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Nokia Brings The Lumia 720, Lumia 520 To India

March 21, 2013 0 Rahul S

Nokia yesterday officially unveiled its newest Windows Phone 8 powered handset – the Lumia 720 and the Lumia 520 in India. At an event held at New Delhi, the company for the first time, showcased the handsets in India. Both…

Windows Phone 8 Gets Updated Skype App

March 20, 2013 0 Rahul S

If you are amongst the millions of people not too happy with the Skype application currently available for Windows Phone 8, well, here’s some good news coming your way. Microsoft has just released an updated version of Skype for Windows…

Coming Soon: Android 2.3 Laden Micromax Bolt A51

March 19, 2013 0 Rahul S

Micromax is readying the launch of yet another low end Android powered handset in the days to come. The company’s website has listed a new entry level handset called the “Bolt” A51 which is expected to be priced at around…

Karbonn A6 – Affordable Smartphone Appears On SnapDeal

March 18, 2013 0 Rahul S

It seems to have become a norm for Indian handset manufacturers to silently launch new handsets on online portals without making a huge hue and cry these days. Following the trend is Karbonn Mobiles which has apparently launched the Karbonn…

1 Million BlackBerry OS 10 Devices Ordered By Unknown BlackBerry Partner

March 14, 2013 0 Rahul S

BlackBerry’s recently announced Z10 was not received with rave reviews. There is however no denying the fact that it indeed is quite capable a device as a smartphone. Some partners of BlackBerry seem to surely believe so. That’s right, we have…

Nokia

Nokia, New India Assurance Introduce Handset Insurance Plan For Phones

March 12, 2013 0 Rahul S

Handset maker Nokia and Insurance company New India Assurance have joined hands to introduce a unique handset insurance plan for Nokia devices. This plan is aimed at helping users to safeguard against risks of mobile phone theft and possible damage.…

Lava To Introduce Fastest Intel Powered Smartphone on March 14

March 11, 2013 0 Rahul S

On March 14th, when the rest of the tech world would be glued to see what Samsung would come up with as the successor to the Galaxy S III, homegrown manufacturer Lava who owns the Xolo brand is all set…

Nokia

Review: The Nokia Lumia 820

March 11, 2013 0 Rahul S

Nokia’s latest Windows Phone offerings – the Lumia 820 and the flagship Lumia 920 were finally released in India last month. While we did get to play around with the Lumia 920 on many occasions, thanks to the attention it…

Samsung Releases Galaxy S4 Teaser Video; Phone to Sport Eye Tracking Capabilities

March 5, 2013 0 Rahul S

Samsung has started to roll its media blitzkrieg for its newest and most anticipated smartphone of 2013 – the Galaxy S IV. The device is to be unveiled on the 14th of March at an event in New York City.…

Tech Industry News

India’s PSLV C-20 Carried a Google Nexus Powered Satellite!

February 28, 2013 0 Rahul S

I am sure you all might be aware of the recent successful launch of India’s tried and tested PSLV (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle) rocket. The PSLV C20 lifted off from from the East Coast of India and carried as many…

LG Optimus G Lands in India For Rs. 34,500

February 28, 2013 0 Rahul S

LG finally decided it was time they bought it flagship Android powered handset to India – a good three months after its international release which happened back in November 2012. The Android 4.1.2 JellyBean toting handset features a 4.7 inch WXGA…

India

Budget 2013: Cellphones To Get More Expensive

February 28, 2013 0 Rahul S

If you plan to get a brand new mobile phone that is worth more than Rs. 2000 in the months to come, make sure you get one real quick. Why? Because in the just announced Union Budget, our finance minister, Mr. P.…

MWC

MWC 2013: Nokia Announces The Lumia 720 and The Lumia 520

February 26, 2013 0 Rahul S

We knew Nokia was going to unveil a bunch of new devices at this year’s MWC (Mobile World Congress) but were unsure as to what those devices would be. Well all speculations have come to rest today as Nokia went…

