Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 OTA update starts rolling out in India

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 India

Samsung has finally started rolling out the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update for the Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100) users in India. The Samsung Galaxy S4 was the first device in India to get the Android 4.3 update in India last month. The Galaxy Note 2 was launched in India back in September last year running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It got the Android 4.1.2 update back in December 2012 that brought customizable Notification Panel, new Notification Toggles, new keyboard with gesture typing and more. Samsung has decided to update the phone directly to Android 4.3, skipping the Android 4.2 update, just like the Galaxy S3. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 OTA update starts rolling out in India”

Viber now available for Nokia Asha 308, Asha 310 and Asha 311

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Viber cross-platform VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) app is finally available for select Nokia Asha devices, Asha 308, Asha 310 and Asha 311. In addition to voice calls over 3G or WiFi, the app also lets you send messages, photos, location and also supports groups. It also offers notifications for new incoming messages. The app was released for iPhone, and was released for Android in 2011. It was updated to version 4.0 for both Android and iPhone last week that brought Sticker Market, Android Tablet support and more.

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ZTE nubia Z5S and nubia Z5S mini launched in China

ZTE Nubia Z5S

ZTE has launched two new Android smartphones, nubia Z5S and nubia Z5S mini and their LTE variants as we reported last week. The nubia Z5S has a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) full HD CGS (Continuous Grain Silicon) IPS display at 440 ppi with 2.67mm thin bezel, powered by a 2.3 GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 800 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). The nubia Z5S mini has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels)  IGZO display, powered by a 1.7 GHz Snapdragon 600 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Both these smartphones have a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, full HD video recording and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “ZTE nubia Z5S and nubia Z5S mini launched in China”

Xolo Play Tab 7.0 Photo Gallery

Xolo announced their Xolo Play earlier this year which was the first device by an Indian manufacturer to sport the NVidia Tegra 3 chipset. The Xolo Play was all about gaming and Xolo decided to make it bigger and hence we have the Xolo Play Tab 7.0. The Xolo Play Tab 7.0 is the Xolo Play T1000 with a larger 7inch display. In terms of specifications, it is on par with Google Nexus 7 that was released last year.

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ESPNcricinfo launches enhanced HTML5-based Mobile Site, Redesigned iPhone and Android apps soon


ESPNcricinfo updated its Android and iPhone apps with new features back in June with new features . Now the website has released a redesigned mobile website that utilizes HTML5 along with interactive designs for enhanced user experience across smartphone platforms as well as J2ME and other entry-level Java-based platforms such as Nokia S40 devices. The redesigned mobile website makes the content visibly richer and makes scrolling and updates faster. It offers live updates, scores, as well as news, blogs, records, statistics and features. You can also easily share content on social networks as well as the ability for users to view and post comments. Continue reading “ESPNcricinfo launches enhanced HTML5-based Mobile Site, Redesigned iPhone and Android apps soon”

Samsung pauses Galaxy S3 Android 4.3 roll out to investigate issues

Earlier this month Samsung started rolling out the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update for the Galaxy S3, directly from Android 4.1.2, skipping the Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) update. Few week after the roll out, Samsung has temporarily suspended the roll out globally to investigate software issues, reports SamMobile. This update bring Galaxy Gear support, improved Samsung Keyboard, new GPU drivers, New S-Voice (from Galaxy S4) and lots. According to the report Samsung would also introduce KNOX security feature for the phone, when they resumes the roll out. Continue reading “Samsung pauses Galaxy S3 Android 4.3 roll out to investigate issues”

Xolo Play Tab 7.0 Benchmarks

Xolo Play Tab 7.0 Benchmarks

Xolo launched the Play Tab 7.0, the company’s first tablet powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 3 chip last month for Rs. 12,999. We already brought you the unboxing of the device last week. Here we have the benchmarks of the tablet.  It is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor with 12 Core NVIDIA ULP GeForce GPU and runs on Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean).  It has a 7-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) multi-touch IPS display. Let’s find out how the device stacks up with other tablets.

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Lenovo P780 Photo Gallery

Lenovo P780 was launched recently and you can check out our unboxing post here. Lenovo P780 belongs to the class of MediaTek MT6589 powered 5inch phablets with HD displays. What sets it apart from the other phones with similar features is its solid metal build quality and its huge 4000mAh battery(its steep price too).

