HTC One Android 4.3 OTA Update starts rolling out in Taiwan

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The HTC One might have launched way back in February but it still remains the flagship phone for the company, and with it being a flagship comes the responsibility of fast updates. We have seen the Android 4.2.2 update roll out first in Taiwan, in the month of July, and now we are seeing the latest Android 4.3 update roll out for the HTC One again, in Taiwan, starting today. Android 4.3 is still the latest version of the vastly popular operating system and considering that even the Nexus devices run on this version, HTC and other OEMs have made good time on the updates.

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LG G2 32GB variant up for pre-order online in India for Rs. 43490

We already reported that LG would launch the LG G2, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in India on September 30th, Monday. The 16GB variant of the G2 went on sale in India online earlier this week, now the 32GB variant is available for pre-order from online retailer Flipkart. The LG G2 was announced last month and packs a 5.2-inch (1920×1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display at 423 ppi, powered by a 2.26 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) processor with Adreno 330 GPU and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). Continue reading “LG G2 32GB variant up for pre-order online in India for Rs. 43490”

Strontium NITRO UHS-1 MicroSD cards launched in India, starts from Rs. 990

Strontium 64GB 566X-NITRO-UHS-1 microSD card

Strontium Technology, popular  PC and flash memory manufacturing company has launched NITRO range of HS-1 Class 10 MicroSD cards in India for smartphones and tablets. This offers 85MB per second read speeds for superior app performance, better phone gaming experience and better photo captures. Since these cards come in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variant, it is useful for storing full HD videos and high-resolution photos. It is compatible with Android smartphones, tablets and Windows Phone devices. Continue reading “Strontium NITRO UHS-1 MicroSD cards launched in India, starts from Rs. 990”

Amazon announces the new Kindle Fire HD with 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, starts at $139

Amazon Kindle Fire HD 2013

Amazon has also upgraded the Kindle Fire HD along with the a faster 1.5 GHz dual-core processor. It has a 7-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) display with a slightly better resolution than last year’s Kindle Fire HD and runs on the new Fire OS 3.0 Mojito based on Android Jelly Bean. It comes with 1GB of RAM and comes in 8GB and 16GB vairants. It doesn’t have LTE support like the Kindle fire HDX tablets. Continue reading “Amazon announces the new Kindle Fire HD with 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, starts at $139”

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inch Tablet with 2560×1600 screen and Snapdragon 800 processor announced, starts at $379

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9

Amazon has announced the Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″ Tablet along with the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7″ Tablet. This has a has a 8.9-inch ( 2560 x 1600 pixels) display, powered by a 2.2 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor and runs on the new Fire OS 3.0 Mojito based on Android Jelly Bean. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera and a front-facing 720p HD camera. It also comes with built-in dual microphones and Dual stereo speakers with Dolby Digital Plus audio and virtual 5.1 multi-channel surround sound. It has 2GB of RAM and comes in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB variants similar to the 7-inch variant. Continue reading “Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 8.9-inch Tablet with 2560×1600 screen and Snapdragon 800 processor announced, starts at $379”

Micromax ties up with Aircel for bundled offers on Smartphones and 3G Dongles

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In a surprising move, Micromax, the second leading Smartphone vendor in India has tied up with Aircel, one of the leading network providers in India for bundled offers on its Smartphones and 3G dongles. What you see above is the image that details all the benefits of the bundling. The event has just started and we will try to bring all the details about the Micromax-Aircel bundling offers. Till then, you can watch the webcast here, of the event –

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Amazon introduces new Fire OS 3.0 ‘Mojito’

Along with the launch of new series of Kindle Fire tablets, Amazon also announced a newer version of the OS they use on their Kindle Fire devices – Fire OS 3.0 ‘Mojito’. The Fire OS is built upon Android OS and has been designed in a such a way that it makes the most of Amazon’s rich ecosystem of media and books. Fire OS 3.0 will be available exclusively for the new Kindle Fire HD and Kindle Fire HDX tablets.

