Pipo C2 smartwatch doubles as phone and fitness tracker

Pipo is a popular tablet manufacture and today it has launched its first smartwatch. Called the Pipo C2, it comes with a dial that is detachable from the strap but what makes this smartwatch so much more interesting is the fact that you can make phone calls with it.

Pipo C2 review

The Pipo C2 is priced at just 35 dollars and is quite pleasing aesthetically. Since it is a smartwatch, you get smart functions like activity tracker, PIM application and SIM card functionality that adds ability to make calls, send SMS and emails. The dial can be detached from the strap allowing you to interchange and intermix one color with another. The case is made of polycarbonate and features a power button, a pair of keys for adjusting volume and a micro USB port for charging.

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Huawei MediaPad X2 price and release date along with specifications

Huawei MediaPad X2 is a 7 inch android tablet packing a very powerful eight core 64 bit Huawei Kirin 930 processor based on ARM Cortex A53 architecture clocked at 2 GHz.

Huawei MediaPad X2 price tag and release date: Huawei MediaPad X2 will be released on March 17 with a price tag of 1999 Yuan which is about $ 319.

Huawei MediaPad X2

Huawei MediaPad X2 specifications include 7 inch display packing 1920 x 1200 pixel resolution, 16 gigabytes of storage, Mali T628 GPU, 3 gigabytes of memory, micro SD card reader, LTE and massive 5000 mAh battery which according to the manufacture will provide full day of use. 32GB storage will cost 2499 Yuan which is about $ 398.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge display problems

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge were launched at the mobile world congress 2015 event. Many reviewers have noted that there are some display problems on these new android smartphones with some finger inputs are not detected properly. These Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge display problems were double confirmed with the TSP Grid mode test that proved that there there are dead spots on the edge of the touch screen. 

Samsung Galaxy S6
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Vido W11X is yet another tablet with Intel Core M processor

Vido W11X is the newest windows 8 tablet to the hit the market with Intel Core M series processor. The tablet features latest Intel HD graphics and speedy 128GB SSD to keep everything running smoothly and jitter free. While the tablet comes pre loaded with Windows 8.1 operating system, you will be able to upgrade to Windows 10 for free when it becomes available.

vido w11x review

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Next generation iPhone 6s to feature Apple SIM and 2 GB RAM

Apple has big plans to bump the RAM in the next-gen iPhone which is most like to be called iPhone 6S to 2 gigabytes. This would give applications and games to stay open and preserve volatile data for a longer duration. While Apple has stayed with 1GB since the launch of iPhone 5, the 6S will come with bigger RAM just like the recently released Apple iPad Air 2.

iPhone 6s apple sim 2 gb ram

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Magpul iPhone 6 case review, an excellent case

Magpul is a great looking cheap iPhone 6 case that retails for just 12.93 dollars. It is made of semi-rigid thermoplastic elastomer construction provides protection against minor bumps and abrasions. The Magpul iPhone 6 case has compact design that adds minimal bulk to the iPhone 6 and fits like a charm.

Magpul iPhone 6 case review

The Magpul iPhone 6 case is not a rugged case but can be categorized in semi-rugged case category. It is good enough to provide basic protection in the field. It is made from a flexible thermoplastic, the Field Case features PMAG-style ribs for added grip, snap-on design for easy installation and removal, and slides easily in and out of pockets without snagging.

Magpul iPhone 6 case reviews

This Magpul iPhone 6 case has all the required cutouts and openings so that you are able to reach for all buttons and ports easily.

It is available on amazon for $12 and comes in grey, black, pink and brown colors. The one I reviewed (clear) is not available now.

Dell XPS 13 2015 model without touchscreen launched in Germany

Dell XPS 13 2015 with out touchscreen has been launched in Germany with a price tag of 999 euro in Germany. The Dell XPS 13 2015 was launched at the consumers electronics show 2015 but was only made available with touchscreen and quad HD resolution for whopping 1399 euro. Not all of us use touchscreen on our laptops and the new model will allow the users to get Dell XPS 13 2015 at a cheaper price tag.

Dell XPS 13 2015 laptop without touchscreen

The non touchscreen model comes with full HD screen instead of quad HD one, packing 1920 x 1080 pixel instead of 3200 x 1800 pixels. Rest of the Dell XPS 13 2015 specifications have not been changed.

So you still get 13.3 inch screen, 4GB of RAM and 128GB SSD. If you want 256GB SSD and 8GB RAM, you will have to shell out 100 euro extra. Microsoft Windows 8.1 comes pre installed irrespective of model you get. Wireless LAN is handled by Dell Wireless 1560 WLAN ac module. The connections include USB 3.0, mini display port, SD card reader and a Noble Castle.

Download Galaxy Note 3 India Android 5 Lollipop update

Samsung is now pushing Android 5 Lollipop update in India for the Galaxy Note 3 SM-900 version. This is the official update and a leak or a beta version. It is interesting to see Samsung pushing this update ahead of Note 4.

Download Galaxy Note 3 India Android 5 Lollipop update

Installation instructions:

Download and extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin v.3.09
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons) [i pressed volume up to start the firmware download process, volume down was for restart, did i press the right option ?]
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes