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Author: Aniruddh

  • 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.

  • Samsung Galaxy On Nxt FAQ Tips Tricks Cons

    Galaxy On Nxt is the latest mid range Dual sim Android smartphone from Samsung. The key features of this device includes 5.5inch full HD display screen, 13MP rear and 8MP front camera with f/1.9, all metal unibody design, dedicated microSD card slot and Octa Core SoC with 3GB RAM. It will be available exclusively on flipkart.  Here is the quick Samsung Galaxy On NXT FAQ, Tips Tricks and Cons.

    Samsung Galaxy On Nxt

    Image source: Samsung press release.

    Samsung Galaxy On Nxt FAQ Tips Tricks Cons

    What are the different colour variants of Galaxy On Nxt available?

    The new Galaxy On Nxt will be available in 2 colour variants namely Gold and Black.

    What is the price of Galaxy On Nxt in India?

    Samsung Galaxy On Nxt price in India is Rs.18,490. It will available exclusive via flipkart starting 24th October. Link for the product listing is provided here.

    What size sim cards Galaxy On Nxt accepts? How to insert 2 sim cards into this device.

    This device comes with 2 trays. One for SIM 1 and another for SIM 2 and microSD card. It accepts 2 nano sim cards. Using the sim ejector pin, open the first tray(left side from the top 1st one), insert sim 1. Similarly open the second tray and insert sim 2. If you want you can add a microSD card upto 256GB.

    Does it has dedicated microSD card slot?

    Yes.

    What are the specifications of Galaxy On Nxt?

    Specification summary:

    • 1.6GHz Octa core Exynos 7870 Soc with Mali T830GPU.
    • 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
    • Support for microSD card upto 256GB.
    • 5.5 inch Full HD IPS LCD display screen.
    • 4G/VoLTE support.
    • 13MP primary camera and 8MP secondary camera with f/1.9.
    • 3300 mAh battery.
    • Fingerprint scanner.

    What are the difference between Galaxy J7 Prime and Galaxy On Nxt?

    When we compare Galaxy J7 Prime and Galaxy On Nxt, in Terms of hardware specifications, both devices are almost identical. Only change we observed is internal storage. Galaxy J7 Prime has 16GB of storage whereas Galaxy On Nxt has 32GB.

    How to take screenshot on Galaxy On Nxt?

    The simplest way to take screenshot on Galaxy On Nxt is using the hardware keys.  Press and hold power and home key simultaneously for few seconds. The screenshot will be captured. Taken screenshot can be accessed from Gallery.

    How to download PC suite for Samsung Galaxy On Nxt?

    Galaxy On Nxt is compatible with Smart switch PC suite. You can read more on that here.

    How to use Galaxy On Nxt as modem?

    This device supports WiFi hotspot, USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering. You can use any of this method. You can refer detailed instruction here.

    What are the pros and cons of Galaxy Nxt?

    We have not got the opportunity to do in depth review of Galaxy On Nxt. However, based on the specification, we felt these are the pros and cons of Galaxy On Nxt. We will be posting detailed pros and cons of Galaxy on Nxt in the coming days.

    Pros of Galaxy On Nxt

    • Proper dual sim card slot with dedicated microSD card slot.
    • Unibody design.
    • 4G/VoLTE support.

    Cons of Galaxy On Nxt

    • No ambient light sensor and compass sensor.
    • No fast charger in the box.
    • Non user removable battery.

  • Moto E3 Power Review-Pros and Cons

    The first Moto E was the one which set benchmarking for budget android smartphones. That was focussed more on user experience rather than the paper spec sheet. Stock android with timely software updates, decent battery life, lag free day to day performance etc were the selling point of that device. But today we have lot of options when it comes to budget Android smartphones. Considering the competition, here is the Moto E3 Power Review based on pros and cons.

    Moto E3 Power Review

    Moto E3 power sports 5 inch IPS LCD display with screen resolution of 720×1280 pixels which roughly translates to 294 ppi pixel density. The viewing angle and brightness are adequate but not great.Colors look rich and vibrant. However, there is no option to change colour temperature. Overall it has decent display screen.

    The Moto E3 Power comes with 1GHz quad core MediaTek MT6735(Cortex A53) processor with Mali T720GPU and 2GB of RAM. It has 16GB of internal storage in which close to 12GB is user available. The device supports microSD card upto 32GB. It is a dual sim smartphone with 4G LTE(VoLTE ready).

    Like previous generation Moto E devices, this also runs on near stock Android 6.0. When it comes to performance, we are disappointed with the device. There was a lags on day to day usage. Gaming experience on this device is horrible. Casual games are playable but experience is not smooth. One more demerit with the device is delay in software updates. Our review device security patch update date was 1st June 2016.

    Moto E3 Power houses 8MP primary camera with F/2.2 aperture, autofocus and LED flash.On the front there is a 5MP selfie camera. In good lighting condition, camera performance was decent. However, in low light and artificial lighting condition,  performance was average. The rear camera can record videos at maximum 720p resolution.

    Moto E3 Power is backed by 3500mAh user removable battery. It also comes with fast charger. As per the company, 15 minutes of charge can deliver upto 5 hours of power. However, in our usage, it took close to one and half hours fully charge the battery.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Moto E3 Power

    Pros of Moto E3 Power

    • Decent display screen.
    • Stock Android experience.
    • Dedicated slots for microSD card and sim cards.
    • VoLTE support.

    Cons of Moto E3 Power

    These are the some of the demerits of Moto E3 Power. This is based on options available and in comparison with previous gen Moto E smartphones.

    • Poor performance.
    • Delay in regular Android updates.
    • Average camera performance.
    • No compass sensor.
    • No 1080p video recording.

    Below are the some of the cons of Moto E3 power based on user reviews posted on my previous post on Moto E3 power FAQ and in other forums. In our review unit, we have not faced these issues.

    • Charging issues: Phone stops charging after some time before it gets fully charged.
    •  Low call volume: Some users mentioned about microphone issues and some users reported issues on low call volume.

    What is your thoughts on Moto E3 Power? Share it in the comment section below.