Author: Srivatsan Sridhar

Srivatsan Sridhar is a Mobile Technology Enthusiast who is passionate about Mobile phones and Mobile apps. He uses the phones he reviews as his main phone. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram

Facebook Messenger for Android and iPhone v1.7 brings Message read status, Typing indicator and more

Facebook Messenger for Android and iPhone has been updated to version 1.7, that brings new features such as message read status, Typing indicator and also lets you know where friends are messaging you from and if they have seen your message or not. It sends your friends SMS notifications of your messages if they are offline and have their mobile phone number listed on their profile. Continue reading “Facebook Messenger for Android and iPhone v1.7 brings Message read status, Typing indicator and more”

Opera Mini now available from Samsung Apps store

Opera Mini for bada and Android is now available from Samsung Apps, Samsung’s dedicated application store. Opera Mini for Android has been recently updated to version 7.0 that brought new features including improved hardware acceleration and NFC support. It was available in the Samsung Java Apps store last year that went to become the most downloaded application in Samsung Java App Store in India and available in BlackBerry App World since March. Continue reading “Opera Mini now available from Samsung Apps store”

SwiftKey 3 Beta for Android gets UI improvements, better Smart Space and bug fixes


SwiftKey 3 Beta has been updated to 3.0.0.190, that brings some UI improvements, Improved Smart Space, Refined Smart Punctuation pop-up, bug fixes. The first version of the SwiftKey 3 Beta was launched last month. Continue reading “SwiftKey 3 Beta for Android gets UI improvements, better Smart Space and bug fixes”

Samsung Galaxy S3 16GB pre-order price revealed for UK, coming on May 30


Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S3 yesterday, online retailer Clove UK has announced that they are now taking pre-orders for the 16GB variant of the Galaxy S3. The Galaxy S3 packs in 4.8 inch Super AMOLED display, 1.4GHz Quad-Core and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 8MP auto focus camera with LED flash, Zero Shutter and 1.9MP front camera with HD recording at 30fps. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S3 16GB pre-order price revealed for UK, coming on May 30”

Idea launches Idea Lifeline Emergency talk time credit for prepaid customers in Karnataka


Idea launched Idea Lifeline, an emergency talk time credit for uninterrupted calling for pre-paid customers in Maharashtra and Goa earlier this March. This feature is now available for Idea pre-paid customers in Karnataka. Idea Prepaid customers can avail this offers by dialling 50022 (Toll Free) from their mobile phones.

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Samsung Galaxy S III vs HTC One X vs LG Optimus 4X HD

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy S III, their first Quad-core phone. Here is the comparison between 3 latest Quad-core phones, Samsung Galaxy S III successor of the Galaxy S II, HTC One X and the LG Optimus 4X HD, successor of the LG Optimus 2X. The HTC One X was launched in India last month. The Samsung Galaxy S3 was announced yesterday in London and the LG Optimus 4X HD was announced in MWC 2012 earlier this February. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S III vs HTC One X vs LG Optimus 4X HD”

Samsung Galaxy S III Unique Features


Samsung announced the Galaxy S III at the Samsung Unpacked event in London yesterday. It has an 4.8 inch (1280×720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display and run on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It also has some unique features such as S Voice, Social tag, Direct call, Smart stay, Smart alert, S Beam, AllShare Play and AllShare Cast and Buddy photo share. Here are detailed look about these features. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S III Unique Features”

Samsung Galaxy S III Official Photos

Samsung announced their most awaited Galaxy S III in the Samsung Unpacked Event in London last night, here are the official photos of the phone. It has 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display. It has minimal organic design and comes in Pebble Blue and Marble White colors.
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LG Optimus LTE 2 with True HD IPS display, 2GB RAM and Wireless Charging announced in Korea

LG has announced the Optimus LTE 2, successor of the Optimus LTE. It has True HD IPS display and comes with 2GB of RAM. It has WPC-backed wireless charging capabilities and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Continue reading “LG Optimus LTE 2 with True HD IPS display, 2GB RAM and Wireless Charging announced in Korea”

MTNL Mumbai revises 2 Mbps Broadband Xpress Unlimited Plans

MTNL has revised their 2 Mbps Xpress Unlimited Plans and added more benefits for the customers. They have increased free data usage limit and download speeds for select Combo plans and has increased Download speeds in all the Non-Combo plans post free usage. Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai revises 2 Mbps Broadband Xpress Unlimited Plans”

LG Optimus L7 global roll out this month in Europe, soon in Asia


LG has announced that they would start rolling out the Optimus L7 in major European markets this month and in Asian markets soon. LG unveiled the L7 along with other L-Style series of phone at the MWC 2012 this February. It has 4.3 inch (480 x 800 pixels ) display and runs on Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0. It is powered by 1GHz Cortex A5 processor and is just 8.7mm thick. Continue reading “LG Optimus L7 global roll out this month in Europe, soon in Asia”

T-Mobile Prism coming on May 6 for $19.99

T-Mobile has announced that their new budget-friendly Android phone Prism from Huawei that would go on sale starting May 6. It has 3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, 3.2-megapixel camera, microSD slot for up to 32GB. It is powered by 600 MHz Qualcomm Processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It is 12.2mm thick and weighs 125g. Continue reading “T-Mobile Prism coming on May 6 for $19.99”

LG Optimus L3 now available in India for Rs. 7,899


The LG Optimus L3 E400 that was announced at MWC 2012 finally goes on sale in India from online retailer LetsBuy. It went for pre-order earlier this week  and packs in 3.2-inch display, 800MHz Processor, 384MB RAM, 3MP camera. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). This is a great competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Y which is in the same price range and has similar features. Continue reading “LG Optimus L3 now available in India for Rs. 7,899”

MTNL Mumbai launches new 3G plans for prepaid and postpaid customers


Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has launched affordable 3G Data Plans of Rs.1190 and Rs.1200 for all prepaid and postpaid customers in Mumbai. These data plans comes at an affordable price and at the same time offers freedom of data usage validity. It offers high speed internet connectivity up to 3.6 Mbps.  Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai launches new 3G plans for prepaid and postpaid customers”

Summer Apps for Nokia Phones

Summer holidays are a time to unwind and relax, to get away from the normal routine and spend some quality time with your family and friends. Here are some interesting apps for your phone for this summer that range from travel guide, shopping assistance, holiday tracker, summer cool recipes and ice cream finder that will provide you everything you need to make the most of this holiday season. Continue reading “Summer Apps for Nokia Phones”