Apps

Meet SteamOS: Valve’s Latest Attempt at Living Room Gaming

September 24, 2013 0 Harshit

Gaming software company Valve has just announced their latest project: an operating system based around gaming in the living room called SteamOS. The OS itself is going to be free to download for consumers as well as free to license…

Apple

Apple Sells 9 Million New iPhones: Breaks Sales Records

September 23, 2013 0 Rahul S

It’s amazing how Apple manages to better a previous feat- year after year after year. Last year, when they released the iPhone 5 – which was famously hammered for not being innovative enough, there were doubts initially if Apple could…

events

Everything You Need to Know About the Microsoft Surface 2 Event

September 23, 2013 0 Harshit

At 8 P.M. IST, Microsoft is going to pull the wraps off the sequels to last year’s Surface and Surface Pro tablets. Due to leaks over the past few weeks, we already know pretty much all there is to know…

India

Snapdeal puts Nokia Lumia 1020 for pre-order in India; Sold Out

September 23, 2013 0 Krishnan

Launched in the US on July 11, Nokia’s new flagship Lumia 1020 was announced with a 41-megapixel camera. As Nokia is all set to announce its flagship and successor to the Nokia Pureview 808 in India; online retailer Snapdeal is…

Android

LG’s G2 Launching In India On September 30

September 23, 2013 0 Rahul S

LG’s recently announced flagship Android handset (if you discount the Optimus G Pro) the G2, is already available across a bunch of countries internationally. If you were wondering as to when this one would land here in India, we might…

Android

iPhone 5’s Touchscreen Reportedly 2.5 Times Faster Than its Android Competitors

September 22, 2013 0 Harshit

Apparently the game and app streaming company, Agawi, has been conducting tests to measure the responsiveness of touchscreens in modern smartphones, including devices based on iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8. Agawi provides multi-platform cloud streaming solutions which stream apps…

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 for Android: First look! (Video and Screenshots)

September 22, 2013 0 Krishnan

Since there has been no official update about BBM for Android on the Google Play Store, we have managed to grab hold of the BBM APK file from the internet unofficially. Now, the impatient bunch that we are, we went…

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…

Security

Fake BBM for Android Applications Flood Google Play Store: Be Warned!

September 21, 2013 0 Rahul S

So, the big day is finally here! BlackBerry’s BBM is all set to arrive on iOS and Android today if all goes well. All those non BlackBerry users will finally get a BlackBerry Pin. The move is also seen as…

Android

Lava Launches Mid Range Android Smartphone; Iris 506q

September 20, 2013 0 Rahul S

Lava Mobile has launched a new mid range smartphone to its Android line-up. The newest device from their stables is called the Iris 506q. Let’s see what kind of features this one totes around and how it compares to its…

BlackBerry

BlackBerry Introduces The Z30!

September 18, 2013 0 Rahul S

BlackBerry has taken covers off its new flagship – and much rumored handset, the Z30 earlier today. The handset expands the BlackBerry OS 10 line up even further and it will join the Z10, Q5 and the Q10 as a…

Android

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Launched In India For Rs.49,990!

September 17, 2013 0 Rahul S

Samsung has announced the launch of its flagship phablet – the Galaxy Note 3 in India. The launch comes just two weeks after the device made its global debut. Along with the Note 3, Samsung’s much talked about Galaxy Gear…

BlackBerry

BlackBerry 9720 launched in India at Rs 15,990/-

September 12, 2013 0 Krishnan

BlackBerry earlier today announced the launch of its newest handset  – the BlackBerry 9720 in the Indian market. The BlackBerry 9720 runs the generation old  BB OS 7.1 instead of the new BB OS 10 which powers the Q5, Q10…

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…

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Arrives: Hands On Video!

September 5, 2013 0 Rahul S

The much awaited Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has made its grand debut at this years IFA. This years launch springs no surprises, though. Like every year, the latest Note variant receives the usual performance and specifications jump. The latest version of…

Android

Intex Takes On Micromax: Launches The Aqua i7 with 1080p Display, Faster CPU

September 4, 2013 0 Rahul S

The competition amongst homegrown mobile phone manufacturers seem to be touching new heights everyday. Not long ago, Micromax came up with an upgrade to its Canvas HD and called it the Canvas 4. Fellow competitor Xolo last week came up…

News

Micromax Canvas Fun A74 Appears Online With Sub Rs.8000 Price Tag

September 1, 2013 0 Rahul S

Micromax continues to flood the Indian market with more sub Rs.10,000 handsets. The latest to join the fray is the Canvas Fun A74 which has made a silent debut on a bunch of e-commerce websites a few days ago. The…

Nokia

Is the Nokia Lumia 925 Really Better Than the Lumia 920?

September 1, 2013 0 Rahul S

While it has been quite some time since Nokia bought its newest flagship – the all metallic Lumia 925 to India, yours truly really hadn’t had a chance to take a look at it. Earlier today though, the wait came…

Nokia

Nokia’s 6 Inch Phablet The Bandit To Be Officially Called the Lumia 1520?

August 27, 2013 0 Rahul S

It was just a few days ago that first reports of Nokia reportedly building a new Phablet sized device came to light. Back then the device was christened the Nokia “Bandit”. Now, folks from over at Evleaks have in a…

Android

Micromax Canvas 4 vs Xolo Q1000s: Fight!

