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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 launched in India for Rs. 49900

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear launch

Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy Note 3 in India as we reported last week. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 was announced at the IFA 2013 and the pre-bookings for it started few days back on the official Samsung eStore. It packs a 5.7-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD Super AMOLED display, powered by 1.9 GHz Octa Core ( A15 1.9 GHz ＋ A7 1.3 GHz) Processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13MP rear camera with LED flash and a 2MP front-facing camera. It packs 3GB of RAM, 32GB of internal memory, microSD slot (up to 64GB) and 3200 mAh battery. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 3 launched in India for Rs. 49900”

Lava Iris 505 and Iris 506Q with 5-inch display, Android 4.2 now available for Rs. 8999 and Rs. 11700

Lava Iris 505

Lava Iris 505 and Iris 506Q, two new Android smartphones are now available for sale from online retailer Snapdeal. The Iris 505 has a 5-inch (854×480 pixels) display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. The Iris 506Q has a 5-inch qHD (960 × 540 pixels) display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. Both these phones feature a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, 720p HD video recording and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. These run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) and come with Dual SIM support with dual standby and 3G connectivity. Continue reading “Lava Iris 505 and Iris 506Q with 5-inch display, Android 4.2 now available for Rs. 8999 and Rs. 11700”

HTC Desire 600c Dual SIM (CDMA + GSM) phone now available in India for Rs. 28900

HTC Desire 600C Dual SIM

HTC launched the Desire 600 Dual SIM back in July for Rs. 26,860, now the dual SIM variant with support for CDMA and GSM called Desire 600c is available from online retailer Flipkart. Other features are similar including a 4.5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) pixels super LCD2 display, 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8625Q processor, Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), 8-megapixel camera with LED flash, BSI sensor and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera with BSI sensor. Continue reading “HTC Desire 600c Dual SIM (CDMA + GSM) phone now available in India for Rs. 28900”

Xolo Q1000S Benchmarks

Xolo launched the Q1000S, successor of the Q1000 at a price tag of Rs. 18,999 last month. We brought you the unboxing of the device recently. Here we have the benchmarks of the device. It is powered by a quad-core MediaTek 6589T processor clocked at 1.5 GHz with PowerVR SGX 544MP GPU. Since this has a faster processor, the scores would obviously be better than the MT6589 chip clocked at 1.2 GHz present in the Q1000. The Spice Pinnacle FHD Mi-525 that was launched back in July also has the same chip. The Q1000S has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) OGS display similar to the Q1000, but the device is a lot slimmer and has Let’s find out how this compete with other devices in range of synthetic benchmark tests.

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Videocon launches new packs with free incoming calls while roaming on other networks

Videocon Mobile Services was the first operator in India to offer incoming calls free while on roaming on their own network by default, without any processing fee or a special tariff voucher. Now the company has launched 3 new free National Incoming Roaming packs starting at Rs. 4. The new packs are aimed towards increasing consumer delight by cutting down roaming costs by 90% on rack rate, says Videocon. Continue reading “Videocon launches new packs with free incoming calls while roaming on other networks”

Aircel launches new 10 paise per minute local calling packs in Delhi

Aircel has launched two new rate cutters for pre-paid customers in Delhi that offers local calling rates 90% less at 10p/min. These packs are price at Rs. 27 and Rs. 11 respectively. The Rs. 27 pack offers all local calls at 10p/min for first 100 minutes and post that 40 paise per minute. It comes with a validity for 21 days. The Rs.11 packs offers all Aircel to Aircel (AtoA) calls at 10p/min and comes with a validity of 15 days. Continue reading “Aircel launches new 10 paise per minute local calling packs in Delhi”

Micromax Canvas Fun A63 now available for Rs. 6799

Micromax Canvas Fun A63
Micromax Canvas Fun A74, with a 4.5-inch FWVGA display went on sale online earlier this month. The Canvas Fun A63 that appeared on the official website at the same time, is not available for purchase from online retailer Snapdeal. It has a 4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6572 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel fixed focus rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Fun A63 now available for Rs. 6799”

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear pre-booking starts in India

