Xiaomi Mi3 officially launched in India for Rs. 13999

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Xiaomi has launched the Mi3 in India. It has a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display with 441 PPI, based one-glass solution (OGS) ultra-sensitive touch, powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM 8974AB) processor with Adreno 330 GPU and runs on MIUI v5 on top of Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony Exmor RS BSI sensor, 28mm lens with f/2.2 aperture, dual LED flash and a 2-megapixel BSI front-facing camera with 30mm lens. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi3 officially launched in India for Rs. 13999”

Watch Xiaomi Mi India launch live

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Xiaomi is all set to launch its Mi devices in India today. The Xiaomi Mi3 is already confirmed and the 16GB version is priced at Rs. 14,999. It is also expected to launch the Redmi Note and the Redmi 1S at the even today. Yesterday Flipkart confirmed that it would be exclusively selling the Mi3 smartphone in India. We reported that Xiaomi will have service centres in several cities across India. Continue reading “Watch Xiaomi Mi India launch live”

Nvidia working on Android game-streaming console: Report

Nvidia is working on a Android-based gaming console, according to a report from BBC. The un-named device will run on the company’s flagship Tegra K1 mobile chip that was announced in January this year.

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Samsung Galaxy F aka Galaxy Alpha with metal build to release in August?

We’ve all heard about this device, the one that’s touted as the best looking Samsung phone ever. Not that the Korean maker has done much to change how it looks, but they’re definitely said to have changed what it is made out of. Almost all leaks around the Samsung Galaxy F have hinted at a metal build, something Samsung isn’t really known for.

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Flipkart Digiflip Pro XT 712 Review

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Flipkart entered into Indian tablet market with the XT 712 tablet under its new Digiflip Pro brand. Priced at Rs. 9,999, the tablet comes with a 7-inch HD display, Dual SIM support with voice calling and 3G connectivity. The specifications are definitely better compared to most tablets in the price range. What about the build quality and the performance ? Let us find out in the complete review. Continue reading “Flipkart Digiflip Pro XT 712 Review”

Wear Camera Remote app turns Android Wear smartwatch into your phone’s viewfinder

The things that you watched in sci-fi movies in the 90’s are happening for real. Android, in the form of Android Wear, is now on your body, it isn’t just restricted to the smartphone in your pocket or the tablet in your bag.

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Panasonic GD21 and GD31 feature phones launched in India for Rs. 1790 and Rs. 2190

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Panasonic has launched GD21 and GD31, two new feature phones in India priced at Rs. 1,790 and Rs. 2,190, respectively. The company launched EZ180 and EZ240, their first feature phones in India earlier this year. Now it has expanded the lineup with the new GD series. The GD21 has a 2.4-inch QVGA screen with T9 keypad and the GD31 comes with a 2.8-inch QVGA touch screen. Both these have dual SIM support, micro SD expansion slot, rear camera and FM Radio with recording. Continue reading “Panasonic GD21 and GD31 feature phones launched in India for Rs. 1790 and Rs. 2190”

Exclusive : Xiaomi will have service centers in India

 

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Xiaomi the Chinese phone maker is all set to enter India tomorrow where the company will officially unveil its products for the Indian market. While most of you including myself are impressed with the design and build quality of the Xiaomi phones, what if something goes wrong, how do I get it fixed? Most of you have been asking us if the company will have service centers in India and we just have some interesting news to share. We just heard from a reader who has supplied us with the service center list and looks like Xiaomi is going to take its India operations quite seriously with service centers in major cities across the country.  You can find Xiaomi India Service Center List after the break.
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PoochO Android app lets Delhi commuters book an auto

A new app has been developed by transport body Delhi Integrated Multi-modal Transit Systems (DIMTS) lets commuters in Delhi hire an auto. Dubbed as PoochO , the Android app will enable users to locate autos, fitted with GPS, nearest to them. They will get the drivers contact information, which is registered with DIMTS and can call them to book a trip.

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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Android 4.4 KitKat update now rolling out in India

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Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) update for the Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7102) in India. It was launched earlier this year running Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 got the KitKat update in January,  Galaxy S4 got it in February and the Galaxy Note 2 got the update back in May in India.

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Yahoo buys video streaming startup RayV

In a bid to boost its online video offering, Yahoo has acquired video streaming firm RayV. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. RayV is an Israeli based startup that specializing in streaming high-quality video to computers and mobile devices. Founded in 2005, the members of RayV will join Yahoo’s research and development center in Tel Aviv.

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Google Maps for iOS updated with improved search, Gmail invitations and more

Google has updated Google Maps for iPhone and iPad with several features. The version 3.2 now has improved search results as they now come with descriptions. Google Maps for Android and iOS got updated with support to save maps for offline viewing, Uber integration and more back in May. Earlier this year these apps got faster route notification.

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Flipkart confirms Xiaomi Mi3 exclusivity with launch teasers

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Flipkart, one of India’s largest e-commerce retailers, has started teasing the Xiaomi Mi3 on its social media channels, tacitly confirming their exclusive deal with the Chinese company. Flipkart’s foray into exclusivity started with Motorola’s devices, as the company, recently bought by Lenovo, sought to take advantage of their previously lost distribution channel partnerships here. Xiaomi, on the other hand, is used to selling exclusively on its own websites, even outside China, without the overhead of a traditional distribution channel or advertising, so the Flipkart partnership must have been natural for them.

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Uber expands its coverage in Chennai

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Uber launched its services in Chennai earlier this year with coverage to core areas in the city. Today, the luxury car service has announced that it has expanded its reach to more parts of Chennai. It is not available up to Siruseri on OMR, Mayajaal on ECR and Perungalathur Shriram Gateway on GST Road. You can find the detailed coverage areas on the map on official Uber website. It is expanding phase by phase, so could expand to more places in North Chennai soon. Continue reading “Uber expands its coverage in Chennai”