Nokia

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…

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

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…

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…

Android

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…

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…

BlackBerry

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.…

Android

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…

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…

Android

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.…

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…

Android

Valentines Day Special: Top 3 Android Apps for Couples

February 13, 2013 0 Riya

Valentine Day is here and I see a lot of applications for couples being launched. A few days back I saw an article on TechCrunch where a boy tries to win back ex-girlfriend on Valentine’s Day by building her an…

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…

Opinion

Forget Blocking Used Games, Entertainment Industry Needs To Respect IP First

February 12, 2013 0 Annkur

Last week I read a post by Nick on TNW about the possibility of next gen Playstation and Xbox blocking used games. As console makers make a push to move towards an App Store like model where a user buys a game…

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…

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…