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Samsung would launch the Galaxy Note 3 and the Galaxy Gear in India at an event on September 17th. Samsung India has started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 3 from the official eStore The pre-order price is Rs. 2000 . The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 along with the Galaxy Gear is also available for pre-order separately at the same cost. This was first reported by BGR.in. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear pre-booking starts in India”

Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 Review

Micromax Canvas Doodle 2-3

So far all the flagship smartphones had a 5-inch starting from the Micromax Canvas A100. Even the Micromax Canvas 4 that we reviewed recently had a 5-inch HD display. Micromax launched the Canvas Doodle 2 A240 recently with a 5.7-inch HD display at a price tag of Rs. 19,990. We reviewed the first A111 Canvas Doodle last month, which was launched back in May. Even though the Doodle comes under the Canvas series, it was not the company’s flagship phone. The Canvas Doodle 2 costs twice as much as the first Doodle. You can check the 360° view of the phone, to check how the phone looks. Is the phone worth the price ? Let’s dive into the review to find it out. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 Review”

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear launching in India on September 17th

Right out of IFA 2013, the most anticipated Android handsets of the Berlin event will come to India, next week between Sept 17- Sept 18. Samsung will show-off its two big creations Galaxy Note 3 and Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch on 17 September in the national capital. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear launching in India on September 17th”

Sony Xperia Z1 launching in India on September 18th

Sony India Xperia Z1 Launch Invite

IFA in Berlin introduced some of the best Android handsets of 2013. Some of the key flagship models from leading mobile makers are all set to strut into the Indian market, this month. Sony will launch the Xperia Z1 in New Delhi on 18th September. We have just received the press invite for the event. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z1 launching in India on September 18th”

Official IRCTC apps for Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 announced in partnership with Microsoft

This might be the biggest coup for Microsoft in India. IRCTC, the notorious Indian Railways train ticket booking website known for its crashes and slowness under usual heavy Indian loads has received an exclusive app for the Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 platforms, developed in partnership with Microsoft. This app will naturally let you book tickets, make PNR enquiries, check booking and cancellation histories and more. But the most important catch here is that the app will not be able to book tickets between 08:00 to 12:00 or 23:30 to 00:30 hrs of any day. This is presumably to reduce the expected additional load from mobile devices in the peak booking times, due to this app. You can download the app for Windows 8 here (link now LIVE) and Windows Phone 8 here.

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Cygnett launches Incline case for Samsung Galaxy S4 in India for Rs. 1799

Cygnett Samsung Galaxy S4 Aluminium Case

Cygnett, popular international digital accessories brand has launched Incline Aluminium case for Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphones in India. The incline case has a built-in kick-stand made of precision machined Zinc alloy that enables hands-free viewing of videos in the landscape mode which is ideal for viewing videos and taking calls on the Galaxy S4.

The case made of PC and zinc alloy with low profile design that protects the device from shocks and scratches, and allows easy access to all controls. Since it has a simple snap-on design, it allows the users to attach and remove the S4 within seconds. It also comes with a screen protector, cleaning cloth and screen protector applying card. It comes with a lifetime warranty.

The Cygnett incline cases comes in black and white colors and is priced at Rs.1,799. It would be available across major cities including like Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkatta. It would be available from major travel retailers and ecommerce portals like Flipkart, Infibeam, Yebhi and more.

Nokia 114 with Urdu Keypad launched in India for Rs. 2579

Nokia 114 with Urdu language capability launch

Nokia India launched the 114, an affordable feature phone in India back in January earlier this year, now the company has launched the 114 again, but this has Urdu language support along with the Urdu keypad. With this, Nokia becomes the first ever company to launch a device device with Urdu language option in the country. This is a part of strategy of democratizing the reach and benefits of mobile telephony for consumers, says Nokia India. Continue reading “Nokia 114 with Urdu Keypad launched in India for Rs. 2579”

BlackBerry 9720 launched in India for Rs. 15990

BlackBerry has just launched the 9720, a budget smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard running on BlackBerry OS 7.1 in India. It was announced last month and has a 2.8-inch (480 x 360 pixels) capacitive touch screen display with 246 ppi and a Full QWERTY keyboard. It is powered by 806 MHz processor and runs on BlackBerry OS 7.1. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. It also has a dedicated BBM key that is user customizable. Continue reading “BlackBerry 9720 launched in India for Rs. 15990”