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Sony Ericsson Xperia X12 Anzu Images Leaked

November 11, 2010 0 Rahul S

Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10 line up has been much maligned for its slowness to update to new Android versions with the X10 line up just receiving an update to Android 2.1. This, when the rest of the Android fraternity is…

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Dell enters Indian smartphone market with two Android handsets!

November 10, 2010 0 Nimish

The jury might still be out as to whether the Streak is a tablet or a smartphone, but today Dell officially entered the Indian smartphone market with two Android handsets. In what is a change from the general trend, these…

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Google Nexus One To Get Android 2.3 Update VERY Soon?

November 8, 2010 0 Rahul S

With news of the Nexus Two Getting delayed just sinking in, there’s is some good news for all you lovers of the Nexus Moniker. Apparently, if we are to go by a tweet from a guy known as Alvaro Fuentes…

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Samsung Continuum User Manual Appears on Verizon Website

November 8, 2010 0 Rahul S

Days after we first heard of the Samsung Continuum – which is basically a Galaxy S tailor made for EVDO networks, user manuals for the phone has appeared on the Verizon website (PDF). This is particularly interesting because the phone is…

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Google Instant Arrives on iOS And Android Devices In The US

November 5, 2010 0 Rahul S

After making its debut on desktops around the world, Google has introduced its instant search capability on iOS and Android devices. While this is limited to the US currently, a worldwide launch might just be around the corner. Google Instant,…

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Closeup, Videos & Quick Review

November 4, 2010 0 Annkur

We finally managed to spend some time playing around with a Galaxy Tab and it quite fits the case we put up in favor of a 7″ tablet sometime back. We have done an impressive lengthy discussion on the Galaxy…

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Apple iPad Garners 95% Of Global Tablet Shipments

November 3, 2010 0 Rahul S

The Apple iPad might not be available in most markets, but wherever it is available, it seems to be doing quite well. Ever since, the product started shipping in April, the iPad has gone on to capture a whopping 95%…

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Samsung Continuum Specs, Details Leaked Before November 11 Launch

November 3, 2010 0 Rahul S

We have been hearing about the Samsung Continuum for quite some time now. This is a one of a kind device which comes with not one but two displays at the front. One is the super AMOLED 800*480, 3.4- inch…

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Chinese 7-Inch Tablet Knocks FCC Doors

November 2, 2010 0 Rahul S

Just as the Samsung Galaxy Tab is about to be released in select markets worldwide , another 7 inch tablet is looking to make its presence felt in the US market. A Chinese Android based tablet  known as the M-150…

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Android for tablets, the missing block is ‘Honeycomb’

November 2, 2010 0 Annkur

We have seen endless speculations on what would be the Android version that google would push out for tablets. While Google commented on Froyo not being optimum for tablets all eyes were on Gingerbread to be the Android 3.0 that…

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Sony E starts rolling out Android 2.1 for X10 series, Mini Pro first to get it in India

November 1, 2010 0 Nimish

All right, after much speculation, it is finally here. Sony Ericsson India has just confirmed on its official Facebook page that the Android 2.1 update for its Xperia X10 series of phones is being rolled out. As for when it…

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Quick Review: Motorola Quench XT3

October 31, 2010 9 Nimish

Motorola has joined the low-cost Android phone battle with its Quench XT3 handset. Priced at around Rs 12,500, it offers Android 2.1, a 3.2 inch capacitive touch screen and a 3.2 mega pixel camera. How does it shape up against…

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Google’s Nexus Two Arriving November 8. Runs Android 2.3

October 31, 2010 5 Rahul S

Even as the Nexus One was being launched (back in January 2010)  there were speculations whether Google would follow it up with a second version of the handset – obviously called Nexus Two. Those speculations seem to be taking the…

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Identity Crisis: Facebook app identifies OlivePad as Samsung Galaxy Tab!

