Nexus 10 leaks, runs Android 4.2 on a 2500 x 1600 10.1″ screen

Google is widely expected to launch a second larger tablet at its upcoming Android centric event to provide a higher end offering alongside its current Nexus 7. The Nexus 10 was today leaked by BriefMobile and as expected, runs Android 4.2 on Samsung manufactured hardware. The screen is a 10.1″ unit with a resolution of 2500×1600. This results in a ppi of 298.9 which is most definitely higher than that on the iPad’s retina display.

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Apple iPhone 5 Prices for India surface, starts at Rs.45500

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Looks like Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 5 in India soon. Multiple retailers have started to announce the prices for the latest iPhone.The iPhone 5 might start retailing at Rs.45,500 for the 16GB model. Both White and Black versions of the phone are expected to go on sale. But still stocks are extremely limited considering the global demand for the device. Apple had reportedly appointed Ingram Micro and Redington as distributors for the iPhone 5. This was partially confirmed today as we got a press release from Ingram Micro about the same indicating a November 2nd release and now there is a link to a webpage containing the Redington logo which has popped up.

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GTA Vice City coming to select Android and iOS devices this fall

Rockstar Games is celebrating their 10th anniversary of their popular Game, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. To commemorate this they would launch GTA Vice City for select iOS and Android devices this fall. They launched their popular game, Grand Theft Auto III for Android and iOS last December. The GTA Vice City is inspired from 1980s American culture and is set in 1986 in Vice City, a fictional city modeled after Miami. Continue reading “GTA Vice City coming to select Android and iOS devices this fall”

Tata DOCOMO launches Jeeto Jackpot contest

Tata DOCOMO has launched Jeeto Jackpot contest for their subscribers, including the Tata Indicom subscribers across the country. This would let you stand a chance to win prizes worth Rs. 1.10 Crore including Daily Gold worth Rs. 30,000, Weekly Gold worth Rs. 3,00,000 and a Monthly Bumper prize of Honda Civic car. Participants can also win exiting prizes like iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Ace smartphone, Home Theatre, iPad, LED TV and more. This is a Skill based (Trivia quiz) Contest in which you have to answer 5 trivia questions, where each correct answers carry 20 points. Continue reading “Tata DOCOMO launches Jeeto Jackpot contest”

Bose SIE2 and SIE2i sport headphones launched in India for Rs. 6638 and Rs. 8325

Bose has launched SIE2 and SIE2i sport headphones, the first Bose In-Ear headphones specifically engineered for exercise. These are not only suitable for athletes, but also complements casual gym-goers to cross- trainers and avid runners since these are sweat and water-resistant. These have acoustic ports positioned to resist sweat and water and are covered with a hydrophobic cloth to keep moisture out while letting sound pass through. These also feature Bose TriPort acoustic technology that offers balanced high-quality audio regardless of the genre. Continue reading “Bose SIE2 and SIE2i sport headphones launched in India for Rs. 6638 and Rs. 8325”

Jabra CLEAR and Jabra TALK Bluetooth headsets launched in India for Rs. 2699 and Rs. 1899

Jabra has launched 2 new Bluetooth mono headsets, Jabra CLEAR and Jabra TALK in India. The Multiuse technology lets you pair these headsets with two Bluetooth devices such as 2 mobile phones at a time. These are also HD Voice ready which works on supported networks by offering crystal clear sound for calls. These function on Bluetooth 3.0 technology for better wireless connectivity and come with Stream multimedia feature lets you stream GPS instructions, music, podcasts and even Internet radio directly to your headset. Continue reading “Jabra CLEAR and Jabra TALK Bluetooth headsets launched in India for Rs. 2699 and Rs. 1899”

Apple iPhone 5 to launch in India on 2nd November

Apple’s latest and greatest iPhone will be available in India starting 2nd November. Instead of relying on carrier support, the company has appointed Ingram Micro and Redington as distribution partners. The pricing is believed to be Rs. 45,500 for the 16GB model while the 32GB and 64GB models will be priced at Rs. 52,500 and Rs. 59,500 but we’re still waiting on official word to confirm this.


