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New Moto G gets a new software update, makes Google Now Launcher default

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Motorola launched the new Moto G (2nd Gen) in India earlier this month running on the latest Android 4.4.4 (KitKat). Motorola has pushed out a minor software update for the smartphone in several countries, including India. According to the official changelog, the update replaces the default launcher with the Google Now launcher and also includes some bug fixes. According to XDA users, the update also changes the Powered by Android Bootimage with a new design and the has some improvements in the auto brightness. Continue reading “New Moto G gets a new software update, makes Google Now Launcher default”

Micromax Canvas 4 Plus A315 with 5-inch HD AMOLED display now available for Rs. 16750

Micromax Canvas 4 Plus A315

Micromax Canvas 4 Plus A315, the company’s latest smartphone in the Canvas series is now available from eBay.in and Infibeam. It packs a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) AMOLED display, powered by a 1.7 GHz octa-core MediaTek processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It features a 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas 4 Plus A315 with 5-inch HD AMOLED display now available for Rs. 16750”

Intex Aqua Star and Aqua Star Power with Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 6990 and Rs. 7490

Intex technologies has launched the Aqua Star and the Aqua Star Power along with the Aqua Star HD. The Aqua Star has a 5-inch FWVGA screen, while the Aqua Star Power comes with a 4.5-inch FWVGA screen. Both these have a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, Android 4.4 (KitKat), 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, dual SIM support and 3G connectivity. Continue reading “Intex Aqua Star and Aqua Star Power with Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 6990 and Rs. 7490”

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”

Sony Xperia Z3 vs Xperia Z2 Photo Gallery

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Sony announced the Xperia Z3 earlier this month and it was launched in India earlier this week for Rs 51,990. We have already brought you Hands On and photo gallery and a detailed review of the Z3. Now we are bringing you a comparison gallery of the the Z3 with Xperia Z2 that was launched in India back in May. We already brought you the hands-on from the IFA in September. Continue reading “Sony Xperia Z3 vs Xperia Z2 Photo Gallery”

Xiaomi to sell 100,000 smartphones a week in India during Diwali

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Xiaomi has announced that it would sell 100,000 phones a week in October during Diwali. This was revealed by Hugo Barra, Vice President of Xiaomi Global to . Yesterday at the GMIC Bangalore, Manu Jain, Head at Xiaomi India said that the Mi 3 would be available again in India during Diwali, weeks after it stopped selling the smartphone in the country. Continue reading “Xiaomi to sell 100,000 smartphones a week in India during Diwali”

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

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”

Xiaomi Mi 3 will be back on sale in India during Diwali

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Xiaomi Mi 3 went on sale in India back in July, but the company temporarily discontinued the smartphone in August to concentrate on the Redmi 1S smartphone. Today at the GMIC Bangalore, Manu Jain, Head at Xiaomi India said that the smartphone would be available again in India during Diwali. It will be a flash sale again, but he did not reveal the number of units that would go on sale or the exact date of sale. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi 3 will be back on sale in India during Diwali”

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

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

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[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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Nokia 130 Dual SIM phone goes on sale in India for Rs. 1750

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Microsoft announced the Nokia 130 Dual SIM, most affordable Nokia phone with built-in video and music player along with the Nokia 130 last month. Now the Nokia 130 Dual SIM is available for sale from Snapdeal. It has a 1.8″ (160 x 128 pixels) TFT display, runs on Series 30+ OS, features FM Radio and Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM that enables multimedia content sharing between phones equipped with Bluetooth.

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Karbonn Titanium Wind W4 Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone goes on sale for Rs. 5999

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Karbonn partnered with Microsoft earlier this year to launch Windows Phone devices. Karbonn Titanium Wind W4, the company’s first Windows Phone device is now available from Amazon.in. Priced at just Rs.5,999, this is the cheapest Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone with Dual SIM support in India currently, cheaper than the Nokia Lumia 530 Dual SIM that was launched recently. Continue reading “Karbonn Titanium Wind W4 Windows Phone 8.1 smartphone goes on sale for Rs. 5999”

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

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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”