BlackBerry Z10 Launches In India For Rs. 43,490

February 25, 2013 0 Rahul S

BlackBerry, earlier known as RIM (Research In Motion) today announced the launch of its new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone in India. The BlackBerry OS 10 toting device had seen an international launch a few weeks ago and there were speculations that…

No Instagram For BlackBerry 10: Reports

February 22, 2013 0 Rahul S

One problem if you are a budding mobile Operating System no matter how awesome you are is the problem of getting all those popular, essential apps to the platform. This will become increasingly difficult if you plan to survive in…

HTC Ups The Ante; Launches Flagship Handset The HTC One

February 20, 2013 0 Rahul S

HTC has unveiled its much awaited flagship Android handset, the “HTC One” at a event earlier today. The device packs in a bunch of features that might make your eyes pop. A worthy successor to its year old range of…

Fujitsu Ties Up With Orange; Launches Android Phone For The Elderly

February 19, 2013 0 Rahul S

Fujitsu has just announced that it is partnering with French carrier Orange Telecom to launch a new Android powered handset. This device, known as the Stylistic S01 is not your usual Android handset. One look at the menu and the…

India

Samsung Introduces REX Series Of Affordable Feature Phones In India

February 15, 2013 0 Rahul S

While the Samsung smartphone juggernaut moves on, there might be some of us who might be thinking it is not really concentrating on the low end segment. Well Samsung seems to be in a mood to prove them all wrong.…

LG Reveals The Optimus G Pro Phablet Before MWC

February 13, 2013 0 Rahul S

Just as we were coming to terms with the Optimus G – the flagship Android from LG, they have come up with a phablet sized successor to it. This one, known as the Optimus G Pro clings on to the…

News

Nokia Debuts The Asha 310; Dual SIM laden Entry-level Handset

February 12, 2013 0 Rahul S

In yet another new launch aimed at the mass market, Nokia has just announced the brand new Asha 310. The device is the first from the Asha series to come with both – dual SIM capability and built in Wi-Fi. Nokia…

HTC One AKA M7 Leaked In Press Shot

February 12, 2013 0 Rahul S

We all know that HTC is holding an event just prior to the MWC where the company is expected to launch its new flagship Android handset. The M7 as the phone has been referred to is also being called the HTC One…

BlackBerry To Pull Out Of the Japanese Market

February 8, 2013 0 Rahul S

BlackBerry sure seems to have grand plans with its brand new OS 10 powered BlackBerry Z10. Japan however isn’t a part of that plan. The Nikkei has in a report just confirmed that BlackBerry has decided to stop selling its…

Is The BlackBerry Z10 Coming To India On February 24?

February 7, 2013 0 Rahul S

Well that is what is being claimed by friends from over at Fonearena. BlackBerry’s recently announced flagship BlackBerry OS 10 toting handset – the Z10 is likely to get a pan India launch this very month. Nevertheless, it would be…

Apple

Apple Becomes World’s Biggest PC Maker

February 7, 2013 0 Rahul S

I am sure you might have thought that is a misleading headline, right? But no. This is what is being actually claimed by analytics firm Canalys. In its latest report, Canalys has gone ahead and clubbed the Apple iPad in…

News

Ubuntu Powered Phones to Debut In October 2013?

February 7, 2013 0 Rahul S

It was just over a month ago that folks from over at Canonical first showcased its Ubuntu OS for smartphones. They also had a stall at last month’s CES where they showed off early bits of the revolutionary UI that…

Lava Iris 351 Smartphone Launched; Runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread

February 6, 2013 0 Rahul S

In yet another phone launch aimed at the masses, manufacturer of affordable handsets – Lava has announced the launch of its latest Android powered smartphone. Known as the Iris 351, this one is a dual SIM device running Android 2.3.5…

HCL Introduces New “Me” Range Of Affordable Tablets

February 6, 2013 0 Rahul S

HCL Infosystems has unveiled the latest range of its affordable HCL ME tablets in the country yesterday. The new models include the HCL ME U2, HCL ME V1 and the HCL ME Y3. The prces of these tablets range from…

