Airtel has launched ‘Behtar Zindagi’, a new IVR-based Value Added Service (VAS) for farmers and their communities across Rajasthan in partnership with VAS provider Handygo Technologies Pvt. Ltd. This service would lets them access a wide variety of relevant and useful information including market prices, agricultural & cropping advisory, livestock advisory, weather and finance etc. Continue reading “Airtel launches ‘Behtar Zindagi’ IVR-based VAS for farmers in Rajasthan”
Sennheiser India launches Online Store
Sennheiser India has launched their own online store at shop.sennheiserindia.com. You can buy Sennheiser Headphones, Headsets and Microphones for your Stereo system, MP3 player, Mobile Phone, Computer etc. from the store. The website is operated by Net Distribution Services Private Limited (NDSL). Continue reading “Sennheiser India launches Online Store”
LG Optimus 3D MAX and Optimus L7 officially launched in India
LG has officially launched the Optimus 3D MAX, successor of the LG Optimus 3D and the Optimus L7 from the L-Style series of phones that was unveiled at MWC 2012, in India. The LG Optimus 3D MAX and the Optimus L7 went on sale in India earlier this month from online retailers. Continue reading “LG Optimus 3D MAX and Optimus L7 officially launched in India”
LG launches Quick Voice intelligent voice recognition service for Optimus phones in Korea
LG has launched Quick Voice, their own intelligent voice recognition to compete with Apple’s Siri and Samsung S Voice. This voice recognition app would let the users call contacts, on the address book, set alarm, set appointments on the calendar and open apps. It would also let you open maps to view directions, check weather forecasts, stocks, open YouTube videos and perform web search all using voice commands. Continue reading “LG launches Quick Voice intelligent voice recognition service for Optimus phones in Korea”
Vodafone officially announces new 3G data plans
Vodafone has officially announced its new 3G data plans. Vodafone reduced its 3G tariffs for pre-paid customers last month, but the plans were not clear. Later they announced post-paid 3G plans that were applicable only in select circles. These new plans start from Rs. 25 for 25 MB data usage and go up to Rs. 1599 for 12 GB of data usage. Continue reading “Vodafone officially announces new 3G data plans”
Reliance offers full length movies for 3G subscribers at Rs. 30 per movie
Reliance Communications (RCOM) has partnered with BIGFlix, a part of Reliance Group’s digital entertainment business to offer full length movies to Reliance 3G subscribers at Rs. 30 per movie. There are no data charges to view (stream) the content. Continue reading “Reliance offers full length movies for 3G subscribers at Rs. 30 per movie”
Official WinZip app now available for Android
The official WinZip app is now available for Android. This would enable you open, save and preview zip files on your Android device including encrypted Zip files. The official app for iPhone and iPad was launched earlier this February and has been downloaded by more than a million users since then. Continue reading “Official WinZip app now available for Android”
ZTE Grand X LTE with 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.0 announced
ZTE has announced the Grand X LTE (T82), their first single-chip LTE smartphone at CommunicAsia 2012. It is powered by 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 8MP rear camera with flash, 1080p HD video recording and front camera that supports 720p HD video calls. Continue reading “ZTE Grand X LTE with 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.0 announced”
Nokia PureView 808 coming to the US with a $699 pricetag
Nokia has just announced that Nokia 808 PureView will be available in the US unlocked at Amazon. The pentaband phone will support AT&T 3G but T-Mobile users will be relegated to 2G speeds. The pricing has been set at $699 but there is no official word on availability.
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Comparison : Microsoft Surface Windows RT vs Surface Windows 8 Pro
Microsoft today announced its first series of self manufactured tablets under the name of Surface. They bring in unique hardware features like an inbuilt kickstand and a high end Magnesium casing. Two separate models will be available at launch. While one will run on Windows RT, the other is a full blown Intel tablet running on Windows 8 Pro.
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Microsoft Surface Tablet Video
Here is a video teaser of the just announced Microsoft Surface Tablet . Will the iPad finally see some competition from Windows Tablets and has Microsoft finally managed to get it right in the tablet arena ? Give the video a look after the jump. Continue reading “Microsoft Surface Tablet Video”
Microsoft announces 10.6″ Surface Tablet
At an event in Los Angeles, Microsoft has just announced its first tablet called the Surface. The screen is a 10.6″ unit and is covered by Gorilla Glass. Something unique is that the tablet comes with an inbuilt kickstand.
Sharp Feel UX – new Android UI for upcoming Aquos Smartphones
Sharp has partnered with frog, a design agency in US to bring the new Feel UX for their upcoming Aquos Android smartphones. The Feel UX would offer highly interactive experience with its unique lock screen which would let you listen to music, open camera, share images and more directly. You can also check e-mail, weather and stock prices in real-time and phone call history from the lock screen. Continue reading “Sharp Feel UX – new Android UI for upcoming Aquos Smartphones”
Idea ID-918 Dual SIM 3G Smartphone Hands-on and Unboxing
Last week we were at the Idea Cellular’s Mumbai office for the launch of Idea 3G Dual Sim smartphone iD-918 priced at Rs. 5994. This is Idea’s 3rd Android smartphone launched in India and it runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). We managed to get the first unboxing of Idea iD-918 and also played with this nice looking device. Continue reading “Idea ID-918 Dual SIM 3G Smartphone Hands-on and Unboxing”
Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos Dual SIM GSM Smartphone officially launched in India
Samsung has officially launched the Samsung Galaxy Ace DUOS (GT- S6802) in India. It was announced last month and went on sale earlier this month. It has Dual SIM support with hot swap function and Dual SIM always-on feature that automatically forwards calls from the phone number on SIM 2, even if a user is on the phone with SIM 1’s number. It has 3.5-inch (320 x 480 Pixels) TFT touch screen display and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. It is powered by 832 MHz processor and has 5MP Auto Focus camera. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos Dual SIM GSM Smartphone officially launched in India”