Samsung Galaxy Alpha launched in India for Rs. 39990

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Samsung has launched the Galaxy Alpha, the company’s first smartphone with an unique metal frame and 6.7mm slim body. It was unveiled last month and packs a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Super AMOLED display, powered by a Octa-Core Exynos (1.8GHz Quad + 1.3GHz Quad) processor and runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat). It has a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Alpha launched in India for Rs. 39990”

Intex Aqua Star HD with 5-inch HD display, 13MP camera launched for Rs. 8690

Intex Aqua Star HD

Intex Technologies has launched Aqua Star HD, the latest budget smartphone in the Aqua series. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based on one-glass-solution, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Intex Aqua Star HD with 5-inch HD display, 13MP camera launched for Rs. 8690”

HP 7 VoiceTab to launch in India next week

HP 7 VoiceTab

HP launched the Slate 6 VoiceTab and Slate 7 VoiceTab, two new phablets in India with 3G support and voice calling capabilities back in February. HP 7 VoiceTab, the company’s new phablet in the VoiceTab series would launch in India early next week. The teaser says Never Before Product, Never Before Price, Never Before Offer and shows a more rounded design compared to the first VoiceTab series.  Continue reading “HP 7 VoiceTab to launch in India next week”

Lava IvoryE with 7-inch display, voice calling unveiled for Rs. 7099

Lava Ivory E

Lava has introduced IvoryE, the company’s latest tablet in the Ivory series. It has 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), similar to the IvoryS that was launched earlier this year. It has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has voice calling capabilities, 2G (EDGE) connectivity and has dual SIM support. Continue reading “Lava IvoryE with 7-inch display, voice calling unveiled for Rs. 7099”

India’s tablet shipment hits 3.44 million units for the year ending June 2014: Report

The Indian tablet market has seen a rise in demand from consumer electronic sector including education and private enterprise. Tablet shipment in India has touched 3.44 million units for the year ending June 2014, as per a latest report from 6Wresearch.

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HP Slate 17 all-in-one Android desktop/tablet spotted

HP is planning to launch HP Slate 17, an all-in-one Android desktop/tablet. As the name suggests the device will have a 17 inch screen that can be used as a large tablet or a desktop PC.

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Xolo Q1200, Q900S and A500 Club get Android 4.4 KitKat beta update

Xolo Q900s KitKat beta

Xolo has released beta version of KitKat update for the Q1200, Q900S and A500 Club smartphones. After offering KitKat updates for several smartphones over a period of about two months, the company promised to offer update for Q1200, Q900s, A500 Club, A600 and A550s IPS smartphones. These smartphones were released few months back running Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Continue reading “Xolo Q1200, Q900S and A500 Club get Android 4.4 KitKat beta update”

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro with 6-inch Quad HD display launching in India on October 1st

Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro India launch

[Update: Lenovo has scheduled an event on September 30th Delhi, where it is expected to launch the Vibe Z2 Pro smartphone first.]

Lenovo is all set to launch the Vibe Z2 Pro in India on October 1st. The company just sent a press invite for the launch event in Bangalore on Wednesday. The invite says Make way for the Pro and The Pro Awaits You, but the smartphone’s image clearly shows that it’s the Z2 Pro. Lenovo India has also teased the smartphone on their Facebook page and it is listed on the official Lenovo India website along with the Lenovo Vibe X2, but it is not clear if the company plans to launch the Vibe X2 at the launch event next week.

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Google Now for Android gets Flight Price Monitor card

Google updates its Google Now digital voice assistant with new and improved cards from time to time. Today, the company has added a new card that shows changes in the price of the flights that you are searching on your device.

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Idea Magna and Magna L 3G smartphones running Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 4999 and Rs. 6250

Idea Magna and Magna L

Idea Cellular has launched Idea Magna and Magna L, two new Android KitKat smartphones with 3G connectivity in India. The Idea Magna has a 4-inch display and is powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor, while the Magna L has a 4.5-inch display and is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core processor. Both these smartphones have a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. These have Dual SIM support. Other details are not available yet. Continue reading “Idea Magna and Magna L 3G smartphones running Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 4999 and Rs. 6250”

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact launched in India for Rs. 44990

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Sony has launched the Xperia Z3 Compact along with the Xperia Z3 in India. It was unveiled earlier this month at the IFA and packs a 4.6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) Triluminos Display with X-Reality engine, slightly larger than the Z1 Compact, powered by slightly faster 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) out of the box. It has the same 20.7-megapixel rear camera with Sony G lens, 4K video recording and a 2.2-megapixel 1080p front-facing camera, similar to the Xperia Z3. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 Compact launched in India for Rs. 44990”

Sony Xperia Z3 launched in India for Rs. 51990

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Sony has launched the Xperia Z3, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in India, as expected. It was unveiled at the IFA 2014 earlier this month. Even though the 5.2-inch 1080p display and the 20.7-megapixel rear camera with 1/2.3″ Sony Exmor RS image sensor are similar to the Xperia Z2, the Xperia Z3 has a more brighter screen, powered by a slightly faster Snapdragon 801 SoC and runs on Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) out of the box. It also has a new curved design and is just 7.3mm thick. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 launched in India for Rs. 51990”

Asphalt Overdrive for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone released

Asphalt Overdrive

Gameloft has released Asphalt Overdrive, the company’s first spinoff in the Asphalt series for Android, iPhone and iPad. The Windows Phone version is expected to release soon. This is an endless racer and has portrait orientation, similar to other arcade games from Gameloft.. It brings new control schemes that lets you swipe to change the lanes. This lets you smash other cars off the road to perform takedowns, outrun the cops, compete with your friends, challenge bosses, avoid obstacles, perform crazy stunts and much more. Continue reading “Asphalt Overdrive for Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone released”

Moto 360 to receive minor software update and bug fixes

Motorola’s circular display smartwatch Moto 360 is receiving a minor software update that enhances connection and performance. The update brings the firmware to version KGW42R.

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Motorola ‘Shamu’ aka Nexus 6 photos and specs leaked

Reports and rumors about the Motorola ‘Shamu’ or the Nexus 6 have been surfacing for quiet some time now. Today, the phone has been leaked in photos which 9to5Google claims are mockups that are based on the real device.

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