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As I have mentioned before, the phone stands out because of its solid build quality but is on the heavier side. On the front, we have the stylish earpiece above the display and three capacitive touch keys below the display. The front and back material are fused together by a silver colored metal ring that houses the 3.5mm audio jack and the power lock button on the top and the volume rocker on the right side.

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On the back of the phone, you get a solid metal material at the center that can be removed. Removing the metal cover, you can see the non user removable 4000mAh battery above which we have a couple of slots of SIM cards and a microSD card slot.

The phone looks gorgeous, but feels heavy and you will know more in our complete review which we will be putting up soon. Meanwhile, you can check out the entire photo gallery right below.

Oppo’s Pete Lau teams up with Steve Kondik to create the perfect Android flagship

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Over the past few months, Oppo has come up as one of the most notable smartphone brands emerging out of China. The company had trumpeted their appreciation for CyanogenMod and made it easy for users to shift to the third party ROM on their phones. However it looks like the company’s VP Pete Lau will be leaving Oppo to launch a new brand in association with Cyanogen’s Steve Kondik. The two are all set to create a new smartphone that will be powered by the CyanogenMod ROM and have high end specifications.  Continue reading “Oppo’s Pete Lau teams up with Steve Kondik to create the perfect Android flagship”

Modern Combat 5 optimized for MediaTek MT6592 Octa-Core chip coming in early 2014

Modern Combat 5

Gameloft has partnered with MediaTek to announce that the upcoming Modern Combat sequel would be optimized for MediaTek’s MT6592 Octa-Core chip. This would be first game optimized for the new chip, which would include, enhanced graphics including, water distortion effects, reflections and shadowing. Since it is a fast moving action game, the MT6592 chip would offer continuous scrolling in high definition with attention to detail from soft particle display to enhanced depth of field to create a more immersive experience, says the company. Continue reading “Modern Combat 5 optimized for MediaTek MT6592 Octa-Core chip coming in early 2014”

Sony Xperia Z1 Giveaway Winner Announcement

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We started the Asphalt 8: Airborne contest, in association with Gameloft, a fortnight back, and as promised, today we reveal the lucky winner of the Sony Xperia Z1 and more. Before that, we’d like to thank all the participants who took their time to participate in this contest, the response has been nothing short of amazing. A lot of you answered the moderately tough questions, making the contest really competitive, and kudos to that! Out of the many entries, we have selected a number of winners, with one winning the grand prize – Sony Xperia Z1! Are you the lucky one? Find out below.

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Qualcomm Toq Smartwatch will be available for $349.99 starting December 2nd

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Qualcomm Toq, a proof of concept Smartwatch from Qualcomm has been given a price tag and an availability date. It is priced at 349.99 USD and is slated to be available for order, starting December 2nd. The smartwatch, which is meant to be a show and tell of Qualcomm tech in the upcoming wearable computing era, uses several of its technologies like Mirasol and WiPower LE. We had taken a hands on look at this device at IFA, Berlin, you can watch the video here –

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Amkette launches All In One Bluetooth Keyboard with support for Android and iOS devices

Amkette Smart All In One Bluetooth Keyboard

Amkette has launched All In One Bluetooth Keyboard with an inbuilt stand. This lets users place their smartphones and tablets on the stand and use it for their emails and notes, while travelling. The keyboard is Bluetooth enabled and is multi-platform compatible and is also portable. The durable keyboard has a metal bottom and comes with hotkeys for Music controls, volume, home, menu and back specifically made for iOS and Android devices. Continue reading “Amkette launches All In One Bluetooth Keyboard with support for Android and iOS devices”

Mercury launches 3G Mifi Router with inbuilt power bank

Mercury 3G Mifi Router

Kobian, popular for its computer peripherals and tablets has launched Mercury 3G Mifi Router with inbuilt power bank. This 3G routers lets you create instant Wi-Fi hotspot by simple inserting a 3G SIM card and also supports connectivity through 3G dongle or LAN wire. It lets you share the WiFi  with 8 to 10 users simultaneously. Continue reading “Mercury launches 3G Mifi Router with inbuilt power bank”

How to setup an ad-hoc WiFi network on your laptop for any Android phone without root

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After some digging and going though a lot of paid apps to share WIFI hotspot, I have stumbled upon a very simple way to share your Laptop WIFI as ad hoc (Infrastructure mode) and use it on any Android phone without having to root and install a custom ROM that supports ad hoc like CyanogenMOD.

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