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Lava Iris 406Q with quad-core processor, Android 4.3 listed online

Lava Iris 406Q

Lava Iris 406Q appeared on the official website recently along with a range of Iris smartphones. Specifications of the Lava Iris 450 COLOUR were detailed on the official website earlier this week. Now the Iris 406Q has been listed on Flipkart that reveals the complete specifications of the smartphone. It would come with a 4-inch WVGA display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) that is upgradable to Android 4.4 (KitKat). Continue reading “Lava Iris 406Q with quad-core processor, Android 4.3 listed online”

Pocket for Android updated with new languages and Immersive Mode for KitKat

Pocket is one of the first apps that I install on a new smartphone and it has been one of the very few apps that I have used since I started using smartphones. Pocket initially started out as “Read It Later” and as the name suggests, it allows you to save the content you want to read in a single place.

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Flipkart for Windows Phone is now available for download

Flipkart, one of the leading e-commerce businesses in India, has finally released its official app for Windows Phone. To make everyday shopping easier, this new Windows Phone app follows a fresh design language, focusing on clear information and search. The free app is now available for download on the Windows Phone store, following the release of its eBooks app earlier. Like the former, we expect this app to be bundled on Nokia Lumia smartphones out of the box.

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Lava Iris 450 COLOUR detailed specifications revealed on official website

Lava Iris 450 COLOUR

Lava launched the Iris Pro 20, the latest smartphone in the Iris Pro series yesterday. Lava Iris 450 COLOUR surfaced recently without any specifications. Now the complete specifications of the smartphone has appeared on the website. It comes with a 4.5-inch (854 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “Lava Iris 450 COLOUR detailed specifications revealed on official website”

Twitter acquires Android Lockscreen app maker Cover

Twitter has acquired Cover, creators of Android lockscreen app Cover Lock Screen. The app was launched back in October last year and still remains in beta. It lets you set number of lockscreens for different context such as home, in the car, at work, and when you’re out that changes depending on time or location. The company has added a lot of features since it launch. It recently updated the app with boost and drop apps by long-pressing on individual app icons and improvements. Continue reading “Twitter acquires Android Lockscreen app maker Cover”

Adobe releases Lightroom mobile for iPad

Adobe Lightroom mobile for iPad

Adobe has released Lightroom mobile, a companion app to Lightroom desktop software for iPad. It lets you synchronize photos and edit images across desktops, mobile devices and the web easily. It uses non-destructive processing so you can work across these platforms seamlessly without losing the quality. Continue reading “Adobe releases Lightroom mobile for iPad”

Samsung Galaxy Ace Style with 4-inch display, Android 4.4 announced

Samsung Galaxy Ace Style

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy Ace Style that surfaced online recently. It has a 4-inch (800 × 480 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) with new Touchwiz UI. It comes with a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It comes preloaded with ChatON cross platform messaging app. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Ace Style with 4-inch display, Android 4.4 announced”

Samsung SM-T800 specifications leaked – 10.5inch AMOLED tablet

Samsung is long said to be working on a AMOLED display tablet and there hasn’t been an official announcement yet. There have been rumors about a 7inch AMOLED display in the works, but now, SamMobile has posted about the specifications of a 10.5inch AMOLED display tablet from Samsung.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo now available in India for Rs. 25499

Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo

Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo (GT-I9300I) dual SIM smartphone that appeared on official website last week, is now available in India from online retailer Snapdeal. It has a 4.8-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display and runs on Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). Unlike the Galaxy S3 Neo+ with 1.4 GHz quad-core processor for China, the Galaxy S3 Neo has a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. It has 1.5GB RAM and also comes with IR LED for remote control. Other specifications are similar to the Galaxy S3. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo now available in India for Rs. 25499”

iBall Slide 3G 7271-HD70 with Dual SIM support and voice calling launched for Rs. 8299

iBall Slide 3G 7271-HD70

iBall has launched Slide 3G 7271-HD70, successor of the iBall Slide 3G 7271 HD7 that went on sale earlier this year. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core Cortex A7 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), similar to the HD7 tablet. It comes with a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It has dual SIM support, voice calling and wireless FM Radio. Continue reading “iBall Slide 3G 7271-HD70 with Dual SIM support and voice calling launched for Rs. 8299”

Oppo Find 7a now available for pre-order at $499, comes with freebies

Oppo Find 7a-3

Oppo has started taking pre-order for the U.S. and the International Variants of the Find 7a. Oppo launched the Find 7a along with the Find 7 at an event last month. The Find 7a has a 5.5-inch 1080p display, powered by a 2.3 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor and runs on ColorOS 1.2.0 based on Android 4.3. Continue reading “Oppo Find 7a now available for pre-order at $499, comes with freebies”

Google reportedly working on Android TV

Google Android TV leak

Google introduced Google TV back in 2010 and it even launched new Google TVs with its partners, LG, Asus and more OEMs few years back. Google is working on Android TV, an entertainment device, different from the Google TV, according to a report from The Verge, who says they have acquired internal Google documents. Continue reading “Google reportedly working on Android TV”

Lava Iris Pro 20 with 4.7-inch qHD display launched for Rs. 13999

Lava Iris Pro 20

Lava has launched the Iris Pro 20, the latest smartphone in the Iris Pro series. It has a 4.7-inch (960 x 540 pixels) qHD IPS display based on OGS technology and Corning Gorilla glass protection, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. The phone is 7.7 mm thick and weighs just 112 grams. It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “Lava Iris Pro 20 with 4.7-inch qHD display launched for Rs. 13999”

Lava Iris Pro 20, Iris 406q and Iris 450 COLOUR smartphones and IvoryS tablet launching soon

Lava Iris Pro 20

Lava launched Iris 550Q smartphone and also launched the QPAD e704 Android tablet last week. The company started teasing Super over at the same time with plans to launch 6 new devices. After these two devices, the company has revealed on their Facebook page that it plans to launch Lava Iris Pro 20, Iris 406q and Iris 450 COLOUR smartphones and IvoryS tablets. Continue reading “Lava Iris Pro 20, Iris 406q and Iris 450 COLOUR smartphones and IvoryS tablet launching soon”

Xolo Q1010i with 5-inch HD display, Sony Exmor R camera sensor announced for Rs. 13499

Xolo Q1010i

Xolo Q1010i, successor of the Xolo Q1010 has been listed on the official Xolo website. The ‘i’ in the name indicates a better camera. The Q1010i has a 8-megapixel Sony Exmor R sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 1.4 micron pixel size and a 5-element lens. Other features are similar including a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based on One-glass-Solution (OGS) technology, 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor and Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). Xolo has promised to offer Android 4.4 (KitKat) update for the smartphone. Continue reading “Xolo Q1010i with 5-inch HD display, Sony Exmor R camera sensor announced for Rs. 13499”