Skitch 3.0 for iPhone and iPad brings Quick Shot mode, Send to Meeting, AirDrop and more

Skitch 3.0 for iPhone and iPad

Evernote has also updated the Skitch app for iPhone and iPad along with the Evernote app. The new Skitch app version 3.0 brings support for iOS 7 and a lot of new features including a Quick Shot mode that lets you mark up photos easily since the app opens up the camera mode. It has a white arrow overlay to add markups and captions by tapping the field at the bottom of your image. Continue reading “Skitch 3.0 for iPhone and iPad brings Quick Shot mode, Send to Meeting, AirDrop and more”

HTC One mini launching in India soon

HTC announced the One mini, a smaller variant of the HTC One back in July. Now the phone has appeared on the official HTC India website, which indicates that the launch could be expected soon. It 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. Continue reading “HTC One mini launching in India soon”

Champion Trendy 531 with 5.3-inch display, Android 4.2 launched in partnership with BSNL for Rs. 13999

Champion BSNL Trendy 531

Champion Technologies has partnered with BSNL to launch the Champion, Trendy 531. It has a 5.3-inch display, powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby and 3G connectivity. The display resolution is not mentioned. Continue reading “Champion Trendy 531 with 5.3-inch display, Android 4.2 launched in partnership with BSNL for Rs. 13999”

Evernote 7.0.1 update for iPhone and iPad brings Post-it Note Camera, introduces Evernote Market

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Evernote introduced the version 7.0 for iOS 7 with a completely redesigned look inspired from simplified look of iOS 7. Now the app has been updated to version 7.0.1 that brings Post-it Note camera that lets you take multiple photos of Post-it Notes to digitize it. This has also introduced Continue reading “Evernote 7.0.1 update for iPhone and iPad brings Post-it Note Camera, introduces Evernote Market”

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 European version is region locked

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is making its way into about 149 countries around the world starting 25th, which is just two days back but we already have reports of the European version of the device being region locked to the continent, making it impossible for travelers to use it with a local SIM when abroad. This comes via our friends at Clove UK who have stated this fact on their blog. The LTE version, going by the model name SM-N9005 will be region locked to Europe and will not be able to access other International networks when abroad. This is really weird, especially for unlocked units.

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Apple Care+ now covers International Travelers, India included in the list of supported countries

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A recent change to the Apple Care+ plan now enables service coverage even when traveling abroad. Just after the announcement of the iPhone 5s and the 5c Apple had raised the Care+ coverage for accidental damage from $49 to $79 and with that news, along comes the info that travelers traveling abroad would be able to avail this service for a phone in any country where Service is possible. And surprise, that list includes India. Currently, the Apple Care+ plan is non-existent here and previously, Apple Care+ used to work only in the home country, so for people buying phones abroad from India, this is good news.

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Broadcom announces BCM89335, 89071 combo chips for in-car Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity

Broadcom’s dominance in the wireless space continues as it ventures into the increasingly hot in-car connectivity segment. Broadcom today announced a new series of wireless chips that are aimed at automative use. The two wireless chips include WiFi 802.11ac WiFi and Bluetooth Smart Ready technologies. The chips that have reached the sampling stage aim to offer faster and smoother streaming between mobile devices, in car displays. Broadcom is aiming for diverse use cases including in car LTE hotspots, smartphone based remote control of your vehicle’s settings.

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TRAI recommends pan-India Mobile Number Portability within 6 months

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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations for Pan-India Mobile Number Portability (MNP). Full Mobile Number Portability (MNP) was expected in February earlier this year, but it didn’t happen due to issues with the implemenation. Now TRAI has announced that it would recommend 6 months for the operators to roll out full MNP across the country. Continue reading “TRAI recommends pan-India Mobile Number Portability within 6 months”

Nokia Lumia 1020 Camera Grip and Wireless Charging shell launched for Rs. 7,500 and Rs. 3,200 respectively

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The Nokia Lumia 1020 has finally launched in India today, at an event in New Delhi. The 41 Megapixel PureView camera had been doing its victory lap as one of the best camera phones around the world and it has finally reached destination India, alas without a price tag. But along with the Lumia 1020, accessories were also launched, namely the Camera Grip and the Wireless Charging shell. Weirdly enough, the accessories have been priced, with the Camera Grip coming at Rs. 7,500 and the Wireless Charging shell coming in at Rs. 3,200. Out of the two, the camera grip is almost a must-have for a photography enthusiast, you can check out our unboxing video to find out why –

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RBI to ban zero percent EMI schemes for credit cards, will it affect mobile phone sales?

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The Reserve Bank of India has asked banks to stop offering 0% Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) schemes on consumer goods purchased through credit cards. This might affect the mobile phone sales since most of the Indian companies including AppleSamsung, LG, BlackBerry and Nokia offer such 0% EMI schemes on select credit cards. Continue reading “RBI to ban zero percent EMI schemes for credit cards, will it affect mobile phone sales?”

Nokia Lumia 1020 launched in India, available from October 11th

Nokia Lumia 1020 India launch

Nokia has finally launched the Lumia 1020, the company’s latest flagship smartphone as they promised, but they did not announce the price of the device yet. The Lumia 1020 is the first Windows Phone device to feature a 41-megapixel camera sensor. It also has 6 lens optics similar to the Lumia 925 and also comes with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) that was first introduced in the Lumia 920. The Lumia 1020 has Xenon flash to shoot better images in low lighting condition and also LED flash for video recording. Continue reading “Nokia Lumia 1020 launched in India, available from October 11th”

YouTube for Android v5.1.10 update brings New Video Notifications

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Google has updated the YouTube app for Android to version 5.1.10 that brings new video notifications feature that lets you receive notifications for new videos that match your interests. This update also brings promoted video to front and center and also adds advertisement from Google for some videos. YouTube for Android and iOS got a major update last month that brought a lot of new features including watch while you search, play all button in playlist and more. Continue reading “YouTube for Android v5.1.10 update brings New Video Notifications”

Intex Aqua i4 and Aqua HD officially launched for Rs. 9490 and Rs 15900

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Intex launched the Aqua i7, the company’s flagship Android smartphone earlier this month. The Aqua HD that appeared on the official website earlier this month and went on sale online recently. Now the phone has been officially launched. It has a 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek 6589 processor and runs on Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Continue reading “Intex Aqua i4 and Aqua HD officially launched for Rs. 9490 and Rs 15900”

Nokia Camera App to combine features of Pro Cam and Smart Cam

Nokia launched the Lumia 1020 back in July and the talking point of the phone was its 41MP camera and its Pro Cam application that gave the phone a complete control of the camera. Prior to the Pro Cam on Lumia 1020, Nokia had its signature Smart camera application on the Nokia Lumia 925 that takes a lot of photos at a time and lets you manipulate them.

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Gionee Elife E6 now available in India for Rs. 22165

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We already know that the Elife E6, Gionee’s latest flagship is slated to launch in India on October 3rd. Now the phone is available from online retailer Snapdeal, ahead of official launch. The Elife E6, successor of the Elife E5 has a 5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) display based on one-glass solution (OGS+) technology, powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6589T processor processor and runs on Android 4.2. It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with f2.2 wide angle lens, BSI sensor, LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with 28mm wide angle lens. Continue reading “Gionee Elife E6 now available in India for Rs. 22165”