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It caught everyone's fancy from the time it was first leaked in a video, and since then, all Android enthusiasts, and especially the ones who swear by the pure stock user interface of the operating system, have been eyeing this smartphone. No prizes for guessing, we're talking about the   Nexus 5 , Google's new platform showcase device which has been manufactured by Korean electronics giant, LG. It's also the first time that Google has launched its flagship device in the Indian market just weeks after its international launch. The pricing of the phone and the promise of priority software updates makes it an irresistible proposition. So, how does it perform in real world conditions? We put it to test and find out in our review. Build/ Design The Nexus 5 sports a very understated look and there's nothing really striking in the phone's design that will shout for your attention. The phone is made of plastic and doesn't feel very premium. Howe...

This is a new beginning for BlackBerry. A new flagship device with a new operating system, looking to excite the fans of the BlackBerry platform and breathe new life into a company that’s lost massive ground to Apple and Google. The BlackBerry Z10 treads ground that BlackBerry has covered before: the Storm and the Torch 9860 models both tried to crack the touchscreen-only approach, and while they had their advocates, they didn’t exactly stir excitement. It’s interesting, then, that BlackBerry has launched the Z10 first, rather than the safer Q10, which is essentially an evolution of the popular Qwerty Bold. The move outlines a real commitment to stepping forward, it gives the impression that touch is what BlackBerry wants, or the recognition that it's what consumers want. So can BlackBerry 10 on the BlackBerry Z10 give you that touchscreen experience so well refined in competitors? Is the Z10 a viable alternative to Android, Windows Phone or the iPhone? Or is t...

Following the Samsung way of flooding the market with devices in every possible segment, Micromax has been churning out smartphones like anything these days. Just last week we saw the A84 , a Gingerbread smartphone and now the A100 has been spotted on HomeShop18. Featuring a 5-inch display with 854x480p resolution, the smartphone will come with Android 4.0, a 2000 mAh battery, a 5MP camera, dual-SIM connectivity and 4GB of internal storage. According to the listing on HomeShop18, the smartphone will be priced at Rs. 9,999. There is no word on the release date right now. With this smartphone Micromax will compete with Spice Steller Horizon, which was recently announced for a price-tag of Rs. 11,999. The specifications of both the smartphones are pretty similar; however there is no word on the processor or RAM of the Micromax A100, which are a major deciding factor for a smartphone purchase. The company is planning to officially launch the A84 soon in the country an...

Xperia™ Neo L Xperia Neo L MT25i is a smartphone that oozes elegance. It is sleek and stylish with curved back and glossy finish. For crisp and loud sound, it incorporates Sony’s xLoud™ audio technology. Its 1GHz processor gives you short response time and great web browsing speed. Display - 4.0 (10.16 cms), 854 x 480 pixels 16,777,216 colour TFT 5 MP camera with LED flash and Auto focus 1 GHz Scorpion Android OS, v4.0.3 (ICS) 1 GB Internal Storage 512MB RAM Standard Retail Price:  MRP Rs 19,449 /-* (MRP inclusive of all taxes. Quoted MRP is for 1 unit of the product.) Specifications Display and Screen Display 4.0 (10.16 cms), 854 x 480 pixels 16,777,216 colour TFT Screen scratch-resistant touchscreen Touch Capacitive touchscreen with on-screen QWERTY keyboard Camera and video camera 5 MP camera with LED flash and Auto focus Video HD video recording (720p) Supported format BMP, GIF, JPEG, ...