Intex has launched Aqua 3G, the company’s latest entry-level smartphone with 3G support in the Aqua series. It has a 4-inch WVGA screen, powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera without flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has 3G connectivity and comes with dual SIM support, similar to most other Intex smartphones. Continue reading “Intex Aqua 3G with 4-inch display, dual-core processor launched for Rs. 3555”
A British fashion designer along with Microsoft has created wireless mobile-charging trousers. The duo claims that they it is the first time such a trouser is made in the world. Adrien Sauvage, a 31-year-old designer has been working on the trousers for the past six months and the prototype will be released today in London.
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As Virtual Reality technology improves, we’re seeing an increasing level of attention from mainstream players. Following Sony’s lead that introduced its Project Morpheus headset to compete with the game changing Oculus Rift. Today, Samsung’s plans to enter the virtual reality headset market got a bit more concrete.
The Korean company has filed a patent application with the United States Patent Office which gives us a hint as to what the device might be named. Samsung is working alongside Oculus to create a headset that would work with its line of handsets. Called the Galaxy VR, the headset is expected to include a dock for their handsets. Continue reading “Samsung Gear VR trademarks hints at upcoming Oculus Rift competitor”
Samsung has updated its smartwatch Gear 2 and Gear 2 Neo with few major features. The Tizen powered smartwatch adds Blocking Mode, which essentially enables users to mute notifications. Users can either keep the blocking mode active all the time or when they do not want to be disturbed. They can also set it to auto enable when you’re asleep. This feature is similar to the Blocking mode available on Samsung smartphones.
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There are a number of Android home launchers available in the market currently and another one is getting added thanks to Samsung. The company has launched a Android home launcher that aims to simplify your phone.
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HTC has updated its HTC Sense TV app that finally brings support for Indian TV program listings. This let you add a TV service provider from the settings to view the current or upcoming TV listing and detailed program guide easily. This feature is currently in beta so the program guide might not be perfect. This app uses the phone’s Infrared sensor to control TV, set-top box or a home theater system easily. Continue reading “HTC Sense TV app updated with program guide for India”
Samsung has finally unveiled the Galaxy S5 broadband LTE-A in Korea as expected. It has a 5.1-inch (2560 x1440 pixels) Super AMOLED display, powered by a 2.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has 3GB of RAM, compared to 2GB RAM on the Galaxy S5. Other features are similar to the Galaxy S5, including a 16-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and a 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S5 broadband LTE-A with 5.1-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 805 announced”
After several leaks and rumors, the Micromax Canvas Gold A300 is now available from online retailer Infibeam. It has a 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display, powered by a 2 GHz octa-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It features a 16-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Gold A300 with 5.5-inch 1080p display, Android 4.4 now available for Rs. 23999”
Huawei upcoming flagship smartphone codenamed Mulan surfaced on AnTuTu . Now the smartphones has been spotted in the wild in China and is expected to be launched as Honor / Glory 6. Specifications of the smartphone has also been revealed in the leak. According to rumors, it is expected to come with a 5-inch Full HD display, powered by a 1.3 GHz Octa-Core Kirin 920 processor, 3 GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It is rumored to run on Android 4.4 KitKat with Huawei’s custom Emotion 2.3 on top. Continue reading “Huawei Honor 6 live images surface”
Amazon is scheduled to host an event on 18th June where it is expected to reveal its upcoming smartphone. The device will distinguish itself from the competition through the use of a special 3D interface that will make use of retina tracking technology.
The technology will allow users to navigate the interface through the use of four cameras embedded along the corners of the phone. This will allow for a glasses free experience. The device will be revealed at the company’s event in Seattle later this week. Amazon is already courting developers to adopt and make applications for the unique interface used on the smartphone. While little is known of the specifications of the device, the handset will be neck deep in the Amazon ecosystem and will most likely be sold at or near cost similar to the company’s tablet offerings. Continue reading “Report: AT&T to be exclusive carrier for Amazon smartphone”
Popular Chinese smartphone brand Xiaomi is expected to make its debut in India very soon. Ahead of the launch, its website has gone live that proves to be rather short on details but does help create a bit of buzz around the launch. Xiaomi is also making its presence felt via their official Facebook page.
The launch of the website and the company’s India specific social properties makes us believe that Xiaomi devices might go on sale sooner than the Diwali time frame that has been hinted at previously. The news follows the company’s appointment of Manu Kumar Jain as General Manager, Xiaomi India. Continue reading “Xiaomi India website goes live ahead of launch”
BlackBerry is all set to launch the BlackBerry Z3, the company’s latest BlackBerry 10 smartphone in India next week. The company has sent us press invite for the launch event scheduled for June 25th. The invite just reads it would unveil the next generation BlackBerry 10 device. Since the company already launched the BlackBerry Z30, it is clear that it is BlackBerry Z3 that would be launched in a week. Continue reading “BlackBerry Z3 launching in India on June 25th”
Samsung announced a pair of Super AMOLED display tablets on June 13th and among the two, the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 is the bigger one and is the one that competes with Apple’s iPad Air. The 10.5inch Super AMOLED display on the Tab S is absolutely gorgeous and we put it next to the iPad’s Retina display.
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Xiaomi introduced the Redmi Note in Taiwan yesterday, which will go on sale in the country starting from June 27th through e Commerce site PChome. At the even Xiaomi co-founder and President Lin Bin had said that the company plans to launch 4G smartphones soon, according to a report from Focus Taiwan. Continue reading “Xiaomi to launch 4G smartphones soon, says president Lin Bin”
Sony is putting more power into the Xperia Z2 with a new camera app. Dubbed as Live on YouTube, the app enables users to broadcast a live streaming event straight from their Xperia device.
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