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Apple iPad mini Hands on Photo Gallery

Apple unveiled the iPad mini with a 7.9-inch (1024 x 768 pixels) display at 163 ppi and a dual-core A5 processor last month. I got some hands-on time with the WiFi version of the iPad mini. It went on pre-order on October 26th in over 30 countries and the WiFi version goes on sale in those countries today (November 2nd) and the WiFi + Cellular version would be available by mid-November. The iPad mini with WiFi is priced at $329, $429 and $529 for the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions respectively, in the U.S., while the 16GB, 32GB and 64GB WiFi + Cellular versions would cost $459, $559 and $659 respectively. Continue reading “Apple iPad mini Hands on Photo Gallery”

LG Optimus Vu Review

If the Galaxy Note is anything to go by, Sales of super-sized phones are not going to slow down any time soon. Not wanting to miss out on the trend, LG recently launched the Optimus Vu. Its take on the phablet form-factor includes a 5″ screen in a fairly uncommon 4:3 aspect ratio.

Powered by a quad core Tegra 3 processor coupled with 1GB RAM and 32GB of storage, the LG Optimus Vu does not skimp on specifications but is that enough to deliver a compelling smartphone experience ? Read on to find out. Continue reading “LG Optimus Vu Review”

Micromax A110 Superfone Canvas 2 and A90S Superfone Pixel launched for Rs. 9990 and Rs. 12990

Micromax has launched 2 new Android Smartphone, A110 Superfone Canvas 2 and A90S Superfone Pixel with a 1GHz dual-core processor and Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The Micromax A110 pre-booking started last month and it went on sale in India last week, while the A90S is looks similar to the A90 that we reviewed in August. Both these phones have a 8MP auto focus camera and a 0.3 MP front-facing Camera. Continue reading “Micromax A110 Superfone Canvas 2 and A90S Superfone Pixel launched for Rs. 9990 and Rs. 12990”

Super Speed for Android solves Memory cache problems on your Android Smartphone

Is your Android phone slow and runs out of memory quickly? The Super Speed Android app promises to solve all these problems in your smartphone. It lets you boost up the speed of your Android Smartphone by effectively managing the memory and other functions. It is installed as a widget and optimizes that optimizes your smartphone’s cache, system settings and processes. Continue reading “Super Speed for Android solves Memory cache problems on your Android Smartphone”

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs Galaxy S3 Compared on Video

Here is a comparison between the Galaxy Note 2 and the Galaxy S3. The Galaxy Note 2 was launched in India this September and comes with a 5.5-inch (1,280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display and a 1.6 GHz quad-core Exynos processor. The Galaxy S3 was launched was launched in India in May and comes with a 4.8 inch (720 x 1280 pixels) Super AMOLED display and a 1.4 GHz Quad-Core Exynos processor. Both these phones have a similar design and Nature UX. The Note 2 runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the Galaxy S3 runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with Jelly Bean update expected to roll out in India very soon .

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs Galaxy Note Comparison Photos and Video

Here is a comparison between the latest Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and the Galaxy Note. The Galaxy Note phablet from Samsung with a 5.3-inch (1280 x 800 pixels) Super AMOLED display that launched in India last November. The Note 2 was launched in India this September and comes with a 5.5-inch (1,280 x 720 pixels) HD Super AMOLED display.

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Skitch v2.0 for Android brings new UI, tools and powerful Evernote integration

Evernote has updated their Skitch app for Android to version 2.0 that brings a completely new and simple User Interface (UI), New tools such as Pixelate that lets you protect sensitive information in documents, webpages and photos, Highlighter tool that lets you create transparent freehand strokes to highlight areas of photos or screenshots and a Panning tool to select, move and resize annotations. Continue reading “Skitch v2.0 for Android brings new UI, tools and powerful Evernote integration”

