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Honor 9N was launched in a grand event in Delhi on July 24 th  and I happened to be there to witness the gloss and glory. Held in Andaz Hotel in Aerocity near Indira Gandhi International Airport, the launch event was the perfect prelude to the phone which claims to see and show Beauty All Around. Be what it may, the launch took place and I along with many present in the event were highly impressed by the product. The build up around the first flash sale on Flipkart was filled with positive first impressions and reviews from the tech media and tech bloggers. The buzz was extremely positive and it proved true when Honor 9N sold out in the first 5 minutes of its flash sale on July 31 st . It seems that people were eagerly waiting for this phone to hit the sale shelf. Honor 9N is a stunning phone when it comes to look and feel. The glass design is what makes the phone look premium in all aspects. The crystal clear display with a notch above not only beautifies the phone

Honor has just set another record in its favour. The Honor 9N has sold out within first 5 minutes of the flash sale on Flipkart in India. This is just another feather on the hat of Honor who are doing amazing work in India. Honor 9 Lite sold more than a million units, Honor 7X did record breaking sales, Honor 10 introduced India to AI – the list goes on. And with Honor 9N’s mind-blowing sales numbers, it is only a habit for Honor to win big. And guess what? They are soon coming with another device with something called GPU Turbo. I dug up some materials online and found it to be a very interesting thing. Sources also reveal that this new phone is going to be called Honor Play! According to the trade- pundit s, there’s this smart phone on the anvil, developed by Honor, which is going to make waves with a revolutionary technology that goes by the name of GPU Turbo. Although there’s very little info on the brand name, GPU Turbo, however, has been defined by the Honor guys in a

The world of gaming is getting overpopulated by the day. Recently we have seen increased consumer interests in the gaming capabilities of the Smartphone with the advent of hugely popular games like PUBG: mobile and imminent arrival of Fortnite for Android. While some of the competition have addressed the needs with gaming centric Smartphones like Razer and ROG smartphones , the near-perfect and absolutely satisfying feeling is still a pipe-dream. Given that speed and graphics are of extreme importance when it comes to gaming, there’s a new brew being developed by the Honor guys that will change the face of smartphone gaming by turning everything on its head. Read on to get the complete dope on the wonderful technology. The technology has been christened GPU Turbo. That’s right. And what’s unique is that it’s a perfect blend of hardware and software. With unbeatable speed at the heart of the technology, it will help gamers play the way they’ve always wanted to – fast

The other day, I was crawling through my Twitter feed and came across a very informative piece that categorically showed that Honor 9N is a way better phone than Redmi Note 5 Pro. The spec by spec and feature by feature dissection revealed that Redmi is not even in competition with Honor 9N! Have a look at it: This image is pretty much self-explanatory. There is a reason why Honor is the fastest growing smartphone brand in India and Redmi is losing its footing in India.

Hey guys, it’s been quite some time the smartphone manufacturers haven’t come up with anything new and exciting. I was making my usual round of hanging out with the industry experts and was lamenting this fact. That’s when I got this treasure chest – there’s a whole new experience waiting to be introduced. Honor phones are coming up with a technological innovation that will make all other smartphones a thing of the past. GPU Turbo – that’s what the technology is being referred to. And i t is going to manage an age old problem faced by all smartphone brands - technical constraints like storage, heat dissipation and energy consumption. This new GPU Turbo is going to provide a strong support that will result in superior overall performance.  In fact, a ccording to  GizmoChina , GPU Turbo can increase graphics processing efficiency by as much as 60 percent and reduce SoC (System on Chip) power consumption by 30 percent. The GPU Turbo technology has been developed to support a

Yeah, as all smartphones manufacturers are trying to outdo each other, the guys at Honor have broken a new ground. It will make the new generation of mobile gamers flock to its smartphones. Because of the introduction of a brand new technology – GPU Turbo. According to a close source, this Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) has been enhanced with Turbo power. It’s a great marriage of software & hardware that will make your phone perform faster than ever before. The technology will boost the efficiency of the GPU by 60 percent and cut down battery consumption by 30 percent. So you will end up saving a lot of your valuable time and money. This technology is going to change the way we look at graphics. Enriched with Turbo, the graphics processing will not only gain speed but also result in crystal clear picture. You’ll never miss a single detail. It is also going to change the face of gaming forever. With GPU Turbo you can now experience 4D gaming on your phone. Yes, you read it

Overheard between 2 geeks in an engineering college campus. Geek 1: “Have you heard there’s this smart phone which is going to take the world of smartphones like a storm?” Geek 2: “Arrey  macha , stories like these are dime a dozen. If you started believing in all… you’re a goner” G1: “This time it’s from the horse’s mouth. This guy works for Honor. And the technology is being developed by them” G2: “ Accha ? So what is it? Will it make time travel possible?” G1: “Well, in a way it will. It’ll take you way ahead in the future. At Honor, they are referring to the technology as GPU Turbo” G2: “GPU Turbo?  Yeh kaunsa chidiya hai bhai ?!” G1: “Well as far as I know, it’s a revolution of sorts. It enhances the speed of the phone like crazy! Gamers will never complain about slow gaming ever again” G2: “Then  toh  graphics will also be superior. Simply unparalleled” G1: “Yeah,  graphics processing efficiency will go up by 60% while reducing the SoC (System on Chip) ene

