Author: Aniruddh

  • Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Review Tips And Tricks FAQ

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is a new entrant into the budget dual sim Android smartphone market. With attractive price tag and a decent spec sheet makes it impressive at least on paper. Here is the quick review and useful tips and tricks on Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus.

    Lenovo Vibe K5 sports 5 inch display with a screen resolution of 1080×1920 pixels and 441 ppi pixel density. The display offers good viewing angles, good sun light legibility and decent colour accuracy. The device also supports Lenovo’s AntVR headset for immersive media experiences. Overall it is good display panel in this price segment.

    Lenovo K5 Plus Dual sim

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. There is a provision to add microSD card upto 32GB for additional storage requirements. It runs on Android 5.1.1 along with Vibe UI on top. The day to day performance is decent. However, it heats up a bit while using the device.

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus houses 13MP primary camera and 5MP secondary front facing camera. Overall camera performance on this device is average. The connectivity features of the device are 4G, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi b/g/n, AGPS, and USB-OTG. This smartphone comes with removable 2750 mAh battery. The battery life is weak and has a tendency to become hot while using device. Here is the quick summary of Vibe K5 Plus review interms of merits and demerits.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus

    Pros of  Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus

    • Good display panel.
    • Decent look and build quality.
    • Stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos sound enhancement.

    Cons of Lenovo K5 Plus

    • Poor battery life with heating issues.
    • Average camera performance.
    • Expandable storage via microSD card is limited to 32GB.
    • No Android 6.0 out of the box.

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus Tips and Tricks with FAQ

    What type of sim card its uses? Or what is the sim size can be used on this device?

    K5 Plus is a dual sim smartphone and it accepts two micro SIM cards. Both sim slots are 4G enabled.

    What are the different colour options available?

    Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus is available in 3 different colours namely gold, silver and dark grey.

     Does Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus any screen protection such as Corning Gorilla Glass?

    No. Lenovo has bundled adhesive screen protector in the box.

    Does it has 5G wifi?

    No.

    How to take screenshot on Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus?

    There are two methods.

    1. Screenshot button method: Go to the screen on which you want to take screenshot. Access quick settings menu and tap on to screenshot button.
    2. Default Android method:  On the screen on which you want to take screenshot, press and hold volume down and power button simultaneosly. The screenshot will be taken.

    Can I useLenovo Vibe K5 Plus as Modem?

    The device comes with support for Wi-Fi hotspot, USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering features. Using this, you can share your mobile data with other devices.

    How to download Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus PC suite?

    You can directly install official Lenovo PC suite by connecting your smartphone to PC. The PC suite is already there in the device itself. Alternatively, you can download it from the Lenovo support page. For more info on this, please refer my earlier post on How to download Lenovo PC suite.

    What are the sensors available on this device?

    Light Sensor, Orientation Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gravitation Sensor, eCompass.

  • Apple iPhone SE Tips And Tricks With FAQ

    Apple touting iPhone SE as the most powerful 4 inch smartphone ever. It borrows many features from iPhone 6S such as latest 64 bit A9 chip with 2GB RAM and M9 motion coprocessor, 12MP camera to name few. Here are the some of the useful tips and trick of iPhone SE along with FAQ.

    Apple iPhone SE

    iPhone SE Tips And Tricks With FAQ

    What are the different variants of iPhone SE available?

    Based on the storage, there are 2 variants. One is 16GB internal storage and another one is 64GB.

    What are the color options available?

    iPhone SE will be available in 4 different colours. They are Silver, Gold, Space Gray and Rose Gold.

    What is the size of iPhone SE sim card?

    iPhone SE accepts nano sim card.

     What is the difference between iPhone 6S and iPhone SE interms of camera specifications?

    Both phones has same 12‑megapixel iSight camera with features such as  Live Photos, True Tone flash, Panorama (up to 63 megapixels), ƒ/2.2 aperture etc. It is capable of recording 4K videos as well.

    The main difference is the front camera. iPhone SE features 1.2MP camera compared to the 5MP one found on iPhone 6S. Video recording is restricted to 720p resolution.

    Does iPhone SE has Optical image stabilisation(OIS)?

    No.

    How is the Touch ID on this phone? Is it the same as used in iPhone 6S?

    The touch id or fingerprint scanner works well. It is the same Touch ID found on iPhone 5S.

    Does it has VoLTE (Voice over LTE)? Will it work with reliance Jio?

    Yes. It does support  VoLTE.

    How to take screenshot on iPhone SE?

    There are two ways through which print screen can be performed on iPhone SE.

    Method 1:

    • Press and Hold Sleep/Wake or Power button which is placed in the right side of the device.
    • Without releasing the Power button, press Home button.
    • The screen will flickr and screenshot will be saved.

    Method 2:

    • Tap on to floating assistive touch menu on the screen.
    • Tap on to Device.
    • In this screen, select More.
    • Now tap on to Screenshot.
    • Screen will flash and screenshot will be saved.

    This is the same method as we find on the iPhone 6s. For more detailed instruction please read my post on how to take screenshot on iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus

    What is the pixel density on this iPhone SE display screen?

