Micromax Bolt A082 with dual front speakers, Android 4.4 now available for Rs. 4399

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Micromax Bolt A082, the latest smartphone in the Bolt series is now available from online retailer Snapdeal. It has dual front-facing speakers similar to the Micromax Canvas Fire series that went on sale recently. The other highlight of the smartphone are the dedicated music keys for audio playback and option to change tracks. It has 2G (EDGE) connectivity and dual SIM support. Check out the complete specifications below. Continue reading “Micromax Bolt A082 with dual front speakers, Android 4.4 now available for Rs. 4399”

Sony Xperia C3 selfie smartphone launched in India for Rs. 23990

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Sony has launched the Xperia C3, the company’s latest selfie-focused smartphone in India. It was unveiled last month and packs a 5.5-inch HD display, 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor and Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a  5-megapixel front-facing camera with wide-angle lens along with a soft LED flash. It went on sale in Russia recently. Continue reading “Sony Xperia C3 selfie smartphone launched in India for Rs. 23990”

Intex Cloud FX running Firefox OS launched for Rs. 1999

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Intex has launched Cloud FX, the company’s first smartphone running on Firefox OS, as it promised back in June. It has a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, powered by a 1GHz processor, has a 2-megapixel rear camera and comes with dual SIM support, similar to the Firefox reference design that was unveiled earlier this year. It has 2G (EDGE) connectivity. Continue reading “Intex Cloud FX running Firefox OS launched for Rs. 1999”

Microsoft Miracast Dongle reportedly in works

Microsoft is working on a Chromecast like dongle for Windows Phone user, according to documents filed with the FCC. The Miracast dongle under the model number Microsoft HD-10 has been seen at FCC and WiFi Org too.

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Xolo confirms KitKat update for Q1200, Q900s, A500 Club, A600 and A550s IPS

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Xolo has announced that it would release Android 4.4 (KitKat) update for Xolo Q1200, Q900s, A500 Club, A600 and A550s IPS smartphones soon. It has not mentioned any timeframe like it did for its first set of devices. Xolo rolled out KitKat update for Q1010i, Q1010, Q700S and released Beta version of the Kitkat for Q3000 smartphone recently. It would roll out the final version of the KitKat update for Q3000 once the testing is complete. Continue reading “Xolo confirms KitKat update for Q1200, Q900s, A500 Club, A600 and A550s IPS”

Huawei Honor 3C Review

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The smartphone ecosystem in India is increasingly turning out to be a hot bed of innovation with customers turning out to be the winners. With a vast variety of handsets on offer at every price point, there is a significant overlap in terms of features. What helps set things apart is to bring something unique to the table. Huawei introduced its Honor 3C in India a while back. We decided to try out the handset over an extended period of time to see how well it copes up. While not exactly their newest phone, we found it to be quite an interesting device. Read on to find out our full impressions of the smartphone. Continue reading “Huawei Honor 3C Review”

Asus Zenfone 4 A450CG up for pre-order on Flipkart at Rs. 6999

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Asus launched the Zenfone 4 (A450CG) for Rs. 6,999 along with the Zenfone 4 (A400CG) last month. The Zenfone 4 A450CG is now available for pre-order on Flipkart, as Asus promised few days back. The Zenfone A450CG has a 4.5-inch FWVGA screen, has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) out of the box, compared to the 4-inch WVGA screen, 5-megapixel rear camera and Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) on the Zenfone 4 (A400CG) that we reviewed recently. Continue reading “Asus Zenfone 4 A450CG up for pre-order on Flipkart at Rs. 6999”

WhatsApp hits 600 million monthly active users, India has 60 million users

Continuing its reign, WhatsApp has announced another milestone. The popular instant messaging service now claims to have 600 million monthly active users.

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Google acquires design start-up Gecko Design for X project

Google has bought product design firm Gecko Design for an undisclosed sum, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The company has made the acquisition with an aim to bolster its Google X project lab which is responsible or the self driven car, Project Loon and Google Glass.

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Gionee teases its 5mm phone yet again; Launch soon?

We’ve talked about the uber-thin Gionee phone that’s been in the works in the past. According to what we’re hearing, this phone will measure an insane 5mm thick (‘thin’ perhaps), to claim the title of the world’s thinnest Android smartphone.

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Upcoming Sony smartwatch and tablet teased ahead of IFA

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Sony has a habit of hinting at upcoming products through teasers hidden away in event invites. Taking a look at the invitation for its IFA event, it looks like the Japanese company might have a brand new smartwatch and perhaps even a tablet lined up for the event. There’s been a lot of speculation around the event and expected announcements include an updated flagship, a new smart lens and the aforementioned smartwatch.  Continue reading “Upcoming Sony smartwatch and tablet teased ahead of IFA”

Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 forgets it’s not official yet, goes on sale in Malaysia

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 has been making its rounds for quite some time in the rumorland, but today, we find the device already floating in the Malaysian market. One of the country’s authorized retailer – SenHeng has listed the phablet as available. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 forgets it’s not official yet, goes on sale in Malaysia”

Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Giveaway Winner Announcement

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We started the Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Giveaway last week, and as promised, today we reveal the lucky winners. Before that, we would like to thank all the participants who took their time to participate in this contest, the response has been amazing with over thousand entries in the giveaway period. Are you the lucky winner of 10400mAh Mi Power Bank ? Find out the results below. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi Power Bank Giveaway Winner Announcement”