Idea Cellular has also reduced 2G data rates followed by Airtel and Vodafone. Idea Cellular has reduced 2G data rates by 90% across 8 circles. Earlier this week Vodafone announced the reduction of 2G data rates for the Pay as you Go (PAYG) users down to 2p/10KB from the previous rate of 10p/10KB, later Airtel announced the reduction of 2G data rates by 90% for pre-paid customers in Punjab and Haryana. Continue reading “Now Idea too reduces 2G data rates”
Instagram for Android and iPhone updated with Video support
Facebook has updated the Instagram app for Android and iPhone to version 4.0 that brings support for Videos. This lets you record a video up to 15 seconds on the Instagram camera by clicking the movie camera icon and pressing the record button. You can add filters and upload it. There are 13 filters built specifically for video, and you can also select your favorite scene from the recorded video as your cover image that can be viewed when they’re not playing. You can only share videos on Instagram that you record from the app and cannot import videos. Continue reading “Instagram for Android and iPhone updated with Video support”
Aviary Photo Editor for Android v3.0 update brings new design and features
Aviary has updated the Android app to version 3.0 that brings a completely redesigned user interface and lot of new features including Hi-Def sharpens and defines, Color Fix and new effects. Aviary says that they have 50% users on Android, which is up from 30% back in January. The new app is 10% lesser in size and has lot of improvements that makes the app faster. Continue reading “Aviary Photo Editor for Android v3.0 update brings new design and features”
Sennheiser and adidas launch range of sports earphones in India, starts from Rs. 3490
Sennheiser, in collaboration with Adidas Originals has launched 5 new earphones,PX 685i, PMX 685i, MX 685, OCX 685i and CX 685 in India. Both these companies teamed up few years back to launch HD 220, CX 310 and HD 25 Originals headphones. The PX685i Sports headband-style headset with five different wearing styles to ensure a perfect fit. The MX 685 has EarFins which ensure a perfect in-ear fit and has new Slide-to-Fit system. The PX 685i, PMX 685i and MX 685 are aimed at sports fans and ensures a higher awareness of surrounding noise. Continue reading “Sennheiser and adidas launch range of sports earphones in India, starts from Rs. 3490”
Gameloft Sale: Up to 67% off on 10 Windows Phone games
Gameloft has started their sale that would let you grab 10 games at discounted rate of up to 67% or $0.99. These include Real Soccer, Asphalt 5 , Let’s Golf 2, Amazing Spiderman, The Dark Knight Rises and more. Gamloft had released lot of XBox titles for the Windows Phone 8 in recent months. Some of these games that costed $6.99 is now available for $2.99. This is the first time Gameloft has put up a huge sale for Windows Phone devices. Continue reading “Gameloft Sale: Up to 67% off on 10 Windows Phone games”
Sony Xperia ZU screenshots surface
Screenshots of the upcoming Xperia ZU phablet has surfaced on XDA forum that reveals the home screen and app drawer with small icons. Even though the specifications of the device surfaced last week, the new screenshots confirm that the device would indeed come with a 6.4-inch 1080p display and powered by a Snapdragon 800 processor. Continue reading “Sony Xperia ZU screenshots surface”
Air Camera for iPhone and iPad lets you stream live camera content to an Apple TV via AirPlay
Air Camera + Live Streaming for Camera and Voice is an app for iPhone and iPad that lets you stream live sound and image from iOS devices directly from the camera and microphone input to your Apple TV. This uses AirPlay feature in the iOS to connect to the Apple TV. In addition this also lets you add effects to the streaming video and also switch between the front and rear camera. Continue reading “Air Camera for iPhone and iPad lets you stream live camera content to an Apple TV via AirPlay”
Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 now available in India for Rs. 30990
Samsung launched the Galaxy Mega 6.3 (GT-I9200) in India at a price tag of Rs. 31,490 along with the Mega 5.8 last month. The Galaxy Mega 6.3 went on pre-order from online retailers last week, the phone is now available from those retailers. The official Samsung eStore is still taking pre-orders for the device. It has a 6.3-inch HD ( 1280 x 720 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 now available in India for Rs. 30990”
Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage released for iPhone and iPad
Rovio, the creators of the popular Angry Birds franchise has published Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage through Rovio Stars, the new mobile game publishing program. It is a new adventure based on the award-winning flash game developed by UK-based studio Nitrome and is built using native iOS languages rather than the flash. In Icebreaker, You play as lone icebreaker apprentice and need to save your fellow vikings by cutting through tangles of ice, ropes, traps, troll snot and chicken. It has 95 levels with puzzles, side quests, epic final bosses and offbeat humor. Continue reading “Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage released for iPhone and iPad”
Xolo Q1000 Benchmarks
Xolo launched the Q1000, the company’s latest flagship Android smartphone in the QCORE series last month. We brought you the unboxing earlier this week, here we have the benchmarks of the device. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589 processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU clocked at 286 MHz. Let’s see how it performs in various benchmark tests when compared to other quad-core Android smartphones.
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Microsoft almost bought Nokia’s phone business – WSJ
Wall Street Journal, the publication that is always bang on target with rumours and speculations reports that Microsoft recently held talks with Nokia to acquire its mobile phone business. The recently held meetings apparently broke down due to various reasons like price and market position. The most interesting thing is that these meetings were held recently and not a thing of the past. Recently there was a non-news that Huawei was planning to acquire Nokia and later completely denied it.
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Aircel offers international roaming services for customers travelling to Myanmar
Aircel has partnered with MPT, a Government Agency, operating under the Ministry of Communications, Posts and Telegraphs to offer international roaming services for its customers travelling to Myanmar. It is available for postpaid subscribers of all Aircel circles. Aircel becomes the first Indian telecom operator to offer international roaming services in Myanmar. The company launched One Nation, One Rate pack earlier this year that offered incoming calls and cheaper out going calls while roaming across India Continue reading “Aircel offers international roaming services for customers travelling to Myanmar”
Airtel cuts 2G data rates up to 90% on select plans
Airtel has slashed the 2G data rates up to 90 percent on select plans for pre-paid customers in Punjab and Haryana, reports The Times of India. This comes after Vodafone’s move to cut 2G data rates up to 80% for the Pay as you Go (PAYG) in Karnataka, UP West and Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh circles for both pre-paid and post-paid customers. Vodafone is expected to roll out the offer in other circles across India in a phased manner. Continue reading “Airtel cuts 2G data rates up to 90% on select plans”
Google to open Android Nation Stores in India
Google would open their first Android Nation Store in New Delhi to promote and sell Android smartphones and tablets, according to a report from Economic Times. Google would partner with Spice Global to set up the stores in various Indian cities and the first store would open up in New Delhi’s Select Citywalk mall and the company is supposedly seeking a location the size of 1200 to 1500 square feet, the report says. Continue reading “Google to open Android Nation Stores in India”
Huawei Ascend P6 Hands On
In London earlier this week Huawei unveiled their latest Android smartphone, the Ascend P6. The announcement of the Ascend P6 took place on 6.18, a significant date for Huawei’s latest device. Let’s take a closer look at the Ascend P6. Continue reading “Huawei Ascend P6 Hands On”