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Amazon Kindle Fire HDX with 7-inch Full HD display and Snapdragon 800 processor announced, starts at $229

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX

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Archos 50 Titanium Hands On

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For every manufacturer, both big and small, there is a definite need to offer a variety of smartphones with different screen sizes. One of the most popular screen sizes at the moment, unless you’re Apple of course, is 5 inches which many manufacturers use for their flagship 1080p Full HD smartphones, like the LG G2 or Galaxy S4. However, at IFA 2013 as part of their Titanium entry level range, Archos unveiled the 50 Titanium to cater for those who want the big screen size without the hefty price tag.

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Archos 53 Titanium Hands On

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During IFA 2013, little known player Archos announced a range of new Android powered smartphones and tablets – the Titanium range is their entry-level offering and comes with dual-SIM functionality in four screen sizes. The Archos 53 Titanium is the largest of the bunch and sports a 5.3 inch TFT FWVGA display that has 854 x 480 pixels resolution – as you can imagine, the low resolution combined with large screen make for a relatively dull viewing experience.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 211 Benchmarks

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab 3 211, the company’s latest 7-inch tablet in India back in July. We brought you the unboxing of the device last week, here we have the benchmarks of the tablet. It is powered by a dual-core Marvell PXA986 processor clocked at 1.2 GHz and Vivante GC1000 GPU. The last year’s Tab 2 was powered by a dual-core TI OMAP 4430 processor. Since this is a mid-range SoC, we can’t expect performance like the Exynos 4 Quad (4412) CPU present in the Note 8.0. Let’s check out how it performs when compared to ther other tablets in various synthetic benchmark tests.

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LINE messenger for Android and iPhone updated with Video calls, Albums and more

Line Messenger Video Calls

LINE, a cross-platform messaging app from a Japanese Internet Company was officially launched in India back in July. The app has received a major update for iPhone and Android to version 3.9, that brings a lot of new features including option to make and receive video calls, Albums feature that lets you create and edit photo albums with a friend or in groups and more. The iPhone app has Snap Movie function to add BGM to short videos and send them to your friends.

New features in LINE for Android and iPhone v3.9.0

  • Make and receive Video Calls
  • Snap Movie function lets uses create their own original video clip (up to 10 seconds), add BGM and share it with other LINE users (Only for iPhone)
  • Albums lets you create and edit photo albums with a friend or in groups. Anyone in the group can add new photos to the album or delete existing ones.
  • Now you can set privacy settings for each post on your Home/Timeline to limit its audience.
  • Now you can remove friends from your Blocked or Hidden lists.

The new iPhone version also adds support for iOS7 and also allows you to forward videos received in chats to other groups or friends. Video calls feature is also available for Mac app. Snap Movie feature would be available for Android soon. The app is also available for Windows Phone and BlackBerry.

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Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro+ Mi-492 now available for Rs. 7499

Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro Plus

Spice launched the Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro (Mi-491) back in July, now the Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro+ (Mi-492), successor of the phone is now available from online retailer Saholic. It has a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It comes with a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Spice Stellar Virtuoso Pro+ Mi-492 now available for Rs. 7499”

Huawei partners with Tata Docomo to offer free Internet in Easy Cabs in Bangalore

Huawei Free Wi-Fi with easy cabs by Tata Docomo

Huawei, popular for its smartphones and data cards in India has partnered with Tata Docomo to offers free Wi-Fi in-cab connectivity for the passengers of EasyCabs Bangalore at no charge. This lets users enjoy Wi-Fi using Huawei’s E355/ E8131Wi-Fi data card with Tata Docomo Photon 3G while on-the-move. Continue reading “Huawei partners with Tata Docomo to offer free Internet in Easy Cabs in Bangalore”

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs LG Optimus G Pro

Today we have the Samsung’s current flagship, the Galaxy S4 and LG’s first phablet – Optimus G Pro. Samsung’s Galaxy S4 was announced in March and has been available in the market since April while the G Pro was announced in February, but has been available in the market only since July. Both the devices pack powerful processors under their Full HD display. The Galaxy S4’s more fierce competitor is the newly launched LG G2 and we will be bringing you that comparison pretty soon.

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