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BlackBerry

BBM For Android Delayed: Unreleased Versions Disabled!

September 22, 2013 0 Krishnan

BBM was all set to grace the Android phones and iPhones across the world. While iOS users were able to enjoy the app officially, Android users thought they will get the better of BBM by using the unreleased app. Well…

Android

BBM launched for iOS in New Zealand and other countries; Android users still waiting!

September 21, 2013 0 Krishnan

People all around the world are eagerly waiting for the availability of  BBM for Android and iOS as announced by BlackBerry. It was announced that BBM for Android will be available on Google Play for free from 21st of September…

Android

Geeks From India Launch Android Ladoo Campaign!

September 8, 2013 0 Rahul S

They did not succeed the last time they campaigned for the next version of Android to be called Kaju Katli – but that’s not putting off Annkur Agarwal and his team of geeks to rally behind another campaign. Having their…

Android

Samsung Debuts The Galaxy Gear Smartwatch: Hands On Video Included!

September 5, 2013 0 Rahul S

Apart from the launch of the third generation Galaxy Note, the other most important launch at yesterdays “Unpacked” event was the launch of Samsung’s much rumored and recently leaked smart watch. Called the Galaxy Gear, the mythical product has evoked…

Tech Industry News

ANS Navigator for iPhone Gets Updated: Adds Historical Database For India

July 30, 2013 0 Rahul S

ANS Navigator app, which added India specific points of Interest only weeks ago had issued yet another update which adds a bunch of new locations, points of interest and routes that are related to the cultural and heritage of India.…

Tech Industry News

Blaupunkt Brings New Range Of Car Audio Speakers In India

July 2, 2013 0 Rahul S

Blaupunkt India, has announced the launch of of its new range of high performance speakers in India. The new speakers belong to the company’s Blue Magic and Velocity range. In a press release issued by the company the company explains that…

Tech Industry News

AMD’s Richland And Plans For 2020

June 15, 2013 0 Riya

Keeping their mission to be the leading designer and integrator of innovative, tailored technology solutions that empower people to push the boundaries of what is possible alive, it has been constantly adapting to the changes that gaming industry has been going…

Android

This Week In Apps – 001

May 4, 2013 0 Harshit

The daily trickle of apps bogging you down? Worried you might get left behind in the lightning fast world of mobile apps? Wondering who might be so kind as to separate the wheat from the chaff for you on a…

Android

Hit the update switch Xperia owners! Android 4.1 Rolling out for Xperia P, Xperia Go and Xperia E dual

April 24, 2013 0 Harshit

You know what the best sort of news in the mobile industry is? Update news! To that effect, Sony Mobile has just confirmed through a blog post that they have started rolling out updates for the Xperia P, Xperia go and…

Android

Facebook Home and the HTC First Officially Launched; Present Nirvana for Facebook Fans

April 5, 2013 0 Harshit

As repeatedly leaked, Facebook just launched its new launcher for Android devices, Facebook Home, accompanied by the first device to run it out of the box, the aptly named HTC First. As expected, there is a very deep integration with…

Tech Industry News

Indian Railways Introduces Free Wi-Fi Service On Rajdhani Express!

April 4, 2013 0 Rahul S

Being an Internet Junkie, (and also a railfan), one thing that has always bothered me when I am preparing for a long journey by train is whether I would get continuous Internet access over the course of the trip. Keeping…

Android

Twitter for Android Updated with an almost but not quite Holo UI

April 4, 2013 0 Harshit

Twitter just updated its Android app to v4.0 and refined its UI to be more in line with Android’s Holo guidelines. Twitter’s old application was quite archaic, featuring menu buttons and non-swipeable tabs. This version corrects some of those flaws…

Tech Industry News

Update: More images of Facebook’s new Home UI for Android leak

April 4, 2013 0 Harshit

After the hardware leaks that we saw earlier, 9to5Google in conjunction with @evleaks have brought us a look at the custom launcher Facebook has built for Android, namely: Facebook Home. Compared to traditional Android launchers, Facebook Home seems like a…

Android

The Nexus 7 in India, A Complete Showcase

April 2, 2013 0 Harshit

Recently, Google has put the pedal to the metal when it comes to their digital media presence in India. Taking into account the dominance of Android in the Indian market, they have started to  bring key sections of their Play…

Tech Industry News

Google’s April Fool Jokes For 2013!

