Author: Aniruddh

Asus ZenBook Flip UX360 Convertible Ultra-Portable Laptop Unveiled
Asus last week unveiled its new convertible Laptop- ZenBook Flip UX360 (aka ZenBook Flip UX360CA) – with a 360-degree rotatable display (that turns it into a tablet) and an all-metal body.

The Windows 10 Home based ZenBook Flip UX360 price starts from $699 for the base model. It is available to buy in US. There are three variants based on storage capacity. 256GB SDD variant price is $699 (roughly Rs. 47,000) and 512GB of SDD variant price is $799 (roughly Rs. 53,700). The another variant which has 128GB of SSD price is not available as of now. The device will be available in 2 colours namely Icicle Gold or Mineral Grey colours.

The new Asus ZenBook Flip UX360CA has 13.3 inch full HD (1920×1080 pixel) IPS touch screen display with around 276 ppi pixel density. Asus claims that, the display has 72% NTSC color gamut and brightness of 350cd/m2. The QHD+ (3200×1800 pixel) display variant is said to be unveiled on later date.

Asus ZenBook Flip UX360 houses 3-cell 54WHr polymer battery which is rated to provide upto 10 hours on a single charge. The other specification of this Convertible Ultra-Portable Laptop are choice of Intel’s 6th-generation Intel Core M processor (models include Core m3-6Y30, Core m5-6Y54, and Core m7-6Y75) with two cores and four threads, Intel HD Graphics 515, 8GB of LPDDR3-1866 RAM (4GB of RAM is optional).

Asus ZenBook Flip UX360 is 13.9mm thick and weighs just 1.3 kilograms. The connectivity features in this device are Wi-Fi 802.11ac with Intel WiDi support, Bluetooth v4.1, has a USB 3.0 Type-C port, two USB 3.0 Types-A ports, a Micro-HDMI port and an SD card reader. Asus also claims that UX360 will be able to work at full throttle staying relatively silent, thanks to the ultra-thin 0.5mm-diametre chromium-copper alloy heatpipe it has used.

The touchpad on ZenBook Flip UX360 uses Asus Smart Gesture technology. The company claims that as it uses exclusive technology developed for smartphone touchscreens, adding that “it is highly sensitive and incredibly accurate.”

The laptop is powered by Asus SonicMaster audio technology and the company says that it enhances the sound the ZenBook Flip UX360 can produce. “The tailored mix of superior hardware and cleverly designed software gives ZenBook Flip the ultimate sound experience,” the company says on its official website.

Asus ZenBook Flip UX360 Specification
- 13.3 inch full HD (1920×1080 pixel) IPS touch screen.
- 256/512/128GB storage variants.
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac with Intel WiDi support, Bluetooth v4.1, has a USB 3.0 Type-C port, two USB 3.0 Types-A ports, a Micro-HDMI port and an SD card reader.
- Intel’s 6th-generation Intel Core M processor.
- 8GB of LPDDR3-1866 RAM.
- 13.9mm thick and weighs just 1.3 kilograms.
- 3-cell 54WHr polymer battery.
July 14, 2016
Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro and Galaxy On7 Pro FAQ with Cons
Samsung has launched Galaxy On5 Pro and Galaxy On7 pro smartphones in India. Both smartphone are successors to the last years Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7 with few hardware improvements. Here are the some of the Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro & Galaxy On7 Pro FAQ, Tips and Tricks and Cons.

Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro & Galaxy On7 Pro FAQ, Tips and Tricks, Cons

What are the difference between Galaxy On5 Pro and Galaxy On7 Pro?

The major difference between Galaxy On5 Pro and Galaxy On7 Pro are display screen size, processor, camera and Battery.

Display: Samsung Galaxy On5 pro sports 5 inch 720p HD TFT display screen whereas Galaxy On7 Pro sports 5.5 inch TFT 720p HD display screen . As there is a no difference in terms of screen resolution, On5 pro has more pixel density.

Processor: Galaxy On5 pro is powered by 1.3GHz quad core 32 bit Exynos 3475 processor with Mali T720 GPU. Galaxy On7 pro is powered by 1.2GHz Quad core Qualcomm 410 chipset with Adreno 306 GPU. Both these smartphones comes with 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.

Camera: Galaxy On5 pro features 8MP primary camera whereas Galaxy On7 Pro has 13MP primary camera. Both phones comes with 5MP front facing camera.

Battery: Galaxy On5 Pro houses 2600 mAh battery and the other has 3000 mAh battery.

Price: Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro price in India is Rs. 9,190 and Galaxy On7 Pro price in India is Rs.11,190.

What size sim cards Galaxy On5 Pro and Galaxy On7 Pro supports? Does it has dedicated microSD card support?

Both smartphones accepts microSIM cards and has microSD card support.

Is there OTG enabled on these devices?

Yes.

What are the cons of Galaxy On5 Pro?

