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Coolpad Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons
Coolpad has launched Note 5 smartphone in India. The main USP of the device is 4010 mAh battery. This smartphone is exclusive to Amazon.in and will be available via open sale. Price of the Coolpad Note 5 in India is Rs.10,999. Sale will start from 20th October. It will compete with the likes of Lenovo Vibe K5 Note, Redmi Note 3 and Moto G4 Plus etc. In this post, we will have a quick look into Coolpad Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons.

Coolpad Note 5 FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons

What are the different colour variants of Coolpad Note 5 available?

It will be available in 2 colour variants. One is Royal Gold and another one is Space Grey.

Which are the sensors available in this smartphone?

The device has Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor,Light Sensor and fingerprint sensor.

What are the specifications of Coolpad Note 5?

The specification summary of the device is given below.
- 1.5GHz 64 bit Octa Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617.
- 4GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
- 5 inch Full HD IPS display screen.
- Android 6.0 + Cool UI 8.0.
- 4010 mAh battery.
- 13MP primary camera with LED flash.
- 8MP front facing camera with LED flash.
Does this has dedicated microSD card slot? Is USB OTG supported?

No. It comes with hybrid sim card slot. USB OTG is supported in this device.

Is Coolpad Note 5 supports VoLTE? Is this compatible with Jio?

Yes. It does supports VoLTE.

Does this device supports fast charging?

Yes. It supports Qualcomm Fast charging 2.0.

How to take screenshot on Coolpad Note 5?

There are three different ways to take screenshot on this device.
1. Power and Volume down method: You need to press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be taken.
2. Power button method: Long press on the power button. You will get a menu. In that select the screenshot option.
3. Three finger method: First you need to enable this method. For that, go to Settings->Smart Control-> Action and Screen. Now you need to enable three screenshots. Now whenever you want to take screenshot, do a three finger swipe down. The screenshot will be taken.
What are the cons of Coolpad Note 5

This is not a review. But based on the specification, here are the quick cons of the device.
- Hybrid sim card slot.
- No Gyroscope sensor.
- Snapdragon 617.
- Looks very much similar to Redmi Note 3.
- Navigation keys are not backlit.
October 2, 2016
Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus Offline Exclusive Smartphone in India
Xiaomi has unveiled Redmi 3s Plus in India. It will be available exclusively at offline stores and it will not available through usual online channels. Here are few quick Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus FAQ.

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Redmi 3s Prime Review

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus FAQ

In which stores Redmi 3s Plus will be available?

As said before, this device will be available exclusively on offline stores. Xiaomi has tied up with retail stores like Sangeetha, BIG C, LOT mobiles, Poorvika and distributors like Redington, Innocomm and Just Buy Live. You can buy from any one of these stores.

What is the Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus price in India? From when the device will be available?

Redmi 3s Plus price in India MRP is Rs.9,499 and best buy tag is Rs.8,799. It will be available from 1st October.

What are the differences between Redmi 3s Plus and Redmi 3s Prime?

The key differences between Redmi 3s Plus and Redmi 3s Prime as follows. This is based on the press release data.

Price:
- Redmi 3s Prime: Rs.8,999.
- Redmi 3s Plus: Rs. 9,499(Best buy price of Rs.8,799).
Availability:
- Redmi 3s Prime: Available through flash sales in Flipkart.com & Mi.com.
- Redmi 3s Plus: Available through offline stores like Sangeetha, BIG C, LOT mobiles, Poorvika and distributors like Redington, Innocomm and Just Buy Live.
RAM:
- Redmi 3s Prime: 3GB of RAM.
- Redmi 3s Plus: 2GB of RAM.
Rest of the specifications like SoC, internal storage, camera , design and build quality looks identical.

What are the specifications of Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi 3s Plus Specification summary
- 1.4GHz 64 bit octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor with Adreno 505 GPU.
- 2GB of RAM and 32GB internal storage.
- 5 inch 720p HD display screen.
- 4100 mAh battery.
- 13MP primary camera and 5MP front facing camera.
- LTE and VoLTE support.
October 1, 2016
Dr. Aeroguard SCPR 100 Desktop Air Purifiers
Eureka Forbes has introduced desktop Air Purifier Dr. Aeroguard SCPR 100 in India. It is a compact air purifier with good set of features. Priced at Rs.8,999, it is one of the affordable air purifier which is also certified by the world renowned German ‘gui-Lab’.

Outdoor and indoor air quality in most of the big cities are becoming worse and worse day after day. Emission of small particles from power plants, factories, vehicle exhausts and from the burning of coal, wood etc are the main culprits for air pollution. With increase in air pollution, diseases are also increasing.

Most of us spend 90 percent of our time in indoors. Getting pure air outdoor is very difficult. But even indoor air quality is becoming bad. According to US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air inside our homes & offices can be up to 10 times more polluted than the outside air. There comes the indoor air purifiers.

Air purifiers are high tech devices that claim to clean the indoor air by removing impurities such as dust particles, pollen, smoke etc. But these devices were expensive. To address this, Eureka Forbes introduces budget air purifier called Dr. Aeroguard SCPR 100.

Dr. Aeroguard SCPR 100 is powered by Activeshield x 2 filtration system. According to company, the ultra-precision purification process of the SCPR100 has double the efficiency of purifiers in its class to eliminate sub-micron respirable particles and infection-carrying microbes in the air. Dr. Aeroguard SCPR100 not only sense, clean and purify, it revitalizes the air using a perfect blend of Silver Ions, Diatoms and Vitamins, making the air pure and healthy.

