Apple iPhone and iPad Mini Launch Event might be set for September 12

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Multiple sources are claiming that the next big Apple product launch is about a month away. iMore is reporting a September 12th date for the event in which the new iPhone (iPhone 5) and a smaller version of the iPad (iPad Mini) will be launched. There have been multiple leaks of parts and cases related to new iPhone in recent weeks and the iPhone 4S is about to turn one this October.So the rumours might be pointing in the right direction.The new iPhone might go on sale on September 21st.

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HTC Incredible S Android 4.0 OTA update starts rolling out in India

HTC has stared rolling out Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for Incredible S in India. The Incredible S was launched in India in March 2011 with Android 2.2 (Froyo) and it got the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) update in May 2011. HTC announced the global Android 4.0 update schedule last month and started rolling out Android 4.0 update for Sensation XL and Evo 3D in India last month. Continue reading “HTC Incredible S Android 4.0 OTA update starts rolling out in India”

Tata DOCOMO launches Sneham Friendship Day local calling voucher in Andhra Pradesh


Tata DOCOMO has launched a new local calling voucher  called Sneham pack for Friendship Day for pre-paid GSM and CDMA customers in Andhra Pradesh. This new pack costs Rs. 23 that lets the customers make local on-net (Tata Docomo numbers) 1 paise per 6 seconds and to other local mobile numbers at 1 paise per 2 seconds. Continue reading “Tata DOCOMO launches Sneham Friendship Day local calling voucher in Andhra Pradesh”

10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook images surface

Images of 10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook has surfaced in a Vietnamese website. The BlackBerry roadmap that leaked earlier this month mentioned a 10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook scheduled for Q3 2013. It has similar design as the 7-inch PlayBook and the size is said to be similar to the iPad with a width of about 7.9-inches. Continue reading “10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook images surface”

Samsung working on Odyssey and Marco Windows Phone 8 devices

Samsung just showed a patent filing which reveals that they are working on two Windows Phone 8 devices to launch later this year. The higher end of the two, the Samsung Odyssey seems to be highly inspired by the Galaxy SIII which is Samsung’s flagship Android device.

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Samsung Omnia M officially launched in India for Rs.18,650


Samsung has officially launched the Omnia M, their new Windows Phone handset in India. It went on sale in India last week from Samsung eStore. It packs in a 4.0-inch (800 x 480 pixels) Super AMOLED display, 1 GHz processor and 5 MP Auto focus camera with LED Flash and a VGA video calling camera. Continue reading “Samsung Omnia M officially launched in India for Rs.18,650”

LG Optimus 4X HD Review

You saw the unboxing of the LG Optimus 4X HD last month. Here is the review of the LG’s first Quad-core smartphone powered by 1.5 GHz Quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and running on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It was announced at MWC 2012 and started rolling out in Europe in June. Let’s dive into the complete review. Continue reading “LG Optimus 4X HD Review”

ZTE Flash with 4.5″ 720p display and 12.6MP camera headed to Sprint

ZTE is well known for providing quite compelling hardware at a bargain basement price point. After announcing the Grand X for Europe, it is now bringing its next high-end device to the US. Coming to Sprint in the 4th quarter, the phone sports specs like a 1.5Ghz dual core processor and 1GB of RAM.

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Nokia PureView 808 purple tint issue to be fixed via SW Update

Over at Nokia’s support forums, a statement has been put up regarding the much reported purple tint issue on the the 808 PureView’s display. In fact our very own unit initially faced this problem before being replaced. The screen sporadically takes a very prominent purple tint when exposed to bright sunlight or in a very dark room.

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Apple buys security firm AuthenTec for $356 million


Apple has purchased AuthenTec that offers fingerprint security on PCs and mobile devices for $356 million. The company also develops encryption technology, fingerprint sensors and identity management software. Some of their current customers include, Cisco, Fujitsu, HBO, HP, Lenovo, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, and Texas Instruments. Continue reading “Apple buys security firm AuthenTec for $356 million”

Motorola and Nextel Announce i867 Ferrari Smartphone

Motorola has announced the i867 Ferrari smartphone with Push to Talk in Brazil in partnership with Nextel. The phone’s design is inspired by the Ferrari 458 Italia and the back cover is designed to resemble the hood of the car.

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