Zync Cloud Z5 5-inch Dual SIM Phablet officially launched for Rs. 9,490

Zync has officially launched the Zync Cloud Z5 Dual SIM Android Phablet. Zync launched several tablets starting with the Z-900 in March, but this is their first Smartphone / Phablet. It went on sale online yesterday and has a 5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) Capacitive Touch Screen and is powered by a 1GHz processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and features a 8MP auto focus camera at the back and a 0.3MP front-facing camera. Continue reading “Zync Cloud Z5 5-inch Dual SIM Phablet officially launched for Rs. 9,490”

Windows Phone 8 Preview

Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8 has been long expected to be the major update which brings it in line with competing smartphone platforms. With the brand new core and lots of nifty additions throughout the operating system, there’s are substantial improvements to the operating system. We go hands on with the OS to bring you a brief preview of the latest out of Redmond.

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HTC 8X and 8S Windows Phone 8 devices launching in India next week

HTC has announced on the their Facebook page that they would launch the Windows Phone 8 devices in India next week. HTC announced the 8X and 8S Windows Phone 8 devices in September, and the phones were in coming soon list in HTC India page since then. These devices are powered by a dual-core processor Snapdragon S4 processor. Nokia would also launch their Windows Phone 8 devices, Lumia 920 and 820 in India in November. But no details about the price of these devices yet. Continue reading “HTC 8X and 8S Windows Phone 8 devices launching in India next week”

Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite Tablet now available in India for Rs. 13700

Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite that was announced back is August is now available in India from online retailer Flipkart. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) IPS multi-touch display and is powered by a 1.2GHz Cortex A8 processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), and 3G support with voice calling, SMS and MMS. It has a 3.2 Megapixel rear camera and a 0.3 MP front-facing camera for video calling. It also has 1080p HD video playback at 30 frames per second. Continue reading “Huawei MediaPad 7 Lite Tablet now available in India for Rs. 13700”

Need for Speed Most Wanted launched for Android, iPhone and iPad

Electronic Arts has launched Need for Speed Most Wanted racing game for Android, iPhone and iPad. You can Evade a relentless police force while you clash with street racers, Race and chase hot cars like the SRT Viper GTS, Porsche 911 Carrera S, Hummer H1 Alpha, and many more. You can also Log into Origin to check the Wanted List and find out who is the Most Wanted across platforms and among your friends and then, challenge your friends. Continue reading “Need for Speed Most Wanted launched for Android, iPhone and iPad”

Zync Z5 Dual SIM phone with 5-inch display, Android 4.0 now available for Rs. 9490

Zync has entered into the smartphone segment with the Zync Cloud Z5 Dual SIM Android Smartphone / Phablet. It has a 5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) Capacitive Touch Screen and is powered by a 1GHz processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). This would compete with the other budget 5-inch Dual SIM Smartphones such as iBall Andi 5c and the latest Micromax A110. The company launched the Z-900 their first 7-inch tablet running Android 4.0 back in March, and has launched several tablets since then. Continue reading “Zync Z5 Dual SIM phone with 5-inch display, Android 4.0 now available for Rs. 9490”

ZTE U950: For $160 you can own a quad core semi-flagship smartphone

ZTE has just announced an Android 4.0 powered smartphone called the U950. It’s got a quad core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor under the hood, 1 GB of RAM, a 5 megapixel camera, and a 4.3 inch display that pushes 800 x 480 pixels. In other words, it’s an above average device. What makes it amazing is the price: $160. That’s totally out of this world when you consider that most smartphones in that price range have a single core processor and half the amount of RAM. Will the U950 ever be sold outside of China? That hasn’t been confirmed yet. All we know is that it’s going on sale in China on November 11th. At first only 100,000 units will be made, which means there’s a pretty big chance it’s going to sell out. Continue reading “ZTE U950: For $160 you can own a quad core semi-flagship smartphone”

Microsoft announces new Skype app for Windows Phone 8

Microsoft has unveiled the new Skype app for Windows Phone 8. The first Skype app for Windows Phone was launched back in February, and the app was launched in Windows Phone Marketplace in April. The new app has been completely built from the ground up for better integration with the Windows Phone 8 and would have a completely new UI. Continue reading “Microsoft announces new Skype app for Windows Phone 8”