Travel apps for Samsung Bada smartphones

We already told you about Car Finder and Wipolo travel apps for Bada and Android phones recently, here are wide variety of Bada travel apps from trip planning through to language guides. These apps include, Hotel and transport, City guides/tips , Currency converter, Weather and Language guides/tips. Continue reading “Travel apps for Samsung Bada smartphones”

MAXX mobiles launches dual SIM touch phone MAXX SCOPE MT150

MAXX mobiles has launched new Dual SIM touch screen phone MAXX SCOPE (MT150). This phone has Gun Metal Finish and has 2.8 inch touch screen and desktop widgets on the home screen. It also comes with WAP and Opera Mini browsers to surf the web at ease. Continue reading “MAXX mobiles launches dual SIM touch phone MAXX SCOPE MT150”

Vodafone launches new 121 service for Tamil Nadu prepaid customers


Vodafone has launched new 121 (Toll-free) service for Tamil Nadu prepaid customers to get information about new prepaid offers. The Vodafone prepaid customers can choose from 8 different offers based on their needs by dialing 121 from their phone. Continue reading “Vodafone launches new 121 service for Tamil Nadu prepaid customers”

LG rolls out Remote Maintenance Services for Optimus smartphones Globally

LG Electronics (LG) has started rolling out the remote customer care services for the LG Optimus series of smartphones globally. This includes Remote Call application and the LG FOTA (Firmware Over-the-Air) system to diagnose software problems and offer software upgrades direct to the user’s mobile phones. Continue reading “LG rolls out Remote Maintenance Services for Optimus smartphones Globally”

Airtel launches 3G services in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh

Airtel has launched 3G services in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Airtel 3G will be rolled out in 12 major towns including Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Gwalior, Raipur, Dewas, Rau,Pithampur, Mandideep, Malanpur, Bhilai and Durg. Continue reading “Airtel launches 3G services in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh”

ARMA 2: Firing Range – Simulation game for NVIDIA Tegra 2 Android phones

Bohemia Interactive has launched, ARMA 2: Firing Range, simulation game for NVIDIA Tegra 2 Android phones. This game has accurate high-poly weapon models to choose from to get an interactive 3D preview and study its specs or to use it for simulation. Continue reading “ARMA 2: Firing Range – Simulation game for NVIDIA Tegra 2 Android phones”

Apple is richer than the US Government


According to a recent report by the Financial Post, Apple has more cash than the U.S government. Apple reported the quarterly earnings of US$ 75.876 billion till the 25th of June 2011 . The U.S government reported total operating balance of US$ 73.768 billion on Thursday , which is lesser than Apple. Continue reading “Apple is richer than the US Government”

IDC : Mobile Phone Market Q2 2011 – Nokia, Samsung, LG top mobile phone vendors by shipments


According to report by Research Firm IDC (International Data Corporation) the Worldwide mobile phone market grew 11.3% year over year in the 2nd quarter of 2011 (2Q11) with the worldwide shipment of 328.4 million units. But, this is low compared to the 16.8% growth in the 1st quarter of 2011 (1Q11), that had worldwide shipment of 365.4 million units.  Continue reading “IDC : Mobile Phone Market Q2 2011 – Nokia, Samsung, LG top mobile phone vendors by shipments”

Gmail for Android v2.3.5 update brings custom notifications for labels

Gmail for Android has been updated to version 2.3.5. This version brings new features that include, custom notifications and ringtones for specific labels in your inbox, sync only priority mail to save bandwidth and lots more. It’s been months since the app got updated, and the previous version was 2.3.4 that was launched this February. Continue reading “Gmail for Android v2.3.5 update brings custom notifications for labels”

Motorola XOOM getting Android 3.1 update in India

Motorola India has officially announced that the Indian Motorola Xoom owners will get Android 3.1 Over the Air (OTA) update on 29th July 2011. This Android 3.1 update activates the SD card slot to expand the external memory up to 64GB using MicroSD. Other features include improved multi-tasking, re-sizable widgets and lots more. Continue reading “Motorola XOOM getting Android 3.1 update in India”

Nokia’s Twins Day Out enters Limca Book of Records 2012

Nokia’s Twins Day Out has entered Limca Book of Records 2012. The Nokia Twins Day out is a a first of its kind festival that brought 63 pairs of twins of different age groups together to unveil the Nokia Dual SIM handsets – Nokia C2-00 and Nokia X1-01. Continue reading “Nokia’s Twins Day Out enters Limca Book of Records 2012”

RIM launches BlackBerry Messenger 6 with new social features

RIM has launched the new BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) 6. The new version delivers a whole new social app experience with the new features like status update via BBM connected apps, BlackBerry app share and more. Continue reading “RIM launches BlackBerry Messenger 6 with new social features”

Rationalized BSNL 2G and 3G prepaid tariffs for Chennai


BSNL has rationalized the prepaid 2G and 3G tariffs for its customers in Chennai. These tariffs are applicable from 22.07.2011. The 2G and 3G voice, SMS, Data and Video call charges for First Recharge Coupons (FRCs) are as follows. Continue reading “Rationalized BSNL 2G and 3G prepaid tariffs for Chennai”

Google Maps v5.8 update for Android brings photo uploads and My Places

Google Maps for Android has been updated to version 5.8.0 that brings new features like photo uploading for places, My Places to access starred and recent Place quickly and add new places to check-in. Previous Google Maps update v5.7 earlier this month had features like Transit Navigation and offline map viewing. Continue reading “Google Maps v5.8 update for Android brings photo uploads and My Places”

Airtel launches 3G services in Kerala

Airtel has launched 3G services in Kerala. Airtel 3G services are now available across key cities including Kochi, Trivandrum and Calicut and will be rolled out in other in other major parts of the state in phased manner. The Airtel 3G services will be available in Kerala starting midnight on 27th July 2011. Continue reading “Airtel launches 3G services in Kerala”