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Videocon A45 and A51 now available for Rs. 6199 and Rs. 8900

Videcon A45

Videocon A45 and A51, the company’s new Android smartphones are on sale from online retailer Snapdeal. The Videocon A45 has a 5-inch (480 x 800 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz single-core processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). The A51 has a 5-inch FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) touch screen display, powered by a dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Range of Android smartphones including the Videocon A47 A51, A53, A45, A27i and A15 appeared on the official website recently. This would compete with the recently launched Spice Smart Flo Pace 2 Mi-502 and the Micromax A72 Canvas Viva that was launched last month. Continue reading “Videocon A45 and A51 now available for Rs. 6199 and Rs. 8900”

Sony Honami Cyber-shot camera phone to use a 1/1.6″ Exmor RS sensor ?

Details of the Sony Honami and Togari surfaced earlier this week. The phone is rumored to come with a 16MP or a 20MP Cyber-shot CMOS sensor with Carl Zeiss optics, Xenon flash and a dual LED flash. Now new details of the phone has emerged that reveals that the phone would have a 1/1.6″ Exmor RS stacked sensor with Sony Cybershot G Lens. It would have a Xenon or dual-LED flash, and plasma flash is also being considered.The camera would have a new user interface, new processing algorithm, similar to Sony’s Cyber-shot digital cameras and Superior Auto Scene Recognition feature, an enhancement to the Superior Auto mode in the Xperia Z/ZL.

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HTC M4 press image surfaces, has the HTC One design and UltraPixel camera

HTC M4 leak

The HTC M4 first leaked out back in February earlier this year. Thanks to evleaks, press image of the HTC M4 has surfaced that reveals that the phone would have a similar unibody design like the HTC One that was announced back in February. The phone would come with a 4.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display and a dual-core Snapdragon CPU as the earlier rumor suggested. It is also expected to come with a UltraPixel rear camera with LED Flash similar to the HTC One and Beats audio support support, but it would pack a 1700 mAh battery. Continue reading “HTC M4 press image surfaces, has the HTC One design and UltraPixel camera”

Lava Iris 405 with 4-inch display, 1 GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 7499

Lava Iris 405

Lava has launched the Iris 405, a new Android smartphone in the Iris Series. It has a 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and has a 1GHz dual-core processor. It runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) instead of ICS. It has a 5-megapixel auto focus rear camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera similar to the Iris 455 that was launched earlier this month at a price tag of Rs. 7,799. It has dual SIM support with dual standby similar to other Iris smartphones. Continue reading “Lava Iris 405 with 4-inch display, 1 GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 7499”

Vine for iPhone v1.1 update brings mentions and option to use front-facing camera

Vine for iPhone 1.1

Twitter has updated the Vine video sharing app for iPhone to version 1.1 that brings option to use the front-facing camera to record videos. You can just tap the button in the bottom left corner to switch to front-facing camera. The new version also brings option to tag people in your post using, just like you do on twitter. This has auto complete feature so that you don’t need to type the full user handle. Continue reading “Vine for iPhone v1.1 update brings mentions and option to use front-facing camera”

Samsung Galaxy Win Duos and Galaxy Fame Duos now available for Rs. 17900 and Rs. 10900

Samsung Galaxy Win Duos and Galaxy Fame Duos got a price tag earlier this week. Both these phones are now available from online retailer Flipkart priced at Rs. 17,900 and Rs. 10,900 respectively . The Samsung Galaxy Win Duos (GT-I8552) is listed on Flipkart as Galaxy Grand Quattro, but not on any other websites. The Samsung Galaxy Win was announced earlier this month and packs a 4.7-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) TFT display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. The Samsung Galaxy Fame was announced earlier this year and packs a 3.5-inch ( 480 × 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1 GHz processor. Both these phones run on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and have dual SIM support with Always On feature that would forward calls to the other SIM. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Win Duos and Galaxy Fame Duos now available for Rs. 17900 and Rs. 10900”