August 26, 2013 0 Rahul S

Micromax had last month with great fanfare announced its newest entrant to its “Canvas” family when they launched the A210 Canvas 4. Before its launch, there was palpable expectation in the air thanks to the success its predecessors, the A110…

India

Micromax Canvas Fun A76 leaked on Snapdeal

August 25, 2013 0 Krishnan

Micromax Canvas Fun A76 has been listed and made available for buying at well known e-commerce website Snapdeal. Micromax has not officially announced the phone in the market. This news comes within a few days after announcement of the Micromax Canvas…

India

Xolo Q1000S launched in India with Quad-core Processor

August 24, 2013 0 Krishnan

Lava mobile’s subsidiary, Xolo has today announced the launch of its new flagship smartphone, Q1000S. The phone is a successor to the Xolo Q1000 launched earlier this year and was a moderate success. Moving on to the specs of the…

Android

Intex launch Aqua i-4 and Cloud Y5 in India

August 23, 2013 0 Krishnan

Intex Technologies have introduced two new Android smartphones into their existing portfolio, the Aqua i-4 and Cloud Y5. The Aqua i-4 is a downgraded & less costlier version of Aqua i-5 which was launched earlier in 2013. The difference cited…

Launch

Zebronics Tabmate Portable Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard Launched in India

August 23, 2013 0 Krishnan

Top Notch Infotronix, which supplies products under the brand name ‘Zebronics’ has added to its wireless Bluetooth keyboard range with the launch of Tabmate. The Tabmate is a portable Bluetooth keyboard designed for use with tablets or smartphones.

Android

Micromax A240 and Canvas Doodle 2 – Names of the same phone?

August 23, 2013 0 Krishnan

Micromax recently announced via its official Facebook page about a successor to the Canvas Doodle, i.e. The Canvas Doodle 2. Images of a handset christened the Micromax A240 leaked on the internet couple of days ago. Now, it looks as…

India

Nokia Lumia 625 and Lumia 925 launched in India

August 22, 2013 0 Krishnan

Nokia has added two new devices to their Lumia range of smartphones. The Lumia 925, Nokia’s new flagship device in India and Lumia 625, the largest Lumia smartphone. Lumia 925, announced earlier in May this year carries an aluminium body.…

Android

Lava Mobiles Launch Entry Level Android Phones Lava 3G 356 and Lava 3G 402

August 14, 2013 0 Rahul S

Indian low cost phone maker Lava has announced the launch of its new entry level, Android powered handsets the Lava 3G 356 and Lava 3G 402 in India. As evident by the names, both phones boast of 3G support. Both these…

Featured

The Asha 501 Review – Nokia’s Pint Sized Wonder

August 8, 2013 0 Rahul S

Back in May this year, Nokia announced the Asha 501 – its first feature phone to run the new Asha 1.0 platform. The launch itself was unprecedented. Nokia had invited almost all of the popular bloggers from across the globe…

Android

Sony Xperia Z Ultra Lands In India: Yours for Rs.46,990

August 1, 2013 0 Rahul S

Sony’s flagship Android powered flagship – the Xperia Z Ultra has been officially launched in India. The Phablet – which has a display measuring 6.4 inches across is even larger than the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 which “only” has a…

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.…

Apple

Apple’s Developer Website Hacked; Personal Information Stolen

July 22, 2013 0 Rahul S

Apple has confirmed that its developer website which remained offline for three days was due to a hacking attempt by an unknown “intruder”. The site was taken offline by hackers and in a statement issued to its developer base ,…

App (Marketplace)

WhatsApp Goes Free on iOS; Gets iCloud Chat History Backup

July 17, 2013 0 Rahul S

WhatsApp – the popular cross platfrom messsaging client has just announced the release of a new version of the software for iOS devices. The new update apart from adding a host of new features also marks the transition of the…

BlackBerry

BlackBerry Q5 in India: Yours For Rs.24,990

July 16, 2013 0 Rahul S

Following our report yesterday about the imminent launch of the BlackBerry Q5 – the mid range QWERTY keyboard plus touch screen offering from BlackBerry, the company has gone ahead and launched the device in the country. Yesterday, there were reports…

BlackBerry

BlackBerry All Set To Launch The Q5 In India

July 15, 2013 0 Rahul S

After the announcement and launches of its high end offerings – the Z10 and the Q10, BlackBerry is all set to launch its much talked about – mid range device, the BlackBerry Q5 in India. The launch date is tomorrow,…

Android

Xolo Launches The Tegra 3 Powered Play T1000

July 15, 2013 0 Rahul S

Xolo has announced the launch of its newest Android laden smartphone – the Tegra 3 powered T1000 in India. The T1000 as the phone has been christened gets the aforementioned Quad Core Tegra 3 chip which promises a great gaming…

Cameras

Panasonic Introduces Three New Mirrorless Cameras In India

July 11, 2013 0 Rahul S

Panasonic has officially announced that it has added three new cameras to its lineup of mirrorless camera series. The newly launched models include the GX1, G5 and the top of the line GH3. The price range of the cameras ranges…

Android

Samsung Launches The Galaxy S4 Zoom and The Galaxy S4 Mini In India

July 10, 2013 0 Rahul S

Samsung earlier today launched its newest Android powered handsets the Galaxy S4 Zoom and the compact Galaxy S4 Mini in India. The launch of the Galaxy S4 Zoom comes at a time when Nokia is preparing to bring its 41…

Apps

ANS Navigator For iPhone Adds India Local Guide

July 9, 2013 0 Rahul S

If you are in India and are looking for a new navigation software for your iPhone – apart from the usual ones, you might want to check out the ANS Navigator. The App which recently added localized Indian guides has…