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UCWeb jumps over Opera to become India’s most used mobile browser

UCWeb has announced that it has become India’s most used mobile browser with a market share of 31%. Based on statistics by research firm Statcounter, the company reports that it has now surpassed the erstwhile champion ie Opera Mobile.

The company has achieved this within a span of just 3 years and is introducing a range of interesting features to provide a lot of added value to users. It’s partnership with Trend Micro announced in May 2013 is one such move that is aimed to provide enhanced security related features like alerts for malicious content. The company also employs server side compression to provide a faster browsing experience. Continue reading “UCWeb jumps over Opera to become India’s most used mobile browser”

Gionee GPad G2 Review

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Gionee GPad G2 is the successor of the original GPad from Gionee that was launched in India back in May. The GPad 2 is considerably a big improvement over the original GPad with a better display, better processor, more RAM and better front facing camera. The Gionee GPad 2 falls into the mid-range phablet market in terms of pricing and features. Lets check out how it performs.

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iBall Andi 4.7G Cobalt Benchmarks

iBall launched the Andi 4.7G Cobalt last month at an MRP of Rs. 19995 and currently sells at a price tag of Rs. 17,990. We brought you the unboxing of the device earlier this week, here we have the benchmarks of the device. It has a 4.7-inch (f 1280 by 720 pixels) HD display at 312 PPI pixel density. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Let’s see how it competes with other quad-core smartphones in the Indian market.

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Nokia CR-200 Wireless Car Charger Review

Given the larger screen sizes and increasing processing power in smartphones, they’re fast replacing dedicated GPS units and even in-car entertainment systems. While phones have become more powerful, battery technology hasn’t really caught up. The Nokia CR200 tries to solve multiple probles in one go by acting as a sturdy car charger, providing built in wireless charging capabilities. Let’s take a closer look at the car holder. Continue reading “Nokia CR-200 Wireless Car Charger Review”

Micromax Canvas Fun A76 and Bolt A67 now available for Rs. 8499 and Rs. 5975

Micromax Canvas Fun A76

Micromax Canvas Fun A76, a new smartphone in the Canvas series and the Bolt A67, a new phone in the Bolt series are now available in India from online retailer Snapdeal. The Canvas Fun A76 has a 5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. The Bolt A67 has a 4.5-inch capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0 (ICS). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. Both the phones have a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera and comes with dual SIM support. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Fun A76 and Bolt A67 now available for Rs. 8499 and Rs. 5975”

Chrome Beta v30 for Android brings new gesture navigation, better image search and more

Chrome v30 Beta for Android

Google has updated the Chrome Beta for Android to version 30 that brings a lot of new features including option to right-click an image to do an image search, new gestures to switch tabs, lot of new API support for users and developers. With the new gestures you can now swipe horizontally across the top toolbar to quickly switch tabs instead of edge-swipe. Continue reading “Chrome Beta v30 for Android brings new gesture navigation, better image search and more”

Intex Aqua I-4 and Cloud Y5 spotted on official website priced at Rs. 9490 and Rs. 6190

Intex Aqua I-4

Intex launched the Aqua I-5, the company’s latest flagship smartphone back in June, that we reviewed recently. Now a younger brother, Aqua I-4 has been listed on the official Intex website along with the Intex Cloud Y5. Intex launched the Cloud Y2 earlier this month, and the Cloud Y5 has a larger display, but it runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The Aqua i-4 has a 5-inch display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). The Cloud Y5 would be powered by a dual-core processor. Continue reading “Intex Aqua I-4 and Cloud Y5 spotted on official website priced at Rs. 9490 and Rs. 6190”

Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240 with 5.7-inch HD display, Android 4.2 listed online

Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240

Micromax has been teasing the upcoming Canvas Doodle 2 A240 on their Facebook page for the past few days, now the smartphone has been listed on Flipkart. The Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240 would have a 5.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It would come with a 12-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It would have with Dual SIM support with dual standby similar to other Micromax smartphones. It also comes with a stylus and pack a 2600 mAh battery. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240 with 5.7-inch HD display, Android 4.2 listed online”

Xolo teases a slim smartphone, might be Q1000S

Xolo Q1000S Teaser

Xolo has started teasing a upcoming smartphone on the Facebook page. The image just shows back of the smartphone that also shows how thin the smartphone is. This might be the Xolo Q1000S, which we reported last month that would be just 6.8mm thick. You can also see the camera bulge and the back is likely to have a matte finish. Continue reading “Xolo teases a slim smartphone, might be Q1000S”

TRAI to fine Telecom operators and ban marketers for spam

Finally, even Telecom companies get to be a part of the wrong side of the SMS spam. In the latest addition of clauses to regulations, the TRAI has ensured that even the Telecom companies and marketers are under the scanner for SMS spam.

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Asus Padfone Infinity Review

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Asus unveiled the Padfone Infinity, the third generation Padfone device back in Feburuary at the MWC 2013. It went on sale in Taiwan back in April. We brought you the unboxing of the device back in June and the benchmarks in July, here we have the complete review of the device. The Padfone Infinity has an optional Padfone dock similar to its predecessors that converts the phone into a tablet. It is definitely better than the previous Padfone devices in terms of specifications and the design, will it be better than other smartphones if you consider the phone alone ? Let us find out in the review. Continue reading “Asus Padfone Infinity Review”

Idea launches one-time 2G trial pack for Rs. 25 in Delhi

Idea 2G Trial pack

Idea Cellular has launched special 2G Trial Packs for its prepaid subscribers in Delhi that would let users enjoy internet at an economical price. The pack is priced at Rs. 25 and comes with 500 MB of 2G data which comes with 500 MB of 2G data. Vodafone launched a similar trial pack for 2G and 3G customers recently. Continue reading “Idea launches one-time 2G trial pack for Rs. 25 in Delhi”

Asphalt 8: Airborne for Android now available for Download

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Gameloft released the Asphalt 8: Airborne, the new game in the Asphalt series for iPhone and iPad earlier today. The game is now available for download for Android devices. The new game offers even more challenges, more cars, all new maps and the most life-like graphics ever with the new physics engine that would give you a realistic feel when you pull death-defying stunts, destroy objects in your path, and catch major air off ramps. We will soon test out the game and put up a Gameplay video. Continue reading “Asphalt 8: Airborne for Android now available for Download”

Google Search for Android gets new Google Now Cards, remind me feature in search and more

Google has started rolling out a new update for Google Search for devices running on Android 4.1 and later. This brings lot of new cards including Car rentals card, Concert ticket card, Commute sharing card and lots more. This also has improved public transit cards that now informs about last train or bus. It also lets you set reminders while you search. Continue reading “Google Search for Android gets new Google Now Cards, remind me feature in search and more”

Nokia Lumia 625 launched in India for Rs. 19999

Nokia has officially launched the Lumia 625, the latest Lumia phone in India. It went on pre-order in India online earlier this week. The Lumia 625 was unveiled last month and packs a 4.7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) LCD display, which is the largest screen on a Lumia phone till date. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930 processor and runs on the latest Windows Phone 8 OS with the latest Amber update. It has a 5-megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It has Nokia Music and Here Maps. The phone has pebble design with curved edges and matte finish on the polycarbonate back cover. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 625 launched in India for Rs. 19999”