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HTC Zeta image and specs surface, 2.5GHz Quad-core CPU and Android 4.0

Image and specs of the new HTC phone codenamed Zeta has surfaced. According to the sources of Engadget, this device would pack in 2.5GHz APQ8064 Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU and would come with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Other specs looks similar to the HTC Edge that is rumored to be HTC’s first quad-core phone that got leaked last week. This phone is said to measure 109.8mm x 60.9mm x 9.8mm and weigh 146g. Continue reading “HTC Zeta image and specs surface, 2.5GHz Quad-core CPU and Android 4.0”

Sony Tablet S WiFi Version gets Priced in India

Sony India has revealed the price of it’s Android Honeycomb tablet the Tablet S on it’s website. As of now only the 16GB WiFi version seems to be on sale and there is no mention of the 3G version. The Sony Tablet S is already available in select Sony stores across the country. The MRP for this 9.4 inch Android tablet is Rs.29,990 according to the site. The device is powered by a Nvidia Tegra2 1 GHz processor along with 1 GB of RAM. Sony claims you can control your home devices using the Sony Tablet S as a universal remote. We bet well shall try it out if we get hold of one. Continue reading “Sony Tablet S WiFi Version gets Priced in India”

Samsung Galaxy Nexus SIM-Free delayed in the UK

Many online retailers in the UK have who were initially all set to ship the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Nov 17 which is the official launch date for the device in the UK have now post-poned the shipping date. Clove has pushed the shipping date to Nov  23 and Expansys has pushed the date to Dec 1st. Operator 3 UK has warned customers who pre-ordered the device yesterday that their phone won’t be delivered until Nov 22 due to  stock delays.
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Nokia Lumia 710 meets the HTC Radar

We got some time to play with the recently announced Nokia 710 , Windows 7.5 based phone. We also had the HTC Radar which is a close match to the 710 in terms of specifications and target market.

Click through to check out some comparative  images and our thoughts on the two. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 710 meets the HTC Radar”

Adobe launches range of Creative Touch Apps for Android Tablets

Adobe has launched Adobe Touch Apps, range of 6 new creative apps for the Android Tablets that would bring offer professional-level creativity to millions of tablet users. These are designed to work with both finger and stylus input. The list of apps include, Adobe Photoshop Touch for image editing, Adobe Collage for moodboards, Adobe Debut for presenting and reviewing creative work, Adobe Ideas for sketching, Adobe Kuler for exploring color themes and the Adobe Proto for website and mobile app prototyping. Continue reading “Adobe launches range of Creative Touch Apps for Android Tablets”

LG Optimus 3D getting Android 2.3 Gingerbread update this month


LG has announced that the LG Optimus 3D would be receiving the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) starting the end of November. This would bring new and improved features such as advanced copy/paste and user interface (UI) improvements, enhanced network speed, better 3D experience and improved multimedia functions. Continue reading “LG Optimus 3D getting Android 2.3 Gingerbread update this month”

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE coming to AT&T on November 20 for $479.99

AT&T has announced their second LTE tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 for their customers. They would also launch the 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) in 6 new markets (Charlotte, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Oklahoma City, and San Juan, Puerto Rico) on November 20. The tablet is 8.6 mm thick and weighs 450g. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE coming to AT&T on November 20 for $479.99”

HTC to unveil Quad-Core Tegra 3 Android Tablet at MWC 2012

HTC to unveil their first Quad-Core Tegra 3 Android tablet at MWC 2012, according to a Chinese Newspaper report. Last week Nvidia unveiled the world’s first Quad-Core Tegra 3 processor for tablets and mobile phones. The new Quad-Core Tegra 3 CPU is said to offer PC-class performance levels, better battery life and better mobile experiences (Better web experience, faster applications and multitasking) in tablets and mobile phones. Continue reading “HTC to unveil Quad-Core Tegra 3 Android Tablet at MWC 2012”

