Google Maps for Android v5.9 brings Bubble Buttons and Transit Navigation for Tablets

Google Maps for Android has been updated to version 5.9.0. This version brings Bubble Buttons lab feature, Transit Navigation support for Tablets and Voice and Ringtone Notification for Transit navigation. Previous Google Maps update v5.8.0 last month had features like photo uploading for places and My Places. Continue reading “Google Maps for Android v5.9 brings Bubble Buttons and Transit Navigation for Tablets”

Idea special festival offers for prepaid customers in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh


Idea Cellular has launched new festival offers for prepaid subscribers in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh called Rim Jhim Mein Idea ke saath manao “Har Din Diwali”.  This gives an exiting opportunity for the Idea prepaid customers to win exciting prizes like a Bike, Laptop, Refrigerator, mobile phone, Idea 3G data cards, DVD players and much more. They also offer Full Talk time on recharges. Continue reading “Idea special festival offers for prepaid customers in Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh”

MIUI phone with 1.5GHz Dual Core Snapdragon processor launched in China

Xiaomi Phone with MIUI ROM and 1.5GHz Dual Core Snapdragon processor has been launched in China. This phone has 4 inch capacitive touch screen with capacitive touch keys, 8MP camera and a whopping 1930mAh battery. Continue reading “MIUI phone with 1.5GHz Dual Core Snapdragon processor launched in China”

CyanogenMod founder Steve Kondik‎ joins Samsung Mobile

Samsung Mobile has hired Steve Kondik, the founder and chief developer of CyanogenMod. This news comes after he adds Samsung Mobile to his work on his Facebook Page. He has also confirmed that this has nothing to do with the CyanogenMod and he will continue working on the CyanogenMod as a side project. Continue reading “CyanogenMod founder Steve Kondik‎ joins Samsung Mobile”

GeoSocials – Location based Social Networking Game for Android and iPhone

GeoSocials, location based Social networking game for iPhone was launched last month in US, and later it was launched in UK, Canada & Mexico. This game is now available in India for iPhone and for Android devices worldwide. The main aim of the game is to use GPS and hunt the treasure in the map added by the other players in your neighborhood, play a fun challenge and accumulate points. Continue reading “GeoSocials – Location based Social Networking Game for Android and iPhone”

Vodafone announces Vodafone Race to Fame contest in India

Vodafone has announced Vodafone Race to Fame contest for its Indian customers. There are 2 different challenges Vodafone Race to Fame- Life in the fast lane and Vodafone Drive into the Big League. Continue reading “Vodafone announces Vodafone Race to Fame contest in India”

Idea, Vodafone still lead in MNP


The Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was launched across India on 20th January this year. According to COAI report published this March, Vodafone was on top spot in the MNP, followed by Idea Cellular. Now, Idea overtook Vodafone with the net addition of 800 thousand subscribers, while Vodafone moved to the second place with the net addition of 700 thousand. Continue reading “Idea, Vodafone still lead in MNP”

HTC phones with Beats Audio coming this Fall


HTC Corporation, in partnership with Beats Electronics, plans to bring Beats audio experience by Dr. Dre for its future devices. This partnership with Beats Electronics will make HTC to offer superior mobile music and sound experiences and these devices are focused on youth market and new accessories. Continue reading “HTC phones with Beats Audio coming this Fall”

Special Independence Day Apps and Themes for Nokia phones


There are just few more days for the Independence Day. To get into the Independence day spirit here are some apps and themes for your Nokia phones available on the OVI store. Continue reading “Special Independence Day Apps and Themes for Nokia phones”

MTS launches Special Onam Voice and Data offers for Kerala customers


MTS has launched new Onam offers for voice and data customers in the Kerala. This offer includes free on net local calls with the MTS handset, double talk time on recharges and free data for MTS MBlaze users. Continue reading “MTS launches Special Onam Voice and Data offers for Kerala customers”

Reliance introduces new Independence Day offer for Karnataka customers


Reliance Communications (Rcom) has launched new Independence Day offer that offers free local talk time and SMS for Karnataka customers. This offer is valid for both CDMA and GSM prepaid customers in Karnataka. Continue reading “Reliance introduces new Independence Day offer for Karnataka customers”

Vodafone offers 100 MB free 3G data in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy

Yes that’s true. There was an ad in Today’s Times of India paper saying that Vodafone customers in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy would get 100 MB free 3G data after producing the coupon below the ad at the nearest Vodafone Stores. Continue reading “Vodafone offers 100 MB free 3G data in Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy”

Foursquare for Android gets new look and lots of features

The latest update (v 2011-08-11) for the Foursquare for Android brings new redesign for title bar and tabs and lots of new features like Facebook and Twitter sharing settings, new venue photo gallery design and much more. The previous update last month brought Notification tray and redesigned settings. Continue reading “Foursquare for Android gets new look and lots of features”

MTNL and Akmin Technologies launches Mobile Website Builder Plus Service

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has launched Mobile Website Builder Plus service in partnership with Akmin Technologies. This lets the users to create a website easily from their mobile phone or PC and it doesn’t need any plugins or downloads. The users can also update the site further by add forms, upload videos, photos. Continue reading “MTNL and Akmin Technologies launches Mobile Website Builder Plus Service”

Nokia Dual SIM Touch and Type phones C2-03 and C2-06 launched in India

Nokia has launched 3 new Touch and Type phones in India. The Nokia C2-03 and the Nokia C2-06 are the Dual SIM Touch and Type phones and the Nokia C2-02 is the single SIM Touch and Type phone. These S40 Nokia phones were announced at the Nokia Connections 2011 event in Singapore this June. Continue reading “Nokia Dual SIM Touch and Type phones C2-03 and C2-06 launched in India”