Huawei Ascend Y300 Review

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Huawei launched the Ascend Y300, the company’s latest mid-range Android smartphone in India earlier this month. We brought you the benchmarks of the device, here we have the complete review of the device. It has a 4.0-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen IPS display. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) processor, which is also used in the Ascend G330D, G510 and G600. It runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Emotion UI on top. Continue reading “Huawei Ascend Y300 Review”

Vine for iPhone v1.1 update brings mentions and option to use front-facing camera

Vine for iPhone 1.1

Twitter has updated the Vine video sharing app for iPhone to version 1.1 that brings option to use the front-facing camera to record videos. You can just tap the button in the bottom left corner to switch to front-facing camera. The new version also brings option to tag people in your post using, just like you do on twitter. This has auto complete feature so that you don’t need to type the full user handle. Continue reading “Vine for iPhone v1.1 update brings mentions and option to use front-facing camera”

Samsung Galaxy Win Duos and Galaxy Fame Duos now available for Rs. 17900 and Rs. 10900


Samsung Galaxy Win Duos and Galaxy Fame Duos got a price tag earlier this week. Both these phones are now available from online retailer Flipkart priced at Rs. 17,900 and Rs. 10,900 respectively . The Samsung Galaxy Win Duos (GT-I8552) is listed on Flipkart as Galaxy Grand Quattro, but not on any other websites. The Samsung Galaxy Win was announced earlier this month and packs a 4.7-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) TFT display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. The Samsung Galaxy Fame was announced earlier this year and packs a 3.5-inch ( 480 × 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1 GHz processor. Both these phones run on  Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and have dual SIM support with Always On feature that would forward calls to the other SIM. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Win Duos and Galaxy Fame Duos now available for Rs. 17900 and Rs. 10900”

Facebook for Windows Phone Beta released, brings new design and features

Facebook for Windows Phone Beta 5.0

Facebook has released a new Windows Phone Beta app (version 5.0) for devices running on Windows Phone 8. This offers a redesign user interface (UI) and includes several much-requested features, including new support for high-resolution photos, post sharing, and Facebook Timeline. Since this is a separate app, you can install this beta app alongside the current Facebook app (version 4.2.1). Continue reading “Facebook for Windows Phone Beta released, brings new design and features”

Reliance ties up with Aircel for 2G Intra-circle roaming

Reliance Communications has announced plans to expand its pan-India 2G network through 2G GSM Intra-Circle roaming agreements with existing operators to improve their network coverage. The company has announced that they have signed a pan-India 2G GSM ICR agreement with Aircel. They are in talks with several operators across the country for similar agreements. Continue reading “Reliance ties up with Aircel for 2G Intra-circle roaming”

Sony Xperia SP Review

Following the lead of the Xperia Z, Sony has introduced a companion mid range offering ie the Xperia SP. Part of the upper mid range Android phone segment, the handset offers a great blend of features and performance while maintaining an affordable price.

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Does the Sony Xperia SP have what it takes to compete with tough competition from erstwhile flagships like the HTC One X or can it hold its own ? Read on to find out. Continue reading “Sony Xperia SP Review”

Sony Xperia SP Benchmarks

Sony launched the Xperia SP in India earlier this month. Here we have the benchmarks of the device. It has a 4.6-inch 720p HD Reality Display with with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, powered by a 1.7 GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960 processor with Adreno 320 GPU. The MSM8960 chip in the Xperia SP is based on 28-nanometer (nm) process technology that offers less power consumption, unlike the Xperia SL. Let’s check out the benchmarks of the device to see how it performs. Continue reading “Sony Xperia SP Benchmarks”

Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2 officially launched for Rs. 6999

Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2

S Mobility has officially launched the Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2, the company’s latest smartphone with a 5-inch (480 x 800 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display at an affordable price tag. The phone went on sale earlier today from the online retailer Saholic. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It packs a 5-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Micromax launched the A72 Canvas Viva recently for Rs. 6,499, but the Spice Mi-502 is better in terms of specfications. It has 2G (EDGE) and dual SIM support and packs a 2100 mAh battery. Continue reading “Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2 officially launched for Rs. 6999”

