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

LG to showcase 2D to 3D Game Converter at IFA 2011


LG has announced that they would demo the world’s first OpenGL based 2D to 3D game conversion engine for the smartphone in IFA 2011. This would benefit both the game developers who could convert the existing 2D games into 3D and the users can also convert them using the app for free of charge. Continue reading “LG to showcase 2D to 3D Game Converter at IFA 2011”

Airtel announces new contests for Indian Formula One Grand Prix

Airtel announced earlier this month that they would be the title sponsor of the Indian F1 Grand Prix. Now they have announced 3 contests, Airtel Grid Girls, Simulator Challenge and Ultimate Race Game that would provide an opportunity for the F1 fans to be part of the F1 Grand Prix. Continue reading “Airtel announces new contests for Indian Formula One Grand Prix”

Samsung to launch ChatON mobile messaging service

Samsung has announced that they would launch their own Instant Messaging (IM) service, ChatON soon. This would allow the users communicate easily and share videos, pictures, calendar and contacts with others from their mobile phone. Continue reading “Samsung to launch ChatON mobile messaging service”

Tata DOCOMO launches SMS based VAS service – Video News Alerts

Tata DOCOMO has launched new Value Added Service (VAS service) called Video News Alert in partnership with business channel group Network 18. This would let the users to know the latest news around the world in the form of video clip that could be streamed and also downloaded by both 2G & 3G subscribers. The customers can also search and view news stories, like it, participate in polls and also share their opinion. Continue reading “Tata DOCOMO launches SMS based VAS service – Video News Alerts”

Micromax enters into Brazilian market

Micromax, one of the popular Indian handset manufacturer has announced that they would start selling their mobile phones in Brazil. They plans to invest around $12.5 million and they have launched 3 new phones that has features like dual SIM , multimedia and marathon battery for youth market. Continue reading “Micromax enters into Brazilian market”

Norton Mobile Security for Android – Protection against malware and theft

Norton by Symantec that is popular for Antivirus solutions for PC now offers Norton Mobile Security for Android phones. The Norton Mobile Security comes with anti-phishing Web protection, Anti-Malware, Ant-Theft, Remote lock, Remote wipe and lots more. Continue reading “Norton Mobile Security for Android – Protection against malware and theft”

Google Docs app for Android updated, gets web clipboard feature and more language support

Google Docs for Android has been updated to version 1.0.16 that brings web clipboard feature that lets the users capture pictures with their Android phone and insert them into a Google document . The Google Docs app is now available in 46 languages. Continue reading “Google Docs app for Android updated, gets web clipboard feature and more language support”

RIM announces BBM Music

Research In Motion (RIM) has announced BBM Music that is their own cloud based music service with the social features like music sharing and discovery for their BlackBerry smartphone. The BBM Music is powered by cloud music service provider, Omnifone and it has millions of songs from leading music companies such as Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and EMI. Continue reading “RIM announces BBM Music”

Idea 3G now in 100 more towns in Maharashtra and Goa


Idea Cellular has expanded its 3G services to 100 more towns in Maharashtra and Goa. Idea 3G is now available in 10 major cities that include, Pune, Nagpur, Nashik, Goa, Kolhapur, Solapur, Aurangabad, Ahmednagar, Akola, Nanded and 100 other towns including Shirdi, Shrirampur, Jamkhed, Pathardi and Loni in Maharashtra & Goa Circle. Continue reading “Idea 3G now in 100 more towns in Maharashtra and Goa”

LG Optimus 3D launched in India at Rs. 37000

LG has launched the world’s first 3D smartphone, Optimus 3D in India. This phone is also the world’s first phone to feature tri-dual (dual-core, dual-channel and dual-memory) architecture. The phone has dual 5MP lens camera allows users to capture images and videos in 3D. It has 4.3-inch WVGA display that lets the users experience 3D without the use of glasses. Continue reading “LG Optimus 3D launched in India at Rs. 37000”

Nokia 600 announced with new Belle OS

Nokia has announced Nokia 600 smartphone that runs on Belle and it claims that it is their loudest smartphone ever. The loudspeaker has audio output of 106 phon, similar to the one in their feature phone Nokia X1-01. This phone has NFC support, FM transmitter and FM receiver with the internal antenna, so that you don’t need headphones to listen to the radio. Continue reading “Nokia 600 announced with new Belle OS”

Swype v3.25 update brings Gestures and Dictionary Management

Swype keyboard for Android has been updated to version 3.25 that bring new features like editing and application gestures,  Dictionary  management and Swype connect. Previous update was version 3.0 Beta that was released in June. Continue reading “Swype v3.25 update brings Gestures and Dictionary Management”

Samsung announces Galaxy Y and Galaxy Y Pro smartphones

Samsung adopted a new simplified naming strategy for its GALAXY range of smartphones. They have also launched new Samsung Galaxy Y and Samsung Galaxy Y Pro smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy Y lies in the entry level category and it is aimed at younger generation. The Samsung Galaxy Y pro features QWERTY keyboard and it is aimed at younger professionals. Both these phones run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with a 2MP camera. Continue reading “Samsung announces Galaxy Y and Galaxy Y Pro smartphones”

Samsung announces Galaxy W and Galaxy M Pro smartphones

Samsung adopted a new simplified naming strategy for its GALAXY range of smartphones. They have also launched new Samsung Galaxy W and Samsung Galaxy M Pro smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy W lie in the High Tier category that and it is for those seeking a balance between style and performance. The Samsung Galaxy M lies in the Mid-Tier range that is for those who expect better performance in the economic price-point. Both these phones run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with 5MP camera with flash. Continue reading “Samsung announces Galaxy W and Galaxy M Pro smartphones”