Samsung India has cut the price of both their 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2 Android tablets. The Galaxy S3 and the Galaxy S Duos smartphones got a price cut earlier this month. Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab 2 310 in India back in May last year at a MOP of Rs. 19,500 and the Wi-Fi only variant, the Galaxy Tab 2 311 went on sale in India couple of weeks back at Rs. 13,900. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 and Tab 2 311 get a price cut, now available for Rs. 15999 and Rs. 12599”
Samsung Galaxy Young Hands On
Part of Samsung’s entry level Android phone range, the Samsung Galaxy Young sports a 3.27 inch display with a resolution of 480 x 320 pixels. The capacitive display is multi touch capable.
Inside you can find a 1Ghz processor paired with 768MB of RAM. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Young Hands On”
Samsung Galaxy Express Hands On
Here at the Mobile World Congress, Samsung showcased its product portfolio that includes the Galaxy Express. One of its newest phones, it has a 4.5 inch Super AMOLED Plus capactive screen which looks quite nice though slightly blurred out because of the low pixel density.
The size of the phone is on the larger side but it manages to fit in well in the hand. The smooth curves mean that it fits comfortably well in the hand though the cheap plastic used doesn’t look too good. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Express Hands On”
Samsung Galaxy Fame Hands On
Walking through the Samsung booth at the Mobile World Congress we ran into the Samsung Fame. Part of the new budget range of Android handsets, the phone looks quite interesting.
The screen is 3.5 inches in size and has a resolution of 480×320 pixels. The phone runs Android 4.1 JellyBean. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Fame Hands On”
Nokia 301 hands on impressions
The Nokia 301 is one of the two low end feature phones that Nokia announced at the Mobile World Congress 2013. The 301 is not just a feature phone but a feature rich phone, made for the ever hungry budget user, wanting for more features with as little expenditure possible. According to us, the Nokia 301 fits that bill very well. In an effort to get to know more about the device, we got a video demo of the device from a Nokia representative and here it is, along with the other feature phone, the Nokia 105 –
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Nokia 105 Hands On
The Nokia 105 is possibly one of the most affordable phones out there in the market. Priced at just 15 Euros, it is meant for the budget conscious and first time phone buyers.
Asus fonepad Hands-On
Earlier, we brought to you the photo gallery of the Asus fonepad. Now here is a hands-on video of the 7″ phablet which is set for release next month.
PVR app for BlackBerry 10 with NFC wallet launched
PVR has launched NFC-enabled PVR app for BlackBerry 10 devices, powered by NEC’s Integrated E-money solution. BlackBerry launched the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone in India yesterday, and this app would let movie goers, tap & pay for movie tickets and refreshments without using paper money across 15 PVR cinemas in cities including Delhi & NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, Chandigarh, Pune, Hyderabad, and Bangalore. Continue reading “PVR app for BlackBerry 10 with NFC wallet launched”
LG rolls out Android 4.1 update for Optimus Vu 2 in Korea
LG has started rolling out Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) update for the Optimus Vu 2 in Korea. The LG Optimus Vu 2 was launched in Korea back in September with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). LG confirmed Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) update for range of high-end devices including, Optimus LTE 2, Optimus G, Optimus Vu and Optimus Vu 2 last year. Continue reading “LG rolls out Android 4.1 update for Optimus Vu 2 in Korea”
LG buys webOS for Smart TVs
LG Electronics has announced that they have acquired webOS operating system technology from HP that include, source code, associated documentation, engineering talent and related websites associated with webOS for development of next-generation Smart TV technology. They did not reveal the price for the deal. Continue reading “LG buys webOS for Smart TVs”
Nokia Lumia 520 Hands On
We brought you the Nokia Lumia 520 photo gallery and having spent a bit more time with the handset, here’s our first hands on impressions of the phone. The Lumia 520 packs in 1Ghz Dual Core Qualcomm processor combined with 512MB RAM which delivers decent performance.
We didn’t face much if any lag at all though the limited amount of RAM means that you’ll be locked out of some of the high performance demanding applications on the Windows Phone app store. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 520 Hands On”
Sony Mobile to launch Firefox OS device in 2014
Mozilla previewed the first commercial build of its Firefox OS at the MWC 2013. The company had announced that Alcatel (TCL), LG, ZTE and Huawei would release smartphones running Firefox OS later this year. Telefónica one of the operator partners for the Firefox OS has announced that they have partnered with Sony Mobile to bring the Firefox-powered mobile devices next year. Continue reading “Sony Mobile to launch Firefox OS device in 2014”
Konka Expose 960 and Expose 970 Android Smartphones launched for Rs. 13999 and Rs. 14999
Konka, a popular Chinese manufacturer has entered into Indian market with 2 Android Smartphones, Konka Expose 960 and Expose 970. These are powered by 1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577 Processors and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). These have a 8MP auto focus camera at the back with LED Flash and a 2MP front-facing camera. Continue reading “Konka Expose 960 and Expose 970 Android Smartphones launched for Rs. 13999 and Rs. 14999”
MWC Day 1 Round Up Video
We’re just about to begin with day 2 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona but decided to do a round up of all that’s gone down so far. On day 1 we saw Nokia launch four new products targeting the budget segment. The Nokia 105 which is a 15 Euro phone with a month of standby time and the Nokia Lumia 720 with a f1.9 camera particularly stood out from the rest of the devices.
Moving on, we had Sony announce its Xperia Tablet Z. A 10″ tablet with a full HD screen. It is powered by a now fairly standard quad core processor. LG showed off the Optimus G Pro, the successor to the Optimus G announced last year. Specifications include a full HD display and a Snapdragon S4 quad core processor. LG L3 II and L7 II were some of the other phones announced.
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Asus had a very interesting device to reveal at MWC. The FonePad with a 7″ screen also has an integrated dialer which means that it can also be used as a phone if you so wish. Also revealed was the Padfone Infinity which brings a full HD display on both the 5″ phone and the 10″ tablet that it slides into. ZTE had the Grand Memo with a massive 5.7″ Full HD display and powered by the Snapdragon 800 processor making it one of the first devices to run on the new chipset. So that was day 1 at the Mobile World Congress. We’ve got three more days to go and lots more to cover!
Aircel offers unlimited 3G data access for 3 hours every day for 30 days
Aircel has launched Aircel 3G Mornings, a new 3G trial offer that would let both their new and old customers enjoy unlimited free 3G data access between 6:00AM to 9:00AM for 30 days. This is definitely a great deal for Aircel customers using 3G handsets and tablets to catch up the latest happenings early morning. It doesn’t come with any terms and conditions relating to speed or price. Continue reading “Aircel offers unlimited 3G data access for 3 hours every day for 30 days”