Category: Android

Karbonn TA-FONE A34 HD with 7-inch display, Voice Calling now available for Rs. 7290

Karbonn TA-FONE A34 HD

Karbonn TA-FONE A34 HD, successor of the TA-FONE A34 is on sale from online retailer Saholic. This has a 7-inch (1024 x 600  pixels) capacitive touch screen display. Other features remain the same including a 1GHz single-core processor and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 2G support, voice calling and SMS through dual SIM card slots. It has a 3-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. The Karbonn TA-FONE A37 HD is also listed on the official website, which is expected soon. Continue reading “Karbonn TA-FONE A34 HD with 7-inch display, Voice Calling now available for Rs. 7290”

Evernote for Android and Windows Phone updated with Reminders

Evernote Reminders for Android and Windows Phone

Evernote app for Android and Windows Phone have been updated that brings the new Evernote reminders. The reminders feature brings 3 features in 1 such as reminder alarms, set Note based to-dos to Mark notes as done, pin a note to order reminder manually or by date. You can tap the alarm clock inside a note, optionally, choose a due date and time to set reminders. You can also view reminders by notebook and subscribe to reminders in shared and business notebooks. Evernote for iPhone and iPad got reminders in the version 5.3 update last month. Continue reading “Evernote for Android and Windows Phone updated with Reminders”

Lava Iris 401e with 4-inch display now available for Rs. 4249

Lava Iris 401e

Lava Iris 401e, the company’s latest entry-level smartphone in the Iris series is now available from online retailer Flipkart. It has a 4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It has a 3-megapixel rear camera with LED flash. It has dual SIM support with dual standby and comes with 2G (EDGE) support. It comes pre-loaded with Opera mini, Saavn, WeChat, Ninja Rush, Dragon Hunter, Space Off, Lava Zone and more. Continue reading “Lava Iris 401e with 4-inch display now available for Rs. 4249”

Huawei MediaPad 10 Link First hands on

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Who are the top five smartphone makers in the world? Samsung and Apple would be anyone’s guess. Evidently, because of their dominant presence in the market and ever rising sale figures. LG follows next in ranking. Who do you reckon follows in the 4th spot? Blackberry, Nokia or HTC? Well, its Huawei. The Chinese telecom company is the fourth largest smartphone maker in the world, by units !

Yet, why is it that you and I rarely see a Huawei phone in Indian stores, when shopping for the latest smartphone ? Why is it that the 4th biggest smartphone maker is not visible in one of world’s biggest smartphone market? Huawei hopes to change this brand image, soon. Starting this month, Huawei will begin introducing its star smartphones and tablets, in India. The Chinese phone maker has slotted a bunch of big launches in the next quarter, too.

First up is the Huawei Media Pad 10 Link that was launched in India recently. A 10.1 inch screen tablet priced at just Rupees 24,990/- . The Media Pad 10 runs on 1.2 GHz Quad Core Huawei Hi-Silicon Processor. Operating system is the Android 4.1.

Here’s a first hands on feel of the tablet. Continue reading “Huawei MediaPad 10 Link First hands on”

Google releases stock Android Keyboard on Google Play

Google has finally released the stock Android 4.2 keyboard on Google Play. This brings Gesture Typing that lets you glide through letters to form a word, automatic error correction, and word predictions. It offers dynamic floating preview that lets you see suggested works while gesturing and floating gesture trail. Other features include, Voice Typing, dictionaries for 26 languages, Advanced keyboard layouts that also suits tablets and more. Continue reading “Google releases stock Android Keyboard on Google Play”

Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro Benchmarks

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Samsung Galaxy Grand Quattro (GT-I8552), the company’s latest mid-range Android smartphone was launched in India recently. We brought you the unboxing of the device earlier tofay. Here we have benchmarks of the device. The phone is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8625Q processor with Adreno 203 GPU similar to the Karbonn Titanium S5 that we reviewed recently. It has a 4.7-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) TFT display and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Let us find out how the phone performs in various benchmarks.

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Huawei MediaPad 10 Link launched in India for Rs. 24990

Huawei MediaPad 10 Link

Huawei has officially launched the MediaPad 10 Link, the company’s latest flagship Android tablet in India. It went on pre-order in India last week. Huawei is calling it ‘the mini theatre’. It has a 10.1-inch HD (1280 x 800 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Huawei Hi-Silicon Processor with 16 Core GPU and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 3-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has 3G support via SIM card slot,  Dolby Surround Sound and packs a 6600 mAh battery that promises 6 hours of continuous gaming or 8 hours of continuous video playback. It has Dolby Surround Sound technology that provides crystal clear sound for music and movies. Continue reading “Huawei MediaPad 10 Link launched in India for Rs. 24990”

HTC One mini pictures and specifications leak, reportedly packs 4.3 inch 720p display and Ultrapixel camera

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The HTC One mini, or whatever HTC wants to call it, has been eagerly awaited as the smaller One device which will serve the mid-high range market, for people seeking decently sized devices. Today, it has leaked out in full glory thanks to the folks at Forte, an Estonian portal. The pictures and specifications of the supposed successor to the One S were outed, which fit in with similar mid-high range specs and lower pricing. The One mini is purportedly sized at 4.3 inches with a 720p display and sports the same 4MP UltraPixel camera like on the HTC One.

