Author: Aniruddh

  • How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

    Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime is one of the popular mid range android smartphone in India. If you have purchased this smartphone and wondering how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, here are the some of the ways to capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime.

    how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

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    How to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

    There are multiple ways through which you can capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime. In this post, we will cover 2 methods of performing print screen on Galaxy J7 Prime which works out of the box without the need of installing third party apps.  Let’s gets started with  how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime.

    Using hardware buttons method to take screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime

    To capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime using this method, follow the steps given below.

    • Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
    • Now press and hold power and Home key simultaneously for few seconds. To be precise, you need to press Power key fraction of a second faster than volume down key.
    • Screen will flickr which confirms that, screenshot is captured.

    How to access taken screenshot on Galaxy J7 Prime?

    Taken screenshot using the this method will be saved in the Gallery folder.

    Take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime using Google screen search method

    To perform print screen on Galaxy J7 prime using this method, follow the steps given below.

    • First go to the screen on which you want to capture the screenshot.
    • Now long press on the home button.
    • The screenshot is taken.
    • However unlike previous method, here the screenshot is not saved by default.
    • You will get the option to share via email, whatsapp etc or save in the Google Drive.

    There are many other ways to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 prime. These are the simple ways to capture screenshot on this device according to us. If you know other ways to capture screenshot on Galaxy J7 prime, please share it in the comment section below.

    Video guide on how to take screenshot on Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

    Here is the video on how to take screenshot on most of the Samsung Galaxy J series smartphones.

  • Lenovo PHAB 2 Plus in India- FAQ Tips Tricks Cons

    Lenovo has launched its much anticipated smartphone Phab 2 plus in India. Being priced at Rs.14,999, it is targeting the audience who wants to use their device for data consumption and for multimedia more than voice calling. In this post, we will have a quick look into Lenovo Phab 2 Plus FAQ, Tips and Tricks and Cons.

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    Lenovo Phab 2 Plus

     

    Lenovo PHAB 2 Plus in India- FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    What are the different color options available?

    The device will be available in Champagne Gold and Gunmetal Grey color options.

    What type of sim cards Lenovo Phab 2 Plus accepts? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Lenovo Phab 2 Plus accepts 1 micro SIM card and 1 nano sim card. It does not have dedicated microSD card slot. You can insert microSD card instead of 2nd sim card.

    What are the specification of Lenovo Phab 2 Plus?

    Specification summary of the device is as follows.

    • 1.3GHz octa-core MediaTek MT8783 SoC with 3GB of RAM and Mali T720.
    • 6.4 inch full HD 2.5D curved glass display.
    • 13 MP primary Dual Camera with 1.34-micron pixels, powered by Fujitsu Milbeaut image signal processor and Dual LED flash.
    • 8 MP front facing camera with an f/2.2 aperture and 1.4-micron pixels.
    • 4G LTE (with support for Indian bands), Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS.
    • 4050mAh battery.
    • 32 GB of internal storage and support for microSD card upto 128 GB.
    • Dual sim hybrid sim card slot(Micro SIM + Nano SIM).
    • Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and magnetometer.

    Does Lenovo Phab 2 Plus is compatible with Reliance Jio service?

    As per the company statement, the device is compatible.

    What are the Lenovo Phab 2 Plus box content?

    Phab 2 Plus, JBL Earphones, Charger, Safety/Warranty Guide, Quick-Start Guide.

    What are the cons of Lenovo Phab 2 Plus?

    This is not a review. These cons are based on the specification sheet.

    • Feels big and bit bulky due to large screen size.
    • Hybrid sim card slot.
    • Non user removable battery.

     

  • ZMOTE Wi-Fi Universal Remote

    Ever since increase in the remote controllable devices, number of remote controls to manage those devices are also increasing.  Nowadays TV, STB, AC, music player, projector etc all comes with a remote control. Having a different remote control for all of these devices started creating  problem.  So there comes the universal remote controls which can manage multiple devices. There are some smartphones which comes with IR blaster which works as a universal  remote controller. But, what if your smartphone does not have IR blaster feature?. ZMOTE Wi-Fi Universal Remote might be the answer to it.

    ZMOTE Wi-Fi Universal Remote

    ZMOTE is a wifi connected IR blaster with learning and monitoring capabilities. Once configured, you can use it as a universal remote by placing it in your living room and controlling all your gadgets (TV, STB, AVR, Media PC, projector, XBOX etc) from your phone or over the web using a regular browser.

    ZMOTE comes with its own web app, which allows you to add remote from its database. Using the web app, you can even customise the remote. It also has the ability to learn new key presses from your existing remote.  Out of the box ZMOTE works well with many third party apps such as Smart TV remote, iRule, Home remote etc.

    One of the biggest advantage of this Wi-Fi Universal Remote is the option to control the device from far away. As long as ZMOTE is connected to WiFi network with internet and placed in front of the device which you want to control  and your phone/laptop is connected to internet, you will be able to control the device irrespective how far you are.

