TecQ: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Samsung, Dell XPS 13, Apple & More
This week’s Top stories from the world of technology.
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1. Review: Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Has It all in a Budget But...
It’s the return of Xiaomi in 2016. The Chinese smartphone company has been absent from the mainstream smartphone market for almost a year now, and now they are back with the Redmi Note 3.
This is an all-metal smartphone that’s in a budget and has striking similarities with the LeEco 1s. But will it be the comeback that Xiaomi was hoping for?
Read more to find if it’s worth the buy.
2. Why the ‘Google Tax’ in India? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Till date, it’s been a hard task to account for taxes accrued by digital giants such as Google, Facebook, or even Yahoo in India. But very soon, these IT majors will be legally liable to pay their share of taxes, called the Google Tax.
This tax measure has been brought into place to make big chunks of money from IT giants on the digital platform. So, you might ask, how is the ‘Google Tax’ applicable to other digital companies like Facebook or even Yahoo? We’ve got answers to all your questions.
Read more about what the Google Tax actually is.
3. All You Need to Know About the 4-Inch Apple iPhone 5SE
It’s been a rumour so far, but Apple seems determined to launch the 4-inch iPhone in March 2016. This will be an affordable iPhone, and something that will make sense for the Indian market too.
Sadly, in 2015 Apple priced the new iPhones exorbitantly, which saw their sales figures dip. So the company quickly ran back to their drawing board and decided to make an affordable iPhone.
The phone will also feature a 4-inch display and Apple’s A9 processor. The new iPhone will also come in Rose Gold colour which was first seen on iPhone 6s and 6s plus.
Read more about the incoming iPhone 5SE.
4. Review: Samsung Gear S2 is an Android-Friendly Tizen Smartwatch
We don’t understand the point of smart wearables if companies can’t justify their existence or overvalued pricing. Apple Watch in India is priced starting at Rs 34,000 while the Motorola Moto 360 2nd gen sells for Rs 19,999.
Samsung is the latest to jump in with the Gear S2 that comes with a brand new version of the Tizen UI.
Starting from Rs 24,800, the Samsung Gear S2 is cheaper than the Apple Watch.
Read on to know if the Gear S2 is a match to the Apple Watch.
5. Review: Dell XPS 13 Is the Best Windows Laptop Money Can Buy!
Dell is known for making quality laptops that are liked by users across sections. But, Dell products are rarely considered to be at par with Apple’s Macbook or other high-end Windows PCs.
With the XPS 13 series, Dell has tried changing the script. There’s a lot to like about the XPS 13. But like all good things in life, the XPS 13 comes at a price.
Read the review to know what’s good and not-so-good about the laptop.
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