Even though earlier rumors revealed the specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4, new screenshots from the U.S variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 has confirmed that the phone would indeed come with a 5-inch Full HD (1920×1080 pixels). These also reveal that it would be powered by a 1.8 GHz quad-core processor and come with 4G LTE support. It shows the new home screen with a slightly better Touchwiz UI and the smart screen settings confirms the Smart scroll and Smart pause features. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S4 new screenshots surface, confirms 5-inch 1080p display and 13MP camera”
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LG Optimus F7 launched as Optimus LTE 3 in Korea
LG has launched the Optimus LTE 3, the successor of the Optimus LTE 2 in Korea. The Optimus LTE 3 is just the Optimus F7 that was unveiled at the MWC last month. It packs a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) True HD IPS Display and is powered by 1.5GHz dual-core processor. It runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It is 9.6 mm thick and weighs 134 grams. It has Q shopping, a NFC-based shopping app for Korean users.
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Twitter for Android, iPhone and iPad updated with improved search and lots more new features
Twitter for Android, iPhone, iPad and the mobile web app has been updated with new features including improved search that lets you discover Top Tweets from a time period from the past when you search for a particular query. Discover tab now shows a new, smoother animation when you pull-to-refresh for more content. Twitter app for iPhone and iPad v5.4 update brings lot of new features including option to see the related tweet when you open a link and improved autocomplete suggestions. Continue reading “Twitter for Android, iPhone and iPad updated with improved search and lots more new features”
Airtel launches new roaming pack for prepaid customers in Delhi
Airtel has launched a new roaming pack for their prepaid mobile customers in Delhi that would let them enjoy free incoming calls while roaming in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Uttrakhand and West Bengal (except Kolkata). This pack costs Rs. 21, and offers free incoming calls for 30 days while roaming in any of these states. National roaming usually costs Re 1 per minute, this pack eliminates such charges, at least in these states when the pack is activated. Continue reading “Airtel launches new roaming pack for prepaid customers in Delhi”
Salora Protab and Protab HD launched for Rs. 4999 and Rs. 5499
Salora International has launched 2 new Android tablets, Protab and Protab HD. Both these tablet feature a 7-inch display. The Salora Protab has a 7-inch (480 x 800 pixels) Multi touch Capacitive Touch Screen and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and the the Salora Protab HD features a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) Multi touch Capacitive Touch Screen display and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Both these tablets feature a 0.3MP front-facing camera. These tablets come pre-loaded apps including Facebook, King Soft, IBIBO games, IBIBO browser and more. Continue reading “Salora Protab and Protab HD launched for Rs. 4999 and Rs. 5499”
Zync Dual 7.0, Quad 8.0 and Quad 9.7 Tablets running Android 4.1 launched, priced between Rs. 5990 and Rs. 13990
Zync promised that they would launch dual-core and quad-core tablets last month, now the company has finally launched Dual 7.0, Quad 8.0 and Quad 9.7 tablets running Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). The Zync Dual 7.0 is powered by a 1.6 GHz dual-core processor and both the Quad 8.0 and Quad 9.7 tablets are powered by 1.5 GHz quad-core processors. The Zync Dual 7.0 has a 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) 5 point multi-touch display, Zync Quad 8.0 has a 8-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) 10 point multi-touch display and the Quad 9.7 comes with a 9.7-inch (2048 x 1536 pixels) LED-backlit Super HD IPS 10 point multi-touch retina display. Continue reading “Zync Dual 7.0, Quad 8.0 and Quad 9.7 Tablets running Android 4.1 launched, priced between Rs. 5990 and Rs. 13990”
Chrome Beta for Android updated with data compression, password and autofill Sync
Google has updated the Chrome Beta browser app to version 26.0.1410.26 that brings new features including Password and Autofill Sync that lets you sync data from the Chrome browser on your desktop to your Android smartphones and tablets. The Password sync would let you sync passwords easily, and the autofill option lets you fill out forms on a small screen. This version also brings experimental data compression feature based on SPDY proxy running on Google servers. The Google Chrome compression feature was rumored earlier this week. Google released Chrome Beta channel for Android earlier this year. Continue reading “Chrome Beta for Android updated with data compression, password and autofill Sync”
