Xiaomi Redmi 1S with 4.7-inch HD display, Snapdragon 400 SoC launched in India for Rs. 6999

Xiaomi Redmi 1S

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 1S in India along other devices. It packs a 4.7-inch HD IPS display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8228) processor with Adreno 305 GPU and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) based MIUI ROM. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash f/2.2 aperture and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Xiaomi Redmi 1S with 4.7-inch HD display, Snapdragon 400 SoC launched in India for Rs. 6999”

Xiaomi Mi3 officially launched in India for Rs. 13999

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Xiaomi has launched the Mi3 in India. It has a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) IPS display with 441 PPI, based one-glass solution (OGS) ultra-sensitive touch, powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 (MSM 8974AB) processor with Adreno 330 GPU and runs on MIUI v5 on top of Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony Exmor RS BSI sensor, 28mm lens with f/2.2 aperture, dual LED flash and a 2-megapixel BSI front-facing camera with 30mm lens. Continue reading “Xiaomi Mi3 officially launched in India for Rs. 13999”

Watch Xiaomi Mi India launch live

Xiaomi India Website

Xiaomi is all set to launch its Mi devices in India today. The Xiaomi Mi3 is already confirmed and the 16GB version is priced at Rs. 14,999. It is also expected to launch the Redmi Note and the Redmi 1S at the even today. Yesterday Flipkart confirmed that it would be exclusively selling the Mi3 smartphone in India. We reported that Xiaomi will have service centres in several cities across India. Continue reading “Watch Xiaomi Mi India launch live”

Nvidia working on Android game-streaming console: Report

Nvidia is working on a Android-based gaming console, according to a report from BBC. The un-named device will run on the company’s flagship Tegra K1 mobile chip that was announced in January this year.

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Wear Camera Remote app turns Android Wear smartwatch into your phone’s viewfinder

The things that you watched in sci-fi movies in the 90’s are happening for real. Android, in the form of Android Wear, is now on your body, it isn’t just restricted to the smartphone in your pocket or the tablet in your bag.

Wear Camera Remote

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PoochO Android app lets Delhi commuters book an auto

A new app has been developed by transport body Delhi Integrated Multi-modal Transit Systems (DIMTS) lets commuters in Delhi hire an auto. Dubbed as PoochO , the Android app will enable users to locate autos, fitted with GPS, nearest to them. They will get the drivers contact information, which is registered with DIMTS and can call them to book a trip.

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Google Maps for iOS updated with improved search, Gmail invitations and more

Google has updated Google Maps for iPhone and iPad with several features. The version 3.2 now has improved search results as they now come with descriptions. Google Maps for Android and iOS got updated with support to save maps for offline viewing, Uber integration and more back in May. Earlier this year these apps got faster route notification.

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Microsoft releases Climatology weather app for Android and Windows Phone

Microsoft Research has launched a climate monitoring app for Android. Dubbed as Climatology, the app provides weather information from all over the world.

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Samsung Galaxy Core 2 expected to go on sale in India this week for Rs. 11599

Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Duos leak

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Core 2 (SM-G355H), its latest mid-range smartphone and the successor of Galaxy Core recently. Manish Khatri from Mahesh Telecom reports that the phone would be priced at Rs. 11,599 (MOP) and the MRP would be Rs. 13,390. It packs a 4.5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with Samsung TouchWiz Essence UI. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Core 2 expected to go on sale in India this week for Rs. 11599”

LG G3 available for pre-order in India online starting at Rs. 46990

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LG G3 is available for pre-order in India from online retailer Infibeam starting at Rs. 46,990 for the 16GB version. The 32GB variant of the smartphone is also available for pre-order at Rs. 49,990. According to the listing, these are expected to be the MOP of the smartphones and the MRP would be Rs. 49,990 and Rs. 54,990, respectively.  Continue reading “LG G3 available for pre-order in India online starting at Rs. 46990”

LG G3 Prime (G3 Cat.6) with Snapdragon 805 pre-booking begins in Korea

LG G3 Cat.6 pre-booking

Last month Samsung launched the Galaxy S5 broadband LTE-A in Korea with Snapdragon 805 and support for LTE Advanced with support for download speed of up to 225 Mbps. Now the LG G3 variant called LG G3 Cat.6 with support for faster LTE-A up to 225 Mbps is available for pre-booking in Korea on LG bestmall. It just collects personal details, but the pricing and its availability are not available yet. Continue reading “LG G3 Prime (G3 Cat.6) with Snapdragon 805 pre-booking begins in Korea”

Wickedleak Wammy Neo Youth with Octa-Core processor launched for Rs. 8490

Wickedleak Wammy Neo Youth

Wickedleak has launched Wammy Neo Youth, the company’s latest smartphone with octa-core processor. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720) HD display, powered by a 1.7 GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), which is upgradable to Android 4.4 KitKat. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Wickedleak Wammy Neo Youth with Octa-Core processor launched for Rs. 8490”

HTC Desire 616 dual SIM launched in India for Rs. 16900

HTC Desire 616 dual SIM

HTC has launched the Desire 616 dual SIM in India along with the One E8. It was announced earlier this month and packs a 5-inch (1280 x 720  pixels) HD IPS display, powered by a 1.4 GHz Octa-Core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) with HTC Sense 5.1 UI on top. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 1080p video recording and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “HTC Desire 616 dual SIM launched in India for Rs. 16900”

HTC One E8 launched in India for Rs. 34900

HTC One E8

HTC has launched the One E8 dual SIM, the company’s latest smartphone in the HTC One series in India. It was unveiled last month and has a 5.0-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) Full HD display with Corning Gorilla glass protection, powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a polycarbonate body instead of brushed aluminium finish on the One M8. It has a 13-megapixel camera with LED flash, similar to the Desire 816 and the One mini 2, instead of Duo camera on the One M8. Continue reading “HTC One E8 launched in India for Rs. 34900”