Google just revealed Android 4.1 at its annual I/O event bringing along with it a significant number of new features. From Project Butter to improved notifications, we bring you the low down on all that was announced.
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Google Nexus 7 Price Revealed – $199 takes on the Amazon Kindle Fire

Google has announced it’s first Nexus branded tablet in partnership with Asus and it has announced the price of the 7 inch tablet. Consumers can order the tablet from the Google Play Store directly. The tablet will be available for $199 starting from mid-July. Looks like Google is taking on the Amazon Kindle Fire which is priced exactly the same. Continue reading “Google Nexus 7 Price Revealed – $199 takes on the Amazon Kindle Fire”
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean release date set for mid July for Galaxy Nexus , Nexus S and Motorola Xoom

Google has announced the next version of Android known as Jelly Bean with the version number 4.1. The first devices to get this update will the the Samsung Galaxy Nexus , Samsung Nexus S and the Motorola Xoom WiFi Tablet. Continue reading “Android 4.1 Jelly Bean release date set for mid July for Galaxy Nexus , Nexus S and Motorola Xoom”
Google’s Nexus 7 tablet revealed, Comes with quad core Tegra 3 processor
Google is expected to announce its first foray into a Nexus branded tablet device. Ahead of the Google I/O event, Modaco has managed to get its hands on the complete spec sheet and product images from the Play Store servers. The tablet will presumably be the first device to run the next generation Android Jelly Bean OS.
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Foursquare for BlackBerry v5.0 update brings new UI and features

Foursquare for BlackBerry has been updated to version 5.0 that brings new UI and features such as quickly like or comment on friend’s check-in, friends tab with swipeable photos, and more. The new Foursquare app for Android and iPhone released earlier this month. Continue reading “Foursquare for BlackBerry v5.0 update brings new UI and features”
LG launches Mobile TV app, lets you watch Live TV on the go

LG has launched the Mobile TV app for their Optimus phones. It lets you watch full-length movies in various languages, latest movie trailers, News, Bollywood entertainment, pre recorded cartoons and more over Wi-Fi, 2G or a 3G connection. You can also watch 70+ live TV Channels in India. Continue reading “LG launches Mobile TV app, lets you watch Live TV on the go”
Tata Docomo launches new bundled plan for BlackBerry Curve 9320 and Curve 9320

Tata Docomo has launched monthly service plan for new BlackBerry Curve 9320 and BlackBerry Curve 9220 smartphones for GSM customers in India that offers free calls, SMS and BlackBerry Internet service. RIM launched the BlackBerry Curve 9200 in India in April and the Curve 9320 in May. Continue reading “Tata Docomo launches new bundled plan for BlackBerry Curve 9320 and Curve 9320”
Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 Review

Lenovo, the Chinese PC maker, has made its entry into the tablet space with two Android Honeycomb tablets – the Lenovo IdeaPad K1 and the Lenovo ThinkPad tablet. While the ThinkPad tablet is targeted more towards the enterprise user, the IdeaPad K1 is Lenovo’s mainstream consumer offering. Continue reading “Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 Review”
HTC Sensation XL Android 4.0 update starts rolling out in India

HTC India has announced on their Facebook Page that the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Over the Air (OTA) update is now rolling out in India. HTC announced the global Android 4.0 update schedule last month. This update would bring new features including HTC Sense 3.6, customizable launcher in the home-screen, new lock screen functions, music controls in the notification bar, new multi-tasking / recent apps screen and more new features. Continue reading “HTC Sensation XL Android 4.0 update starts rolling out in India”
BlackBerry 10 based devices detailed, Touchscreen only L series and QWERTY enabled N series coming
N4BB has managed to get hold of RIM’s plans with its upcoming BlackBerry 10 based devices. On announcing the OS, rumors spread wide that the famed enterprise focused device manufacturer was about to ditch its much lauded QWERTY keypad. This rumor has now been debunked as N4BB has obtained details of a keypad packing N-Series device.
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HTC Desire C officially launched in India for Rs. 14,999

HTC has officially launched the Desire C, their new Android smartphone with Beats Audio and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with HTC Sense 4.0. It was announced last month and went on sale in India from online retailer earlier this month. It comes with 3.5-inch (320 x480 pixels) display and is powered by 600 MHz processor. It has 5MP camera and is just 12.25 mm thick. It has durable metal frame and has hyper-viewing angle display and metal camera bezel.
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Samsung Galaxy S3 launched in Korea, LTE version with quad-core processor coming in July

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S3 in Korea. It would have similar specs including a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED Display (1280×720), 1.4GHz Exynos quad-core processor, 8MP Rear-facing camera and 1.9MP Front-facing camera and 2,100 mAh battery. Samsung has confirmed to the Verge that the LTE version would also similar specs with a separate LTE modem chip. The LTE variants in the US, Canada and Japan came with 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S3 launched in Korea, LTE version with quad-core processor coming in July”
LG Optimus L3 E405 Dual SIM smartphone announced

LG has announced the Optimus L3 Dual E405, Dual SIM version of the Optimus L3. LG showcased the Optimus L3 and other L-Style series of smartphones at MWC 2012 earlier this February and the Optimus L3 went on sale in India last month. LG announced earlier this week that Optimus L5 would come with Dual SIM capabilities in select markets. Continue reading “LG Optimus L3 E405 Dual SIM smartphone announced”
Weather apps for BlackBerry Smartphones and PlayBook

Here are some weather apps for BlackBerry smartphones and the PlayBook tablet. These apps weather forecasts, local and national weather alerts and more. Continue reading “Weather apps for BlackBerry Smartphones and PlayBook”
HTC Desire V Dual SIM Smartphone now available in India for Rs. 21,999

HTC Desire V that was announced earlier this month is now available in India from online retailer Flipkart. The HTC Desire V is a Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) phone with Dual Standby but not Dual Active like the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos. It pack in a 4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, 1GHZ single-core processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with HTC Sense 4.0 UI. It is 9.32 mm thick and weighs 114 g. Continue reading “HTC Desire V Dual SIM Smartphone now available in India for Rs. 21,999”