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Lenovo S820 with 4.7-inch HD display, quad-core processor, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 19599

Lenovo S820

Lenovo has launched the S820 along with S920 in the S Series. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) 2.5D IPS curved glass display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) with Lenovo’s custom UI on top. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear camera capture 100 consecutive shots in burst mode similar to the S920 and can shoot stills white recording video. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby.  Continue reading “Lenovo S820 with 4.7-inch HD display, quad-core processor, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 19599”

Lenovo S920 with 5.3-inch HD display, quad-core processor, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 26399

Lenovo S920

Lenovo has launched the S920, the company’s latest high-end smartphone in the S Series. It has a 5.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589 processor and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) with Lenovo’s custom UI on top. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The rear camera capture 100 consecutive shots in burst mode. It comes with dual SIM support and is just 7.9mm thick. Continue reading “Lenovo S920 with 5.3-inch HD display, quad-core processor, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 26399”

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Durable phone with 5-inch 1080p display, 1.9 GHz quad-core processor announced

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy S4 Active the company’s latest durable Galaxy smartphone. It has a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) full HD TFT LCD display and not a Super AMOLED display as rumored. It is powered by a 1.9 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It has IP67 rating for Dust and Water Resistance with fully sealed design keeps dust particles out and protects against water damage for up to 30 minutes of submergence. The Glove Touch lets you access the screen even with gloves and the phone comes with hardware buttons for menu, home and back similar to the Samsung Galaxy XCover phones. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S4 Active Durable phone with 5-inch 1080p display, 1.9 GHz quad-core processor announced”

Lenovo A390 entry level Android ICS device with dual core 1 GHz processor launched for Rs. 8689

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The flood gates are open, and Lenovo has launched a total of six smartphones in India, targeting all kinds of price points and markets. Amongst the ones launched, the Lenovo A390 is a entry level Android ICS 4.0.4 phone that comes at a price of Rs. 8,689. Sporting a 4 inch WVGA display and powered by a 1 GHz MTK6577 dual core processor, the phone aims to satisfy new smartphone buyers as well as budget minded smartphone buyers. It has 512 MB of RAM with 4 GB of internal storage and claims to pack a decent 5 megapixel camera unit, without a LED flash.

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Lenovo P780 with 5-inch HD display, 4000 mAh battery, Android 4.2 launched in India for Rs. 22529

Lenovo P780

Lenovo has launched the P780, successor of the P770 we reviewed recently. The Lenovo P770 had a 3500 mAh battery, this one has a 4000 mAh battery. Other features have also been upgraded. The P780 has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) capactive touch screen IPS display with 178 degrees viewing angle, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589 processor and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) with Lenovo’s custom UI on top. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support similar to the P770 and is just 9.9mm thick. Continue reading “Lenovo P780 with 5-inch HD display, 4000 mAh battery, Android 4.2 launched in India for Rs. 22529”

Lenovo A706 launched in India, 4.5 inch FWGA display, Quad Core processor and 2000 mAH battery for Rs. 15949

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Lenovo has launched a total of six smartphones today, at an event in New Delhi, India. Amongst the six, the Lenovo A706 is a mid range model with modest specs and a equally modest price. With a 4.5 inch FWGA 854×480 display, the A706 might be lacking when directly compared with the 5 inch 720p displays in competing phones of the same price range, but it makes up for it in having an IPS display. The device is powered by a 1GHz quad core processor, and if our assumptions are true, it is a slightly underclocked version of the Snapdragon 200 MSM8225Q with Adreno 203 graphics. Priced at Rs. 15,949, this is Lenovo’s play at the mid range.

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Lenovo K900 with 2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2580 processor launched in India for Rs. 32999

Lenovo has finally launched the K900, the first Intel Clover Trail+ powered smartphone in India. It was unveiled at the CES 2013 earlier this year and was expected to launch in India last month. It has a 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD IPS display with at 419 PPI pixel density and Gorilla Glass 2 protection, powered by a  2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2580 processor with Intel Hyper-Threading technology to boost performance efficiency and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13-megapixel Sony Exmor BSI sensor, LED Flash and F1.8 focal length lens for wide aperture. The 2-megapixel front-facing camera has 88 degree viewing angle. Continue reading “Lenovo K900 with 2 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2580 processor launched in India for Rs. 32999”