Nokia 700 goes on sale in India


The Nokia 700 is now available for purchase in India from the online retailer Flipkart. Nokia launched the Nokia 600, 700 and 701 in India this September and Nokia 701 is already available in the market. Since Nokia 600 is cancelled, the recently announced Nokia 603 is expected to be available in India soon. Continue reading “Nokia 700 goes on sale in India”

Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 Windows Phone devices coming in mid-December to India

Nokia and Microsoft has unveiled the Lumia 800 and the Lumia 710, Nokia’s first Window Phone devices in India. Both the Lumia 800 and the Lumia 710 were unveiled at the Nokia World 2011 in London. The Nokia Lumia 800 has a unibody design and comes with a 3.7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) ClearBlack AMOLED display. The Nokia Lumia 700 comes with a 3.7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) ClearBlack TFT display. Both these devices are powered by 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Scorpion CPU and runs on Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) OS. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 Windows Phone devices coming in mid-December to India”

Motorola Defy+ Launched In India For Rs.17,990

Motorola officially launched the much-awaited Motorola Defy+ smartphone in India. This handset is the successor of the popular Motorola Defy smartphone. Motorola Defy+ comes with a price-tag of Rs.17,990 in India.

motorola defy plus

Back in August, Motorola announced the new Motorola Defy+ smartphone. This handset is the successor of the popular Motorola Defy smartphone. The Motorola Defy+ is a water resistant, scratch resistant and dust proof smartphone. Last week, we posted that, Flipkart, a popular online retailer is already selling this handset in India. Today, Motorola officially launched the much-awaited Motorola Defy+ smartphone in India. Continue reading “Motorola Defy+ Launched In India For Rs.17,990”

Aircel launching the iPhone 4S in India on Nov 25th

Aircel has now announced a date for it’s iPhone 4S launch. The operator just shared on it’s Facebook page that it is launching the iPhone 4S in India on Nov 25th. Yesterday Aircel and Airtel announced they are launching the iPhone 4S in India soon.

We guess Aircel (and Airtel) might announce their pricing ( and weird money back plans ) on the 25th. We don’t have any details about the pricing but should have some info soon. The iPhone 4S packs a Dual Core CPU , 8MP Camera with Full HD video recording and the interesting virtual assistant Siri. Looks wise its almost same as the previous iPhone – the iPhone 4. The device runs on iOS 5 which is the latest operating system for iPhone , iPad and iPod touch.

UPDATE :  Pre-booking for iPhone 4S starts on Nov 18th according to Aircel

Adobe Flash Player v11.1 and AIR 3.1 for Android brings performance improvements and bug fixes

Adobe Flash Player for Android has been updated to version 11.1.102.59 and the Adobe AIR gets updated to version 3.1.0.488 that brings performance improvements and bug fixes related to security and stability. Adobe announced earlier this week that they would stop the Flash Player development for the mobile phones and tablets. This might be the last update for the Android with the improvements and security bug fixes. The earlier versions of the Flash Player and AIR  brought 3D game support, premium video content with protection and more. Continue reading “Adobe Flash Player v11.1 and AIR 3.1 for Android brings performance improvements and bug fixes”

Unlocked Apple iPhone 4S now shipping from Apple Store in the US

When Apple launched the Apple iPhone 4S last month , it also announced it’s plans to sell factory unlocked versions in November which could be purchased without the need for a contract. Today , the Apple Store in the US is taking orders for the Unlocked iPhone 4S which starts at US$ 649 for the 16GB , $749 for the 32GB and $849 for the 64GB. Just a reminder that most states in the US charge a sales tax so the final price at the time of check out might be  slightly higher. Continue reading “Unlocked Apple iPhone 4S now shipping from Apple Store in the US”

Airtel launching iPhone 4S in India soon

Like Aircel , Airtel India has also announced on it’s Facebook page about it’s plans to launch the Apple iPhone 4S in India soon. As of now only Airtel and Aircel are the official operators authorized by Apple to sell the iPhone 4 in India. So this news is not very surprising. But then for those of you who have been waiting for the iPhone 4S to launch in India, good news ! We are not sure if Apple will get the pricing right though !

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