Apple

Kinect: Apple’s loss is Microsoft’s gain

November 7, 2010 0 Annkur

 Now this is an interesting piece of news that has just hit the public domain. It seems that the Kinect technology was offered to Apple much before Microsoft and to be honest we are used to see such cool things…

Gaming

Six reasons why we think the Xbox Kinect is better than the PS3 Move

November 7, 2010 16 Nimish

The motion sensing wars have well and truly begun with the international release of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 Kinect last week. With Sony having released its Move controller a few weeks ago, we can say that the era of motion sensing…

Featured

Announcing the Gizmo Meet #1 @ Mumbai!

November 6, 2010 11 Annkur

Folks, After tons of blogcamps, tweetups, barcamps and other meetups, if there is one that I miss– that’s a meetup for gadget lovers. Introducing the Gizmo Meet How about a meetup for gizmo lovers? The iPhone fans, Android lovers, Nokia Loyalists and…

Site Announcements

Shubh Deepawali

November 5, 2010 0 Annkur

To all the gizmo junta across the globe (and yes the ones on Vulcan as-well), a very Happy Diwali from the Gizmo Team.

Android

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,…

Rumors

iOS 4.2 on 7th Nov? Android Gingerbread SDK on 11th?

November 5, 2010 2 Annkur

The war of the mobile OS is getting intense. With newer platforms coming up every few months, the existing ones are updating faster than every before. It is rumored that Apple’s much awaited iOS update v4.2 would be out on…

Apple

New MacBook Airs Getting Software Update To Fix Bugs

November 4, 2010 0 Annkur

The new MacBook Airs are smaller and thinner than ever before, While the wow factor remains, there are several reports of malfunctioning MacBook Airs out in the market, and it seems (pretty much as expected) Apple is investigating this internally.…

Android

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…

Android

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%…

Featured

[Interview] Jimmy Wales on the Wikireader & more!

November 2, 2010 0 Annkur

We caught up with Jimmy Wales in Mumbai a couple of days back. While the entire video interview would be up soon, we have a little interesting conversation towards the end of the interview about the Wikireader. In case you…

Featured

Gizmo Podcast #7: Nokia C7, X5 & the Samsung Galaxy Tab

November 2, 2010 0 Annkur

Its been a little break but we are back with the latest Gizmo Podcast. This week myself and Nimish discussed the Samsung Galaxy Tab along with the two new Nokia smartphones, the C7 and the X5. The Sony Ericsson Xperia…

Android

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…

sony ericsson

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 To Get Android 2.1 Treatment This Year

November 1, 2010 0 Rahul S

When all Xperia X10 users were happy about the update to Android 2.1 – many Xperia X8 users were wondering whether they were left in the lurch. That handset too has been running Android 1.6 right from the time of…

BlackBerry

BlackBerry 9570 Storm 3 specifications details surface

November 1, 2010 0 c0rex

Specifications of BlackBerry Storm 3 have surfaced the web at several places. However, the details about the processor and graphics chipset used still remain a mystery. This time RIM has played safe with AMOLED screen.

eReaders & Tablets

Nokia MeeGo Tablet Z500 Resurfaces on Ovi / Twitter

November 1, 2010 1 Annkur

Nokia working on a tablet isn’t a new rumor. They have already tried their hands on a netbook (god knows why) and ever since then we are suspecting a table from them. Before MeeGo started to buzz, it was speculated…

Android

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…

Android

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…

Android

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…

Android

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…

First look

Nokia sneaks X5 into India – price: Rs 10,000-10,500

October 31, 2010 13 Nimish

Nokia seems to be in launch overdrive these days. Only, without making any official announcements. Just a day after we spotted a Nokia C7 at a Nokia showroom, we clapped eyes on the X5 – Nokia’s social networking QWERTY slider.…

Palm

More details on Palm Pre 2 specs, HP.com to sell unlocked version

October 31, 2010 0 Annkur

The Palm Pre 2 is the latest webOS powered smart phone and currently the talk of the town for Palm fans. The first Palm device coming out after the HP takeover isn’t the most attractive one in terms of the…

Apple

Apple counter-sues Motorola over multiple patent infringements

October 31, 2010 0 c0rex

Motorola had filed a lawsuit against Apple for infringing about 18 patents. And now Apple responded back two different lawsuits that covers total six patents mostly focussed on multi-touch and couple of OS level ones.