Well, I cannot claim that I got the news from my regular geek- khabri s. This is overheard. According to the trade- pundit s, there’s this smart phone on the anvil, developed by Honor, which is going to make waves with a revolutionary technology that goes by the name of GPU Turbo. Although there’s very little info on the brand name, GPU Turbo, however, has been defined by the Honor guys in a very comprehensive manner. According to them, GPU Turbo is nothing short of a technical coup. A technology that makes a phone run at a speed that beats all others in the category. Hands down. Which means, graphic processing is going to be a breeze from now on. Not just save time, it results in amazingly superior graphics for your viewing pleasure. That’s, like, groundbreaking news for the gamers. An alchemic integration of hardware & software, coupled with GPU Turbo, optimizes the whole mobile gaming experience. This technology ensures super-improved graphics processing efficiency by

After days of speculation and unbearable suspense, the Honor 9N sees the light of the day in New Delhi today. Launched with all pomp and gaiety at a stunning event in Delhi’s Andaz Hotel, Honor 9N shone like a star in a far off galaxy. I have been following the buzz around this phone for a while now and was smitten by its features and looks. So when I got the chance to be in the launch event today, I grabbed it with both hands. The hospitality of Honor is well known and today was no different. After an elaborate breakfast, guests and media personnel were treated with a spectacular launch session.     Things were kick started by P Sanjeev, VP Sales, who took the energy level to new heights with his enthusiastic speech about how Honor continues to be the fastest growing smartphone brand in India. The numbers were really impressive and I could hear a few fellow guests appreciating them with muted hmmms and ummms. Post that CMO Suhail Tariq showcased Honor’s commi

I had been hearing about this new phone in the block from Honor which is touted to be a game changer with stunning features. Named Honor 9N, this upcoming phone is generating a lot of buzz in the market and it had kept me busy for the past few days. And guess what, there is finally a leak! I stumbled upon this pic online while looking for more info on Honor 9N. As you can see, it appears that Honor online portal uploaded this for testing but somehow the leak took place. From the pic, it is clear that this phone comes with a stunning notch design which lends the device a premium look. This promise more real estate on the display for an immersive viewing experience. The 19:9 aspect ratio also suggests that Honor 9N is going to be a real visual delight. As the leak reveals, it has a 16MP front camera. Honor is always known for its revolutionary camera tech and has redefined mobile photography. So we can hope stunning results from this camera as well. Now comes the surp

With great power comes great responsibility and with great smartphones come great amount of myths. One such myth is that flagship notch devices are bound to burn a hole in your pocket. I mean it is true to some extent but now I have come across a device which is totally going to break this myth. I am going to elaborate this a little later. I have always been looking to own a notch device but I never understood why flagship notch devices are exorbitantly expensive. Apple pioneered it and we all know how illogical Apple is when it comes to pricing. Soon many copycats came up with notch and they also put up a higher price tag on their me-too devices. Just to give you an idea, OnePlus 6 costs a whopping 34,999 INR, Asus Zenfone 5Z comes at 32,990 and Vivo X21 makes you poor by 35,990. See, I understand technology has a cost but when sense dawns upon you, you also realise that these brands are making a fool out of you. So coming to the question under discussion, why notc

We all know what a splendid smartphone Honor 9 Lite is. One of the best phones from Honor, this device has sold over a million units in India and it speaks volumes about its success. I am using the phone myself and I can vouch for it. Apart from being a good looking phone with unmatched value for its price, Honor 9 Lite has a few very cool tricks up its sleeve. Let’s have a look at them: Splash effect: Honor 9 Lite has an exceptional camera and it is but obvious that it has stunning camera features – one of them is the splash effect. With this, you can highlight a particular colour in a photo while the other elements go colourless. Bokeh effect: For the uninitiated, bokeh effect is what makes your photos play with focus. You have seen photos where one element is in focus while the rest is blurred? That is what bokeh does. Many phones add that with the help of third party apps but Honor 9 Lite has it in-built. Multiple use of fingerprint: Unlike any other smartphone wh

Can you believe that you can turn your phone into a speaker good enough to make a sizeable group to groove to? Yes, if you have a Honor 10, it is possible! With the latest OTA update, this already superb phone gets something it calls the Party Mode. This works like this – one phone acts as the master device while others are supporting devices. Connect the phones through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth and get ready to experience something new and amazing. Once connected, play a song on the master device and the rest of them will play the same song in sync! This is so amazing that you can turn any gathering into a buzzing party without any speakers! Maybe this is the beginning of the end of the speakers! But who cares! All we want is to party hard and with Party Mode, you can bring the party home!

I have been using the wonderful Honor 10 for some time now. It is an amazing device with features that can give any phone in its category a run for their money. I mean, this is an AI phone with a camera that can even be put at par with the iPhone! Only difference, iPhone costs you a fortune for a camera of this quality and Honor 10 comes at just 32,999 INR. Still photography has seen new highs since the advent of Honor 10 but when it came to video recording, one thing I found always missing in the otherwise excellent device. Yes, you got it right, it’s EIS (Electronic Image stabilization). EIS basically is an image enhancement technique which helps you record jitter-free videos without any tripod. When you are shooting with your phone, it is almost understood that you are using it on the go. But the jumps in your video generated by your movement is a huge hindrance. It makes the video look like an amateur effort. But with the latest OTA update, Honor 10 get the much ant