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‘Samsung did not copy’ statement published by Apple

If you’ve been following the Apple vs Samsung case you’ll know that while the German and US courts had ruled in Apple’s favor awarding them over 1 billion dollars in damages, the UK courts passed judgement that Samsung had not copied Apple. In accordance with the court’s ruling, Apple today published a statement stating that Samsung did not infringe on their copyright.

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Samsung reports profit of $7.4 billion for Q3 2012


Samsung has reported operating profit of 8.12 trillion won ($7.4 billion) for the third quarter of 2012. That’s a 91% year-on-year increase . The net profit was 6.56 trillion won. The Mobile unit accounted for more than 50% of revenue with 26.25 trillion in this quarter, 82% increase year-on-year. The increase in profit in this segment is due to the increase in Smartphone shipments significantly due to global expansion of Galaxy S 3 and and mid or low-end products in competitive price points. The GALAXY Tab market were strong with the latest addition of GALAXY Note 10.1. Continue reading “Samsung reports profit of $7.4 billion for Q3 2012”

IDC: Samsung, Apple top Smartphone vendors in Q3 2012, Nokia not in top 5


Samsung and Apple are the leading Smartphone vendors based on shipments, once again in the Q3 2012, according to a report by Research Firm IDC (International Data Corporation). Nokia loses its place in the top 5 list, while RIM enters the top 5 spot by replacing Nokia’s 3rd spot. The worldwide smartphone market saw 45.3% year-over-year growth in Q3 2012 with 179.7 million unit shipments, compared to 123.7 million units in Q3 2011. Continue reading “IDC: Samsung, Apple top Smartphone vendors in Q3 2012, Nokia not in top 5”

Apple Store Down Ahead of iPad mini Pre-Orders [Update]

The Apple Store just went down for iPad mini pre-orders. iPad mini pre-orders begin on October 26th, and in the past they come online first thing in the morning. From observations in the past, I have noticed that they usually come online at 12:01 AM PST / 3:01 AM Eastern. I’ll make sure to update this post when things come back online.

Customers can begin pre-ordering all models of iPad mini and all models of the fourth generation iPad on Friday, October 26 through the Apple Online Store in the US, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK.

The WiFi only model will only be available for purchase in retail stores on Friday, November 2nd, with pre-orders beginning to arrive that same day. iPad mini with cellular capabilities will begin shipping a few weeks after the WiFi models, first in the U.S. on AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon, with other countries following later.

Update: Pre-orders are now live

Apple reports Q4 2012 revenues of $35.97 billion, 26.9 million iPhones, 14 million iPads sold

Apple just announced its Q4 2012 earnings report wherein it reported quarterly revenue of $36 billion. A quarterly profit of $8.2 billion was also reported equivalent to $8.67 per diluted share. International ales accounted for approximately 60% of the revenue in Q4.

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Unboxing the Nokia Lumia 800 Special Diwali pack

A few days back, we came to know of Nokia India’s special Diwali offer that offered a free headset with every Lumia purchase. The Lumia 800 offer was particularly juicy, with a free Monster Purity in-ear headset worth Rs. 5,110/- bundled in. But it was more inviting when we came to know of the newly reduced prices for the Lumia 800. So, we went ahead and bought one to see what the pack was all about. And hence, we bring you the unboxing of the special Diwali pack, just so that you can get an idea of what you get.

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SwiftKey Flow for Android with gliding input and real-time prediction coming soon

SwiftKey has started teasing their new Keyboard, SwiftKey Flow for Android. The SwiftKey Flow would offer continuous gliding input with real-time prediction. This automatically predicts the word based on the movement of your finger. The concept of the SwiftKey Flow looks just like Swype, but it adds the prediction of the SwiftKey that predicts the next word in a sentence. You can also tap the keys to enter a word instead of gliding. Continue reading “SwiftKey Flow for Android with gliding input and real-time prediction coming soon”