BlackBerry might have announced its proposed deal with Fairfax Financial but till the time the final papers are signed, the company is free to explore other options and it is doing just that. Reuters claims that BlackBerry is having discussions with Google, Intel, LG, Samsung and even the likes of Cisco and SAP who are interested in the company’s patent portfolio and servers. If rumors are to be believed, none of the companies are very interested in BlackBerry’s devices business. The deal is expected to be closed on November 4th with BlackBerry being sold to a consortium led by Fairfax Financial for $4.7 billion meanwhile the Canadian company is fishing for better offers.
Plants vs. Zombies 2 for Android released in Australia and New Zealand, global roll out soon
PopCap games has released the Plants vs. Zombies 2 for Android in Australia and New Zealand, in less than two months after the release for iPhone and iPad. The sequel is a time-traveling adventure that propels players through different historical eras armed with a range of specialized plants to face off with zombies from various time periods. It lets you join Crazy Dave on a crazy adventure to destroy zombies with an army of powerful new plants, super charge them with Plant Food and power up your defenses with amazing new ways to protect your brain. Continue reading “Plants vs. Zombies 2 for Android released in Australia and New Zealand, global roll out soon”
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S View Cover and Flip Wallet Cover get priced on official eStore in India
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that was launched in India last month, went on sale last week. Now the S View Cover and the Flip Wallet Cover have been priced on the official Samsung eStore. The S View Cover is similar to the Galaxy S4’s S View cover that lets you see the notifications, attend calls, view missed events, camera control, action memo, music player and more without opening the cover flap. You can also change the background colour when the cover is on. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S View Cover and Flip Wallet Cover get priced on official eStore in India”
Gionee GPad G3 with a 5.5-inch display, Android 4.2 now available in India for Rs. 9699
We already reported back in August that Gionee would launch the GPad G3 soon. The phone went official recently and is now available in India from online retailer Snapdeal. It has a 5.5-inch (854 × 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “Gionee GPad G3 with a 5.5-inch display, Android 4.2 now available in India for Rs. 9699”
Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 Bluetooth Headset launched in India for Rs. 4,990
Plantronics introduced the Backbeat Go 2 headset in India today. The in-ear bluetooth headset has been available for a while globally and is a pretty cool accessory for fitness enthusiasts or generally anyone living an active lifestyle and wanting some music on the go. Since the headset uses Bluetooth for pairing with phones, it should work with practically any handset out there that supports A2DP.
The BackBeat Go 2 has a built in MEMS microphone which according to Plantronics is the first such implementation in the world. We’ve of course previously seen MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical Systems) microphones on smartphones especially those by Nokia. These microphones tend to be extra sensitive and help get very clear audio. The Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 integrates this and uses DSP to cut off extraneous noise. There’s a P2i moisture protection coating on the headset and the company claims that it is sweat proof. Continue reading “Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 Bluetooth Headset launched in India for Rs. 4,990”
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with Dual-SIM support launched in China
We had already seen Samsung Galaxy Note 2 with dual SIM support in China last year. Now a Vietnamese website has posted images of a Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9002) with dual SIM support. This would be available exclusively for the operator China Unicom. The dual SIM version of the Note 2 had one micro SIM and a normal SIM, but the Note 3 has two micro SIM cards, similar to the other recently dual SIM smartphones from Samsung. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 3 with Dual-SIM support launched in China”
Nokia Lumia 1520 leaks in red, expected to launch at Nokia World
We’ve seen more than our fair share of leaks for the Lumia 1520. Today’s leak courtesy of @evleaks gives us a glimpse of the red variant of the upcoming handset. The phone will mark a new high for Nokia and will bring the much wanted top of the line specs to the Windows Phone platform.
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Nokia’s HERE launches community mapping program in India
HERE, a Nokia business has announced a community mapping pilot program in India. It is a crowd mapping initiative which combines advanced industrial capture methods and contributions from residents of local communities. This would offer most precise and locally relevant information to HERE map users. Continue reading “Nokia’s HERE launches community mapping program in India”
Aircel launches Speed First 3G speed test experience in Chennai
Aircel partnered with Micromax recently to bundle data with Smartphones and 3G Dongles, now it has launched Speed First, a unique initiative to showcase the extraordinary 3G speed on the Aircel network. This month long journey would help customers get an outstanding internet experience, says the company. Continue reading “Aircel launches Speed First 3G speed test experience in Chennai”
HTC headed for its first loss in history
HTC has not been having the best of days ever since the market took a turn from feature phones to touch-screen smartphones. HTC went with Android and Windows Phone(mostly Android) as its choice of platform for its devices and there were some good products like the HTC One. Despite good products, HTC has not been able to live up to reputation it once used to have and now, for the first time since 2002 when the Taiwanese company went public, HTC is looking at a loss in a quarter.
HTC One mini now available in India online for Rs. 34999, Desire 500 coming soon for Rs. 21490
We are reported that HTC plans to launch the One mini and the Desire 500 in India soon. The Desire 500 appeared on Snapdeal last week, now the price of the phone has been revealed. Both the phones have been listed on Flipkart. The One mini was announced back in July and packs a 4.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display, powered by a 1.4 GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5. The Desire 500 was announced back in July and packs a 4.3-inch (480 × 800 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) with Sense 5. Continue reading “HTC One mini now available in India online for Rs. 34999, Desire 500 coming soon for Rs. 21490”
LeapPad 2 Learning Tablet for Kids launched in India for Rs. 11999
LeapFrog, popular for its educational entertainment and MBE (My Baby Excels), a premium toy brand has partnered to launch the LeapPad 2, the latest kid’s learning tablet in India. The LeapPad Explorer was launched last year in partnership with MBE, and the the next generation tablet would also come with entertainment and creative exploration including extensive library of learning games, eBooks, videos, music and more. This tablet is aimed at kids between 3 to 9 years. Continue reading “LeapPad 2 Learning Tablet for Kids launched in India for Rs. 11999”
Nokia Lumia 1020 up for pre-order in India for Rs. 49999
Nokia launched the Lumia 1020, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in India last week, but they did not announce the pricing. Nokia said they would announce the price only on October 10th, a day before the launch, now the phone is available for pre-order from the official Nokia Shop for Rs 49,999. The Lumia 1020 has a 4.5-inch (1280 × 768 pixels) AMOLED capacitive touch screen ClearBlack display with Pure Motion HD+ technology. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and runs on the latest Windows Phone 8 OS with Amber update. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 1020 up for pre-order in India for Rs. 49999”
Nokia Smartwatch Leaked?
Two pictures of a purported Nokia Smartwatch have leaked onto the internet. Could this be announced at the Nokia World event on the 22nd of October, or is it just some long forgotten prototype? We all know that the wearable gadget revolution is here. Google brought its Glass into the limelight with a firm vision(pun intended) on the future, Pebble made its Smartwatch, followed by Samsung with its Galaxy Gear and Sony with its second version of its pioneering Smartwatch. With the leak, it looks like even Nokia, which is all ready to get acquired by Microsoft, has or had its own plans for a wearable gadget.
Facebook Home update brings photo from Instagram, Tumblr, Pinterest or Flickr feed to your lockscreen
Facebook announced its Facebook Home launcher for Android in April. Facebook is already the homepage on the desktops of most people and with Facebook Home, it is trying to stamp its authority even in the smartphone segment. Facebook Home was launched as a lock-screen replacement application and it brings posts from your Facebook feed right to the lock-screen of your Android smartphone.
