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  • Moto G5 Plus Review-5 Reason to buy and Not to buy

    Moto G series is the most popular smartphones from Motorola. Moto G5 Plus is the latest smartphone from this series with improved internals and camera performance. So here is our Moto G5 Plus Review based on pros and cons.

    Moto G5 Plus Review

    This Moto G5 Plus Review is based on key merits and demerits. If you want to know on the specifications and features, comparison with Redmi Note 4, please refer our previous post.

    Moto G5 Plus FAQ, Features, Tips and Tricks

    How to set custom ringtone on Moto G5 Plus

    Moto G5 Plus vs Redmi Note 4

    Moto G5 Plus Review -Pros and Cons

    Here is the list of Moto G5 Plus merits and demerits according to us.

    Moto G5 Plus Pros- Reasons to buy

    • Stock Android experience: One of the biggest advantage of Moto G5 Plus is near stock android experience. There is very few customisations but they are useful for most of the users. Also there is no bloatware which interns reduces the space consumed by unwanted apps.
    • Good display panel: Moto G5 Plus comes with 5.2 inch IPS full HD display with around 424 pixel density. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.  The viewing angles, colour reproduction and sunlight legibility are good. In addition to it, there is Color mode option in the display setting which lets users select between standard and vibrant colour reproduction.
    • Camera: Camera is the one area where most of the Motorola smartphones  struggles. Last years Moto G4 Plus had a decent camera. As a result of company continued to focus more on camera section, Moto G5 Plus delivers better results compared its predecessor.
    • Good general performance: Moto G5 Plus is powered by 2GHz octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC coupled with Adreno 506 GPU. This is the same SoC used on Redmi Note 4, Zenfone 3 etc. Our review unit came with 4GB of RAM. The day to day activities and gaming performance was excellent during our review period considering the price.
    • Build quality:  Moto G5 Plus is the first phone from Moto G series to feature metal build. As a result of metal build, device feels bit premium in hand.

    Moto G5 Plus Cons- Reasons for not to buy

    No phone is perfect. Moto G5 Plus is no exception to it. So here is the list of demerits of Moto G5 Plus.

    • Late Android security patch updates: Moto G series are known for fast Android updates. But after Lenovo took over Motorola, there is a delay is security patch updates and Android updates.
    • No USB-C port: The device comes with microUSB port for charging and data transfer. It would have been great, if there is a latest USB-C port.
    • Average loudspeaker output: The device comes with single front firing speaker which also works as ear piece. Call quality on the device is excellent but audio via loudspeaker is average.
    • Storage option: Moto G5 plus comes in two variants. One is with 3GB of RAM and another one with 4GB of RAM. 3GB RAM variant has only 16GB of internal storage and 4GB variant has 32GB of internal storage.  Considering the price, internal storage is less for a 3GB variant.
    • Less screen to body ratio: Moto G4 Plus had a body to screen ratio of around 71% whereas Moto G5 Plus screen to body ratio is around 67%.  Due to this, though Moto G5 Plus comes with smaller screen size, overall size of the phone is not much less compared to Moto G4 Plus.

  • Moto Z2 Play FAQ Tips & Tricks Cons

    Motorola launched Moto Z play successor Moto Z2 Play in India with price tag starting from Rs.27,999. Like its predecessor, Moto Z2 Play supports handful of Moto Mods such as JBL SoundBoost 2, Moto TurboPower pack, Moto Gamepad, and Moto Style Shell with wireless charging.

    Moto Z2 Play sports 5.5inch full HD Super AMOLED display of 1080×1920 pixel resolution with pixel density of around 401 ppi pixel.  The device is powered by 2.2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. There is one more variant of Moto Z2 Play with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Unfortunately, that variant is not yet announced in India.

    Moto Z2 Play measures 156.20 x 76.20 x 5.99 (height x width x thickness) and weighs 145 grams. It runs on Android 7.1.1 out of the box. The device houses 3000 mAh battery.

    Moto Z2 Play comes with 12MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera. There is a dual tone front facing LED flash as well. The connectivity features of the device are Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, FM, 3G and 4G.

