Lava International has launched the Etab Xtron, the company’s first Android tablet that runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor with quad-core GPU and has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capactive multi-touch IPS display. It has a 2MP front-facing camera and pack a 3500 mAh battery. Continue reading “Lava Etab Xtron with 7-inch display, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 6770”
Hike cross-platform messaging app has introduced talk-time rewards. This would offer Rs. 10 for new user signups and Rs. 20 for new invites. The application is available for Android, iPhone, Windows Phone devices including the latest Windows Phone 8 and Nokia S40 devices. Continue reading “Hike messaging app for iPhone, Android and Windows Phone now offers Talk-time Rewards”
LG just confirmed its presence at Mobile World Congress 2013 which we did hear about at CES 2013. LG will be showing of its products for 2013 at the first day of the mega event just before the show begins.The invite has the number 4 on the top and we are not sure what LG is trying to convey through it.May be we could see 4 new mobile products from LG Mobile . LG has been teasing its upcoming products including a new F-series and there have been a lot of rumours about the Optimus G Pro and even a official announcement in Japan Continue reading “LG sends out invites for MWC 2013 Media Preview”
There we several rumors about the Intel Atom-powered Asus tablet, now the first image and complete specifications of the tablets have surfaced on a Bulgarian website. The budget tablet has a code name of ME371MG, but it is rumored to be named as Fonepad. It would come with option to make phone calls, and have aluminium body. It would have a 7-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) IPS display and run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). 1.2 GHz Intel Atom Z2420 processor would power the tablet and it would have a 3MP rear camera, 1.2MP front-facing camera. Continue reading “Asus 7-inch tablet with Intel Atom processor image, specs surface”
Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, one of the largest digital entertainment company, and Gameshastra, India’s largest game studio has announced a joint venture to bring localized games that are engaging and addictive. This joint venture with Gameshastra would bring exclusive games across various genres such as Bollywood, celebrities, sports, and lifestyle, in console gaming and games for the iOS and Android platforms. Continue reading “Hungama and Gameshastra tie up to bring localized games for Android and iOS devices”
Sony Mobile has finally started rolling out the Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) update for the 2012 Xperia devices starting from the Xperia T (9.1.A.0.489) and the Xperia V (v 9.1.A.0.490), as they promised. The Sony Xperia TX would get the update next month. The company confirmed Jelly Bean update for range of 2012 Xperia devices back in October. Continue reading “Sony Xperia T and Xperia V Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update starts rolling out”
Samsung released the Amber Brown and Ruby Wine Galaxy Note 2 in Korea last month, now the Pink Galaxy Note 2 has been unveiled in the manufacturer’s Taiwan’s official website, just in time for the Valentine’s Day. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 was initially launched in marble white and the titanium gray colors. Continue reading “Pink Samsung Galaxy Note 2 goes official in Taiwan”
Samsung has joined hands with EA’s mobile games publishing division, Chillingo for a developer program called 100% Indie that would boost the games in the Samsung Apps store and also provide a great opportunity for developers to earn money with 100 percent pre-negotiated revenue sharing for the first six months. Continue reading “Samsung and EA partner to bring more games to Samsung Apps store”
The Ubuntu operating system for Smartphones was recently unveiled with its radical UI and user experience getting much praise and accolade from the tech press. We took a hands on look at the Ubuntu OS running on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, at the International CES 2013 and we were quite impressed with it. Canonical inc., the minds behind the OS promised to bring a very similar experience from the desktop Ubuntu OS that is widely installed by various classes of consumers, to the smartphone experience. And they have just done that, with the Ubuntu for Smartphones. While we got to know about the software, the hardware was literally non existent at the OS launch, but that might be fixed real soon with Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth promising devices as early as October 2013.
Continue reading “Ubuntu Smartphone Devices to Ship Starting October 2013”
In a recent shocking incident, battery of the Samsung Galaxy Note has caught fire in a 55-year old man’s pocket in South Korea last Saturday. The battery was not in the phone when the incident happened, and the man received second-degree burns on his thigh, according to a report from a Korean site. Continue reading “Samsung Smartphone battery explodes in a man’s pocket in Korea”
The HTC Butterfly launched very recently in India for a price of Rs.45,990, making it one of the costliest phones to buy here. You might have read our review of the HTC Butterfly, with a large emphasis on it being the first smartphone to sport a 1920×1080 screen in India. The device is a monster by every sense and we sought out to compare it with other smartphones in our labs. First up, we have the newly launched Nokia Lumia 920 for comparison. Here’s a in-depth video comparison of both these devices, read past the break to get to know more about these two devices in comparison.
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BBC international has launched their official BBC Sport application for iPhone. It offers Sports news, live scores, stats, commentary and analysis on-the-go. It was first launched for UK, and aims at offering football scores including starting line-ups, match stats, live text commentary and the post-match report. Apart from Football the app also offers updates from Formula 1, Cricket, Rugby Union, Rugby League, Tennis, Golf and lots more. Continue reading “BBC Sport app for iPhone launched globally”
Intex has launched Aqua Wonder, a new dual SIM Android smartphone in the Aqua series in India. It has a 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) Capacitive touch screen IPS display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It packs a 8 Megapixel auto focus rear camera with dual LED flash and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. It has Flip to mute option and dual microphones for noise cancellation. It comes with several pre-loaded apps including File manager, Whatsapp, Facebook, Nimbuzz, Skype etc. Continue reading “Intex Aqua Wonder Dual SIM phone with 4.5-inch IPS display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 9990”
LG Mobile has started teasing their upcoming smartphone line-up on their Facebook page. The image says new series will be unveiled, and the tag line says ‘See what surprise LG has in store for you this time, with an unexpected distinction’. This might be the F-Series phones that was revealed in their Q4 earnings at the end of last month. Continue reading “LG teases new Smartphone line-up, hints at Optimus F-Series ?”
Twitter for Android, iPhone, iPad and the mobile web app has been updated that brings enhanced Discover and Search features that provides a single stream of content in each tab. Search and Discover features for these Twitter apps have been constantly improving, these apps got instant discovery and photos, videos and news highlight in an update back in November. This new update would offer simpler searching and easier discovery experience. Continue reading “Twitter for Android, iPhone and iPad updated with improved Search and Discover features”
