Samsung REX series of feature phones launched in India, priced between Rs. 4280 and Rs. 6490

Samsung has launched Rex, a new series of dual SIM feature phones in India. These java-based phones include, REX 60, REX 70, REX 80 and REX 90. Samsung is calling these Smart features phones. These phones are developed in India and it would be launched in several growing markets globally starting from India. These phones have TouchWiz interface with 8 homescreens Bluetooth and and some of these also have WiFi support. Continue reading “Samsung REX series of feature phones launched in India, priced between Rs. 4280 and Rs. 6490”

Saavn Pro premium music service announced, iOS app coming on March 1st

Saavan, global music service has announced their premium music service, Saavn Pro that would offer offline and ad-free music listening. Saavn already has a free music service for several platforms including iPhone and iPad. Saavn Pro would also be available for worldwide users in the US, UK, and other major markets apart from India. Continue reading “Saavn Pro premium music service announced, iOS app coming on March 1st”

Micromax A116 Canvas HD Unboxing

A few weeks ago Micromax, the popular Indian smartphone manufacturer, showed off its next Android flagship. Catering to the budget minded audience, the Micromax A116 Canvas HD packs a punch in terms of specifications at an extremely wallet friendly price point of Rs. 13,990.

The handset pairs a quad core processor with a 5inch 720p screen and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bran. We’ve got a handset over at our office and decided to put up an unboxing as a teaser while we put it through its paces.  Continue reading “Micromax A116 Canvas HD Unboxing”

Google Search for Android updated with Google Now widgets, New cards

Google has updated the Google Search app for Android devices running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). This update brings the most expected Google Now widgets for the home screen and lock screen. This update also brings new cards such as movie cards with latest ratings from Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango movie pass with reminder and more. The previous Google Search update brought improved suggestions and voice actions.  Continue reading “Google Search for Android updated with Google Now widgets, New cards”

Galaxy S IV surfaces on GLBenchmark

Finally it’s that time of the year when reports of Samsung Galaxy S IV fill up every blog. Apparently, a device made by Samsung (Model No. SHV-E300S), which is said to be the Galaxy S IV, has shown up on GLBenchmark.

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ResolutionTweet app for Android helps to keep your resolutions on track

ResolutionTweet is a new productivity app that helps you create, share and keep your resolutions on track. This will motivate you to change your Wish list into a Will list. We shared a similar app for the iPhone called the WishLab recently, but this app has several unique features such as reminders, web sync and more. The new update also brings the ability to post tips for resolutions, Like and HiFi other’s resolutions. Continue reading “ResolutionTweet app for Android helps to keep your resolutions on track”

Micromax A116 Canvas HD gets priced at Rs. 13990

Micromax has announced that the A116 Canvas HD would be priced at Rs. 13990. It would go on sale tomorrow from the official site as they announced last week. Micromax unveiled the A116 Canvas HD with a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display and a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor last month.The phone runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and packs a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax A116 Canvas HD gets priced at Rs. 13990”

Garnet Red Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE launched by Samsung in Korea

Samsung has released the Garnet Red Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE in Korea, just in time for the Valentine’s Day. Samsung released the Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in Korea back in November last year. The Garnet Red version would come with a matching Red colored S Pen. It has VoLTE (Voice over LTE) feature that supports voice call, video, and data transmission simultaneously. Continue reading “Garnet Red Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE launched by Samsung in Korea”

LG Optimus G Pro with 5.5-inch 1080p curved glass display announced

LG has finally unveiled the Optimus G Pro that comes with a 5.5-inch (1920×1080 pixels) Full HD curved glass display with a dynamic and streamlined glass border in the front panel that would offer 2.5 D effect. It also has a glass back with digital cube patterns, similar to the Optimus G. It also has minimal bezel on the sizes that would offer a better grip. The company released the Optimus G Pro for the Japanese market last month that has a 5-inch (1920×1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display. Continue reading “LG Optimus G Pro with 5.5-inch 1080p curved glass display announced”

Foursquare for Android updated with new check-in screen, easier Explore and more

Foursquare for Android has received a major update (v2013-02-12) that brings easier explore features, a new slide out drawer to access your Profile & History, To-Do List and more, instead of bottom buttons and a new Maps in the home screen that shows your friends near by. The new check-in screen and check-in insights that were released for the Foursquare app for the iPhone back in December are now available for Android. Continue reading “Foursquare for Android updated with new check-in screen, easier Explore and more”

Apple bags Microslot antenna patent

Apple has been looking to make serious changes to the exterior appearance of their devices as they have been applying for various kinds of patents like the fingerprint sensor, and now we have news that they have just been granted the patent for Microslot antenna by the USPTO which integrates cellular and wireless radio antennas into the case material.

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Apple iPad 4 or iPad mini?

The Apple iPad mini was released on October 23rd ,2012 which is roughly 2 and a half years and three generations after the original Apple iPad that was announced on January 27, 2010. What’s special with the iPad mini is that Apple were vehemently denying the need for a smaller iPad, but as they always do, they caved in and then came the iPad mini. But there is always this confusion and a identity crisis associated with a new product, the iPad had it, and naturally, the iPad mini too. Indirectly acknowledging the fact that there is a market for smaller and cheaper iPads, Apple took a risk of cannibalising their own products which include the iPod touch and the original iPad, or did they? With that said, here starts the confusion of which iPad to get and why. We are here to help with that, and answer lies in the video embedded below and the text past the break.

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Google Now to be updated with widget support pretty soon

Google Now is one of the main features which debuted with Android 4.1, and is a direct competitor to iOS’s Siri. Google has been concentrating on this piece of software from a long time and has been updating it with more cards and features and just recently Google updated their support page which showed glimpses of Google Now widgets.

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Apple files patent for unlocking phone by identifying contacts’ faces

We have seen multiple patents filed by Apple in the past few months which relates to unlocking the device like the finger print scanner, the face recognition and now Apple has filed a patent which  unlocks the device only if you  can identify your contacts.

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MTV Volt with 6-inch display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 12999

MTV has partnered with SWIPE Telecom to launched a co-branded phablet, the MTV Volt in India. It has a 6-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a dual-core 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has an inbuilt TV-player that offers on-the-go access to MTV and FM Radio with FM Transmitter. This would compete with Byond Phablet PIII and the Karbonn A30 that were launched back in December. Continue reading “MTV Volt with 6-inch display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 12999”