    It has 4 inch screen with resolution of 640×1136 pixels which translates into pixel density of 326 ppi.

    What are the missing features of iPhone SE compared to iPhone 6S?

    The main features which are found on iPhone 6S and missing in iPhone SE are

    1. No 3D touch.
    2. 1.2MP front facing camera vs 5MP front facing camera.

    What is the price of iPhone SE in India?

    16GB iPhone SE price is Rs. 39,000 and 64GB variant price is Rs.49,000.

  • Oppo F1 Plus Tips and Tricks With FAQ

    Oppo F1 Plus is the latest smartphone launched  in India with focus on Selfie lovers. The premium build quality, fingerprint scanner,fast charging,  16MP front facing camera with wide f2.0 aperture are the key attractions of this device. Here are some of the Oppo F1 Plus Tips and tricks with FAQ.

    Oppo F1 selfie Expert

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    Oppo F1 Plus Pros and Cons Review

    Oppo F1 Plus Tips and Tricks With FAQ

    What type of SIM cards it accepts?

    Oppo F1 Plus comes with Hybrid SIM tray. Hence it will accept either 2 nano sim cards or a single nano sim card and microSD card(Upto 128GB). You will not be able to use 2 sim cards and microSD card simultaneosly.

    Does it has LED notification light?

    Yes. It has white notification LED on the top.

    How to take screenshot on Oppo F1 Plus?

    There are 2 ways through which you can take screenshot on Oppo F1.

    Method1: Press and hold volume down and power button simulataneosly. The screenshot will be taken.

    Method 2: First you need to enable smart gestures in the settings page. Then on the screen on which you want to take screenshot, swipe three fingers from top to bottom. The screenshot will be taken.

    What is long screenshot? How to take long screenshot on Oppo F1?

    Long screenshot is nothing but capturing long vertical page such as long articles, paragraphs, lyrics and etc. For taking long screenshots, press and hold Volume Up + Power  at the same time. You will get an options “Screenshot area”, “Next page” and “Save” on the right of your screen. If the paragraph is longer than your screen, tap on “Screenshot area” and pull the round button till the bottom of your screen, then tap on “Next page” until you reach the bottom of the paragraph, at last “save”.

    How to download official PC suite for Oppo F1?

    As of now, there is no official PC suite for Oppo F1. You need to use some other third party PC suite for the same.

    How to use Oppo F1 Plus as modem?

    Oppo F1 Plus supports Wi-Fi Hotspot, USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering. You can enable them from the settings-> Mobile Hotspot and tethering option.

    Does it has any screen protection such as Corning Gorilla Glass?

    Yes. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. The box contains additional screen guard as well.

    Is Oppo F1 supports 5G WiFi?

    No.

    Does it has fast charging?

    Yes. It comes with fast charging technology called VOOC Flash Charge. Oppo claims that with 5 minutes of charging it can offer 2 hours of talk time.

     What is the price of Oppo F1 Plus in India?

    The price of Oppo F1 Plus in India is Rs. 26,990.

    What are the main Cons of Oppo F1 Plus?

    This is not the final list. However, based on the initial impression, below the are cons.

    • No Wi-Fi ac or NFC.
    • Weak low-light camera performance.
    • Hybrid SIM slot.
    • No Android 6.0 out of the box.
  • Xiaomi Mi 5 Tips, Tricks And FAQ

    Xiaomi has launched its much anticipated Mi5 smartphone in India at an event held in New Delhi.  With this lauch, India has become of the second market to get the Xiaomi Mi5 after China.  Based on the initial information, we have got, here is some of the frequently asked questions on Xiaomi Mi 5.

    Xiaomi Mi5 Dual sim

    Xiaomi Mi 5 Tips and Tricks with FAQ

    What are the different variants of Xiaomi Mi 5 available?

    Mi5 comes with three different variants based on the internal storage options. They are 32GB, 64GB and the 128GB Ceramic variant. As of now in India, the variant with 32GB internal storage and 3GB of RAM is available.

    Is this supports dual sim? What type of sim cards it accepts?

    Xiaomi Mi5 is a dual sim smartphone. It accepts 2 nano sim cards.

    Is this device supports microSD card?

    No.

    Does it has stereo speakers?

    No. It has mono speakers. In the bottom only the right one is speaker.

     

    How to take screenshot on Xiaomi Mi5?

    There are 2 ways through which you can take screenshot. First methods is by press and holding volume down and power button simultaneosly. The other method is through the screenshot button which is places in the quick settings menu which you can access by swiping down the screen. Apart from this, there is another way of capturing screenshot on MI5 using the PC.The other method needs Xiaomi PC suite. If you have installed PC suite, then you can take screenshot from your PC as well.

    Will I be able to share mobile data from this device to other devices?

    Yes. You can. Like any standard Android phone, this phone supports USB tethering, WiFi hotspot and Bluetooth tethering.

    How to download PC suite for Xiaomi Mi5?

    I have already made a dedicated post on features and how to download guide on Xiaomi Pc suite. You can read it in the post on Xiaomi PC suite download and feature.