    Moto Z2 Play

    Moto Z2 Play FAQ Tips & Tricks Cons

    What are the different variants of Moto Z2 Play available in India?

    Currently one variant of this smartphone is available in India. There is one more variant which is available in some other market with 3GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage variant.

    What are the different colour options available?

    Users can choose this device in two colour variants. One is Lunar Grey and other one is Fine Gold.

    What type of sim cards Moto Z2 Play supports? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    The device supports 2 nano sim  cards. There is a dedicated microSD card slot.

    What are the key differences between Moto Z Play and Moto Z2 Play?

    Both the devices supports Moto Mods. Design looks identical though there is a minor differences.  The key differentiator between the two, according us are display,camera. The new Moto Z2 Play comes with AMOLED screen instead of IPS screen and has much better camera. The Snapdragon 626 is not a major upgrade over Snapdragon 625. Battery on the new device is 3000mAh  compared to Moto Z Play 3510 mAh battery.

    How to take screenshot on Moto Z2 Play?

    To capture screenshot on Moto Z2, press and hold volume down and power keys simultaneously. The screenshot will be saved.

    How to set custom ringtone on Moto Z2 Play?

    To set custom ringtone on Moto Z2 Play, follow the steps given below.

    • Just copy the tune which you want set as ringtone to ringtone folder.
    • Browse the file from Ringtone setting and select it.
    • Alternatively install third party file explorer ES file explorer. Now under Setting->Sound and Notification, go to the ringtone. Select the tune by browsing the folder.

    What are the cons of Moto Z2 Play Cons?

    This is not a complete review. Based on first impression, here is our initial set of demerits of Moto Z2 Play.

    • Slow android security patch updates.
    • There is no major upgrade of SoC compared to its predecessor.
    • Slightly over priced.
    • Moto Mods are pricey.
    • Battery capacity reduced from 3500 mAh to 3000 mAh when compared with last years Moto Z Play.

  • PushAlert-Add Web Push Notification to website

    Have you observed a pop up window when you visit some of the websites which asks your consent to enable notifications from that website? Pushalert plugin is one such service provider. With PushAlert service you can add push alert  to wordpress blog, blogger blog, Joomla etc.  In this post we will see, how to add a web push notification to websites using pushalert service.

    Advantages of adding PushAlert Web Push Notification to website

    Here are some of the features of PushAlert PushAlert Web Push Notification.

    Multilingual Support & Opt-in Box Themes:  PushAlert supports many languages. This is a useful function as it enables you to send notification in different languages. For example, if your website is in Hindi, you can send notifications in Hindi. It also provides option to customize Opt-Box themes.

    Works with major web browsers and platforms: Pushalert web notification works well with most of the popular web browsers such as Firefox, Google Chrome, Safari etc. It works well on Android, MacOS, Linux, iOS as well.

    In-depth Analysis: There is a detailed reports which helps to analyse the performance of the campaigns easily. The analytics includes metrics including impressions, clicks, delivery rate and CTR for each notification.

    How to add Push Alert Web notification to Word Press Blog using PushAlert Plugin

    If you are using non https enabled website, then integration of push alert notification to wordpress blog is very simple. If you are using https enabled wordpress blog, then you need to do one more step.So here is the step by step guide to add push alert notification to wordpress blog.

    •  Install the PushAlert Plugin by searching for ‘pushalert’ from the “Plugins->Add New” section of your WordPress Dashboard. Alternatively, you can download the plugin and then jump to the Plugins section. Now go to Add New and then Upload Plugin.
    • If you are using https enabled website, you need to paste 2 files to root directory. You can get these files, once you register your account in pushalert. You need to go to intergrate tab. Here go to wordpress tab. Download the files and then upload it to root directory.

    How to add Push Alert Web notification to Blogger blogs

    For adding push alert web notification to blogger blogs, login to your pushalert.co account. Now browse to integrate tab. Copy the Javascript code and paste it on to head section of your blog.

    How to add Push Alert Web notification to Joomla

    You can refer to the details given in your pushalert dashboard integration page, Joomla tab.

