Author: Aniruddh

  • OnePlus 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    After months of leaks and teasers, OnePlus 5 is now official. Dual rear camera setup, Snapdragon 835 SoC, 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, fast DASH charge are the key USP of this smartphone. Here is the quick guide on this smartphone in form of FAQ.

     

    OnePlus 5

    OnePlus 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons

    What are the different variants of OnePlus 5 will be available?  Which are the different color options to choose from?

    OnePlus 5 will be available in 2 variants. One with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage and another one is 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage.  The device will be available in two color variants-Midnight Black and Slate Grey.

    Is it a dual sim smartphone? Does it support microSD card? What type of SIM cards does it accept?

    OnePlus 5 is a dual sim smartphone which accepts 2 nano SIMs. There is no microSD card slot.

    What are the specifications of OnePlus 5?

    Specification summary is as follows.

    • 5.5-inch full-HD (1080×1920 pixels) Optic AMOLED display.
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 SoC with Adreno 540 GPU.
    • 6GB RAM with 64GB of internal storage/8GB RAM with 128GB of internal storage.
    • 16-megapixel front camera with a 1-micron pixel Sony IMX371 sensor, a f/2.0 aperture, and EIS.
    • Dual rear camera-16-megapixel (Sony IMX398 sensor, 1.12-micron pixels) and 20-megapixel telephoto camera (Sony IMX350 sensor, 1-micron pixels) with an f/2.6 aperture.
    • 4G LTE (with VoLTE), dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and USB Type-C (v2.0).
    • Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, and a proximity sensor.
    • 3300 mAh battery.

    What are the cons of OnePlus 5?

    These OnePlus 5 cons are not based on the hands-on review. Based on the details shared in the press release and looking at the specification sheet we felt these are some of the cons of this device. We will be updating this list once we complete the full review. There are many reasons to buy this phone which we will be covering in another detailed post.

    • Still only full HD display. No quad HD display.
    • There is no optical image stabilization for both the primary camera.
    • No expandable storage option through microSD card.
    • It is not waterproof.Not even splash proof.
    • There is no wireless charging option.
    • Lack of originality in design and large screen bezel.

    What is the OnePlus 5 Price in India? When will it be launched in India?

    OnePlus 5 Price in India for the 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage variant is Rs.32,999 and for the 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage variant price in India is Rs.37,999. It is already available exclusively via amazon.in.

  • Nokia 3 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    HMD Global recently launched three Android running smartphones in India namely Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and Nokia 6. Nokia 3 is the most affordable of the lot with the price tag of Rs.9,499. Nokia 3 is available exclusively via offline retail stores. Here is the some of the Nokia 3 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons.

    Nokia 3

    Nokia 3 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different color variants of Nokia 3 available in India?

    It will be available in four colour options. They are Matte Black, Silver White, Tempered Blue and Copper White.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Yes. There is a dedicated microSD card slot.It supports upto 128GB.

    What are the specifications of Nokia 3?

    Specification summary.

    • 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek 6737 processor with 2GB of RAM.
    • 5 inch 720HD display screen.
    • Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, USB OTG, FM, 3G and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India).
    • 16GB of internal storage and support upto 128GB through microSD card.
    • 8MP front and rear camera.
    • Compass Magnetometer, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor and Gyroscope.
    • 2650 mAh battery.

    Does the screen has corning Gorilla Glass protection?

    No.

    How to take screenshot on Nokia 3?

    For taking the screenshot, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    • Press and hold power and volume buttons simultaneously.
    • Screenshot will be taken.

    How to set custom ringtones in Nokia 3?

    To set custom MP3 or music file as ringtone, follow the steps given below.

    • Copy the MP3 or music to Ringtones folder in internal storage of Nokia 3.
    • Go to Settings->Sound.
    • Now tap on ringtone.
    • Select the music file which you copied from the list.

    What are the Cons of Nokia 3?

    This is the not the complete review. Based on specification and first impression, here are the Nokia 3 cons or demerits according to us.

    • No fingerprint scanner.
    • Low internal storage.
    • SoC is not as powerful as other smartphones available in this price.
  • Dell Inspiron 7460 Review-Pros and Cons

    Dell Inspiron 7460 is a premium laptop for those who are looking for a compact and lightweight laptop with good performance and less expensive than ultrabook. It is available in two color variants namely cool elegant silver and warm rich gold. Before we start our Dell Inspiron 7460 review, here is the configuration of our review unit.

    Dell Inspiron 7460 Review

    Specification of Dell Inspiron 7460

    • 7th Generation Intel Core i5-7200U Processor (3MB Cache, up to 3.1 GHz).
    • 8GB DDR4 RAM with 1TB 5400 rpm Hard Drive.
    • 14.0-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Truelife LED-Backlit Display.
    • NVIDIA GeForce 940MX with 2GB GDDR5 graphics memory.
    • Windows 10 Home Single Language 64bit English.
    • Dimensions: Height: 18.95mm (0.75) x Width: 323.3mm (12.73) x Depth: 227.1mm (8.94) and weighs 1.65Kg.
    • Backlit Keyboard and available ports-1 HDMI, 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 3.0 with PowerShare, 1 USB 2.0, 1 Noble lock slot, Media Card Reader.

