Idea Cellular has launched new voice calling vouchers for prepaid subscribers in Assam and North East. This would offer free local on-net (Idea to Idea) minutes and also off-net minutes for both existing and new customers. They launched similar offer for Kolkata and West Bengal subscribers last month. Continue reading “Idea launches new voice calling vouchers for prepaid subscribers in Assam and North East”
Vodafone launches ‘START STOP’ service for easier VAS management
Vodafone has launched new ‘START STOP’ service for making VAS (Value Added Services) management easy. This would let customers subscribe to popular VAS products just by messaging START, and STOP for deactivating the service from collection of Value Added Services including, Astro & Devotional, Music & Movies, Entertainment, Info & Utilities and Sports. Continue reading “Vodafone launches ‘START STOP’ service for easier VAS management”
Twitter for Android and iPhone gets new design and new features
Twitter for Android has been updated to version 3.0 and the Twitter for iPhone gets updated to version 4.0 that brings new design and new tabs such as Home tab to view all the tweets, Connect tab to view your interactions and mentions, Discover tab to search for tweets, view stories and trends and Me tab to view your tweets, followers, following, lists, DMs and saved searches. Continue reading “Twitter for Android and iPhone gets new design and new features”
Hands on with new Twitter for iPhone
As part of a massive redesign effort , Twitter today unveiled new apps for iOS , Android alongside an improved web interface. The version 4.0 update for the iPhone is a huge change with a slick design, soothing graphics, more features and a whole lot of performance improvements. It has its own pros and cons. We’ll be doing a complete walk through the new app whilst comparing it with the previous (version 3.3.5) release. Unless mentioned , all images on the right are from Twitter for iOS version 4 and those on the left are from the older release.
OnLive comes to Android and iOS
Cloud gaming solution , OnLive , has finally made its way to Android and iOS. The applications for the two mobile operating systems will allow users to play their favorite console or PC game on their smartphones.
Initial reports indicate that the image quality is superior on the iOS version of the application. OnLive works by compressing and streaming the video component of the game by performing all the heavy crunching on a server in the cloud. This allows average users to play all the latest games without worrying about hardware updates. The mobile apps let users access the same games on the move and play them.
Flipboard competitor Google Currents launched on iOS and Android
Currents is the latest application out of Google for Android devices, iPads and iPhones that lets you explore online magazines and other content with the swipe of a finger.
Instagram called “iPhone App Of The Year” by Apple
Apple unveiled its iTunes Rewind 2011 today. iTunes Rewind is Apple’s annual listing of the top applications. Under Apple’s Editorial picks, photo manipulation and sharing app Instagram won the ‘iPhone App Of The Year’ award.
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White Nokia N9 now available in select regions
The elusive White Nokia N9 now seems to be available in select regions. The MeeGo powered handset is already one of the more difficult handsets to procure and the white unit is poised to become even harder to obtain !
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Instagram coming soon to an Android device near you !
The extremely popular photo sharing iOS app , Instagram is finally coming to Android. In an interview with CNET , CEO Kevin Systrom mentioned that two engineers were already working on an Android port of the application.
Pictured above , Instagram 2.0 for iPhone
Instagram already enjoys over 14million users on the iOS platform ! The application lets users apply filters on captured images giving them a uniquely retro look. The company plans to generate a revenue stream via advertisements in the application. Continue reading “Instagram coming soon to an Android device near you !”
10 metre high interactive Nokia Lumia 800 unveiled in Paris
After the Deadmau5 promotional concert in London , Nokia seems to be taking its efforts to Paris. A 10 metre high Lumia 800 model has been installed on the Champs Elysées in Paris.
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Nokia Lumia 800 software update brings performance and usability enhancements
Nokia has started rolling out new software update v1600.2479.7740.11451 for the Nokia Lumia 800 that brings performance and usability enhancements for the battery, voicemail notification and more. Nokia announced the Lumia 800 at the Nokia World this October, and this is the first update since its launch. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 800 software update brings performance and usability enhancements”
Airtel announces top customer download preferences in 2011, Kolaveri Di tops
Airtel has released its annual survey of customer preferences for this year, Airtel Mobitude 2011. It shows in-depth study of data capturing all content downloaded round the year by over 170 million plus Airtel subscribers in the country. It includes various categories including top cine stars and sports icons, most downloaded songs, various sports, music downloads etc. Talk2me and Live Concert made it easier for the customers to interact with the movie stars, favorite singers & cricketers. Continue reading “Airtel announces top customer download preferences in 2011, Kolaveri Di tops”
MAXX Mobiles launches Dual SIM Touch Screen Projector Phone MAXX Focus
MAXX mobiles has launched MAXX Focus (MTP9), full touch-screen projector phone with Dual SIM support. It has an in-built projector that offers complete entertainment on-the-move. It comes with a 2.8-inch touch-screen display, 5MP camera and is powered by a 208 MHz processor. It has 4 active screens and widgets that lets the users browse through recent applications on the phone and has a range of live wallpapers. Continue reading “MAXX Mobiles launches Dual SIM Touch Screen Projector Phone MAXX Focus”
Samsung launches White Galaxy S2 HD LTE in Korea
Samsung has launched the white version of the Galaxy S 2 LTE in Korea. This comes with a ceramic white color on both front and rear sides that would attract mainly women and youth market in Korea. They launched the LTE version of the Galaxy S2 in Korea this September. Continue reading “Samsung launches White Galaxy S2 HD LTE in Korea”
Wikitude now available for BlackBerry OS 6 devices
Wikitude has added additional device support for its World browser app that now supports BlackBerry OS 6 devices. Wikitude comes preinstalled on all new smartphones running the BlackBerry 7 OS that comes with new features such as digital compass that lets you enjoy Wikitude in Augmented Reality. It is now available for BlackBerry OS 6 smartphones including, BlackBerry Bold 9700, 9780,9788 and BlackBerry Torch 9800. Continue reading “Wikitude now available for BlackBerry OS 6 devices”