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Micromax Canvas Turbo A250 with 1080p display, 1.5 GHz quad-core processor reportedly in the works

Micromax Canvas Turbo A250

Micromax launched the Canvas 4 A210 and the Canvas Doodle 2 A240 recently with a 720p display. Now the twitter user MMXNewscaster has posted the boot animation screenshot that reveals that the name of the phone would be Canvas Turbo and the model number is A250. DroidExtra has got hold of the ROM of the device which reveals that the phone would feature a full HD display at a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, but the display size is unknown. Continue reading “Micromax Canvas Turbo A250 with 1080p display, 1.5 GHz quad-core processor reportedly in the works”

HTC Desire 500 now available in India for Rs. 20499

HTC Desire 500 appeared on Snapdeal last month and it appeared on Flipkart last week, now the phone is available from online retailers Saholic and Infibeam in India. The Desire 500 was announced back in July and packs a 4.3-inch (480 × 800 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) with Sense 5. It has a 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED Flash and BSI sensor and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera with BSI sensor. It has BlinkFeed and Video Highlight features and comes with Beats Audio support. Continue reading “HTC Desire 500 now available in India for Rs. 20499”

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S View Cover and Flip Wallet Cover get priced on official eStore in India

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S View Cover

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 that was launched in India last month, went on sale last week. Now the S View Cover and the Flip Wallet Cover have been priced on the official Samsung eStore. The S View Cover is similar to the Galaxy S4’s S View cover that lets you see the notifications, attend calls, view missed events, camera control, action memo, music player and more without opening the cover flap. You can also change the background colour when the cover is on. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 3 S View Cover and Flip Wallet Cover get priced on official eStore in India”

Gionee GPad G3 with a 5.5-inch display, Android 4.2 now available in India for Rs. 9699

We already reported back in August that Gionee would launch the GPad G3 soon. The phone went official recently and is now available in India from online retailer Snapdeal. It has a 5.5-inch (854 × 480 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 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “Gionee GPad G3 with a 5.5-inch display, Android 4.2 now available in India for Rs. 9699”

Nokia’s HERE launches community mapping program in India

HERE, a Nokia business has announced a community mapping pilot program in India. It is a crowd mapping initiative which combines advanced industrial capture methods and contributions from residents of local communities. This would offer most precise and locally relevant information to HERE map users. Continue reading “Nokia’s HERE launches community mapping program in India”

Aircel launches Speed First 3G speed test experience in Chennai

Aircel partnered with Micromax recently to bundle data with Smartphones and 3G Dongles, now it has launched Speed First, a unique initiative to showcase the extraordinary 3G speed on the Aircel network. This month long journey would help customers get an outstanding internet experience, says the company. Continue reading “Aircel launches Speed First 3G speed test experience in Chennai”

HTC One mini now available in India online for Rs. 34999, Desire 500 coming soon for Rs. 21490

HTC-One-Mini-1

We are reported that HTC plans to launch the One mini and the Desire 500 in India soon. The Desire 500 appeared on Snapdeal last week, now the price of the phone has been revealed. Both the phones have been listed on Flipkart. The One mini was announced back in July and packs a 4.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display, powered by a 1.4 GHz dual-core Snapdragon 400 processor and runs on Android 4.2.2 with Sense 5. The Desire 500 was announced back in July and packs a 4.3-inch (480 × 800 pixels) display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) with Sense 5. Continue reading “HTC One mini now available in India online for Rs. 34999, Desire 500 coming soon for Rs. 21490”

LeapPad 2 Learning Tablet for Kids launched in India for Rs. 11999

LeapPad 2

LeapFrog, popular for its educational entertainment and MBE (My Baby Excels), a premium toy brand has partnered to launch the LeapPad 2, the latest kid’s learning tablet in India. The LeapPad Explorer was launched last year in partnership with MBE, and the the next generation tablet would also come with entertainment and creative exploration including extensive library of learning games, eBooks, videos, music and more. This tablet is aimed at kids between 3 to 9 years. Continue reading “LeapPad 2 Learning Tablet for Kids launched in India for Rs. 11999”

Nokia Lumia 1020 up for pre-order in India for Rs. 49999

Nokia launched the Lumia 1020, the company’s latest flagship smartphone in India last week, but they did not announce the pricing. Nokia said they would announce the price only on October 10th, a day before the launch, now the phone is available for pre-order from the official Nokia Shop for Rs 49,999. The Lumia 1020 has a 4.5-inch (1280 × 768 pixels) AMOLED capacitive touch screen ClearBlack display with Pure Motion HD+ technology. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and runs on the latest Windows Phone 8 OS with Amber update. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 1020 up for pre-order in India for Rs. 49999”

MTS India is the first operator in the country to get a unified telecom license

The Cabinet has approved the New Telecom Policy 2012 back in May 2012 which was the main reason for the introduction of free roaming across the country at a nominal cost and the upcoming Full Mobile Number Portability (MNP). It also stressed on single license across India under a new unified licence regime that prevents a separate license for the operators. Now MTS India, which operates under Sistema Shyam TeleServices (SSTL) has announced that they have received its Unified Telecom License. Continue reading “MTS India is the first operator in the country to get a unified telecom license”

HCL ME Champ tablet for Kids with 7-inch display, Android 4.1 now available for Rs. 7399

HCL ME Champ

Swipe launched the Junior tablet aimed at Kids, now the HCL ME Champ is available in India from online retailer Snapdeal which is also aimed at Kids. It has a 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) multi-touch display, powered by a 1 GHz Cortex A9 processor with Mali-400 GPU and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “HCL ME Champ tablet for Kids with 7-inch display, Android 4.1 now available for Rs. 7399”

Micromax Funbook Mini P410 with Dual SIM support and 3G voice calling now available for Rs. 8820

Micromax Funbook mini

Micromax Funbook Mini P410 that appeared yesterday, is now available from online retailer Infibeam. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has dual SIM cars slots with 3G support, voice calling and SMS. It has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. Continue reading “Micromax Funbook Mini P410 with Dual SIM support and 3G voice calling now available for Rs. 8820”

Coke Studio @MTV app released for Windows Phone and Windows 8

The hugely popular Coke Studio show that airs on MTV India has got its app on the Windows Phone and Windows 8 platforms. With the recent push of local apps on the Windows platform, it isn’t a surprise to see another cool entrant from the Indian pop culture scene. The app is free and available for download on the Windows Phone Store for WP8 devices and on Windows Store for all Windows 8 and RT devices. The show, running in its 3rd season, got big names like Rahman and Ram Sampath for the latest one, which created excellent songs and garnered some insane attention. The app will let you download audio as well as video from inside, and is powered by the Microsoft Azure cloud technology.

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MTS launches MTS Contest Zone, lets you win prizes everyday

MTS Contest Zone

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Ltd. (SSTL) which operates as MTS brand and Hungama Mobile, one of the largest digital entertainment company has partnered to launch MTS Contest Zone IVR-based initiative for contests and gaming through the year. This lets you play contests across several categories including, General Knowledge, Bollywood, Sports, Festivals, Special Events and more. Continue reading “MTS launches MTS Contest Zone, lets you win prizes everyday”

Swipe Junior tablet for Kids with 7-inch display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 5990

Swipe Junior

Swipe Telecom has launched Swipe Junior, the company’s first tablet for Kids. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) 5-point multi-touch display, powered by a 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. The tablet comes with parental lock that lets parents restrict or block internet usage, restrict apps that can be accessed by children using Application Manager and a timer to set the amount of time each day that their child can use the tablet. Continue reading “Swipe Junior tablet for Kids with 7-inch display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 5990”