LG AKA range of smartphones rolling outside Korea

LG had launched its Aka line of smartphones in Korea last year in November. The smartphones that understands your moods is now rolling outside Korea.

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The AKA line of smartphone is coming to Hong Kong first followed by  Taiwan, China, Singapore, Turkey, and “additional markets”. These smartphones chooses its emotion depending on how you use it and its features, such as alarm, apps, the kind of music that you load on it. There are available in four colors along with different personalities. With a global audience in mind, LG has tweaked the AKA lineup by adding an emotional UX element. Some of the additional features include customizable glasses and eyebrows for each pair of eyes.

“AKA is the first smartphone that gives owners a blank canvas to express their own personalities via a customized user experience. AKA is about being creative and never losing sight of the things that make us young and interesting. This is a whole new direction in smartphone UX and we’re excited about where it may take us.”

said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company.

The LG Aka sports a 5-inch IPS display with 720 x 1280 pixels and are powered by quad-core 1.2 GHz processor. Other specs include 1.5 GB of RAM, 16 GB of expandable memory 8 MP rear camera with laser auto focus, 2 MP front-facing camera. The phones come with LTE, NFC, 2610 mAh battery. It weighs 135.5 grams without the front cover, and 157 grams with it on.

Samsung introduces 128GB 3-bit eMMC 5.0 flash memory for mid-range smartphones

Samsung 128GB 3-bit NAND Flash memory

Samsung has introduced 128 gigabyte (GB), 3-bit NAND-based flashed storage based on Embedded MultiMediaCard (eMMC) 5.0 technology targeted at mid-market smartphones and tablets. The company has already introduced 128GB flash memory based on Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 2.0 and eMMC 5.1 standards for top-end and premium smartphones.  Mid-market smartphones will now be able to increase their storage capacity to 128GB as well with the new , says the company. Continue reading “Samsung introduces 128GB 3-bit eMMC 5.0 flash memory for mid-range smartphones”

OnePlus One price to increase in Europe from March 25

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OnePlus has announced that it is increasing the price of OnePlus One smartphone in European countries that uses euro as currency. This change is due to falling value of the Euro. The OnePlus One 16GB variant that sells for 269 Euros will cost 299 Euros and the 64GB variant that now sells for 299 Euros will cost 349 Euros after the hike. This will be effective from March 25th, so those who are ordering the phone till open sales next Tuesday will be charged the old price. Continue reading “OnePlus One price to increase in Europe from March 25”

Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) Grip Cover and Bands now available in India, 4G variant listed on Flipkart

Motorola Moto E 2nd Gen Grip Cover

Motorola launched the Moto E (2nd Gen) in India earlier this month and the smartphone went on sale on Flipkart last week. At the launch Motorola promised that it will sell colorful bands and covers for the new Moto E soon. Now these are available from Flipkart. At the the launch of Moto E (2nd Gen) Motorola confirmed that it will launch the 4G variant of the smartphone in India soon. Now the 4G variant (XT1521) is listed on Flipkart as ‘Coming Soon’ without a price tag. Continue reading “Motorola Moto E (2nd Gen) Grip Cover and Bands now available in India, 4G variant listed on Flipkart”

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge UK pre-orders begin March 20

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Samsung has announced that both the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge smartphones would be available for pre-order in the UK from 20th March 2015, ahead of the on-sale date of 10th April 2015. It will be available for pre-order from high street retailers and operators including Vodafone, Carphone Warehouse, Three, EE and O2 that were confirmed already. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge UK pre-orders begin March 20”

My Airtel app gets new design, ‘Airtel Surprises’ free coupons on recharges

My Airtel

Airtel will update its My Airtel application soon with intuitive design interface and new features. It also adds Airtel Surprises coupons on all recharges for the value of their recharge and more. The new app also includes zero data charges on app usage, management of various customer accounts, quick replication of frequent tasks, faster payment checkout through stored cards and ability to recharge any number Continue reading “My Airtel app gets new design, ‘Airtel Surprises’ free coupons on recharges”

Gameloft to launch its games on Opera Mobile Store

Opera Mobile Store Gameloft

Gameloft has announced a global partnership with Opera Software to make Gameloft titles available on the Opera Mobile Store. This will offer Opera Mobile Store users easy access to games, especially in emerging markets and will also open up new monetization avenues for both companies, said Opera. Continue reading “Gameloft to launch its games on Opera Mobile Store”

Google Play gets age based app rating system

Google Play has introduces age based rating system for apps and games in Google Play Store. The new system will allow app submissions to be reviewed by staff and enable developers to complete a content rating questionnaire for each of their apps and games to receive objective content ratings.
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RCOM appoints Srinivas M as Tamil Nadu and Kerala Wireless Business head

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Reliance Communications (RCOM) has appointed Srinivas M as Circle Business Head, Wireless Business for Tamil Nadu and Kerala. He will be based out of RCOM’s Chennai office and will report to Ramesh Menon, RCOM’s National Head for GSM Operations, said the company.

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LG G Flex 2 launched in India for Rs. 55000

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LG has launched its G Flex 2 smartphone with a 5.5-inch 1080p curved P-OLED display in India at the LG Tech Show in Delhi. The display of the second generation G Flex smartphone can bend ranging from a radius of 400mm to 700mm across the front, back, sides and top-to-bottom edges. Check out our LG G Flex 2 hands-on. Continue reading “LG G Flex 2 launched in India for Rs. 55000”

“Aircel 1+3 Offer” announced for IPL S8, new contest for Chennai Super Kings fans launched

Aircel has announced a new product offering for the upcoming season of the IPL.  Under the “Aircel 1+3 Offer”, pre-paid Aircel customers will get a full talktime, Airtel minutes, data usage and more.

Aircel 3 Plus 1 launch
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