Finally the long awaited Google Pixel series was launched on 20th Oct 2016, that was after long six years of partnering up with device makers to create its Nexus phones. The Pixel and Pixel XL are the latest additions to its line of in-house products.Naturally, they are also the first Daydream-ready phones. The Pixel is the smaller of the…
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How to UNLOCK, ROOT & perform CUSTOM RECOVERY for the Android OnePlus One smartphone | IT Guides
To enable ROOT access & custom recovery app for an Android phone can be technically daunting especially for a non-programmer. Fortunately, the Oneplus One phone allows unlocking & root without voiding the phone warrenty unlike other Android phone brands. Below is a summary of the key instructions for those who wish to unlock, root & try with the beta ROMs…
24hr review of the new Oneplus One smartphone – another quality Android built with decent price tag | IT Gadgets Review
It is an up & coming trend for the quality phones to be marketed out of China by China companies. One of which is OnePlus after the better known Xiaomi, both of which have created some talking hype within the internet community. The One was announced in April 2014 with the best hardware specifications at that time, at a very…
First hand experience on Google Glass Explorer – fashion statement or useful digital wearables? | Gadgets Review
Google’s Project Glass is the next step in wearable technology from smart watches. In simple terms, it’s a smart pair of glasses. Earlier this month, I have managed to get myself the 2nd version of the Google Glass – Explorer version, shipped all the way from States. As of now, Glass has only been offered to a select few tech enthusiasts…
How does the new Q10, S4 and iPhone5 stack up? | Quick summary on latest Smartphones | IT Gadgets Review
It has been a long while (perhaps more than 2.5 years) since I last had my hands on a blackberry phone. Last week, when Blackberry launched their first qwerty keypad phone with BB OS 10.1, I decided to give it a good try. I must say the first experience with the Blackberry Q10 is akin to home sweet home.…
Install Android applications into Blackberry BB10 devices (Z10 Q10) – Sideloading | IT Guides
Blackberry has recently launched their new flagship models – Q10, Z10 with good built and a totally updated UI. Sadly, the number of decent applications is still a far cry vs Android Play Store or the Apple AppStore. One good news is that you can convert an Android application into a compatible installation into a BB10 device, through a process…
Samsung Galaxy S3 – the latest Android ICS smartphone | IT Gatdgets
Finally the greatly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S3 is officially launched this week. Lets take a quick look on the key specifications released by the various official media. iPhone has never been a hardware leader when it comes to the smartphone arena. With the release of S3, it pales further based on the specifications between the two. In terms of…
Root Amazon Kindle Fire with new Android Market using a Mac| IT Gadgets & Guides
Finally, after much wait, I laid my hands on the new Amazon Kindle Fire which is based on a customized Android 2.3.4. It is cool for Amazon to pack the kindle into a well cushioned parcel box sealed for overseas shipment. Unboxing the Kindle FIre is very straightforward. Similar to Apple products, there is no complicated mess of guides and…
New Google Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | Key Specifications | Gadget Review
In challenge of Apple new IOS5 in Apple 4S, Samsung has finally announced the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus which that will be launched in November. The new Google Samsung Galaxy Nexus will be loaded with the new Android 4.0 – Ice Cream Sandwich, which promises an integrated experience for both Android tablets and handsets. A quick look at the new…
HP discontinued all production of WebOS devices – The death of webOS and Palm technologies | IT Review
On August 18, 2011, HP announced that it would discontinue production of all webOS devices. This came as a major surprise for most market players considering HP recently launched the new HP TouchPad.WebOS was introduced by Palm in January 2009 as the successor to Palm OS with Web 2.0 technologies, open architecture, and multitasking capabilities. It is only recently, in…