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Asus Zenbook 3 Review-Pros and Cons

    Zenbook 3 is a top tier 12.5 inch ultra book from Asus. It is the thinnest and lightest Intel Core i-powered laptop available today. Inspite of being a ultra portable laptop it packs some impressive  spec sheet. Here is our review on Asus ZenBook 3 UX390UA based on pros and cons.

    Asus Zenbook 3 Review

    Asus Zenbook 3 weighs only about 910 grams and is only 11.9 thick at its thickest side. The aerospace-grade aluminum alloy in its construction makes it sturdy and keeps the weight light. The minimalistic Asus branding on top with concentric circles around it and golden colored lining in the side edges gives a premium look and feel to this ultrabook. Though it is thin and lightweight, there was very little flex felt in hood or keyboard dock.  Zenbook 3 is available in 3 colours namely Rose Gold, Royal Blue and Quarts Gray. Our test unit had royal blue colour.

    Zenbook UX390UAK sports 12.5 inch IPS display screen with 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution. The screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. The viewing angles, brightness, colour accuracy were decent. As it has Glossy screen, outdoor visibility is not great. Lack of touch screen and comparatively lower brightness level is demerits of this display screen.

    There is a 6 row keyboard with metallic keys. Keys have travel of around 0.8mm. It takes bit of time to get used to it. Typing experience is quite good on this ultrabook. Asus Zenbook 3 comes with trackpad which has layer of glass on top. There is a fingerprint scanner for Windows Hello Login.

    Our review unit of Asus Zenbook 3 is powered by Intel Core i7 7500U with 16GB of RAM. Performance of the ultrabook was good even with tasks such as Video editing, photoshop etc. While intensive applications are running, the ultrabook tends to heat up a bit. Also system fan continuously runs most of the time which produces little bit of noise.

    Asus Zenbook 3 Review-Pros and Cons

    Asus Zenbook 3 Pros-  5 Reasons to buy

    • Stylish and compact design and build.
    • Excellent performance.
    • Good display panel.
    • Good battery life.
    • Excellent trackpad.

    Asus Zenbook 3 Cons-  Reasons not to buy

    • Limited ports.
    • Does not have touch screen variant.
    • System fan noise.

  • Smartron srt.phone FAQ Features Cons

    Smartron has launched its much anticipated smartphone srt.phone in India. It is also promoted as Sachin Tendulkar SRT Smartphone. The  phone is launched by master blaster himself. In this post we will have a quick look into FAQ, Features and Cons of Smartron srt.phone.

    Smartron srt.phone

    Srt.phone will be available exclusively via Flipkart from today. Currently only titanium Grey colour variant available to the user. It will compete with the likes of Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, Honor 6X etc.

    Smartron srt.phone FAQ Features Cons

    What are the different variant of this phone available?

    The srt.phone by Smartron will be available in 2 variants. One with 32GB of internal storage and another one with 64GB of internal storage.  32GB variant is priced at Rs.12,999 and 64GB variant is priced at Rs.13,999.

    What type of sim cards srt.phone accepts? Does it has microSD card support?

    Smartron srt.phone supports 2 micro SIM cards. It does not supports microSD card.

    Does it has fast charging feature?

    Yes. It does supports Qualcomm fast charging 2.

    What type of display protection srt.phone has?

    srt.phone has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

    What are the specification?

    Quick specification summary is given below.

    • 1.8 GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 652 SoC with Adreno 510 GPU.
    • 4GB RAM and 32/64GB internal storage.
    • 5.5 inch full HD display screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection.
    • 13MP primary camera with LED flash.
    • 5MP front facing camera.
    • 3000 mAh battery with fast charging support.
    • Fingerprint scanner.

    What are the Cons of Smartron srt.phone

    Demerits of Smartron srt.phone mentioned below are purely based specification sheet and comparison with other smartphones in the price segment.

    Smartron srt.phone Cons

    • No microSD card support.
    • Back panel is made up of plastic.
    • No earphones in the retail box.
    • Bit outdated SoC.

    What are the box content of srt.phone?

    Box content of the phone includes, srt.phone, USB-C to USB cable, power adaptor.

    These are some of the quick frequently asked questions and answers about srt.phone. If you have any questions on this device, please write it in the comment section below.