Entertainment

Gamers play 1 billion hours per month on Xbox LIVE

October 30, 2010 0 c0rex

Xbox LIVE is unique subscription based service which has been integrated into Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system. Think of it in this way. Average one billion hours per month are spent on Xbox LIVE by gamers in their…

Nokia

Nokia C7 available for Rs 20,500: initial impressions

October 30, 2010 7 Nimish

We were told emphatically by Nokia during the N8 launch a few weeks ago that the N8 would be the only Symbian ^3 device launched in India this year. Our correspondent Mr. Spock had however reported that thanks to dealer…

social media

Is Facebook Phone Coming on Nov 3rd?

October 30, 2010 0 Annkur

A while back myself and Nimish discussed  the Facebook phone on our podcast andafter a dry spell it seems that the rumors are back. Facebook is holding a Mobile event at its HQ next week (Nov 3rd) and you know…

Featured

Exclusive: 3D Toys with Patrick Beaulieu of Nvidia [Video]

October 30, 2010 0 Annkur

Nvidia did an awesome 3D showcase for us in Mumbai, and while we are still to get over the hint of the future we had, there are a ton of 3D toys that we went hands-on with. Handling the most…

Android

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…

Opinion

Opera Mini 5.1 Beta For Symbian: First Look

October 29, 2010 0 Rahul S

Opera has announced the release of Opera Mini 5.1 Beta for Symbian phones. This makes the browser the third Opera browser compatible with devices running Symbian OS. The platform already supports Opera Mobile 10 (The full- fledged browser), Opera Mini…

Android

[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…

Cameras

Hands-on with Panasonic HDC-TM750 & Aiptek 3D Camcorders, Fujiflim W3 & Sony TX9 3D Cameras

October 28, 2010 2 Annkur

Now this is surely a geek’s delight. We recently had a significant dose of 3D and the best part of the day was the 3D cameras that we played around with. Here, are the Panasonic HDC-TM 750 / VW-CLT1 (lens)…

Gaming

Fable III launched

October 28, 2010 0 Nimish

One of the most eagerly awaited games of the year, Fable III, for the Xbox 360 has now been officially launched. And what’s uncommonly amusing is that its global coincides with its Indian one, in keeping with Microsoft’s recent policy of…

Android

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…

Android

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.

eReaders & Tablets

Barnes and Noble releases Nook Color – time for Kindle to sweat?

October 27, 2010 2 Nimish

Tablets might be grabbing most of the attention of the tech media, but there is a vicious war being waged on the e-book reader front too, with Barnes and Noble (B&N) laying siege to Amazon’s dominance. The latest salvo from…

Android

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…

Apple

How many iPads would Apple sell in Q1 (holiday season)?

October 26, 2010 0 Annkur

Apple seems to be gearing up pretty well for the holiday season with its iPad. First, the supply constraints seem to have evaporated with the Apple store shipping iPads almost instantly to US buyers. Add to that the iPod way…

Apple

No, Apple is not buying Sony

October 26, 2010 2 Annkur

Yes, the rumors are going wild and they had to. Afterall its Apple and Sony named here. And yet again in less than a week I am amazed by the kind of traction ‘made up’ news gets. The only thing…

Featured

A Dose of 3D!

October 26, 2010 0 Annkur

It was just another day walking to a press meet today, and I would admit that I wasn’t expecting anything like what we actually saw. It was a all 3D showcase by Nvidia (and their partners) and the range of…

Android

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…

Android

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,…