I have not got the time to do complete review on the device. But some of the cons of the device are given below based on the specification and initial impressions.
- Outdated Soc. It is powered by 32bit Cortex A7 based processor.
- Lack of basic sensors like Light sensor, compass.
- No LED notification light.
- Not backlit navigation keys.
What are the cons of Galaxy On7 Pro?
- Weak processor for the price.
- Lack of basic sensors like Light sensor, compass.
- No LED notification light.
- Not backlit navigation keys.
- Only 720p resolution for a 5.5 inch display screen.
How to take screenshot on Galaxy On5 Pro and Galaxy On7 Pro?

The method to take screenshot on both smartphone are identical to its predecessor. You can refer my previous post on How to take screenshot on Galaxy On5 and Galaxy On7.
July 12, 2016
LeEco Le 2 Vs Honor 5C Which one is better
Huawei Honor 5C and LeEco Le 2 are the two popular mid range Android smartphones which offers good value for money to the user. Both have their own merit and demerits. Based on the requirement of the ones needs selection can be made. So here is the comparison of LeEco Le 2 Vs Honor 5C which might help one to choose right smartphone.

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Honor 5C Review

LeEco Le 2 Vs Honor 5C Which one is better

Below are the LeEco Le 2 Vs Honor 5C comparison based on my usage experience.

Design and Build quality
- LeEco Le 2 Dimensions: 151.1×74.2×7.7mm and weighs 153 grams.
- Huawei Honor 5C: 147.1×73.8×8.3 mm and weighs 156 grams.
Both smartphones feature all metal unibody design. Le2 has advantage of thin bezels which makes the device compact in spite of having a 5.5inch screen.Hence its screen to body ratio is higher. It is marginally lighter than the Honor 5c as well. Honor 5C provides three colours options to choose from whereas Le 2 currently available in only one variant. As it has only 5.2inch screen, it is comparatively smaller in size than the Le 2.

Winner: Draw

Display
- LeEco Le 2: 5.5inch full HD display screen with 401 ppi pixel density.
- Honor 5C: 5.2 inch IPS full HD display screen with 423 ppi pixel density.
Le 2 has advantage of bigger screen and Honor 5C has the advantage of higher pixel density. Viewing angles, sunlight legibility, colour saturation are good in both smartphones. Sharpness, colour accuracy and brightness are slightly better in Honor 5C.

Winner: Honor 5C.

SoC, RAM and OS
- LeEco Le 2: Octa core Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 with 3GB of RAM, Adreno 510 and runs on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
- Honor 5C: Octa Core HiSilicon Kirin 650 Soc with 2GB of RAM, Mali-T880MP2 GPU and runs on Android Marshmallow.
LeEco Le 2 has advantage in segment. It has more RAM and it provides better performance in terms of multitasking and gaming performance.

Winner: LeEco Le 2

Storage
- LeEco Le 2: 32GB of internal storage.
- Honor 5C: 16GB of internal storage with optional microSD card support.
Honor 5C has less internal storage. But as it has hybrid sim card slot, users have the option to add additional storage via microSD card. Even you have the option to select Default location as microSD card. Whereas LeEco Le2 has higher internal storage but there is no option to add microSD card.

Winner: Draw.

Camera
- LeEco Le 2: 16MP primary camera with f/2.0, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) and 8MP front facing camera.
- Honor 5C: 13MP primary camera with LED flash and 8MP front facing camera.
Honor 5C primary camera has BSI sensor with 78-degree wide-angle 5-element (5P) macro lens. It also has an anti-reflective, oleophobic and infrared-absorbing coating to reduce glare, prevents fingerprints, and stops unwanted IR light from reaching the sensor. In terms of camera performance, Between LeEco Le2 and Honor 5C performance there is not much difference.

Winner: Draw

Battery
- LeEco Le 2: 3000 mAh battery with fast charging.
- Honor 5C: 3000 mAh battery.
Both smartphones feature non removable 3000 mAh battery. However, the power efficient Octa Core HiSilicon Kirin 650 Soc and smaller screen size helps Honor 5C to provides better battery life.

Winner: Honor 5C.

Price and Availability
- LeEco Le 2: Rs.11,999. It is available in flipkart and LeMall via flash sales.
- Honor 5C: Rs.10,999. It is available in Flipkart via open sale.
Honor 5C is more affordable and easier to purchase. Whereas Le 2 can be purchased only through flash sales as of now.

Winner: Honor 5C.

Verdict: Whether to buy LeEco Le2 or Honor 5C is upto each individual’s decision based on the preferences. My personal choice would be Honor 5C due to its compact size and better battery life. I like small screen smartphones. Also I am not quite happy with the quality control measures taken on the LeEco Le 2. I have written a detailed post on it. The link is provided in the starting of this post. Which one you prefer between LeEco Le 2 Vs Honor 5C and why? Share it in the comment section.
July 11, 2016
Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) with Smartglow Notification Launched
Samsung has launched a new Galaxy J smartphone Galaxy J2 (2016) along with Galaxy J Max tablet in India. It will be available starting July 10, via both online and offline retailers. This smartphone comes in three different colours namely Black, Gold, and Silver colours. Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) price in India is Rs.9,750. As a promotional offer, Samsung is offering 6 months of free double data offer to Airtel prepaid customers worth Rs. 4,500.