October 31, 2010 2 Nimish

As far as confusion goes, this one ranks pretty high in the surprise department. We were playing around with the OlivePad, India’s first 3.5G tablet which has been updated to Froyo recently (yes, yes, a review is coming up on…

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Xperia X10 To Get Android Update Starting 31st October

October 30, 2010 0 Rahul S

Good news for all you Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 users out there. Sony Ericsson will start rolling out Android 2.1 updates to its range of Xperia X10 phones starting Sunday, the 31st of October 2010. All the Xperia X10 devices…

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Samsung Galaxy Tab: initial hands-on impressions

October 29, 2010 0 Nimish

We spent a few minutes with Samsung’s iPad competitor, the Galaxy Tab at its launch today, and while these were clearly not enough for a review, we saw enough to record a few initial impressions, especially in comparison with the…

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[India] Samsung releases Galaxy Tab, Ships Nov 10th, Costs Rs 38000 ($826)

October 29, 2010 4 Nimish

As expected the Samsung Galaxy Tab has formally arrived in India (yes amongst the first 3 countries getting the Tab). The device which many have hailed as the foremost challenger to Apple’s iconic iPad tablet, will be available from November 10th for…

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Xperia X10 Android 2.1 Update Delayed Further [Update, False Alarm]

October 27, 2010 11 Rahul S

Update: The link which we have referred to is actually a month old as realized by us quite a bit later.  Actually, the story was first reported by Phonescoop (who have since then pulled the post). We came to know of…

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Dell Venue Pro To Get Android Version

October 27, 2010 0 Rahul S

Dell’s Windows Phone 7 laden Dell Venue Pro was first seen at the time of the launch of Windows Phone 7 two weeks ago. The handset boasted of a vertical slide out keyboard and a large 4.1- inch display capable of WVGA resolution.…

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PayPal for App Store, Blackberry App World and Android Market coming today?

October 27, 2010 2 Annkur

Wow TC has managed another trendy scoop. It seems that PayPal is gearing up to announce partnership with mobile app markets across 3 leading platforms i.e. Apple’s AppStore, Blackberry’s App World and Google’s Android Market.

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The PlayStation Phone Is Here!

October 26, 2010 2 Rahul S

So guess what folks over at Engadget has dug up? That’s right folks, the image you see below are that of the PlayStation Phone the much awaited device that many thought would never see the light of the day. Engadget…

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Samsung Galaxy Tab coming on Friday to India?

October 26, 2010 0 Nimish

The device that many consider being the biggest challenger to the iPad is expected to be released in India this Friday. No, we have no official confirmation, but when one gets an invite from Samsung saying “Lets Tab…Let’s Talk…” and…

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Accord @Pad claims to run Android 1.7, has iPad’s looks and icons – yours for Rs 9,990!

October 26, 2010 1 Nimish

It has been raining tablets in the Indian market of late, with just about everyone and their grandmother announcing tablets that they claim are the coolest things since sliced bread. Some of these claims (Olive, Samsung, and LG) have merit,…

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OlivePad finally coming to stores this week, with Froyo!

October 25, 2010 0 Nimish

It was first announced in August, but is going to finally hit the stores this week, becoming only the second device in India. We are talking of India’s first 3.5G tablet, the OlivePad VT-100 from Olive Telecom, which grabbed a…

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HTC Knight spotted, Sliding screen – QWERTY or Speakers?

October 24, 2010 0 Annkur

XDA Developers has managed to get some scoop on an upcoming HTC Android device that should be hitting Sprint in US anytime now. Not much is known about the Knight now, but it features a 3.7″ screen as per XDA’s…

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Motorola Quench Launched In India For Rs. 12,500

October 24, 2010 1 Rahul S

Remember the Motorola Quench XT3? No? Well it was a mid range Android based handset that was first showcased at the Mobile World Congress back in February. Since, then though it had faded into obscurity – only to make a…

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Gingerbread To Be Android 2.3?

