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Intex Aqua i7 offers flagship features at mid-level price
Indian smartphone manufacturers have been trying to give buyers the same features as top brands, but at a fraction of the price. The Intex Aqua i7 aims for the very top with features you would otherwise find only in flagship phones.

LG's G2 is a performer, offering many new features
For a change, the G2 from LG has come to India within weeks of its global launch. We think that is because LG wants to cash in on the success of the Nexus 4, which has made the brand popular here.
Buy the Galaxy Note 3 only if you can handle a big phablet
Samsung Note 3 is a bit of a surprise as for a change this Galaxy phone does not feel plasticky. The Note 3 has a back cover lined with premium leather giving the phone a elite feel without making it heavier.
Review: Sony Xperia Z1 is a boring phone with good camera
Sony, once the top cameraphone company in India, has started reviving its design philosophy to gain a strong foothold in the highly competitive smartphone market. The company is thinking out of the box and the Xperia Z1 tries to live up to that.
Top offers from gadget makers this festive season
Gadgets and Gizmos lists out offers gadget makers are banking on to lure customers this festive season.
This festive season, why not gift a smartphone?
The festival season is a good time to buy a new smartphone as there are hundreds of offers floating around. Gadgets and Gizmos lists the best deals on offer in the market right now.
Nokia Lumia 1020 is the best camera phone around
With the Lumia 1020, Nokia has brought a 41MP camera to Windows Phone with some added features, lots of camera apps and a better design.
The big brand spec faceoff
Gadgets and Gizmos compare five latest smartphone offerings from big brands: LG G2, Sony Xperia Z1, BlackBerry Z30, Nokia Lumia 1020 and Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

2013-11-30

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