Samsung Ativ S was Samsung’s first Windows Phone 8 device and it barely saw the launch because of various problems. Many thought Samsung was out of the Windows Phone business as there were no devices, but things are about to change. Samsung is preparing a Full HD high end smartphone running on Windows Phone 8.1 … Continue reading “Samsung SM-W750V “Huron” images leaked, could be Samsung’s first WP 8.1 device”
Not long ago, we saw that the UK retail box of the red Google Nexus 5 leaked out. It was an interesting colour choice for the popular smartphone, which released with only two colours – Black or White, back in October. We had compared the two colours and found that the material used for them … Continue reading “Red Google Nexus 5 leaks again in a press image”
It’s the numbers season, with various analysis groups releasing their take on the smartphone market for the whole year of 2013. We saw the IDC report recently that the Smartphone market has crossed the 1 billion threshold. In that lineup, we have Canalys reporting that Android dominated 2013 with almost 80% of that whole Smartphone … Continue reading “Android runs on 79% of 2013 smartphones, Windows Phone posts fastest growth”
Mxit, South Africa’s giant mobile messaging app has been officially launched in India. South Africa’s cricketing icon and former Indian Cricket team coach Gary Kirsten is Mxit India’s Brand Ambassador. You get the usual images sharing, group chat with up to 50 users across platforms, apart from the text chat. It is also data light … Continue reading “Mxit cross-platform mobile messaging app officially launched in India”
Samsung has finally replaced Nokia as India’s Most Trusted Brand, according to a recent survey conducted by research firm Trust Research Advisory (TRA). Nokia, which continued to retain the first position in Brand Trust Report 2011, 2012 and 2013 has been pushed to 5th spot. Sony moved one spot up from 2013, to the 2nd … Continue reading “Samsung, Sony top trusted brands in India”
Lava Iris 401e is among the very entry range Android smartphones and comes with a now extinct Android 2.3 Gingerbread on board. Compromising on a lot of things, it offers near antique Android experience within a very very affordable range. It is priced less than the Nokia Asha 501 which sets the benchmark for entry … Continue reading “Lava Iris 401e Unboxing”
Windows Phone 8.1 codenamed “Blue” has been rumoured for a long time now, ever since Microsoft confirmed the existence of Windows 8.1(also codenamed “Blue”). While Windows 8.1 has seen its release right on time, with a developer preview in June last year and commercial release by October, we are yet to see even a glimpse … Continue reading “Windows Phone 8.1 rumoured to arrive in April”
Ever since the introduction of the Smartphones in the mobile industry, we have been witnessing nothing but growth. The category was all set to replace the common mobile phone and the mid point of this transition was noticed sometime last year, with us seeing Smartphones outshipping the feature phones for the first time. The trend … Continue reading “Smartphones surpass 1 billion shipments in a year for the first time – IDC”
Grand Theft Auto is possibly one of the most controversial yet celebrated game franchises in the history of gamerkind. The company behind the series, Rockstar games, started releasing, or letting others port its games over to mobile platforms like iOS and Android. GTA III and Vice City released on both the platforms while availability still … Continue reading “GTA San Andreas makes its way onto Windows Phone with a select few supported devices”
Samsung and Google has signed a 10 year global patent cross-license agreement that would cover technologies and business areas. This will strengthen their patent position against patent infringement against other, especially Apple. Back in 2012, Samsung paid $1.05 billion to Apple in damages for infringing several patents owned by Apple.
Viber for Android has been updated to version 4.2 that brings new features including option to block any number or your stored contact, customize incoming call and message tones and lots more new features. Viber introduced, Viber Out, a new a new feature to its entire user base last month that lets you make calls … Continue reading “Viber 4.2 for Android gets number blocking, customized sounds and more”
Rightware launchedthe Basemark OS II cross-platform benchmarking tool for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone 8 earlier this week, here we have the benchmark comparison . Even though it uses OpenGL ES2 for Android and iOS devices and DirectX 11 for Windows Phone 8, it runs all tests with the same code in the same … Continue reading “Basemark OS II Benchmark Performance – Android vs iPhone vs Windows Phone”
Following the freemium model on other platforms, Gameloft has made its premier racing franchise Asphalt 8: Airborne free for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 in their respective app stores. Featuring a lot of premium cars and race tracks, the Asphalt 8 game is something we have repeatedly featured in our gaming reviews, as it … Continue reading “Asphalt 8: Airborne goes free on Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8”
We’ve been hearing how the Nokia Lumia 520 has been the best selling Windows Phone of all time, but if Microsoft’s recent words are to be believed, Windows Phone, as a platform, is now outshipping iPhone in 24 markets. Before you jump to conclusions, the iPhone is not doomed, because it’s the emerging markets where … Continue reading “Windows Phone outshipped iPhone in 24 emerging markets, according to Microsoft”
Among the plethora of home appliances and tech gadgets that are announced and ready to be shown off at the CES 2014 in the coming days, there are rumors circulating that Huawei will announce a Windows Phone device in Las Vegas during CES 2014. This information falls nicely in place after Huawei announced their commitment … Continue reading “Huawei Ascend W3 rumored to be unveiled during CES 2014”