Samsung Galaxy J2 2016 USP is its SmartGlow notification and Turbo Speed Technology (TST) . SmartGlow feature allows user to assign colour codes to any contact, app or phone usage alert. The new SmartGlow feature can be enabled from the Quick panel and it can be utilised for three usage scenarios: for Priority alerts, Usage alerts and Selfie Assist.

Selfie Assist feature in Galaxy J2 2016, will allow users to take framed selfies via rear camera. The LED notification ring lights up completely when it detects a properly aligned face and takes the selfie automatically.

To use set Priority alerts after enabling the SmartGlow, users need to drag and drop the contact or app onto the “+” in the ring. Users have the option to select and save the SmartGlow colour for any particular contact or app. Once enabled, whenever there is any alert from that contact or app, LED will glow in the corresponding colour. Users can add upto 4 alerts. For Usage Alerts, Smart Glow will inform users on battery, data, or storage related information.

As mentioned earlier another unique key feature of Galaxy J2 2016 is Turbo Speed Technology (TST). According to company, it enhances the performance of the smartphone and load apps up to 40 percent faster than devices with double the RAM. The new Turbo Speed Technology is also said to shut down idle processes running in the background to free the RAM.

Other than this, there is a new UI as well. The new UI on Galaxy J2 2016 has features like Smart Notifier which enables users to prioritise notifications into simple categories, and the new redesigned app tray featuring vertical scroll navigation. There is also S-Bike and UDS (Ultra Data Saving) features which are unique to Galaxy J series lineup.

Samsung Galaxy J2 (2016) Specification
- 5 inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display screen.
- 1.5 GHz quad-core processor with 1.5GB of RAM.
- 8GB of internal storage and support for external storage upto 32GB via microSD card.
- 8MP primary camera with LED flash and 5MP front facing camera.
- Android 6.0 Marshmallow.
- 2600 mAh battery.
Source: GSM Arena and Gadget 360.
July 8, 2016
Honor 5C Tips and Tricks with FAQ
Honor 5C is the latest Android smartphone which is launched in India. The main USP of this device are 5.2 inch full HD display screen, 13MP primary camera and 8MP front facing camera. Honor 5C price in India is Rs.10,999. Let us have quick look into Honor 5C Tips and Tricks with FAQ,

Honor 5C Tips and Tricks with FAQ

What size sim cards Honor 5C accepts?

Honor 5C comes with dual sim hybrid sim card slot. It accepts 2 nano sim cards.

What are the different colour variants of Honor 5C available?

Honor 5C is available in Gold, Grey and Silver colours.

Does it has dedicated microSD card support?

No. As it has hybrid sim slot, you can either use 2 sim cards or 1 sim card along with microSD card.

What is the internal storage on this device? How much is user available storage?

Honor 5C has 16GB of internal storage. In my unit the user available storage out of the box is around 9.78GB.

What are the box content of Honor 5C?

Honor 5C box content are device, sim ejector pin, charger and USB to microUSB cable.

How many fingerprint id can be configured on this device? What are the different functions or Fingerprint scanner tips and tricks?

You can add upto 5 fingerprint ids. Below are different functions which can be done using the fingerprint scanner on Honor 5C. You can access these settings from Settings->Fingerprint ID.
1. Tap and Hold gesture:
  - Take photo or video: From the viewfinder screen, touch and hold the fingerprint scanner to take photo or record video.
  - Answer call: if you enable this, you can answer a incoming call by touch and hold fingerprint sensor.
  - Stop Alarm: When an alarm goes off, touch and hold fingerprint sensor to stop the alarm.
2. Slide Gesture:
  - Show notification panel: Slide down on the fingerprint sensor to display the notification panel. Double touch to clear the panel and slide up to close the panel.
  - Browse photos: When viewing photos in full screen mode, swipe left or right on the fingerprint sensor to switch to the previous or next photo.
How to take screenshot on Honor 5C

There are two ways through which you can take screenshot on Honor 5C.
1. Screenshot button method: To capture screenshot using this method, you need access the notification panel->Shortcuts. Now tap on to the screenshot button.
2. Volume down and power button: To capture screenshot on Honor 5C using this method, you need to press and hold volume down and power button at the same time.
How to download PC suite for Honor 5c? What are features of it?

You can download the Honor 5C PC suite from the official support page. For more details on this you can refer to my post Honor PC suite download and Features. You can directly install PC suite for Honor 5c by connecting the device to PC as well.

What about review on Honor 5C?

I started using the Honor 5C from past 2 days. So far I am pretty happy with the device. The performance, build quality, camera performance all are good. Only con of Honor 5C I felt is hybrid sim card slot. However, I will be making dedicated Honor 5C review in the coming days in which I will be discussing the pros and cons of Honor 5C in detail.

These are some basic Honor 5C tips and FAQ. If you have any questions related to this device, please mention it in the comment section below.
July 7, 2016