    Dell Inspiron 7460 Review-Pros and Cons

    This Dell Inspiron 7460 Review is summarised through pros and cons of this notebook.

    Dell Inspiron 7460 Pros

    • Premium and compact design: Inspiron 7460 sports good design and build quality. Brushed aluminum reinforced with a magnesium alloy top inner frame in addition to diamond-cut edges, give premium feel to this notebook. The ultra thin bezel of display helps to make the notebook compact even though it has 14 inch display screen.
    • Full HD display screen: Dell Inspiron 7460 comes with 14 inch full HD IPS display screen. The screen is vibrant and decently sharp. Viewing angles and color accuracy are satisfactory.
    • Connectivity ports:  While there is a increase in trend of dropping of ports to make the notebook slimmer, Inspiron 7460 sports almost all essential ports such as USB 3.0, Media Card Reader, HDMI, USB 3.0 with power share.
    • Good performance:  As it has 7th Generation Intel Core i5 with NVIDIA GeForce 940MX graphics and 8GB of RAM, this compact notebook provides good day to day performance. The video editing performance was also decent.
    • Keyboard: Inspiron 7460 comes with backlit keyboard. The keys have decent travel. Overall it feels good to type on this keyboard.

    Dell Inspiron 7460 Cons

    Here are the few things which we didn’t like on this Dell Notebook.

    • Glossy Display screen: This notebook has glossy screen. As a result of it,  it is difficult to use in outdoor. Even in indoors where light source is behind, it is little difficult to read on this screen.
    • No optical drive.
    • Low Sound output: Sound via speakers are decent. But if you are looking for good audio experience, it is better to use external speakers.
  • How to take screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S

    Nubia Z11 Mini and Nubia Z11 Mini S are the popular smartphones from ZTE. Impressive internals with aggressive pricing helped ZTE to gain popularity in India within short period of time. In addition to it, customised skin on top of Android provide lot of user friendly features. In this post, we will be learning on how to take screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S.

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    How to take screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S

    There are two different ways to capture screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S in addition to default android method.

    Take screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S using the screenshot button

    To take screenshot using this method,

    • Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    • Access quick settings options.
    • Tap on Supersnap.

    Take screenshot on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S using the Fingerprint scanner

    To take screenshot using this method,

    • On a screen on which you want to screenshot, tap on Fingerprint scanner.
    • Screenshot will be captured.

    Different types of screenshots available on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S

    As mentioned before, there are lot of customisable options available on this device. While taking screenshot using any of the above methods, you can choose between these options.

    There are primarily 3 different types of screenshots can be captured on Nubia Z11 Mini & Nubia Z11 Mini S.

    • Long screenshot: Long screenshot is nothing but scroll screenshot.
    • Free snapshot: In this option, there are 4 different sub options based on the shape of the screenshot requirement. All these has option to resize or select the area to capture screenshot.
      • Rectangle
      • Circular
      • Heart shaped.
      • Free Drawing: This allows to take screenshot on custom shapes.
    • Screen recording: This nothing but screen recording. This is useful for making videos on screen activity.
  • How to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T are considered by many as  best value for money smartphones. Top end specifications, relatively fast android updates and attractive price tag made it popular among the customers who are looking for best smartphone under 30k. In this post we will cover on  how to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T.

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    How to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    First we will go through the procedure to set ringtones in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T. Then we will try to cover on how to set different ringtones to different sim cards, how to set different ringtones to different contacts and use custom ringtone.

    How to set ringtone on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Go to settings->Sound.
    • Under this menu, browse for Phone Ringtone and tap onto it.
    • How to set Custom ringtone in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T
    • You will have list of preloaded ringtone.
    • Chose the one which you want to set as ringtone.

    How to set different ringtones to each sim cards on OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Go to settings->Sound->Phone Ringtone.
    • In the top you have option called Set ringtone for each SIM card.
    • Enable that option by moving the slider to right.
    • Now you have the option to set different ringtones to each sim card.

    How to set different ringtones to each contacts in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Go to contacts.
    • Here open the contact which you want to set the ringtone by tapping on it.
    • Click on the edit(pencil icon).
    • Tap on menu(top right | icon)
    • Select set ringtone.

    How to set custom MP3 tunes as ringtone

    Above methods works well on pre installed ringtone. To set a custom ringtone of your choice to OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T there are many ways. Here is the methods to set custom ringtone without installing any third party apps.

    Set custom MP3 tunes as ringtone without installing third party apps in OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T

    • Copy the ringtone of your choice.
    • Paste it onto the ringtone folder in internal storage using pre installed file manager or connecting the OnePlus 3 or OnePlus 3T to PC.
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    • Now using the above methods, you can set that tune as ringtone.