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Samsung Galaxy S4 gets a new software update in India, brings new features

Samsung Galaxy S4 I9500DDUBMEA update India

Samsung released the first software update for the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) last month that brought stability improvements. Now a new update (I9500DDUBMEA)is rolling out for the Galaxy S4 users in India. This update brings new features such as option to move apps to the SD card, Semi-transparent status bar, new Smart Pause toggle in the notification, New camera firmware and lots more. The update rolled out for the Snapdragon version of the Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) in Germany last week. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S4 gets a new software update in India, brings new features”

Apple announces iOS 7, Coming this fall with a new User Interface, Control Center and more

iOS 7

Apple has finally announced the iOS7, the most expected iOS update at the WWDC 2013. It is the successor of the iOS 6 that was released last year. The iOS 7 is the most significant iOS update since the original iPhone that brings a whole new simplistic user interface with redesigned fonts. It also brings new features such as Control Center, AirDrop for iOS, smarter multitasking and lots more features. Continue reading “Apple announces iOS 7, Coming this fall with a new User Interface, Control Center and more”

JoikuShare now available for Windows Phone 8

JoikuShare for Windows Phone 8

Joiku, Finland-based company that released the JoikuShare and JoikuShare Pro apps for Android, has released the for Windows Phone 8 devices. This would let you Wirelessly transfer your Windows phone files and media between laptops, tablets, other phones and SmartTVs over WiFi. Both the devices must be connected to the same WiFi network to share files. Continue reading “JoikuShare now available for Windows Phone 8”

Sony Xperia ZR up for pre-order in India at Rs. 29990

Sony Xperia ZR

Sony Xperia ZR durable phone that was announced last month is now on pre-order from online retailers Flipkart and Infibeam. It has a 4.55-inch HD (1280×720 pixels) Reality display with mobile Bravia Engine 2 and is powered by 1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm APQ 8064 processor with Adreno 320 GPU and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has IP55 and IP58 ratings for dust and water resistance. It packs a 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash, Exmor RS sensor for HDR images and offers underwater image and video capture since it is water resistant up to 1.50 meters for up to 30 minutes.
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Nokia Lumia 925 sales begin starting from Germany, Adds Glance Screen

Nokia has announced that the Lumia 925 would go on sale starting today in Germany. It was announced last month. It has a 4.5 inch (1280×768 pixel) AMOLED display and an aluminium frame that makes the phone thinner and lighter. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 8.7MP auto focus camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), dual LED flash and 1080p HD video recording at 30fps. It has 6 element lens and supports upto 3200 ISO. It has the Smart Camera that offers lot of new features. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 925 sales begin starting from Germany, Adds Glance Screen”

Intex Aqua I-5 with 5-inch qHD display, quad-core processor, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 11690

Intex Aqua I-5

Intex has launched the Aqua I-5, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in the Aqua range. It has a 5-inch qHD (960 × 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 5 layer lenses, BSI Sensor and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with one normal SIM slot and a micro SIM slot. It has Flip to mute, Voice screen unlock and FM radio. Continue reading “Intex Aqua I-5 with 5-inch qHD display, quad-core processor, Android 4.2 launched for Rs. 11690”

Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 with 4-inch display, dual-core processor, Android 4.2 announced

Samsung Galaxy Ace 3

Samsung has finally announced the Galaxy Ace 3, the company’s latest Android smartphone in the Galaxy series. It is the successor of the Galaxy Ace 2 that was unveiled last year. It has a 4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. The device would also come with LTE support in select markets that would have a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 8GB of internal memory and 1800 mAh battery. The 3G variant would also come with dual SIM support in select markets. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 with 4-inch display, dual-core processor, Android 4.2 announced”

Gangstar Vegas released for iPhone and iPad, coming soon to Android

Gangstar Vegas for iPhone and iPad

Gameloft has finally released the company’s latest game Gangstar Vegas for iPhone and iPad. The game was teased in the official video back in May. It is an open-world action game that goes through a story mode which has 80 levels. You can access several weapons, upgrade your skills, perform stunts, drive several vehicles and more. Continue reading “Gangstar Vegas released for iPhone and iPad, coming soon to Android”

Fruit Ninja for Android updated with local Multiplayer support for Tablets, New blades, Backgrounds and more

Fruit Ninja for Android v1.8.6

Fruit Ninja for Android has been updated to version 1.8.6 that brings lot of new features including local multiplayer support for tablets (7-inch and above), 8 new blades, 7 new backgrounds, new power-ups and pomegranate fruit. Get deals from the new travelling merchant Gutsu and Truffles. Some of these features are already available for the iPhone and iPad.

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Temple Run: Brave now available for Windows Phone 8

Temple Run: Brave for Windows Phone 8

Jetpack Joyride was released for Windows Phone 8 recently. Temple: Run Brave is finally available for the Windows Phone 8 devices. Imangi studios, popular for the Temple Run game has launched the game in partnership with Disney/Pixar. The game released for Android and iOS devices back in June last year. This game would let you Play Temple Run and shoot arrows as Merida in the beautiful world of Disney Pixar’s movie Brave. It has a new Archery feature that would let you tap targets to shoot a bulls-eye and earn extra coins. Continue reading “Temple Run: Brave now available for Windows Phone 8”

Oppo Find 5 Review

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Oppo, a little known brand in the world of smartphones is actually an up and coming player in the consumer electronics world, based in China. Started very recently in 2004, the company has dabbled with Blu Ray players, LCD TVs and various other consumer electronics products and had taken up to smartphones with the launch of the Oppo Finder last year, once the world’s thinnest smartphone and now, the Oppo Find 5. The Oppo Find 5 is, by all means, a flagship product. With great design, build and hardware specifications backing the device, Oppo has the audacity to make it one of the best Android hardware on the planet, but has it? Lets find out.

Video Review

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Nokia Chat v1.1 Beta for Lumia brings NFC support, option to share a place and more

Nokia Chat 1.1 Beta for Lumia

Nokia has updated the Chat Beta for Lumia Windows Phone devices to version 1.1 that brings Tap+Send (NFC) sharing between Lumia phones to share details of anyone on your chat contact list. This update brings option to share a place in chat that offers touchable map preview with links to place details, directions, and reviews, powered by HERE Maps. It also has improvements and support for more countries. The app lets you chat with Nokia Chat and Yahoo! Messenger users. Continue reading “Nokia Chat v1.1 Beta for Lumia brings NFC support, option to share a place and more”

Windows Phone 8.1 update with notification center, additional features spotted

Jeremiah Wong, a Reddit user, has posted a series of screenshots that are said to be from a Lumia 920 running on pre release software. The handset that was purchased via eBay is running on a software version that identifies itself as 12084.WPMAIN(wpbldlab).20130509-1407. This particular build was compiled on 5th May and has a number of additions that Windows Phone users have been clamoring for.

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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”