the launch of the new one....