Airtel Offers Mobile Connectivity In Kargil Via VSAT Link

February 5, 2013 0 Rahul S

Airtel has issued a press release stating that they have started offering cellular connectivity in the Kargil sector of Jammu & Kashmir – an area where no other private cellular operators have their services. Airtel adds that while the government has made efforts to…

Windows Phone Goes on An African Safari, Thanks To Huawei, Microsoft

February 5, 2013 0 Rahul S

Microsoft and Chinese telecommunications major Huawei (who also dabbles with smartphones) have jointly announced that they would be bringing affordable, low cost Windows Phone powered devices to the continent of 1 billion people. The huge African market is one of the fastest…

India

Idea Introduces 3G Speed Booster Plans For Postpaid Subscribers

February 4, 2013 0 Rahul S

Idea Cellular has announced the launch of its new 3G ‘Speed Booster’ packs that would allow its postpaid 3G subscribers access to high speed 3G Internet access – all through their billing cycle – without having to worry about reaching the data cap. This will…

Apple

Apple Becomes Number One Smartphone Maker In The US. Overtakes Samsung

February 4, 2013 0 Rahul S

There is no doubt about the fact that the past few quarters have been a mixed one for Apple. The major highlights during the last 6 months were various news reports that suggested that Apple’s iPhone and its products were gradually falling…

BlackBerry Announces The BlackBerry OS 10 Powered Z10, Q10

February 1, 2013 0 Rahul S

At the much awaited BlackBerry OS 10 event at NewYork yesterday RIM announced three major things. First, the company until now knows as RIM would henceforth be known simply as BlackBerry. Thats right, they are dropping the “Research In Motion” tag in…

RIM Gearing up for BlackBerry 10 Launch

January 30, 2013 0 Rahul S

In what has to be the most significant launch for mobilephone maker RIM ever since its inception, the company is all set to announce its next generation Smartphone operating system at an event tomorrow. Along with BlackBerry 10, the OS…

Nokia

Nokia Updates City Lens App for Windows Phone 7.5 and WP 8

January 29, 2013 0 Rahul S

Nokia has earlier today issued important updates to its augmented reality application City Lens. The update has been made available to both Windows Phone 7.5 laden devices and the new Windows Phone 8 based ones. The changelog for both the…

Karbonn Launches S1 Titanium Smartphone With 1.2 Ghz Quad Core Qualcomm Processor, Android 4.1 JellyBean

January 28, 2013 0 Rahul S

Homegrown mobile phone manufacturers seems to be tightening their grip in the mid to low price range market with each passing day. While Micromax is readying the official launch of its flagship the A116 Canvas HD, arch rival Karbonn came from nowhere and has officially launched…

Apple

Apple Readying a New 128 GB iPad?

January 28, 2013 0 Rahul S

The usually very trustworthy folks from over at 9to5Mac is reporting an interesting little development. According to their sources, the fruit themed toymaker from Cupertino is readying the launch of a new model of the iPad. Now, we know that…

Details Of Probable High End Samsung Galaxy Handset Leaked

January 28, 2013 0 Rahul S

Now, we have been hearing a lot about Samsung;s next generation flagship Galaxy S device for the past few days. The Galaxy S IV as it is likely to be christened is sure to get totally out of this world…

Tech Industry News

Nokia Intros The Music+, Premium Music App

January 28, 2013 0 Rahul S

Nokia has just annouced the lauch of a new, premium version of its popular music service – Nokia Music. The servce christened Nokia Music+ builds on the already popular Nokia Music brand. Nokia Music, as you might be aware, is…

Intel’s Xolo X 500 Announced For India

January 25, 2013 0 Rahul S

Lava, the famed maker of the first commercial Intel processor powered smartphone has announced that it would soon start selling yet another Xolo branded, Intel powered handset in the country. The new handset that will soon be launched in India happens to be…

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 To Debut Next Month?

January 23, 2013 0 Rahul S

Samsung Mobile is all set to introduce an 8 inch version of its Galaxy Note tablet at the upcoming Mobile World Congress at Barcelona, Spain later this month. The news was confirmed by none other than the vice president of Samsung Mobile – JK Shin. Like…

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