HTC starts pushing out Android 4.1 to the One X in Europe and Asia

HTC’s 2012 flagship device, the quad core One X, is now getting upgraded to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean according to reports from Android and Me. The updates weighs in at just over 350 MB, so you’re going to want to make sure you’re connected to a high speed WiFi network. Besides Android 4.1, there’s also the latest version of Sense, which comes with an “infinite” number of home screens, the ability to password protect your SMS inbox, and small tweaks here and there that allegedly make the device 10% faster. Continue reading “HTC starts pushing out Android 4.1 to the One X in Europe and Asia”

LG Optimus G Benchmarks – quad-core Snapdragon S4 CPU and Adreno 320 GPU

LG announced the Optimus G in August, which went on sale in Korea in September. We managed to get hold of the device to run some benchmarks.The LG Optimus G was in a close competition with the Samsung Galaxy Note II in most of the benchmarks but it was a clear winner when compared to the other quad-core devices including Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One X and the LG Optimus 4X HD. Continue reading “LG Optimus G Benchmarks – quad-core Snapdragon S4 CPU and Adreno 320 GPU”

Airtel starts taking Pre-Orders for iPhone 5 in India, priced at Rs.45500 for 16GB

Airtel  which is one of the leading mobile operators in India has started taking Pre-Orders for the Apple iPhone 5 on its website. Airtel is promoting the iPhone 5 on its homepage and has requested interested customers to pre-order the device. The date of availability is mentioned as November 11th 2012 which is a good 10 days later than the previous November 2nd date we have been hearing from distributors.The prices seem to be exactly the same as what we had heard prior to this.

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Micromax A110 Superfone Canvas 2 now available for Rs. 9999

Micromax  A110 Superfone Canvas 2 is finally available for purchase online. Micromax started taking pre-orders for the phone couple of weeks back. The Dual SIM Android phone comes with a 5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen IPS display and is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor. It has an 8 Megapixel camera with Dual LED Flash and a 0.3MP front-facing camera for video calling. Continue reading “Micromax A110 Superfone Canvas 2 now available for Rs. 9999”

iPhone 5 coming soon to Aircel

We just told you few hours back that the iPhone 5 was coming to India on November 2nd and also told about the prices at which the iPhone 5 will be selling for in India starting from Rs.45500 for the 16GB model.And now as expected Aircel has starting teasing the iPhone 5 on it’s website. The operator has a coming soon banner for the iPhone 5 on its homepage.Aircel along with Airtel were the official launch partners for the iPhone 4S in India last year.This year though Apple has appointed 2 distributors Ingram Micro and Redington for selling the iPhone 5 in India

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Nexus 10 leaks, runs Android 4.2 on a 2500 x 1600 10.1″ screen

Google is widely expected to launch a second larger tablet at its upcoming Android centric event to provide a higher end offering alongside its current Nexus 7. The Nexus 10 was today leaked by BriefMobile and as expected, runs Android 4.2 on Samsung manufactured hardware. The screen is a 10.1″ unit with a resolution of 2500×1600. This results in a ppi of 298.9 which is most definitely higher than that on the iPad’s retina display.

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Apple iPhone 5 Prices for India surface, starts at Rs.45500

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Looks like Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 5 in India soon. Multiple retailers have started to announce the prices for the latest iPhone.The iPhone 5 might start retailing at Rs.45,500 for the 16GB model. Both White and Black versions of the phone are expected to go on sale. But still stocks are extremely limited considering the global demand for the device. Apple had reportedly appointed Ingram Micro and Redington as distributors for the iPhone 5. This was partially confirmed today as we got a press release from Ingram Micro about the same indicating a November 2nd release and now there is a link to a webpage containing the Redington logo which has popped up.

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GTA Vice City coming to select Android and iOS devices this fall

Rockstar Games is celebrating their 10th anniversary of their popular Game, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City. To commemorate this they would launch GTA Vice City for select iOS and Android devices this fall. They launched their popular game, Grand Theft Auto III for Android and iOS last December. The GTA Vice City is inspired from 1980s American culture and is set in 1986 in Vice City, a fictional city modeled after Miami. Continue reading “GTA Vice City coming to select Android and iOS devices this fall”

Educational Apps for Kids for BlackBerry Smartphones and PlayBook

Here are some apps for your BlackBerry Smartphones and PlayBook that makes education fun for your Kids. These apps let your kids enjoy interactive and colorful way of learning. Continue reading “Educational Apps for Kids for BlackBerry Smartphones and PlayBook”

Tata DOCOMO launches Jeeto Jackpot contest

Tata DOCOMO has launched Jeeto Jackpot contest for their subscribers, including the Tata Indicom subscribers across the country. This would let you stand a chance to win prizes worth Rs. 1.10 Crore including Daily Gold worth Rs. 30,000, Weekly Gold worth Rs. 3,00,000 and a Monthly Bumper prize of Honda Civic car. Participants can also win exiting prizes like iPhone, Samsung Galaxy Ace smartphone, Home Theatre, iPad, LED TV and more. This is a Skill based (Trivia quiz) Contest in which you have to answer 5 trivia questions, where each correct answers carry 20 points. Continue reading “Tata DOCOMO launches Jeeto Jackpot contest”

Bose SIE2 and SIE2i sport headphones launched in India for Rs. 6638 and Rs. 8325

Bose has launched SIE2 and SIE2i sport headphones, the first Bose In-Ear headphones specifically engineered for exercise. These are not only suitable for athletes, but also complements casual gym-goers to cross- trainers and avid runners since these are sweat and water-resistant. These have acoustic ports positioned to resist sweat and water and are covered with a hydrophobic cloth to keep moisture out while letting sound pass through. These also feature Bose TriPort acoustic technology that offers balanced high-quality audio regardless of the genre. Continue reading “Bose SIE2 and SIE2i sport headphones launched in India for Rs. 6638 and Rs. 8325”

Jabra CLEAR and Jabra TALK Bluetooth headsets launched in India for Rs. 2699 and Rs. 1899

Jabra has launched 2 new Bluetooth mono headsets, Jabra CLEAR and Jabra TALK in India. The Multiuse technology lets you pair these headsets with two Bluetooth devices such as 2 mobile phones at a time. These are also HD Voice ready which works on supported networks by offering crystal clear sound for calls. These function on Bluetooth 3.0 technology for better wireless connectivity and come with Stream multimedia feature lets you stream GPS instructions, music, podcasts and even Internet radio directly to your headset. Continue reading “Jabra CLEAR and Jabra TALK Bluetooth headsets launched in India for Rs. 2699 and Rs. 1899”

Apple iPhone 5 to launch in India on 2nd November

Apple’s latest and greatest iPhone will be available in India starting 2nd November. Instead of relying on carrier support, the company has appointed Ingram Micro and Redington as distribution partners. The pricing is believed to be Rs. 45,500 for the 16GB model while the 32GB and 64GB models will be priced at Rs. 52,500 and Rs. 59,500 but we’re still waiting on official word to confirm this.


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‘Samsung did not copy’ statement published by Apple

If you’ve been following the Apple vs Samsung case you’ll know that while the German and US courts had ruled in Apple’s favor awarding them over 1 billion dollars in damages, the UK courts passed judgement that Samsung had not copied Apple. In accordance with the court’s ruling, Apple today published a statement stating that Samsung did not infringe on their copyright.

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