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The Best Earphones Under 1000 In India

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Major Android flagship devices have been launched last year as well as this year with the removal of the headphone jack; however, there are still a bunch of phones launching this year that do have the good ol' 3.5mm jack. Wired earphones are a lot more trustworthy than Bluetooth earphones since you don't have to deal with annoying Bluetooth connectivity issues and most importantly, you wouldn't have yet another device to charge when the battery goes low. There are a boatload of earphones available in the Indian market; however, not all these earphones are created equally. If you're looking for a great pair of earphones and have a budget of up to INR 1,000, then we've got you covered. Here are the best earphones under INR 1,000 that truly won't disappoint. TOP EARPHONE PICKS UNDER 1,000 1. 1MORE Piston Fit - AAD Rating 8.5/10 There's no denying that 1More produces some of the best value for money earphones at the moment and the 1MORE

Top 3 Home Screen Launchers For Android Smartphones

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The word 'customization' comes up in almost every Android vs iOS debate in favor of the former mobile operating system. You probably already know you can easily customize your Android smartphone by installing a new launcher and downloading cool icon packs and more. If you haven't yet tried out a third-party launcher or if you've not found a great one, then we're here to help. Picking a launcher can make or break your user experience since the first thing you see when you unlock your smartphone is the homescreen. Fortunately, there are a bunch of excellent third-party launchers which offer a great user experience and allow you to customize your homescreen further. If you're interested, then let's check out some cool third-party homescreen launchers currently available for Android devices. TOP LAUNCHER PICKS 1. Nova Launcher If you've even tried searching for a launcher on the Play Store, you must have spotted Nova Launch

Samsung Releases April 2019 Security Patch For Galaxy S9 In India

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Samsung released the April 2019 security patch update for the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus in India yesterday. This new update brings along the latest security patch for your S9 and S9 Plus. The updates' build number is CSD1 and was released via OTA late yesterday to most users. Apart from the latest security patch, the update does not bring along any new features or improvements. Of course, there aren't any major issues or bugs on the Galaxy S9/S9+ hence we didn't expect to see any improvements. If you haven't yet received the latest update notification, we'd suggest checking for the update manually . To do this, follow these steps: Go to Settings and tap on Software update . Tap on Download and install . Wait for your device to search for the update and if an update is available, simply select  Download . Once the update is downloaded, tap on Install . Don't fret if the update still does not show up on your device since updates ar

Samsung Delays Galaxy Fold Release

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Samsung was on track to be the first major OEM to release a fully functional folding smartphone this month; however, not all has gone according to plan and the company has postponed the release of the device. The Galaxy Fold was to be released on 26th April to users who had already pre-ordered the device, but as you might know already, the device has some major issues especially with its display. A few reviewers/testers who managed to get their hands-on with Samsung's folding phone reported that the screen broke after they tried to peel off a layer from the screen which ' looked like a screen protector. ' Turns out the layer is a part of the display itself and isn't supposed to be peeled off; however, the reviewer units did not come with any warning to make them aware of the risk. Some other testers also claimed that the screen broke even without peeling off the film from the screen which is even more concerning. The South Korean giant released its

Realme 3 and 3 Pro launched in India starting at 8,999

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Oppo's sub-brand Realme has been doing really well in the Indian market since it's one of the only true competitors to Xiaomi in the affordable smartphone segment. The company's Realme 2 Pro as well as the OG Realme was well received and took a good bite out of Xiaomi's market share in the country. Realme has now launched the Redmi Note 7 and Note 7 Pro competitors which are the Realme 3 and the Realme 3 Pro both of which are excellent devices. Let's check out the specifications of the two new devices. Realme 3 Specifications 3GB/4GB RAM 32GB/64 GB Storage (Expandable up to 256GB) 15.8 cm (6.22 inch) HD+ Display 4230 mAh Battery Dual Rear Cameras - 13MP + 2MP  13MP Front Camera MediaTek Helio P70 Triple Slots (Dual SIM + Memory Card) Price: 8,999 - 10,999 Realme 3 Pro Specifications 4GB/6GB RAM 62GB/128GB Storage (Expandable up to 256GB)  16.0 cm (6.3 inch) FHD+ Display 4045 mAh Battery Dual Rear Cameras - 16MP + 5MP

Best Smartphones Under 20000 in India

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The lucrative smartphone market in India has brought over several phone makers from various other countries especially China. While the flagship market is mostly dominated by OnePlus, Samsung, and Apple, it's a whole other story when it comes to the budget smartphone market. Xiaomi used to have ' the best ' budget devices and had little to no competition when the company launched its Redmi Note 3 and Redmi Note 4 devices; however, other new and even some old players are slowly taking a bite off from Xiaomi's market share. The companies we are referring to here are; Asus, Realme, and Honor. Nonetheless, if you're in the market to buy a smartphone within the INR 20,000 price segment, then you've got several great options to choose from. To make things easier, we've created a list of the best smartphones currently available in India under the INR 20,000 price range. TOP SMARTPHONE PICKS UNDER 20000 1. Xiaomi POCO F1 - AAD Rating 8.5

The 5 Best Power Banks in India - 2019

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Most of us are surrounded by electronic gadgets each and every day and our smartphones being one of the most important items we carry around with us. Powering these nifty gadgets are batteries that always seem to be hungry for more power hence most of the time we're on the lookout for a power outlet to juice up these pocket-PCs. Fortunately, there are a bunch of portable Power Banks available in the market which make life a tad easier since you could charge your smartphone anywhere at any time without having to be glued next to a power outlet while the phone charges. While it might seem super easy to pick a power bank just by taking a glance at its mAh details, this isn't really everything you must consider while choosing the perfect power pack. To make things a tad easier for you, we've scoured the web to find the best power banks currently available in India. TOP POWER BANK PICKS 1. Mi 10000mAH 2i - AAD Rating 8.5/10 Xiaomi's 10000mAh powe