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WhatsApp Messenger for Android gets Holo UI

There have been several unofficial holo-themed WhatsApp Messenger apps for Android for quite some time. Now WhatsApp has officially released the app for Android with Holo UI on their website. This replaces the old Gingerbread UI. The Holo UI brings changes to the chat screen, attachment icons, expandable notifications (Android 4.1+), scrolling through contacts in alphabetical order, new settings screen and lots more. The updated app also has several bug fixes and improvement. Continue reading “WhatsApp Messenger for Android gets Holo UI”

Xolo A1000 with 5-inch HD IPS display, Android 4.1 now available for Rs. 13999

We reported earlier this week about the upcoming Android Smartphone Xolo A1000. Now the phone is now available from online retailer Flipkart. It has a 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display One Glass Solution (OGS) Technology that makes the device slimmer. This technology was used in the Spice Stellar Virtuoso Mi-495 that was launched last month. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core Mediatek MT 6577 processor withPowerVR SGX 531 GPU and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and a BSI sensor for low-light imaging. It also has a 1.2 MP front-facing camera with BSI sensor. Continue reading “Xolo A1000 with 5-inch HD IPS display, Android 4.1 now available for Rs. 13999”

Micromax A35 Bolt with 1 GHz processor, Flash Transfer launched for Rs. 4250

Micromax has launched the A35 Bolt, the first Android smartphone in the new Bolt series. It has a 4.0-inch (480 x 800 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display. It is powered by a 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It comes with a new Flash Transfer app to swipe ‘n’ share images, videos, songs, files and applications with just a swipe. Users can drag content across the screen or simply shake and share seamlessly between Android devices over WiFi. The Micromax A27 Ninja that went on sale earlier this week also comes with this feature. Continue reading “Micromax A35 Bolt with 1 GHz processor, Flash Transfer launched for Rs. 4250”

Saavn Pro premium music service announced, iOS app coming on March 1st

Saavan, global music service has announced their premium music service, Saavn Pro that would offer offline and ad-free music listening. Saavn already has a free music service for several platforms including iPhone and iPad. Saavn Pro would also be available for worldwide users in the US, UK, and other major markets apart from India. Continue reading “Saavn Pro premium music service announced, iOS app coming on March 1st”

Google Search for Android updated with Google Now widgets, New cards

Google has updated the Google Search app for Android devices running on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). This update brings the most expected Google Now widgets for the home screen and lock screen. This update also brings new cards such as movie cards with latest ratings from Rotten Tomatoes, Fandango movie pass with reminder and more. The previous Google Search update brought improved suggestions and voice actions. Continue reading “Google Search for Android updated with Google Now widgets, New cards”

ResolutionTweet app for Android helps to keep your resolutions on track

ResolutionTweet is a new productivity app that helps you create, share and keep your resolutions on track. This will motivate you to change your Wish list into a Will list. We shared a similar app for the iPhone called the WishLab recently, but this app has several unique features such as reminders, web sync and more. The new update also brings the ability to post tips for resolutions, Like and HiFi other’s resolutions. Continue reading “ResolutionTweet app for Android helps to keep your resolutions on track”

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”

Apple iPad 4 or iPad mini?

The Apple iPad mini was released on October 23rd ,2012 which is roughly 2 and a half years and three generations after the original Apple iPad that was announced on January 27, 2010. What’s special with the iPad mini is that Apple were vehemently denying the need for a smaller iPad, but as they always do, they caved in and then came the iPad mini. But there is always this confusion and a identity crisis associated with a new product, the iPad had it, and naturally, the iPad mini too. Indirectly acknowledging the fact that there is a market for smaller and cheaper iPads, Apple took a risk of cannibalising their own products which include the iPod touch and the original iPad, or did they? With that said, here starts the confusion of which iPad to get and why. We are here to help with that, and answer lies in the video embedded below and the text past the break.

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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”