Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy Note 2 that brings Multiscreen feature. This feature was supposed to come pre-loaded, but it started rolling out only through a Over the Air (OTA) update. The Multiscreen feature was first introduced in the Galaxy Note 10.1 (Note 800) that makes multitasking easy by running the apps side-by-side. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 2 OTA update brings Multiscreen feature”
New images of the LG’s Nexus Smartphone LG-E960 has surfaced online. There are 2 set of pictures, one has a curved design with a rugged back, and other one has a similar design as the LG Optimus G since it has a cover on it. According to these images, both these devices run on Android 4.1.2 with the Linux 3.4 kernel and has the board name Mako. The FCC Id – ZNFE960 on the device matches the one that passed though FCC last week with AT&T bands. Continue reading “LG E960 images surface, is this the next Nexus?”
Samsung has started rolling out the Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) update for the Galaxy S III 3G and LTE versions along with the Galaxy Note in their home ground, Korea. Samsung was the first to offer FroYo and Gingerbread update in Korea, but the Jelly Bean update for the S III started rolling out in Poland and other European countries last month. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S III Android 4.1 update starts rolling out in Korea”
Everyone is excited about the next Nexus and also the next version of Android. Rumors are going around that the next Nexus will be announced with a new version of Android, maybe 4.2. But according to software versions spotted on server logs show that that Android 4.2 will be coming out sooner than expected, within about two weeks and it might be an incremental update for Jelly bean and not Key-Lime Pie as we were expecting it to be.
You can actually charge the iPhone 5 with a regular micro USB wall charger provided you purchase the Lightning to Micro USB accessory from Apple which is sold only in Europe currently. This adapter works only with the new iPhone 5 , iPod nano and the iPod Touch which use the new Lightning connector.
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Here is a comparison between the latest and greatest Android phone from Samsung and the latest and greatest iPhone from Apple. FoneArena puts the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 next to the Apple iPhone 5. Both are interesting devices. The Galaxy Note 2 has been launched in several countries including India whereas the iPhone 5 has been launched in few countries is expected to come to India soon.
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Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update is now available for Lava XOLO X900. The first Intel Medfield-powered phone was launched in August for Rs. 22,000, but it got a price cut to Rs.17500 last week. We reviewed the device in May when it was running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbead), now the ICS update brings several features including a new UI, faster browser, new lockscreen with face unlock, new camera UI, better compatibility for apps and games and more. Continue reading “Lava XOLO X900 Android 4.0 update starts rolling out”
Remember Snapseed? An application in competition with Instagram which was exclusive only to iOS devices until Google bought it. Looks like Google has been working hard on bringing Snapseed to Android as Vic Gundotra just uploaded an image to his Google+ profile using Snapseed.
Huawei has launched the Y100, their new entry-level Android smartphone in India in partnership with Spice, hence it called S Huawei Y100. It has a 2.8-inch (320 × 240 pixels) TFT Capacitave touch screen display and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It is powered by a 800MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and has a 3.2MP fixed-focus camera at the back. The Huawei Ascend Y100 was announced back in May for select countries. Huawei launched the Ascend G300 and Y200 in India back in July. Continue reading “S Huawei Ascend Y100 now available in India for Rs. 5990”
sensewhere, world leader in hyper-local and indoor positioning has launched a new app called snapp! for Android and iPhone. This app lets you keep in touch with your social networks and friends anywhere. It uses GPS and Wi-Fi signals to determine your whereabouts using dynamic and intelligent database algorithms that makes the app work even in indoors and in urban areas.
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Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 2, successor of the Galaxy Note in India last week, and we managed to get hold of the device to run some benchmarks. These benchmarks test the performance of the 1.6 GHz quad-core 4412 Exynos processor with Mali 400 GPU. The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 topped in most of the benchmarks when compared to the other quad-core devices such as Samsung Galaxy S3, HTC One X and the LG Optimus 4X HD. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Benchmarks – quad-core Exynos CPU and Mali-400 GPU”
The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 is hitting stores soon in India and here we have an exclusive unboxing of this quad-core phone from Samsung from the Middle East thanks to our very own Sandeep who is on a vacation.The retail packaging for the Note 2 is pretty much the same across the globe. Watch the unboxing video below.The Note 2 is a pretty big phone but surprisingly it is easier to grip than the first Galaxy Note thanks some design changes.
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TomTom is one of the best dedicated navigation application out there other than Google Maps. TomTom’s services were previously available on the iPhone and also HTC had exclusively used their service for their premium devices. Now, TomTom has launched their official application to the Google Play store competing directly with Google maps.
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Nexus 7 is the most popular Android tablet but it comes with many bugs and other issues. Many Nexus 7 users have been sending their devices back because of these issues and some people just got fed up and got a refund. These new updated driver binaries released by Google for the JRO03R build is said to solve some major software bugs.
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Airtel has launched Airtel India Grand Prix 2012, new mobile application for Android, iPhone and iPad users. This app would enable the users follow the global Formula One Grand Prix on the go. It offers race results, standings, schedule and latest F1 news. You can also take quizzes and bag prizes, read up trivia and check out the latest buzz from Airtel on its host of Formula One related initiatives. Continue reading “Airtel India Grand Prix 2012 app launched for Android, iPhone and iPad”
