Idea Ultra+ and Idea FAB Android smartphones launched for Rs. 8300 and Rs. 4999

Idea Ultra Plus and Ultra Fab launch

Idea Cellular has launched, Idea Ultra+ and Idea FAB, two new Android smartphones. The Ultra+ has a 5-inch FWVGA screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. The  Idea FAB has a 4-inch display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 3.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash.

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Karbonn Titanium Octane and Octane Plus price drops to Rs. 11990 and Rs. 13990

Karbonn Titanium Octane

Karbonn launched the Titanium Octane and Octane Plus with octa-core processor and Android 4.4 for Rs. 14490 and Rs. 17990 back in March earlier this year. The company has reduced the price of these smartphones to Rs. 11990 and Rs. 13990, respectively in few months after the launch. These are available on Snapdeal at new rates. It’s a good thing the company has reduce the price to compete with other players. Continue reading “Karbonn Titanium Octane and Octane Plus price drops to Rs. 11990 and Rs. 13990”

iberry Auxus Note 5.5 with fingerprint scanner and Auxus AX04i launched for Rs. 13990 and Rs. 6490

iberry Auxus Note 5.5

iberry has launched Auxus Note 5.5, the company’s first smartphone with a fingerprint scanner. It has a 5.5-inch HD OGS display with Corning Gorilla Glass protection, powered by a 1.7 GHz Octa-Core with MediaTek MT6592 processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to Nuclea N2 and Nuclea X. Continue reading “iberry Auxus Note 5.5 with fingerprint scanner and Auxus AX04i launched for Rs. 13990 and Rs. 6490”

Moto G2 with 5 inch screen rumored to be released on Sept.10

The successor of the popular budget handset Moto G could be released  as soon as next month according to a new report from GSM Arena. Apparently, an unidentified retailer received the information directly from a Motorola representative that the successor to the Moto G “should” be available for purchase beginning September 10.

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Dropbox for Android updated with previews, redesigned search and more

Dropbox has put more power in its Android app with several updates. For starters, search has been completely redesigned and now tracks recent queries and offers typeahead suggestions.

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Intex Aqua Style with 4-inch display, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 5990

Intex Aqua Style

Intex has launched the Aqua Style, the company’s latest budget smartphone in the Aqua series. It has a 4-inch WVGA IPS display, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. The company roped in Tollywood actor Sudeep as their brand ambassador for Karnataka. Continue reading “Intex Aqua Style with 4-inch display, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 5990”

LG G Flex price drops to Rs. 39999 in India

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LG launched the G Flex, the company’s first smartphone with a curved display in India for Rs. 69,999, back in February earlier this year. Now the smartphone is available online Rs. 39,999, about Rs. 30,000 down from the launch price. It was announced  back in October 2013 and packs a 6-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD Curved Plastic OLED display that vertically concave from top to bottom to a radius of 700mm, flexible battery and a self healing back. Continue reading “LG G Flex price drops to Rs. 39999 in India”

New photos of Samsung Galaxy Note 4 surfaces

We all know that Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note 4 on September 3 but few images of the phone have already leaked giving a clear look of the phone. GSM Arena have revealed the photos that show the phone sporting a faux leather back similar to the Galaxy Note 3.

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MIUI V6 update coming to Xiaomi Mi 2 and Mi 2S

The Xiaomi Mi 2 was the device that really brought Xiaomi on the world map, with its high value proposition at the time of its launch. The device was later followed by the Xiaomi Mi 2S in 2013, one that I’m still using!

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Not able to get the OnePlus One? Get this clone from China for just $115!

Chinese OEMs first started out as clone makers. Then came the Meizus and the OPPOs that transformed the market into one that’s a lot more original. But, old habits, as they say, die hard.

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Celkon Millennium Dazzle Q44 with 4-inch display, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 6499

Celkon Millennium Dazzle Q44

Celkon continues to expand its new Millennium series with new models every week. Today the company has launched Millennium Dazzle Q44, a new budget smartphone in the series. It has a 4-inch WVGA screen, powered by a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Celkon Millennium Dazzle Q44 with 4-inch display, Android 4.4 launched for Rs. 6499”

Uber celebrates Chennai’s 375th birthday by offering free rides and discounts to iconic places in the city

Uber Madras 375

Chennai will celebrates its 375th birthday, also called Madras Day, on August 22nd, 2014. Uber has joined in the celebration by offering free rides to iconic places in Chennai like the Central Station and the Egmore station. It also offers discounts for rides around areas covered between Marina Beach and Elliot’s Beach. Continue reading “Uber celebrates Chennai’s 375th birthday by offering free rides and discounts to iconic places in the city”

Gold Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 shows up on official India eStore

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Gold

Samsung launched the Galaxy Grand 2 in White in India, back in January this year. In February, Black and Pink variants of the smartphone went on sale in India. Now the Gold variant of the Grand 2 has appeared on the official Samsung India eStore.  It has a leather-like removable back cover similar to other color variants and has black bezel on the front.

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LG G3 with Dual-SIM support launched in China

LG G3 Dual SIM China

LG has launched the dual SIM variant of its flagship G3 smartphone in China. Unlike the global variant, the LG G3 (D858) for China has 4G TD-LTE support, Dual SIM with Dual Active support, so that you can use data and voice calling on either SIMs simultaneously. Continue reading “LG G3 with Dual-SIM support launched in China”