Karbonn A11 Dual SIM phone that was listed on Flipkart earlier this week is now available from online retailer Saholic. It has a 4.0-inch (480 x 800 Pixels) display and is powered by a 1 GHz processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has a 5MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera for video calling. Continue reading “Karbonn A11 with 4-inch display, Android 4.0 now available for Rs. 8499”
HTC opens its first ‘concept store’ in Delhi
HTC yesterday opened its first concept store in South Extension, New Delhi in India to show off its top of the line handsets. The store places an emphasis on HTC’s audio and imaging capabilities by providing two distinct sections in the store.
It is possible for prospective customers to see a demo of technologies like medialink and try out accessories like Beats headphones in addition to the smartphones before buying them. Continue reading “HTC opens its first ‘concept store’ in Delhi”
Microsoft’s Czech Unit Reportedly Confirms Office for iOS Coming in March 2013
In the past, there have been many rumors about Microsoft releasing Office for iOS. Today, The Verge reports that a Microsoft product manager confirmed that the company is working on versions of Microsoft Office for both iOS and Android, which is expected to be released in March 2013. The comments were made to Czech site IHNED.cz [Google translation] at a press event in that country.
“In addition to Windows, Office will be also available on other operating systems, Windows Phone, Windows RT, Mac OS, Android, iOS and Symbian,” says Microsoft, while separately noting that there will also be a new version of Office Web Apps too. […]
The press release also mentions that Office 2013 will be made available to businesses in December, with a consumer launch scheduled for the end of February 2013. “Office 365 services and other Office products for mobile (phones and tablets) will be released from March 2013,” says Microsoft.
The Verge also says that it saw a press release from Microsoft’s team in the Czech Republic confirming the launch plans. Back in February, The Daily claimed that it had hands-on time with a working prototype of the software but Microsoft, but the company denied the report.
Vodafone to accept Aadhaar as Identity and Address proof for a new connection
Vodafone has been appointed as the official Authentication Service Agency (ASA) and Authentication User Agency (AUA) of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). They launched the Proof of Concept (PoC) for use of Aadhaar as valid Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) using the Aadhaar online authentication procedure in Andhra Pradesh. Continue reading “Vodafone to accept Aadhaar as Identity and Address proof for a new connection”
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini specifications and image leaked
Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S3 mini in an event tomorrow in Germany but MobileGeeks have managed to get hold of the specifications and product images before hand. As expected, the S3 Mini is a miniaturized version of the flagship Galaxy S3 with a smaller 4″ screen and unfortunately, much scaled down specs.
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iBall Andi 4.3J with Dual Batteries launched for Rs. 9,499
iBall has launched the Andi 4.3J their new Android smartphone with Dual Battery slots (1630mAh + 900mAh = 2530mAh). It has a 4.3-inch (480×800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1 GHz Cortex A9 Processor. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with a 5MP Auto Focus Camera at the back and a 0.3 MP front-facing camera for video calling. Continue reading “iBall Andi 4.3J with Dual Batteries launched for Rs. 9,499”
Samsung Galaxy S III mini with a 4-inch display set for a German launch on October 11th
Samsung mobile communications head JK Shin has apparently confirmed to the Korean press that the 4-inch version of the Galaxy S III dubbed the Galaxy S III “mini” is all set to launch in Germany on October 11th.
Plantronics Voyager Legend and Marque 2 Bluetooth Headsets launched in India
Plantronics has launched 2 new Bluetooth Headsets, Voyager Legend and the Marque 2 in India. The Voyager Legend has precisely tuned audio, Smart Sensor technology and intuitive voice enabled controls. The Marque 2 (M165) is the successor of the Marque M155 that was launched in India last year. It has Dual microphones to reduce the outside noise and wind for clear and crisp call quality and DeepSleep power‐saving mode. Continue reading “Plantronics Voyager Legend and Marque 2 Bluetooth Headsets launched in India”
Google Play gets free trials option for in-app subscriptions
Google is finally allowing developers to add a free trial option to in-app subscriptions for applications in the Google Play store. The Mountain View based company today added to its developers page, details regarding the procedure for enabling trials for subscription items.
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Google Nexus 7 Android 4.1.2 OTA update starts rolling out, brings landscape mode and improvements
Google has started rolling out Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) update for the Nexus 7. The Google Nexus 7 was unveiled in June came with Android 4.1.1 but it lacked landscape mode. The new Android 4.1.2 Over the Air (OTA) update is a minor update which is about 31MB. It brings landscape mode and improvements in performance, stability and bug fixes. The LG E960 that is rumored to be the next Nexus device was spotted running on the Android 4.1.2. Continue reading “Google Nexus 7 Android 4.1.2 OTA update starts rolling out, brings landscape mode and improvements”
LG India announces winners of Smartphone Idea Camp contest
LG Smartphone Idea Camp contest is over and the winners got away with the prize-worth Rs. 1,000,000 along with LG Smart phones as an additional prize of Rs. 500,000. LG launched the Smartphone Idea Camp contest on August 1st which received registrations from 3700 contestants and ended on 15th September, 2012. The top 40 ideas were selected by the jury members and moved to round 2. Continue reading “LG India announces winners of Smartphone Idea Camp contest”
Nokia DC-16 Portable Battery Review
As smartphones increase in capabilities and screen sizes, the battery technology is struggling to keep up. Non replaceable batteries in phones have made it even harder to be able to just switch out when the phone dies.
This has led to a range of portable battery accessories by manufacturers like Proporta, Nokia amongst others. Nokia added a new member to its battery line up some time back in the form of the DC-16 charging stick and we decided to give it a spin. Here’s our review.
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iPhone 5 to Launch in India and Malaysia on Coming October 26?
BGR.in reports that Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 5 in India on October 26th. This isn’t the first time an October 26 launch in Asia has been mentioned. Last month, The Malay Mail reported that the iPhone 5 would be coming to Malaysia on that date, pending stock availability. There is no concrete word about the pricing yet but multiple sources FoneArena spoke to indicate a pricing of around Rs.48500-52500 approximately for the 16GB iPhone 5. Continue reading “iPhone 5 to Launch in India and Malaysia on Coming October 26?”
Karbonn A11 Dual SIM smartphone with 4-inch display, Android 4.0 coming soon
Karbonn is all set to launch their next Android Smartphone A11. The phone is listed on online retail site Flipkart. It packs in a 4.0-inch (480 x 800 Pixels) display and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It is powered by a 1 GHz processor and has Dual SIM support. It has a 5MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash and a front-facing camera for video calling. Continue reading “Karbonn A11 Dual SIM smartphone with 4-inch display, Android 4.0 coming soon”
Samsung ATIV S gets priced in UK, Shipping late October
Samsung unveiled the first Windows Phone 8 device, ATIV S at IFA Berlin in August but didn’t reveal the availability or the pricing at that time. Now, UK’s online retailer Clove has announced that it is now availalble for pre-order with them and would ship at the end of this month. The Samsung ATIV S packs in a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display and is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Continue reading “Samsung ATIV S gets priced in UK, Shipping late October”