    Is it possible to do reverse tethering on Xiaomi Mi5? How to share PC internet with Mi5?

    For using PC internet from Mi5, you need download and install Xiaomi PC suite. Once installed, by default whenever you connect your Mi5 to PC through USB cable, it connects to PC internet.  You have the option to disable it by accessing the PC internet in the notification area.

    Is Xioami Mi5 supports 5G Wi-Fi? What are the connectivity options available?

    Yes. The connectivity features of the device are 4G+ or LTE Advanced with support for VoLTE, Wi-fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS with AGPS, NFC.

    Does it has Fingerprint scanner?

    Yes.

    Is it possible to use this device as remote to control appliances such as TV, AC, setup box etc?

    Mi5 has IR blaster. So you can use it.

    What is the price of Xiaomi Mi5 in India? From when sale starts? Where can i buy?

    Xiaomi Mi5 price in India is Rs. 24,999. The first flash sale starts on April 6th on Mi.com. It will be available to other retailer some time later.

    Does it has fast charging?

    Yes. The device is compatible with Qualcomm fast charging 3.0. However, bundled charger supports only Qualcomm fast charging 2.0.

    This is not a complete review on the Xiaomi Mi5. Based on the initial impressions, I have tried to answer most of the common questions on the device. If you have specific question please feel free post it in the comment section below.

  • Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper Review

    Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper gives you hassel free way of cleaning your house. It gives better cleaning than the conventional broomstick without compromising on the convenience. It is compact, easy to use and compared to vacuum cleaner, it makes less noise.

    Vacuume Cleaner alternative

    In the conventional broomstick way of cleaning, it is very difficult to clean fine dust particles. Most of the time fine particles and dust get scattered and stick to the walls or nearby furniture. Also if you have dust allergy, cleaning becomes tough. Another problem with broom stick is, if you have backpain, then it is difficult to clean under the table, cot, fridge etc.

    One solution to above said problem is  vacuum cleaner. But even it has its own problems like it makes lot of noise, not easy to take wherever we want due to long cables, need of electricity all the time etc. Overall vacuum cleaners does a great job in cleaning your house but not convenient to use the way we use conventional broom stick. I was searching for convenient and compact device which cleans efficiently without compromising on the convenience which a regular broom stick offers. Then I found Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper online. With positive reviews from the fellow users, I thought of giving a try to this cordless sweeper.

    I have been using this Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper from past 15 days. I found it very useful and convenient. Unlike vacuum cleaner which works on suction, this cordless sweeper works on rotating brush mechanism that directs all the dust and fine particles to the collector  attached to sweeper.  The biggest advantages of this home cleaner is it is compact and light weight. Also it does not require any wires to carry all over as it has inbuilt Li-ion Battery.

    Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper takes around 3 hours to fully charge. Once fully charges, it works for around one and half hours before it needs to plugin back to the power source. In ideal situation, if you take 10 minutes every day to clean your house, then with single charge you can use it for a week.

    Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper comes with swivel handle. So you can move this sweeper under a table or cot without you  are bending forward. If you are having backpain, you will thank this handy house cleaning equipment.  As it has slim profile, it even manages to clean under the fridge if it is on stand.

    Coming to performance, Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper does a good job. It is efficient in picking up dust, pet hair and dirt. All the dirt picked are collected in a compartment which make life easy to move it to duct bin. Coming to negetive part, it fails to clean in the corners. Also, if there is any long hair or long thread then it entangles into to brush which you need to manually remove. I have tried it in many surfaces such as carpets, granite floor, wooden floor, tables(Ofcourse withour handle, car interior and seats,  sofas etc. Overall, I was satisfied with the equipment. I would recommend this to any one who wants to keep thier house clean without much effort.

    Advantages and Disadvantages of Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper

    Pros of Quickclean Cordless Sweeper

    • Compact and lightweight.
    • Easy to carry and ease of use.
    • Comparatively quite.
    • Efficient in picking up dust, pet hair and dirt.
    • Decent battery backup.
    • Swevel handle which makes it easy to clean without bending in the places such as under the cot or table etc.

    Cons of Quickclean Cordless Sweeper

    • Cleaning on the extreme corners is bit difficult.

    Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper FAQ

    How to know, battery is fully charged?

    There is a LED light which glows while you are charging the device. Once battery is fully charged, it starts blinking.

    Does Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper pickup fine dust as well?

    Yes. It does cleans fine dust particles.

    What is the lenght of handle?

    The total lenght of the handle is around 103cm. However, as per your requirement you can adjust the height by adding or removing the handles.

    Does this Cordless Sweeper pick up hair?

    Yes. It picks up human hair as well as dog hair very well. Only thing is long hairs can get entangled in the rolling brushes. You can remove it by using a scissors.

    Where can I buy this Cordless sweeper in India? What is the price?

    Xiolife Quickclean Cordless Sweeper price in India is Rs.3,499.00. You can buy this through ecommerce sites such as amazon and flipkart.  The links to buy are given below.

    Amazon.in- Click here.

    Flipkart-Click here.