    ZMOTE Wi-Fi Universal Remote Features

    • Control your multiple gadgets(IR based remote supported devices) from phone or laptop or iPad.
    • To control the device, no need to be in front of the device.
    • Has database of more than 3000+ remotes.
    • It is OS independent as it works with Web app.
    • Compatible with many third party apps such as Smart TV remote, iRule, Home Remote etc.
    • Ability to backup existing remote using learning feature of zmote.
    • ZMOTE also offers developer friendly APIs and tools if you are into DIY home automation.

    ZMOTE is available for sale in India for Rs. 2499 via ebay.in. It is also sold on for customers outside India.

  • Asus Zenfone 3 Laser FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

    Asus has started focussing more on the premium customers with the launch of 3rd generation Zenfone smartphones. Zenfone 3 Laser is the most affordable smartphone available today from the Asus Zenfone 3 series.  We have got a opportunity to spend a little time with this device. Based on that, here is the quick Asus Zenfone 3 Laser  FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons.

    Asus Zenfone 3 Laser

    Asus Zenfone 3 Laser FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons

    What type of sim cards Zenfone 3 Laser accepts? Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Asus Zenfone 3 Laser comes with hybrid sim card slot. You can use 1 micro SIM card with a nano sim card or micro SIM card with microSD card. There is no dedicated microSD card slot. You need to compromise on either 2nd sim card or microSD card.

    What is price of Zenfone 3 Laser in India?

    Asus Zenfone 3 price in India is Rs.18,999. Currently it is available exclusively via online stores. However, company said that it will be available via offline stores after 1 month.

    What are the key difference between Zenfone 3 and Zenfone 3 Laser?

    Both the smartphones share the same ZenUI which is based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The key differences between these two phones apart from the price,  which we observed are design, primary camera and SoC. Below are the quick comparison summary between Zenfone 3 and Zenfone 3 Laser.

    Zenfone 3 vs Zenfone 3 Laser

    • Design: 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass in front and back vs All metal body with 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass in front.
    • Primary camera: 16MP primary camera vs 13MP primary camera.
    • SoC: Snapdragon 625 vs Snapdragon 430
    • Battery: 2650 mAh battery vs 3000 mAh battery.

    How to take screenshot on Zenfone 3 Laser?

    There are many ways through which you can capture screenshot on Zenfone 3 Laser. I have a written a dedicated post on how to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3 series smartphone. You can read it here.

    How to download PC suite for Zenfone 3 Laser?

    You can install Zenfone 3 Laser PC suite directly from the phone itself. Connect your phone to PC/Laptop. In your phone, select File transfer for USB options. Now you will see a new disc drive(Normally auto starts). Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the download and install.

    What are the cons of Zenfone 3 Laser?

    I got very little time to spend with Zenfone 3 Laser. So this is not a complete review. Based on my first impression, here are the few Zenfone 3 Laser cons.

    • Overpriced.
    • Navigation keys are not backlit.
    • No USB-C port and fast charging.
    • No 4K video recording option.
  • Honor Holly 3 FAQ Tips Tricks and Cons

    Huawei’s subsidiary Honor brand recently launched 3 smartphone in India. Honor 8, Honor 8 Smart and Honor Holly 3.  Honor 8 is the flagship device of the brand and Honor Holly 3 is the most affordable smartphone out of the three. It is also the first “Made in India” smartphone from Honor. In this post we will have a quick look into Honor Holly 3 FAQ Tips Tricks and Cons.

    Honor Holly 3 Back

    Honor Holly 3 FAQ Tips Tricks and Cons

    What is the price of Honor Holly 3 in India? Where it is available?

    Honor Holly 3 price in India is Rs.9,999.  It is available in Flipkart.com and Amazon.in.

    What are the different colour variants available?

    The device will be available in 3 colour variants namely Black, White and Gold.

    Does it has proper dual sim card slot with dedicated microSD card?

    Yes. It does comes with 2 dedicated sim card slot and a microSD card slot.

    Honor Holly 3 sim card and microSD card slot

    What type of sim card Honor Holly 3 supports?

    The device supports 2 microSIM cards.

    What are the specifications of Honor Holly 3?

    Specification summary:

    • 1.2GHz Octa Core Kirin 620 Soc with 2GB of RAM.
    • 16GB of internal storage and support for microSD card upto 128GB.
    • 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera with f/2.0.
    •  4G LTE, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Micro-USB v2.0, USB BT v4.0 with A2DP, EDR, BLE.
    • 3100 mAh battery.
    • 5.5 inch 720p HD display screen.
    • Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Digital Compass.

    How to take screenshot on Honor Holly 3?

    There are multiple ways to take screenshot on Honor Holly 3. The simplest way to capture the screen is using the quick menu. You can access it from going to notification area, and tap on to Shortcuts. Now tap onto screenshot button. The screenshot will be captured.

    Honor Holly 3 screenshot

    How to download Honor Holly 3 PC suite?

    This device supports Hi Suite. You can read more on how to download Huawei PC suite here.

    What are the cons of Honor Holly 3?

    This is not a review. Based on the first impression, I felt these are some of the cons comparing with other devices in the same price tag.

    • No Fingerprint scanner.
    • Non user removable battery.