October 23, 2010 2 Rahul S

With Android 2.2 still in the process of being infused in to Android phones all over the world, the tech world is now rife with rumors and speculations regarding the next iteration of Android. While we all knew that the…

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Google Updates YouTube App For Android

October 22, 2010 0 Rahul S

All you video freaks using Android phones rejoice! Google has released a new version of its standalone YouTube for Android application that is likely to improve your Video viewing experience on your handset. As for the features on the app,…

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Acer Liquid Metal Leaked Along with a Mystery Tablet & Tall Friend

October 22, 2010 0 Rahul S

Folks over at Droid Sans have managed to scoop pictures of Acer’s soon to be released Android handset, the Liquid Metal. The phone is set to be released in the UK by the end of this month and boasts of…

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Garmin-Asus launches A10 Android phone with Advanced Navigation for Rs 18,990

October 21, 2010 0 Nimish

Garmin-Asus might not have exactly set the markets on fire with their offerings so far, but we have a feeling that things could change with the A10 which it launched today.

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The second Android tablet from Samsung, SMT-i9100

October 18, 2010 0 Annkur

While they wait for Samsung Galaxy Tab (P9000) tablet is still to hit our desk, it seems that we are seeing a second Android tablet from Samsung. This one being a low end version without the Touchwiz UI and currently…

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Samsung releases Android 2.2 upgrade for Galaxy S

October 15, 2010 1 Nimish

After a lot of talk and speculation, it is finally here. Samsung has officially released the Android 2.2 upgrade package for its bestselling Samsung Galaxy S smart phone. The device, which has been one of the hottest selling smart phones…

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Opera Mobile To Get Android Version By November

October 14, 2010 0 Rahul S

All you Android users out there, rejoice! Browsing on your Android phone is already “up there” thanks to the flash support (on Froyo) – but are there an issue in having another browser option for your phone? No, right? That…

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Videocon Launches New Android Handset in India

October 13, 2010 3 Rahul S

Homegrown phone maker Videocon mobiles has just launched it’s Android handset in India. Called the Zeus, the phone, at least going by the specs looks interesting. Let’s now see what the phone has on offer for you. The Zeus comes…

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Launched in India

October 11, 2010 1 Rahul S

Sony Ericsson has just days ago announced that it has started shipping its Xperia X8, Android smartphone. What we did not expect back then was an India launch so soon! Thats right ladies and gentlemen, the Xperia X8 has been…

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Adobe Air Comes to Android

October 8, 2010 0 Rahul S

While Apple is yet to get over with its differences with Adobe, Android seems to be the one who is making hay when the sun shines- well, literally! As promised back at the Mobile World Congress at Barcelona, Adobe has…

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Sony Ericsson Starts Shipping the Xperia X8 and Cedar

October 8, 2010 0 Rahul S

Sony Ericsson has in its Product Blog revealed that it has begun shipping its Xperia X8 Android smartphone to stores around the world. It has also started shipping the Cedar, a Green Heart branded, Eco-friendly  phone from the company. Coming…

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Windows Phone7 Unlikely to Help Microsoft Regain Lost Glory: Gartner

October 8, 2010 0 Rahul S

Market research firm Gartner has in a latest research predicted that Microsofts upcoming Windows Phone 7 OS would only marginally increase the market share of Microsoft in the smartphones segment. The OS, which has to be Microsoft’s most anticipated launch…

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Firefox 4 beta for mobile released…but only for Android, Maemo

October 8, 2010 0 Nimish

Mozilla has finally released a public beta of Firefox 4 for mobile for download and test. But we would advise the cheering to be a bit restrained – the browser is available only for Android (version 2 and above) and…

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We’re Open to Windows Phone 7, says Motorola Co-CEO

October 6, 2010 3 Rahul S

It was just last week that Microsoft sued Motorola for using as many as nine of their patented technologies on its Android phones. Motorola, who incidentally was a major Microsoft partner with its Windows Mobile based handsets had been reeling…