Samsung to launch Windows RT based tablet by October reports Bloomberg

Bloomberg reports that Samsung will be launching a Windows RT based tablet come October. With Microsoft entering the tablet game themselves by launching the Surface line of tablets, it will be interesting to see how Samsung differentiates itself.

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MTS launches new MBlaze plans, revises existing plans in Mumbai, Maharashtra and Goa

MTS has reduced their existing tariff plans and has also introduced new plans for MBlaze customers in Mumbai, Maharashtra and Goa Circles. Rs. 96 plan would now offer 1 GB Unlimited data with 1 day validity instead of 500MB. They have also introduced Rs. 698 plan with 4 GB of free data with 60 days validity. Other select plans would offer 2 times more data (Eg: Rs 998 that offered 3GB of free data would now offer 6GB of free data with 90 days validity). MTS launched these plans for Tamil Nadu circle recently. Continue reading “MTS launches new MBlaze plans, revises existing plans in Mumbai, Maharashtra and Goa”

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 Review

You saw the unboxing of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 back in May, here is the full review of the tablet. It was announced in February, unveiled in Asia in March and launched in India in May. This tablet packs in a 7-inch (1024×600) PLS TFT LCD display and is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor. Yes, it runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). This tablet has 3G support and also lets you make voice calls. Let’s get into the detailed review. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 Review”

Jolla launched by ex-Nokians to carry on the MeeGo torch

Nokia’s stint with MeeGo might be over but the community is not going to let go of the promising OS. Ex-Nokians who were part of the development team have banded together to form Jolla which is Finnish for ‘rescue sail boat’ which is clearly a tongue in cheek reference to the burning ship memo by   Nokia’s Elop.

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RIM announces 3 billion app downloads from the BlackBerry App World

Alec Saunders, VP Developer Relations at RIM, recently unveiled at the BlackBerry Dev Jam event in Beijing that the company has managed to clock over 3 billion app downloads across the Playbook and other BlackBerry devices.

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HTC reports 58% drop in profit for Q2 2012

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Things don’t look very good for smartphone maker HTC which has declared a pretty steep drop in profit compared to the same period last year when it posted record profit. Profit for Q2 2012 stood at NT$7.4 billion versus NT$17.5 billion profit in Q2 2011. That is a drop of about 57.7% in profit – ouch ! Although we are a big fan of the HTC One series mainly the One X and One S, looks like it’s not doing so well in the market. Seems like Samsung is dominating the Android phone market.

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MTNL Mumbai launches new Unlimited BlackBerry Plan for prepaid customers


Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) has launched Unlimited BlackBerry service plan for its customers in Mumbai circle. The new Unlimited service plans—BlackBerry BIS 399, which offers customers access to e-mail (up to 10 e-mail accounts) and instant messaging, and BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) with 384 Kbps Speed. It also offers access to e-mail, instant messaging, as well as social networking sites and Internet browsing. Continue reading “MTNL Mumbai launches new Unlimited BlackBerry Plan for prepaid customers”

Nokia Lumia 800 The Dark Knight Rises special edition launched in India for Rs. 24,999

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Nokia has launched the The Dark Knight Rises special edition Lumia 800 in India. It has Batman logo etched at the back as you can see in the image above. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 800 The Dark Knight Rises special edition launched in India for Rs. 24,999”

Nokia Music with Mix Radio launched for Lumia devices in India

Nokia has finally brought the Nokia Music with Mix Radio for Lumia Smartphones in India as they announced last month. The Nokia Music lets you purchase DRM-free music from a collection of over 45 lakh songs and the Mix Radio is a free service that lets you listen to radio stations customized for different regions and genres. Continue reading “Nokia Music with Mix Radio launched for Lumia devices in India”

Nokia Lumia 610 launched in India for Rs. 12,999

Nokia has launched the Nokia Lumia 610 in India as they announced last month. It was introduced at MWC 2012 as an affordable Windows Phone. It runs on Windows Phone 7.5 (Tango) and has 3.7-inch LCD Display and is powered by 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor. It has metallic design and comes with Nokia Music DRM-free music service with 45 lakh + songs and Mix Radio. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 610 launched in India for Rs. 12,999”

Max Payne Mobile v1.1 update for iPhone and iPad brings iCloud save game support

Rockstar Games has released an update for the Max Payne mobile for iPhone and iPad that was launched in April. The version 1.1 update brings iCloud save game support for seamless progression across all iOS devices. This update also adds an option to move and shoot with the right analog stick that would offer you a new level of precision. Continue reading “Max Payne Mobile v1.1 update for iPhone and iPad brings iCloud save game support”

Huawei HiLink E303Cs plug and link 3G data card launched in India for Rs. 2199

Huawei has launched HiLink E303Cs, world’s first plug and link 3G data card in India. It  automatically connects users to the Internet in less than 15 seconds, once it is connected, without any tedious process or driver installation or manual configuration. It is EDGE/GPRS/GSM-compatible and  supports HSPA+network with 7.2 Mbps Downlink. Continue reading “Huawei HiLink E303Cs plug and link 3G data card launched in India for Rs. 2199”