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Oppo F3 Plus review: Double take Getting noticed in a busy place like the smartphone market is no easy feat but Oppo's decision to go after the selfie-loving crowd is one that seems to be paying off so far. Granted, technological gems like VOOC fast charging have likely played a part too, but it's no accident that the Selfie Experts are the most popular Oppo phones in our database. Hardly a surprise then that the Oppo F3 and F3 Plus follow the same strategy. A 16MP rear / 8MP dual selfie setup is these guys' call to fame. The 6-inch F3 Plus that's about to keep us busy for a good while is quite a big bloke but, other than that, we don't yet know how it differs from its sibling. Back in March,  Oppo made both handsets official , and the focus was entirely on the Plus version. All we were told about the regular F3 is that it would sport a 5.5-inch display - no word on stuff like chipset, battery or even screen resolution. The gaps will likely be filled soon e...

Reliance Jio 'Fibre To The Home' service details revealed: Report NEW DELHI: It seems that  Reliance Jio  is not done setting shaking up the telecom industry yet. After  4G  services, the company is now said to be planning on bringing Fibre To The Home (FTTH) services oon. According to the Teleanalysis website, the same will be arriving by June.  Reliance  has already confirmed its FTTH plans during its year-end financial results statement. Reliance is expected to commence the service with a trial in some cities, followed by a commercial roll out. "We are doing some trials in various cities and most trials are successful and ready for commercial roll out," said a person familiar with   Jio 's plans to Teleanalysis website. READ ALSO: Trai asks Reliance Jio to withdraw 'Summer Surprise' offer It was further mentioned that the service will offer users a minimum of 100Mbps data speeds. "Our plans start from 100Mbps and it will be the most af...

6 tips to prevent smartphones from overheating Avoid overheating 1 / 7 With smartphones increasingly adding processing power and packing large batteries with fast-charging technology, users often face situations when their smartphones over heat during certain tasks. This may be during charging, playing/recording 4K content or while using heavy apps. Though in most cases overheating is a hardware issue, there are also some tips that you can follow to ensure that your smartphone does not overheat. Remove case 2 / 7 Keeping the smartphone in a cover case traps the heat emitted out of the handset and so removing it can help reduce overheating to some extent. Charging smartphones overnight 3 / 7 Many of us leave our smartphones for charging overnight. Keeping the smartphone on charge overnight not only affects the efficiency of your battery in the long run, but also heats up the device. There have been cases where smartphone batteries have exploded due to overch...

Buying a Bluetooth speaker? Here’s your guide Picking the right Bluetooth speaker 1 / 9 Bluetooth speakers are turning out to be a must have accessory these days. If you are looking for the perfect Bluetooth speaker for yourself, just take a quick glance at the things to keep in mind before buying them. Sound Quality 2 / 9 Sound quality is the most essential attribute that one should look for before investing in a Bluetooth speaker. Look for the speakers which have a good balance of low frequency speakers for a strong bass and mids, and a high frequency speaker for a balanced output. Connectivity 3 / 9 While buying the Bluetooth speaker, users should keep in mind the range to which the Bluetooth will function. Go for the one with a maximum Bluetooth range as it will facilitate flexible usage experience. Also, look for additional options like NFC. Battery life 4 / 9 Another essential feature is battery life. Buy the one which can give you hours of uninte...