Asus has launched so many variants of the Asus Zenfone 2 with different screen size, RAM options, Colours and Internal storage; with the latest ones being the Zenfone 2 Laser, Zenfone Selfie, Zenfone 2 Deluxe and Zenfone Max. Talking about the Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe, Asus has taken things further by launching the Asus Zenfone […]
Phablet
Phablet is a phrase used to describe a half- smartphone and half- tablet mobile device (a phone/tablet hybrid). It is better defined as a small pocket-sized mobile device that is a bit larger than the size of an average smartphone, with a touch screen ranging in size from 5 inches to 7 inches.
While larger than a smartphone, it is much smaller than most tablets and can be held and used in one hand. Phablets typically use 3G or 4G networks for cellular calls and are Wi-Fi – enabled devices. Check this piece on TGF to know more about phablets.
PS: Words like “phablet,” that are created from parts of two different words, are known as portmanteaus.
Motorola Moto X Play might launch as Droid Maxx 2 on Verizon in the US
Recently, Motorola announced the Moto X Style and Moto X Play; while the former would be available unlocked in the US as the Moto X Pure Edition, the company confirmed the Moto X Play would not be available officially in the US. How about buying the same device under a different name? According to a […]
Report: Xiaomi to expand to Africa with the Redmi 2 and Mi 4 by September
Xiaomi is reportedly looking to break into the African market by September with the Xiaomi Redmi 2 and the Xiaomi Mi 4. The smartphones would be available for sale online only (flash sales are a possibility) in countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, Angola, Cameroon and Ivory Coast. According to a report on […]
Oppo R5s is an upgraded Oppo R5 with 3GB RAM and 32GB ROM
Oppo has launched the Oppo R5s which is an upgraded model of the Oppo R5 which was the thinnest and still one of the thinnest smartphone around at 4.85mm. The device listed on the company’s European website and priced equivalent to $226 USD in Grey colour option. The Oppo R5s features the same 5.2-inch Super […]
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ vs Motorola Moto X Style: Specs Comparison
We have to agree that both the recently released Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Motorola Moto X Style are interesting devices. It is a common sight to see a flagship device from Samsung but it’s been over a year since Motorola announced any, with the acquisition by Lenovo being the notable news. Judging from this […]
Samsung Galaxy Note5 Active with 4100mAh battery tipped for November release
Today marks the start of the official sales of the Samsung Galaxy Note5 in the US (and Canada); and already there are already talks of a rugged version of the phablet sized device with stylus. It is expected to launch in less than four months time, by Early November. If such reports are true or […]
Samsung Galaxy Note5 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 2: Specs Comparison
Samsung and Xiaomi coincidentally released two phablet sized smartphones on the same day (August 13th); the former released the Galaxy Note5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+ while the latter released the Redmi Note 2 and Redmi Note 2 Prime. The set of devices released however cater for different markets – the high-end offerings from Samsung cost […]
Sony to launch Xperia J1 Compact Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Edition in Japan on September 2
Sony Japan has announced a special edition of the Xperia J1 Compact called the Sony Xperia J1 Compact Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Edition. Not minding the long name, the device is expected to launch in Japan on September 2 just a day after the launch of the Metal Gear Solid V: The […]
Boost Mobile launch ZTE Warp Elite with Android 5.1 Lollipop OS for $179.99 Sans Contract
Boost Mobile and ZTE have announced the ZTE Warp Elite, a new addition to the Warp family of devices and successor to the ZTE Warp Sync released in 2014. It costs $179.99 (plus tax) and is marketed as Boost Mobile’s “most feature-packed smartphone for under 00”. Commenting on the launch, Lixin Cheng, chairman and CEO of […]
Flagship HTC O2 Specs tipped: Snapdragon 820 SoC, 4GB RAM and QHD Screen
It is all gloom and no glory for HTC at the moment, battling poor sales and shares price is dropping like leaves in the Autumn, things are not looking bright. The company’s last flagship, the HTC One M9 (and it’s many variants) are not selling well which has lead to the company planning to release […]