Foursquare for iPhone updated with ratings for places

Foursquare for iPhone has been updated to version 5.3.3 that brings new rating system for places. When you search for places you can see the scores on a scale of 1 to 10 next to the name of the place to show how popular it is. These scores are based on Foursquare tips, likes, dislikes, popularity, loyalty, local expertise and check-ins. Continue reading “Foursquare for iPhone updated with ratings for places”

Facebook for iPhone and iPad v5.1 update brings new upload flow, photo filters and more

Facebook for iPhone and iPad has been updated to version 5.1 that brings new features including new upload UI to select multiple photos or videos at once, photo filters, new messaging features including option to quickly see who is online to chat, manage favorite friends and more. Some of these features were available in the version 1.9.8 and version 1.9.10 updates, but the photo filters is not available on the Android app yet. Continue reading “Facebook for iPhone and iPad v5.1 update brings new upload flow, photo filters and more”

Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite officially launched in India for Rs. 13,700, MediaPad 10 FHD available in December

Huawei has officially launched the MediaPad 7 Lite, their new 7-inch Android tablet with 3G and voice calling facilities. It was announced earlier this August and went on sale in India online at the end of October. Huawei has also announced that the MediaPad 10 FHD that was announced back in February would be available in India in December. The MediaPad 7 Lite has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) IPS multi-touch display and is powered by a 1.2GHz Cortex A8 processor. It has 3G support with voice calling, SMS and MMS. The MediaPad 10 FHD has a 10.1-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) HD IPS display and is powered by a 1.5 GHz K3 quad-core processor. Both these tablets would run on 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Continue reading “Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite officially launched in India for Rs. 13,700, MediaPad 10 FHD available in December”

Idea launches iRoam International Roaming Voice, Data and SMS packs for postpaid customers


Idea Cellular has introduced  iRoam special International Roaming Offer for its postpaid subscribers. This new pack offers up to 75% discount on International Roaming services such as Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, SMS and Data. This is applicable for Idea postpaid subscribers visiting 37 countries including UAE, USA, Singapore, UK, Thailand, China, Germany, France, Switzerland, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Italy and more. This lets the customers make and receive calls and SMS and use Data at nominal cost using their Idea number. Customers can send an SMS from their Idea postpaid number to activate the respective packs. Continue reading “Idea launches iRoam International Roaming Voice, Data and SMS packs for postpaid customers”

TRAI limits 100 SMS per day at concessional rates, extra charges beyond the limit


The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a new directive to prevent pesky marketing SMS. They restricted mobile users from sending more than 100 SMS / day per SIM starting 27th September 2011, and later increased the SMS limit to 200 last November. Now they have announced that the limit would be reduced to 100 SMS per day per SMS for customers using SMS packs, but a minimum amount of 50 paise per SMS would be charged for SMS beyond that limit. TRAI has asked the operators to implement this within fifteen days. Continue reading “TRAI limits 100 SMS per day at concessional rates, extra charges beyond the limit”

HTC Windows Phone 8X Review

One of the first phones to roll out in the market running the long awaited Windows Phone 8 operating system, the HTC Windows Phone 8X is being dubbed as a signature Windows Phone device. Meant to provide an experience tailor-made for the tiled UI, the 8X marries exquisite design with what might just be the third ecosystem we’ve all been waiting for.

HTC has a long history with Microsoft being one of their biggest partners for Windows Mobile devices. Will they be able to recreate the magic here with their first Windows Phone 8 device ? Read on to find out more. Continue reading “HTC Windows Phone 8X Review”

Windows Phone 8 Review

Back in 2010 when Microsoft introduced its brand new take on the smartphone dubbed Windows Phone, it was a brand new take on how a smartphone should work. Gone was the desktop-inspired UI and the inherent sluggishness, dependence on stylus input. The new and improved OS was designed ground up for a more modern world but inside was ticking the same core which brought along with it several limitations. Today we have yet another reboot but this time with a brand new core while retaining the best of and improving on the rest of the experience.

In our Windows Phone 8 preview we touched upon some of the more obvious changes in the OS.  We’ll be taking a look at those in addition to the MANY other new features in the OS in a step by step manner below. Keep reading to learn more about Windows Phone 8 ! Continue reading “Windows Phone 8 Review”

Apple iPad mini Unboxing

The Apple iPad mini was announced on October 23rd and was launched across select countries worldwide on November 2nd. We managed to get our hands on the device and bring this unboxing for you.We have both the white and black versions of the iPad mini with us and we will also be comparing it with Nexus 7 and the iPad 2.

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iPad mini First Impressions and Photos

I received my iPad mini in the mail yesterday. Later next week, I will publish my review, but here are my first initial impressions for now:

  • I like the form factor a lot. It is easy to hold in one hand and typing with two hands is a breeze.
  • The iPad mini feels great, smooth, and really durable. It doesn’t feel cheap at all like the other seven inch tablets out there.
  • The device is very light weight.
  • It is a bliss to use.
  • Existing iPad apps already work on the iPad mini without any updates, which is a huge win for developers and customers.
  • iPad mini charges really fast.
  • The screen is no Retina display, but it is much more crisper than the iPad 2’s display. First time buyers won’t even notice the difference.
  • Switching between apps is fast and I have not noticed any issues of lag.
  • Battery life is great.
  • The entire iPad mini experience feels very polished.

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Evernote for iPhone and iPad v5.0 with new design and features coming soon

Evernote has started teasing their upcoming version 5.0 update for the iPhone and iPad. The new version would have a revamped user interface with a new home screen with Views, Recent Notes, Premium Features and Quick Notes button, New design with improved Notebook List, Notebook Stacks on iPad, Places to visualize the notes on a map, improved Page Camera and more. Continue reading “Evernote for iPhone and iPad v5.0 with new design and features coming soon”

Nokia launches Nokia Music Store operator billing on Vodafone in India


Nokia brought Nokia Store Operator billing on Vodafone and Airtel earlier this year, now the operator billing service is available for the  Nokia Music Store on Vodafone. The operator billing is available for the Music Store on the Nokia Asha phones that would let the users renew their subscriptions via their Vodafone pre-paid or post-paid account and continue to download unlimited songs and albums from the Nokia Music Store. Nokia already offers subscription purchase via credit cards and vouchers, with this Nokia Music Store becomes the first independent music store in the country to offer integrated operator billing. Continue reading “Nokia launches Nokia Music Store operator billing on Vodafone in India”

Samsung Sells Over 30 Million Units of Galaxy S III

Recently we informed you that Samsung has managed to sell 3 million units of the Galaxy Note II within just over a month of it’s release. Now Samsung has announced that it has also managed to sell over 30 million units of the Galaxy S III.

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Apple iPhone 5 launched in India

At events across the country, the long awaited iPhone 5 has been launched in India. Featuring a larger 4″ screen and a much more powerful A6 processor, the iPhone 5 is a major step up from the iPhone 4S. The phone is now incredibly slim with a thickness of just 7.6mm. The svelte smartphone is also remarkably light weighing just 112gms.

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Aircel iPhone 5 Plans


Apple iPhone 5 is launching in India today. Aircel has announced their iPhone 5 plans for both the pre-paid and post-paid customers. The pricing for the iPhone 5 in India and the launch date was revealed last week. The iPhone 5 is priced at Rs.45,500 for the 16GB, Rs.52,500 for the 32GB and Rs. 59,500 for the 64GB version. Aircel announced last week that the iPhone 5 would be available with them soon, which is now available for pre-order. Continue reading “Aircel iPhone 5 Plans”