Sony Xperia ZL launched in India
Sony has launched the Xperia ZL along with the Xperia Z in India. It was announced at the CES 2013 earlier this year.The Xperia ZL is slightly thicker than the Xperia Z at 9.8 mm, weighs 151 grams. Other features are similar to the Xperia Z including a 5-inch Full HD (1920×1080 pixels) Reality display with mobile Bravia Engine 2 at 443 ppi, 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8064 processor with Adreno 320 GPU and Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a glowing light LED indicator below the display and has PlayStation Mobile support. Continue reading “Sony Xperia ZL launched in India”
Sony Xperia Tablet Z launching in India in May
Sony launched the Xperia Z in India today, and at the launch event the company announced that the Xperia Tablet Z would go on sale in India in May 2013. The Xperia Tablet Z was originally announced in Japan earlier this year, at the MWC 2013 the company announced that it would roll out globally from Q2 2013. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Tablet Z launching in India in May”
Sony Xperia Z launched in India for Rs. 38990
Sony Mobile has launched the Xperia Z, their latest flagship device in India. It was announced at CES 2013 earlier this year, and appeared on Sony India website last month. Sony announced the Xperia Z launch date in India last week, and the Xperia ZL also launched along with the Xperia Z. Price of both the Xperia Z and the Xperia ZL were already revealed online. The Xperia Z has a OmniBalance design with rounded edges and smooth, reflective surfaces on all sides. It has durable tempered glass on front and back. It has IP55 and IP57 ratings for dust and water resistance. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z launched in India for Rs. 38990”
Temple Run: Oz released for Android, iPhone and iPad
Imangi Studios released the Temple Run: Brave in partnership with Disney/Pixar last June. Now the two companies have partnered once again to bring Temple Run: Oz based on the Temple Run 2 and inspired by Oz the Great and Powerful movie that is releasing in cinemas this week. This game would let you Play as Oz and outrun the shrieking flying baboons as you turn, jump and slide your way across the land. You can also explore different environments and complete weekly challenges. Continue reading “Temple Run: Oz released for Android, iPhone and iPad”
Swipe Halo Value Tablet with Dual SIM support, Voice calling, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 6990
Swipe Telecom has launched their new Android Tablet, Halo Value with dual SIM support, 2G data and voice calling capabilities. Penta launched the T-Pad WS708C with similar features yesterday. The HCL ME Y3 tablet that was launched in India earlier this year also has dual SIM support, but that also come with 3G data support. Continue reading “Swipe Halo Value Tablet with Dual SIM support, Voice calling, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 6990”
Idea Zeal Dual SIM Android Smartphone launched for Rs. 5390
Idea cellular has launched Zeal, their new Dual SIM Android smartphone with 3G support in affordable price range. It has 3.5 inch (320 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and runs on Android 2.3 ( Gingerbread) similar to the Idea Aurus that was launched last year. This phone is aimed at 3G data users in semi-urban and rural markets. It is powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor and comes with Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) support. It has a 3-megapixel fixed focus camera. Idea launched the Ivory, their first Android ICS smartphone earlier this year. Continue reading “Idea Zeal Dual SIM Android Smartphone launched for Rs. 5390”
Opera 14 beta for Android with new UI and WebKit engine released
Opera has finally released a beta version of their mobile browser for Android based on WebKit rendering engine. Opera already announced that they would move from Presto engine to WebKit engine that is being used widely, and this is their first release with the WebKit engine (AppleWebKit/537.22 and Chrome/25.0.1364.123) onboard. The new version also brings completely revamped UI, Off-Road mode, Opera Mini compression built-in, Omnibar with combined search and URL field and lots more. Continue reading “Opera 14 beta for Android with new UI and WebKit engine released”
LG launches Optimus G Pro Quick Cover case
LG has released new Quick Cover case for the Optimus G in Korea. They come in 7 colors, including 5 shiny variants and two patterned variants. The Quick Cover case has a semiconductor device mounted on a magnetic substance on the cover, that makes the screen turn off immediately when closed, and wake up immediately when opened. The Quick Cover doesn’t affect NFC (Near Field Communication) and wireless charging capabilities in the Optimus G Pro. Continue reading “LG launches Optimus G Pro Quick Cover case”