Category: Handsets

All the latest devices which are coming to the market

Aircell launches Android Smartphone for the Skies

Aircell (not to be confused with Indian mobile operator Aircel) one of the leading providers of inflight connectivity, today unveiled the Aircell Smartphone, which is the world’s first phone which can be used in your next flight. The smartphone is the next-generation cabin handset designed specifically for business aircraft. Aircell Smartphone comes with menu-driven features, that allows passengers to place and receive voice calls aboard business aircraft just like they do with their mobile phones on the ground. Continue reading “Aircell launches Android Smartphone for the Skies”

BlackBerry Bold 9780 Review


The BlackBerry 9780 aka Bold3 is the newest device from RIM’s ‘Bold’ family. The Bold2 or the 9700 was the second generation Bold, introduced after the hugely successful Bold 9000. In this review we will find out exactly what’s new in the BlackBerry Bold3, is it as good as it is touted to be?  The Bold3 might look like the Bold2, but as they say, “Looks can be deceptive”. Continue reading “BlackBerry Bold 9780 Review”

Just5 CP11 Review

Last month at the Mobile World Congress we got to check out a wide variety of cellphones. With the latest cutting edge specifications , these devices are no longer just phones. Indeed smartphones have become an integral part of life to check on emails , keep a tab on appointments , to consume media and even produce it. In the midst of all this innovation was one product which completely stood out. It lacked a high end camera , did not play music , didn’t even have a user editable calendar. What it did have however was the promise of ease of use for the technologically challenged. The Just5 CP11 is targeted towards Seniors for whom the primary purpose is to make a phone call or send an SMS. The CP11 excels at those and more. Is the phone easy to use ? Find out in our review below. Continue reading “Just5 CP11 Review”

BlackBerry Curve 8520 Price Drops to Rs.9990

Looks like BlackBerry wants to be part of the sub-Rs.10000($220) segment in India as the price of the most affordable BlackBerry – the Curve 8520 has dropped to Rs.9990. The device was earlier available for Rs.11-12,000. The handset also comes with a 18 month warranty while most brands offer only 12 months. Continue reading “BlackBerry Curve 8520 Price Drops to Rs.9990”

Hits and Misses – The Nokia E7

The Nokia E7. Nokia’s answer to its loyal Fans who were waiting for a worthy successor of the Communicator. It’s also the answer to all QWERTY fans, finally wanting to get rid of their horrendous N97s. Announced at last year’s Nokia World in London, Nokia has set out to please fans from both camps. I have decided to gather my thoughts on the Nokia E7 in something called Hits and Misses – I will look at certain details of the Nokia E7 and either give it a plus or a minus – a hit or a miss. So what is an absolute hit for me? And where is Nokia missing something? Read on to find out what grinds my gears.


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Google Nexus S India Launch April 1st Week for Rs.27999?

Online retailer FlipKart has started taking Pre-orders for the Google Nexus S made by Samsung. The asking price for the device is Rs.27999 which is higher than the current price of the Galaxy S i9000.The Nexus S is currently the only Android phone in the market that comes with stock Gingerbread (Android 2.3) . The expected launch date is April 1st week.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Photos NEW Design !

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Samsung has managed to change the design of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 after MWC. Looks like the company was not happy to release a tablet thicker than the Apple iPad 2 to the market. So what did they do ? They felt that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 was inadequate to take on the iPad 2 and they did not stop there. They went and redesigned the whole thing so that it is only 8.6 mm thick and weighs 595g. The earlier model was 10.9mm thick and weighed 599 g. Did Samsung just surprise Apple  ? Take a look at the all new design in the photos below Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Photos NEW Design !”

T-Mobile G2X Officially Announced

T-Mobile has officially announced the G2X at CTIA. The G2X is the same handset which is also known as the LG Optimus 2X in Korea and LG optimus Speed in Europe. It might be only the 2nd Dual-core phone to be launched in USA after the Motorola Atrix 4G

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Nokia Astound is the C7 for T-Mobile

Nokia was expected to launch a Symbian handset for USA at CTIA and they have announced the Nokia Astound – a T-Mobile branded C7 . The Symbian^3 device will be available exclusively on T-Mobile (soon to be AT&T ) starting from April 6.  The Astound seems identical in specs to the C7 including the 3.5 inch AMOLED display , stylish design , 8MP EDoF Camera with 720p video recording. Continue reading “Nokia Astound is the C7 for T-Mobile”

Sprint Announces The Google Nexus S 4G With Google Voice Integration

Sprint announced the new variant of the latest Google phone, the Nexus S 4G. It is the first handset to feature the Android Gingerbread OS along with the 4G connectivity.

Last year, Google and Samsung launched the much-awaited Google Nexus S. This handset is the successor of the popular Nexus One smartphone and it runs on the latest Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) operating system. And now, Sprint announced the new variant of the latest Google phone, the Nexus S 4G. It is the first handset to feature the Android Gingerbread OS along with the 4G connectivity. Continue reading “Sprint Announces The Google Nexus S 4G With Google Voice Integration”

Micromax Convertible X395 Price and Features , Dual-SIM Phone with Multi-Colour Back panels

Micromax has launched its new Dual-SIM phone, the Convertible X395. The phone comes with 3-way axis Motion Sensors and 3 Colored Back Panels.You might have seen the ad during the Cricket World Cup. With just a shake, twist and turn , one can  between the two SIMs on this phone. You can also change the music or put your phone in  silent mode in a similar manner.

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Around The HTC Desire Z In 25 Photos

About a month ago, I decided to take the plunge for a new Android device. My choice boiled down between the HTC Desire Z and the Motorola Milestone 2 that we reviewed earlier, as I want or more accurately need, a physical QWERTY keyboard on my phone. I eventually went for the Desire Z as the Milestone 2 wasn’t yet available in Lebanon, and I have always wanted to own an HTC device.

Here is a hardware tour gallery of my HTC Desire Z’s Super-LCD touchscreen, metallic clad and Qwerty goodness.


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