Sept
25

More Android L Release Date Details Leaked: Features, Compatibility and Performance

It was unlike Google to reveal the upcoming version of Android much before its actual launch. But having revealed the Android 5 or Android L in June itself, it has only succeeded in fueling a lot of speculation about its actual release, features and performance. There have been different names for the system going around as well. All of this have been gathering momentum since June and continues even today. Maybe Google wanted this pre launch interest to keep developing and peak just at the time…

Sept
25

iPhone 6 Fails Water Test, Drop Test, and Blender Test

Apple’s iPhone has never had a reputation for durability. The iPhone has always been pretty, but it’s also been fragile. That’s why iPhone case sales are a billion-dollar industry. Over the past few years, new smartphone technology has helped Android manufacturers add “water resistance” to their phones. Water-resistance typically comes at a rating of IP67 – which means the case is completely impermeable to dust and is capable of staying submerged under one meter of water for…

Sept
25

BlackBerry Passport Released: Is It A Legitimate Android Competitor?

Back in the day, there were multiple phone manufacturers. They had exotic names like “Nokia”, “Blackberry”, and “RAZR”. Today, the smartphone industry is dominated by two major players: Android and the iPhone. But the third and fourth place players, Blackberry and Windows Phone, aren’t dead yet. In fact, BlackBerry just released a new smartphone called the Passport. The Passport has been generating plenty of headlines this week. It’s the first major flagship BlackBerry has…

Sept
24

Apple Users Uncover Hidden “Bend” Feature in iPhone 6 Plus

Who says innovation is dead? Just days after Apple unveiled the iPhone 6, Apple users have discovered a hidden feature on their new smartphones: it can easily bend to form a unique curved-screen design. Apple is likely responding to its curved competitors like the LG G Flex and Galaxy Note Edge, both of which use curved smartphone screens for improved ergonomics and notification features. Apple’s iPhone 6, however, is the first smartphone that lets the user bend the smartphone under…

Sept
24

Apple Fan Posts Scathing Review of iPhone 6 Plus Online

A lot of people were impressed with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. But a large chunk of Apple users were disappointed by the low resolutions, subpar battery life, and screens that are “too large to use with one hand”. Over the past few weeks, it’s been interesting to see how these fans react to the iPhone 6. Mark Rogowsky of Forbes.com was one such fan. Mark has been a longtime iPhone user and, despite thinking of switching to Android numerous times over the past few years, Mark…

Sept
24

iPhone 6 Disappoints in Battery Life Testing

The iPhone 6’s battery life was recently tested and most people are disappointed by the results. Tech analysts could see this coming from a mile away. The iPhone 6’s battery is only marginally larger than its predecessor. The iPhone 6’s screen, however, is significantly larger, which means extra battery drainage was inevitable. In its iPhone 6 press conference, Apple made vague promises that the iPhone 6 would have better battery life. Apple, however, never provided specific…

Sept
24

Google Employees Running Android L On Nexus

The developer preview of Android L had raised a lot of expectations and questions. They related to what it name would it finally have, when would it be launched and which of the OEMs would be able to upgrade first? Doubts About Nexus 4 Misplaced Despite the Android L being a Google initiative, users of Nexus 4 also began to have doubts if their phones would get the final version of Android L. Their doubts would have got allayed to some extent with this news that some of the Google employees…

Sept
23

How the iPhone 6 Compares to Today’s Top Androids

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the most legitimate Android competitors we’ve seen in many years. Over the last few weeks, we’ve seen dozens of comparison articles published online. Everybody has a different opinion about the usefulness of iOS 8 and the sleekness of the iPhone. But here’s something that isn’t subjective: tech specs. Today, I’m going to see how the iPhone 6 compares against some of today’s most popular Android devices in terms of screen size, battery life,…

Sept
23

Comparing the iPhone 6 Plus to Modern Android “Phablets”

The iPhone 6 Plus is Apple’s answer to modern Android smartphones. With the iPhone 6 Plus, Apple joins the “5.5-inch plus” club alongside LG and Samsung. How does the 6 Plus compare to modern Android phablets? Let’s find out in the comparison chart below: Thanks to our friends at Greenbot.com for putting that comparison together. There are some important distinguishing factors between the iPhone 6 Plus and its plus-size competitors. But the most noticeable thing is that…

Sept
23

Newest Androids Will Join iPhones in Offering Default Encryption

Default encryption is no longer the preserve of only iPhones. Google will join Apple in offering this technology in its new Android phones running on Android L. This feature will provide the much needed extra layer of protection consumers have wanted for some time now. This development is good news for Android users who got concerned after they read about some of the apps on the Android system being prone to hacking and compromise of data security. Android Always Had Encryption It is…