Micromax A116 Canvas HD gets priced at Rs. 13990

Micromax has announced that the A116 Canvas HD would be priced at Rs. 13990. It would go on sale tomorrow from the official site as they announced last week. Micromax unveiled the A116 Canvas HD with a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display and a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor last month.The phone runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and packs a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax A116 Canvas HD gets priced at Rs. 13990”

Foursquare for Android updated with new check-in screen, easier Explore and more

Foursquare for Android has received a major update (v2013-02-12) that brings easier explore features, a new slide out drawer to access your Profile & History, To-Do List and more, instead of bottom buttons and a new Maps in the home screen that shows your friends near by. The new check-in screen and check-in insights that were released for the Foursquare app for the iPhone back in December are now available for Android. Continue reading “Foursquare for Android updated with new check-in screen, easier Explore and more”

MTV Volt with 6-inch display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 12999

MTV has partnered with SWIPE Telecom to launched a co-branded phablet, the MTV Volt in India. It has a 6-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a dual-core 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has an inbuilt TV-player that offers on-the-go access to MTV and FM Radio with FM Transmitter. This would compete with Byond Phablet PIII and the Karbonn A30 that were launched back in December. Continue reading “MTV Volt with 6-inch display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 12999”

Google Nexus 10 Review

Google announced the Nexus 10, their first 10-inch Android tablet at the end of October, and we unboxed it earlier. ASUS manufactured the Nexus 7, but Google has partnered with Samsung for the Nexus 10, known for its popular range of Galaxy Tabs. The Nexus 10 is powered by a 1.7 GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A15 Exynos 5 dual processor, the first Cortex A15 processor. Let use get into the detailed review. Continue reading “Google Nexus 10 Review”

Android 4.2.2 starts rolling out on Galaxy Nexus, Nexus 4, 7 and 10

A lot of people on reddit, Twitter and other social platforms have been buzzing about the Nexus line of devices both smartphones and tablets from Galaxy nexus to the Nexus 10 have started to receive OTA update to Android 4.2.2, build JDQ39.

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Byond Phablet PII with 5.7-inch HD IPS display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 14999

Byond Tech has launched their latest Android Smartphone, the Phablet PII. The Phablet PIII that was launched back in December had a 6-inch FWVGA display, but the Phablet PII comes with a 5.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD 5-point multi touch capacitive screen IPS display. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It comes with a 8MP rear camera with LED flash and a 3MP front-facing camera for video chats. Continue reading “Byond Phablet PII with 5.7-inch HD IPS display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 14999”

Spice Smart Flo Mi-351 Dual SIM Android Smartphone now available for Rs. 3699

Spice Smart Flo Mi-351, new Android smartphone is now available from online retailer Saholic. It has a 3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), similar to the Micromax A27 Ninja that went on sale recently. It comes with a 3.2 Megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. It also comes with NQ Mobile security with 6 months free subscription. Continue reading “Spice Smart Flo Mi-351 Dual SIM Android Smartphone now available for Rs. 3699”

Micromax A27 Ninja with 3.5-inch display, 1 GHz processor now available for Rs. 3399

The Micromax A27 Ninja that surfaced on the official site few days back is now on sale from online retailer Saholic. It has a 3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It has a unique Swipe ‘n’ Share feature that lets you share apps, games, photos, videos, songs & more with other Android devices with just a swipe. It has a 0.3 MP (VGA) camera at the back, but this phone does come with 3G support similar to the Micromax A65 Smarty 4.3 that went on sale last month. Continue reading “Micromax A27 Ninja with 3.5-inch display, 1 GHz processor now available for Rs. 3399”

LG Optimus L Series II Smartphones Optimus L3 II, L5 II and L7 II announced

LG has officially announced the Optimus L Series II devices, the Optimus L3 II, the Optimus L5 II and the Optimus L7 II. LG unveiled the Optimus L3, L5 and the L7 at the MWC 2012 last year and sold more than 10 million L Series devices in the first 10 months. The new L Series II has new design elements such as Seamless Layout, Laser Cut Contour, Radiant Rear Design and Smart LED Lighting on the home button. Continue reading “LG Optimus L Series II Smartphones Optimus L3 II, L5 II and L7 II announced”

Nokia Lumia 920 vs LG Optimus G

The Nokia Lumia 920 had its fair share of comparisons made when it won our Battle of the Flagships 2012 but it wasn’t fair to leave it just at that, and hence we are doing the Lumia 920 vs the flagships series. We are looking at the Nokia Lumia 920 vs the LG Optimus G today. The LG Optimus G was one of the first devices to have been manufactured in collaboration with LG’s own companies like LG Innotek, LG Display and LG Chem and it is certainly one of LG’s best Android flagships till date. The Nokia Lumia 920 is Nokia’s flagship Windows Phone device and is probably the best Windows Phone on the market right now. So, how do they compare? Check out the in depth video comparison below and read past the break to know more. 

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Twiize visual call enhancer app for Android updated with real-time Valentine greetings

Twiize: Full Screen Caller Fun, a visual call enhancer app for Android was released in December. Now the app has been updated with interactive Valentine greeting feature, just in time for the Valentine’s Day. This feature lets people send their personalized greetings to their loved ones in real-time, while they are talking to each other. Continue reading “Twiize visual call enhancer app for Android updated with real-time Valentine greetings”

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 311 now available for Rs. 13900


Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 311, , Wi-Fi variant of the Galaxy Tab 2 310 is finally on sale from the official Samsung eStore. The pre-bookings for the tablet started last month. The 3G variant, Galaxy Tab 2 310 was announced back in February 2012, and launched in India in May. Other than the 3G support voice calling, other features are similar to the Tab 2 310 including a 7-inch (1024×600) PLS TFT LCD display, 1GHz dual-core processor, 3MP fixed focus rear-facing camera and VGA front-facing camera. The Tab 2 311 comes with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) out of the box.  Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 311 now available for Rs. 13900”

Sony Xperia Z and ZL coming soon to India

The Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL were introduced at the Consumer electronics show 2013 at Las Vegas recently. With both of them sporting a 5 inch 1080p screen and a powerful Qualcomm APQ8064 processor, they generated quite a lot of buzz at the trade show. It was announced that the global roll out will be started soon, and the above image is the first clue that both the Xperia Z and ZL are landing in the Indian markets soon. As you can see above, straight from the horse’s mouth, the Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL are supposedly “coming soon” to India.

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Asus MeMO Pad Smart with 10.1-inch IPS display, Android 4.1 announced

Asus has officially announced the MeMO Pad Smart, the company’s latest tablet with a 10.1-inch (1280×800 pixels) IPS display. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5MP auto-focus rear camera and a 1.2MP front-facing camera. It has Dual Stereo Speakers with SonicMaster Audio Technology for enhanced audio output. It surfacd on several online retail sites in Netherlands, Italy and Germany recently. Continue reading “Asus MeMO Pad Smart with 10.1-inch IPS display, Android 4.1 announced”

Micromax A116 Canvas HD to go on sale from February 14

Micromax unveiled the A116 Canvas HD with a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display and a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor last month. It is expected to go on sale in the first week of February, now they have announced that the phone would go on sale from February 14th. The phone runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and packs a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax A116 Canvas HD to go on sale from February 14”