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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…

Android

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

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…

Android

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…

Android

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…

Android

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.…

Android

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…

Android

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

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…

BlackBerry

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…

Android

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…

Android

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…

Microsoft

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

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…

BlackBerry

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…

Android

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…

Samsung

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…

Android

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…

Android

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…

Samsung

Samsung Launches The Galaxy Grand In India

January 22, 2013 0 Rahul S

Samsung has announced the launch of its new affordable and the much mocked Android 4.1 powered Galaxy Grand Phablet in India. At an event held in Mumbai, Samsung sort of surprised everyone with the pricing of the device and also…

Android

Sony’s Tablet Z Goes Official; Is Super Slim and Runs Android

January 21, 2013 0 Rahul S

Sony seems to be on a roll after its divorce from Ericsson. After coming up with the Xperia Z waterproof, Android smartphone at the CES, they have now gone official and revealed their newest tablet to the world. The device,…

Android

Opera To Debut New Browser For iOS, Android Platfroms In February

January 19, 2013 0 Rahul S

Opera has been in the browser business for ages now. Although popular, they haven’t been able to make a huge mark when it comes to the desktop market where a relative newcomer like Google Chrome has managed to do pretty…

Android

Samsung Galaxy S II To Get Android 4.2 Update

January 17, 2013 0 Rahul S

If you are one of those emotional Samsung users who are still holding on to their Samsung Galaxy S II’s in-spite of the fact that the once most powerful flagship finds itself humbled amongst the latest crop of “powerful” handsets, fear not!…

Android

Acer Iconia B1 7-inch Tablet Launched

January 16, 2013 0 Rahul S

Acer has just announced the launch of a brand new 7-inch budget tablet in India. Christened the “Iconia B1?, the device runs Android 4.1 JellyBean- the latest version of Android and is priced well below the Rs.10 k mark making…

Android

Lava Launches New 5-inch Phablet – The Iris 501

January 15, 2013 0 Rahul S

Lava Mobiles, who surprised us all with their Intel based offering, the powerful Lava Xolo X900 seems all set to challenge the likes of Micromax and Karbonn – both of which have been doing extremely well with their low cost, large screened phablets. As…

Nokia

Nokia Launches The Lumia 920, Lumia 820 In India

January 11, 2013 0 Rahul S

Nokia has finally announced the launch of its new Windows Phone 8 powered devices in India with the introduction of the Lumia 920 and its smaller, less expensive sibling – the Lumia 820. Successors to the critically acclaimed Lumia 900…

eReaders & Tablets

Lenovo Launches A2107 7-inch Android 4.0 Tablet In India

January 9, 2013 0 Rahul S

 Lenovo India has just announced the launch of a brand new tablet in India. The device christened the IdeaTab A2107 runs Android 4.0 (ICS) and features a 7 inch display. The device runs Lenovo’s Mondrian User Interface atop the Android…

CES

CES 2013:Alcatel Intros World Slimmest Smartphone!

January 8, 2013 0 Rahul S

Alcatel might not be up there in the list of the top mobilephone manufacturers out there and the company doesn’t seem to have any intention to be counted as a major force in the industry. However, for some reason, they do manufacture…