Dr. Aeroguard SCPR 100 Key Features
- Compact form factor.
- Activeshield Filtration System.
- Anti Dust & Anti allergen Filter.
- Active HEPA filter.
- Vita Ion
- One touch control.
September 29, 2016
How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3
This year Asus has launched multiple variants of Zenfone 3. This includes Zenfone 3 Deluxe, Zenfone 3 Laser and Zenfone 3 Ultra to name few. In this post we will learn on how to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3.

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Asus Zenfone 3 FAQ

How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3

There are multiple ways through which you can capture screenshot in Zenfone 3. Here are the simple ways to perform print screen on this device.

1st Method: Using the hardware keys

This is the most common way of capturing screenshot on any Android smartphone which works on this device as well.
- Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot.
- Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously.
- The screenshot will be captured.
2nd Method: Taking screenshot on Zenfone 3 using screenshot button

For capturing screenshot using this method, you need to customise on the quick settings option. This is one time settings.
- Go to quick setting options which you can access by swiping down on home screen.
- Now tap on to edit(2nd icon from top right).
- Under “Select tools to show on quick settings panel”, enable “screenshot”.
- As you can select only 4 tools, you might need to disable any of one of the currently showing tool.
- Now whenever you want to take screenshot, go to quick settings panel and tap on to screenshot button. The screenshot will be captured.
3rd Method: Taking screenshot on Zenfone 3 using recent apps button

To take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3 using this method, follow the steps given below.
- Go to settings->”Asus customised settings”.
- Tap on to Recent apps key.
- Select “Tap and hold to take screenshot”.
- Now whenever you want to take screenshot, tap and hold recent apps key. It will take the screenshot.
How to set screenshot file format in Asus Zenfone 3 and where the screenshot will be saved?
- To set the file format of taken screenshot, go to Settings->Screenshot option.
- Tap on to Screenshot file format. You have the option of selecting JPEG or PNG.
The taken screenshot will be saved in the gallery folder.

If you find any difficulty in following this post on How to take screenshot on Asus Zenfone 3, please share it in the comment section below.
September 29, 2016
Lenovo Z2 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks Cons
Lenovo has launched Z2 Plus smartphone in India which is a rebranded version of ZUK Z2 which was launched in China. It is one of the most affordable smartphone in India with Snapdragon 820 Soc. In this post we will have a quick look into Lenovo Z2 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons.

Lenovo Z2 Plus FAQ Tips and Tricks and Cons

What are the different variants of Lenovo Z2 Plus available in India?

Lenovo Z2 Plus is available in 2 variants based on the RAM and internal storage option. The base model has 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage and another model has 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage. Coming to colour options, Z2 Plus will be available in Black and White options.

What size sim cards Lenovo Z2 Plus supports? Does it has expandable storage option?

Z2 Plus supports 2 nano sim cards and does not supports microSD card.

What is the price of Lenovo Z2 Plus in India? Where it can be purchased?

Z2 Plus is available in 2 variants. The prices of these variants are given below.
- 3GB RAM with 32GB of internal storage-Rs.17,999
- 4GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage-Rs.19,999
Lenovo Z2 Plus is available exclusively via Amazon.in. The link to product page is here.

What are the specifications of Lenovo Z2 Plus?

Summarised specification is given below.
- Snapdragon 820(Dual core 2.1GHz Kryo and Dual core 1.6GHz Kryo).
- 3GB/4GB RAM with 32GB/64GB internal storage.
- 5 inch full HD IPS display screen.
- 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera.
- 3500 mAh battery.
- Fingerprint scanner.
What are the box contents?

Handset, sim ejector tool, manuals, USB to USB type-C cable and charger.

What are the SAR values of Lenovo Z2 Plus?

The SAR values mentioned on the box are 0.71W/Kg@1g(Head) and 1.49W/Kg@1g(Body).

Any Z2 Plus Fingerprint scanner tips and tricks?

The device sports “U touch 2.0” fingerprint scanner on the front. It can be used for different tasks using different gestures such as single touch for back; a long touch to bring up notifications; a double press for the app switcher; left or right swipes to get to recently used apps; a single press for home; and a long press for Google Now etc. You can also customise this by going to settings->U-touch->Physical home button customisation.

How to take screenshot on Lenovo Z2 Plus?

You can capture screenshot on Lenovo Z2 Plus using 2 different easy method.
- 1st method: Go to quick menu option. Select the screenshot button. Screenshot will be captured.
- 2nd method: Press and hold volume down and power button simultaneously. The screenshot will be captured.
Does this device supports fast charging?

Yes. It does supports fast charging. But unfortunately the bundled charger is not fast charger. You need to buy fast charger 3.0 separately.

How to use Lenovo Z2 Plus as modem?

You can use this device as modem through WiFi Hotspot or USB tethering or Bluetooth tethering.

What are the different sensors available on this device?

The sensors in the device includes gyroscope, compass sensor, accelerometer, light sensor, and proximity sensor.

What are the cons of Lenovo Z2 Plus?

This is not a complete review. Based on the specifications, we felt below are the few demerits of Lenovo Z2 Plus. I will be making a detailed review in which I will cover all the pros and cons.
- No Optical image stabilisation. It features only electronic image stabilisation.
- There is no bundled fast charger.
- Does not support expandable storage via microSD card.
- No IR blaster.
September 24, 2016