Google Voice for Android updated, brings voicemail Integration for ICS devices

Google Voice for Android has been updated to version 0.4.2.54 that brings visual voicemail integration for the devices that runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).  You can also access access folders from the inbox in Android 4.0 directly. Continue reading “Google Voice for Android updated, brings voicemail Integration for ICS devices”

AT&T rolls out Android 4.0 update for HTC Vivid, lists 10 other devices to get ICS update

AT&T has officially announced the availability of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for HTC Vivid. We told you how to update HTC Vivid to ICS manually last week. This update would bring optimized audio experience of Beats by Dr. Dre Audio and new and improved HTC Sense experience with Sense version 3.6. The company announced HTC Vivid last November. Last week HTC confirmed list of devices that would receive Android 4.0 update. This will also the first U.S. smartphone to receive Ice Cream Sandwich update issued by a carrier. Continue reading “AT&T rolls out Android 4.0 update for HTC Vivid, lists 10 other devices to get ICS update”

Sony Xperia’s TV Ad is Made of Tiny Robots

When it comes to ads, Sony has always pushed the limit of creativeness. Who here remember their famous Bravia ads, like Playdoh and Paint? With the release of their next Xperia NXT devices, Sony Mobile is relying on a massive advertising campaign to promote the brand. The new TV campaign is directed by Wes Anderson of Fantastic Mr. Fox fame. It tells the story of little Androids who work tirelessly inside an Xperia smartphone, all based on the imagination of a little kid. How sweet is that? The TV ad is supposed to premier on the evening of Saturday 24 March but it seems that someone at Sony has jumped the gun. Jump over to view the stop motion animated ad in all its glory.

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Sony Tablet S and Tablet P to get Android 4.0 update in April 2012

Sony has announced that the Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update would be available for Sony Tablet S and Tablet P in late April 2012.  This update will also include new features such as camera access from the lock screen, edit photos in the gallery application, taking panoramic pictures and Recopla app that allows users to stream recorded content from a Sony Blu-ray recorder. Continue reading “Sony Tablet S and Tablet P to get Android 4.0 update in April 2012”

Zinio magazine reader app now available for BlackBerry PlayBook

Zinio magazine reader app is finally available for the BlackBerry Playbook. Zinio the premier app for magazines, gives the readers immediate access to thousands of global titles. The viewer can lso read and download single issues or subscriptions of one’s favorite magazines and syncs your library to your home computer, smart phone and tablet seamlessly. It is already available for iPhone, iPad and Android. Continue reading “Zinio magazine reader app now available for BlackBerry PlayBook”

Samsung Galaxy Note Android 4.0 update to come with Premium Suite upgrade from Q2 2012


Samsung has announced that they will offer Premium Suite upgrade for GALAXY Note users. This update will include extra multimedia features and a range of new S Pen optimized applications in addition to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note Android 4.0 update to come with Premium Suite upgrade from Q2 2012”

Gameloft to offer Stereoscopic 3D games for LG Optimus 3D Max

Gameloft has partnered with LG once again to bring several Stereoscopic 3D games for the upcoming LG Optimus 3D Max smartphone. The Optimus 3D came pre-loaded with 3 Gameloft S-3D games last year including several downloadable games. LG announced the Optimus 3D Max at the MWC 2012 last month. Continue reading “Gameloft to offer Stereoscopic 3D games for LG Optimus 3D Max”

Nokia India offers free premium apps and games for select Symbian phones


Nokia has announced that they would offer range of premium applications and games for select Nokia Symbian phones for its consumers in India free of cost. These premium apps and games worth Rs. 3850 are available for Nokia C5-05, Nokia C5-03, Nokia 500, Nokia 603 and Nokia 701 smartphones. Continue reading “Nokia India offers free premium apps and games for select Symbian phones”

First Nokia Lumia Windows Phone Impressions From A February 2011 Believer

Warning: this post is subjective, the most subjective you will ever find. I am writing it for the many readers who understand that and who still want to hear my opinion regardless of whether or not they agree. If you want to bash, build conspiracy theories, point your finger and say that I’m a Nokia hater or a Nokia lover, I’ll save you the trouble and tell you beforehand that you won’t change my mind and that I am both: I love them so much I ended up hating them two years ago. Otherwise, read on.


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Sony Xperia neo L with Android 4.0, 4-inch display announced in China

Sony Mobile has announced the Xperia neo L (MT25i), their first smartphone to run Android 4.0 out of the box in China.  It has 4-inch (480 x 854) TFT display and is powered by 1 GHz processor along with Adreno 205 GPU. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and has 5MP auto focus camera with LED flash and 720p video recording, secondary VGA video calling camera. The design is similar to the Xperia Play sans joystick and has 4 physical buttons below the display. Continue reading “Sony Xperia neo L with Android 4.0, 4-inch display announced in China”

Evernote for BlackBerry v3.5 update brings better attachment handling, speed improvements and more

Evernote for BlackBerry smartphones has been updated to version 3.5.397 that brings new features, including improved handling of attachments, optimized snapshots and significant speed and sync enhancements. Evernote launched the first v3.5 Beta in February. Continue reading “Evernote for BlackBerry v3.5 update brings better attachment handling, speed improvements and more”

Windows Phone Tango to up multitasking limit to 8 apps

Microsoft has been trying to put across the point that the Tango update will be fairly minor and aims to bring down the requirement levels to be able to launch lower end hardware without compromising the experience. What it hasn’t told anyone is that due to the reduced hardware requirements , current hardware will be able to perform better. Keeping this in mind , Microsoft has increased the limit for apps allowed to multitask to 8.

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Rumor : Beats about to buy MOG music subscription service

Reports have emerged which suggest that Beats might be about to outright buy the MOG music subscription service. HTC owns a controlling stake in the headphone manufacturing company (Beats) after they put $300 million in the company last year.

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White Sony Xperia S goes on sale in UK

Sony Xperia S White version is now available in UK. Online retailer Colve UK has finally started shipping the White version of the device, including pre-ordered ones. Sony announced the Xperia S in January at CES 2012 and it went on pre-order in UK in mid-January. The Sony Xperia S Black version started shipping earlier this month and the second batch of phones would start shipping today. Continue reading “White Sony Xperia S goes on sale in UK”

INTEX iTab – 8-inch Android tablet launched for Rs. 11,900

INTEX has launched iTab, their first tablet. It has 8-inch capacitive two point touch screen display and is powered by 1 GHz cortex A8 core processor. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It has front video calling camera and a 3.5mm audio jack. It has 8GB internal memory which is expandable upto 32GB. It weighs 475 g. Continue reading “INTEX iTab – 8-inch Android tablet launched for Rs. 11,900”