April 1, 2013 0 Rahul S

It is a known fact that Google comes up with elaborate April Fool’s Jokes every year and 2013 is no exception. Google in fact seems to have outdone itself this time with quite a bunch of them. Lets take a…

Software

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…

Android

Sony launches the Xperia SP and the Xperia L; On the Verge of running out of letters in the English Alphabet

March 18, 2013 0 Harshit

Sony has just pulled the wraps off of two new mid-end Xperia smartphones, the SP and the L. though not exactly the best designed handsets on the market, with their specs coupled with a nice price point, we have a…

Microsoft

Microsoft vows to support Windows Phone 8 till July 2014

March 18, 2013 0 Harshit

Microsoft has just released support dates for Windows Phone 7.8 and 8, and they do seem to paint a somewhat rosy picture. They’ve in effect confirmed that they will support Windows Phone 8 devices with security updates and bug fixes…

Tech Industry News

FoodPanda Sends Mass Emailer Using Letsbuy Database, Legit?

March 16, 2013 0 Annkur

It is old news that Letsbuy was acquired by Flipkart. I would believe that, that transaction / transition went smoothly. However I was pleasantly surprised today when I received a promotional email from Foodpanda (Rocket Internet backed online food ordering…

Android

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is here!

March 15, 2013 0 Harshit

Samsung has just launched their latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4, at an event in New York. It is a logical continuation of their Galaxy S line and does not really bring any surprises to the table in terms of…

Android

India added to Google’s official Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 pages: Launch imminent?

March 10, 2013 0 Harshit

In a bizarre turn of events, India has been added to Google’s official landing pages for both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7. We still seem to be missing from the Nexus 10 page, but that seems to further indicate…

App (Marketplace)

SmartAds: An Indiegogo Project that Proposes to Give you Money for watching Ads

March 7, 2013 0 Harshit

Mobile ads are a necessary evil. All of us want to get rid of them, but also realize that app developers wouldn’t make much money without them. To make watching ads on your phone a little more tolerable, SmartAds, an…

Micromax

Why The Micromax A110 Canvas 2 Is Artificially Overpriced, Distribution Flaw

March 7, 2013 0 Annkur

The Micromax Canvas series is selling like hot cakes In India. Congratulations Micromax, You have got a super hit! But why would the A110 (Canvas 2) that sold for Rs 10,000, now sells for Rs 12,000 or more? The prices…

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

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…

Opinion

Piracy In Mobile, Social & Cloud Age, The Concept Of iTunes Needs A Rethink?

February 15, 2013 0 Annkur

The old P2P network days are somewhat fresh in my mind. I always found them shady and still do. Though I would admit that I used Limewire for a bit in the old days, security threat and my general dis-interest…

Android

Micromax Canvas HD A116 Priced Rs 13,990 Goes On Sale, Sold Out

February 14, 2013 0 Riya

Micromax has entered the league of giants with a bang. It has seen immense success with the Canvas 2 A110 and today the newly launched Canvas HD A116 goes out of stock in under one hour.  Let’s have a look…

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…

Tech Industry News

Lost Your Mobile Phone? Mumbai Police May Help, Recovers Stolen Phone After 8 Months

February 12, 2013 0 Annkur

How many times have you lost your cellphone? Losing a mobile phone is an experience that most of us have had and it isn’t very pleasant to deal with. You lose not just a valuable gadget, but also a lot…

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…

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…

Tech Industry News

Nokia 114 Unboxing & Quick Review [Video]

January 29, 2013 0 Saif

We had a chance to play with the latest low end Dual SIM offering from Nokia, the 114. Replacing the Nokia 110, the 114 is yet another sub Rs 3,000 Dual SIM phone that offers color display and plenty of memory expansion space…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

Reviews

Review: Gunnar Optics Rocket Onyx, Made For Living In The Digital Age

January 8, 2013 0 Annkur

The digital world has progressed fast, enough to leave several disconnects between the different generations that exist today. One which never saw a computer, TV or mobiles during their times, another which lived in the age of B&W television for…

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…