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

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”

Samsung Galaxy series gets simplified naming, announces 4 new Galaxy Smartphones

Samsung has announced that they have adopted a new simplified naming strategy for its GALAXY range of smartphones. This would categorize the phones into five classes mentioned by a single letter. They have also launched new GALAXY W, GALAXY M Pro, GALAXY Y and GALAXY Y Pro smartphones that runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy series gets simplified naming, announces 4 new Galaxy Smartphones”

Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition – S40 Touch and Type phone with 1GHz processor

Nokia launched the Gold edition of Touch and type Nokia C3-01 recently and they have announced that it has started shipping to Eastern European and Middle Eastern markets. The Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition has 18-carat gold plating, ceramic-feel keymat and a matching Gold theme to suit the phone and the processor has been upgraded to 1GHz. Continue reading “Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition – S40 Touch and Type phone with 1GHz processor”

MTS offers free on-net local calling for customers In Maharashtra & Goa

MTS has launched a new offer that provides on-net (MTS to MTS) local calling for its customers in Maharashtra & Goa on purchase of a color handset worth just Rs. 699. They have also announced new data offers for the customers in the circle. Continue reading “MTS offers free on-net local calling for customers In Maharashtra & Goa”