Fly F40, F51, F45s Android smartphones and F8s tablet launched, priced between Rs. 4500 and Rs. 13499


Fly Mobile has launched range of Android smartphones at an event in Delhi. The F51 is the entry-level Android smartphone with a 4-inch HVGA (320 x 480 pixels) display and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It is powered by a 1 GHz processor. The F51 is a slightly better phone with a 5-inch WVGA display that runs on Android 4.0 ICS. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor. Continue reading “Fly F40, F51, F45s Android smartphones and F8s tablet launched, priced between Rs. 4500 and Rs. 13499”

Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2 with 5-inch display, 1 GHz dual-core processor now available for Rs. 6999

Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2

Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2, the company’s latest Android smartphone is now available from online retailer Saholic. It has a  5-inch (480 x 800 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display, 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. This has better specifications than the Micromax A72 Canvas Viva that was recently launched at a price tag of Rs. 6,499. It has 2G (EDGE) and dual SIM support similar to the Micromax A72. Continue reading “Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2 with 5-inch display, 1 GHz dual-core processor now available for Rs. 6999”

Intex i-Buddy Connect 3G with 7-inch display and Dual SIM support launched for Rs. 9990

Intex i-Buddy Connect 3G

Intex has launched the i-Buddy Connect 3G, successor of i-Buddy Connect tablet that was launched last year. It has a 7-inch capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It comes with a 3.2MP rear camera and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. It also comes with pre-loaded Educlass: a smart school application with NCERT text books from class 1- 12 , large repository of question banks and interactive content for various subjects. Continue reading “Intex i-Buddy Connect 3G with 7-inch display and Dual SIM support launched for Rs. 9990”

Micromax A115 Canvas 3D with 5-inch display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 9999

Micromax A115 Canvas 3D

Micromax A115 Canvas 3D that leaked earlier this month has gone official. It has a 5-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577 processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, similar to the A116 Canvas HD. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with dual LED Flash and a 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera. This is the first 3D smartphone from Micromax that doesn’t require 3D glasses to watch 3D content. Micromax announced last week that they have sold over 1 million units of Canvas smartphones. Continue reading “Micromax A115 Canvas 3D with 5-inch display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 9999”

Nokia unveils the Lumia range in Chennai with new EMI and wireless charging plate offers

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Chennai, April 30, 2013: Nokia has unveiled their latest Lumia range of smartphone including the Lumia 920, Lumia 820, Lumia 720, Lumia 620 and the Lumia 520. All these phones run on the latest Windows Phone 8 OS and are available at different price points, starting from Rs. 10,499. Nokia has also unveiled new Easy EMI offers at 0% Interest, No down payment and no processing fee for these Lumia devices. Continue reading “Nokia unveils the Lumia range in Chennai with new EMI and wireless charging plate offers”

Samsung Galaxy Note 510 goes on sale in India for Rs. 30900

Samsung started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 510 (GT-N51000) last week. The tablet is now available from their official eStore for Rs. 30900. The Galaxy Note 510 was  announced in India at the Samsung India Forum 2013 in Hyderabad last month. It has a 8.0-inch (1280 × 800 pixels) TFT display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). It has S Pen support with Air View, S Note, S Planner, Email with hand-writing integration and more. It also comes with 3G support and voice calling. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 510 goes on sale in India for Rs. 30900”

Evernote Food 2.0 for Android brings Explore, My Cookbook and more new features

Evernote Food 2.0 for Android

Evernote Food app for Android has been updated to version 2.0, which is a major update that brings new tabs such as Explore Recipes, My Cookbook, Restaurants, and My Meals. This also has an exclusive Recently Viewed feature that is only available on Android that  provides a constant reference point. The Evernote Food app for iPhone and iPad got updated to version 2.0 back in December 2012 that brought similar features. Continue reading “Evernote Food 2.0 for Android brings Explore, My Cookbook and more new features”