Facebook for Windows Phone Beta released, brings new design and features

Facebook has released a new Windows Phone Beta app (version 5.0) for devices running on Windows Phone 8. This offers a redesign user interface (UI) and includes several much-requested features, including new support for high-resolution photos, post sharing, and Facebook Timeline. Since this is a separate app, you can install this beta app alongside the current Facebook app (version 4.2.1). Continue reading “Facebook for Windows Phone Beta released, brings new design and features”

Reliance ties up with Aircel for 2G Intra-circle roaming

Reliance Communications has announced plans to expand its pan-India 2G network through 2G GSM Intra-Circle roaming agreements with existing operators to improve their network coverage. The company has announced that they have signed a pan-India 2G GSM ICR agreement with Aircel. They are in talks with several operators across the country for similar agreements. Continue reading “Reliance ties up with Aircel for 2G Intra-circle roaming”

Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2 officially launched for Rs. 6999

Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2

S Mobility has officially launched the Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2, the company’s latest smartphone with a 5-inch (480 x 800 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display at an affordable price tag. The phone went on sale earlier today from the online retailer Saholic. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It packs a 5-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Micromax launched the A72 Canvas Viva recently for Rs. 6,499, but the Spice Mi-502 is better in terms of specfications. It has 2G (EDGE) and dual SIM support and packs a 2100 mAh battery. Continue reading “Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2 officially launched for Rs. 6999”

Fly F40, F51, F45s Android smartphones and F8s tablet launched, priced between Rs. 4500 and Rs. 13499

Fly Mobile has launched range of Android smartphones at an event in Delhi. The F51 is the entry-level Android smartphone with a 4-inch HVGA (320 x 480 pixels) display and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It is powered by a 1 GHz processor. The F51 is a slightly better phone with a 5-inch WVGA display that runs on Android 4.0 ICS. It is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor. Continue reading “Fly F40, F51, F45s Android smartphones and F8s tablet launched, priced between Rs. 4500 and Rs. 13499”

Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2 with 5-inch display, 1 GHz dual-core processor now available for Rs. 6999

Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2

Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2, the company’s latest Android smartphone is now available from online retailer Saholic. It has a 5-inch (480 x 800 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display, 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. This has better specifications than the Micromax A72 Canvas Viva that was recently launched at a price tag of Rs. 6,499. It has 2G (EDGE) and dual SIM support similar to the Micromax A72. Continue reading “Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2 with 5-inch display, 1 GHz dual-core processor now available for Rs. 6999”

Intex i-Buddy Connect 3G with 7-inch display and Dual SIM support launched for Rs. 9990

Intex i-Buddy Connect 3G

Intex has launched the i-Buddy Connect 3G, successor of i-Buddy Connect tablet that was launched last year. It has a 7-inch capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It comes with a 3.2MP rear camera and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. It also comes with pre-loaded Educlass: a smart school application with NCERT text books from class 1- 12 , large repository of question banks and interactive content for various subjects. Continue reading “Intex i-Buddy Connect 3G with 7-inch display and Dual SIM support launched for Rs. 9990”

Micromax A115 Canvas 3D with 5-inch display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 9999

Micromax A115 Canvas 3D

Micromax A115 Canvas 3D that leaked earlier this month has gone official. It has a 5-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577 processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, similar to the A116 Canvas HD. It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with dual LED Flash and a 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera. This is the first 3D smartphone from Micromax that doesn’t require 3D glasses to watch 3D content. Micromax announced last week that they have sold over 1 million units of Canvas smartphones. Continue reading “Micromax A115 Canvas 3D with 5-inch display, Android 4.1 launched for Rs. 9999”

Nokia unveils the Lumia range in Chennai with new EMI and wireless charging plate offers

lumia-range-chennai

Chennai, April 30, 2013: Nokia has unveiled their latest Lumia range of smartphone including the Lumia 920, Lumia 820, Lumia 720, Lumia 620 and the Lumia 520. All these phones run on the latest Windows Phone 8 OS and are available at different price points, starting from Rs. 10,499. Nokia has also unveiled new Easy EMI offers at 0% Interest, No down payment and no processing fee for these Lumia devices. Continue reading “Nokia unveils the Lumia range in Chennai with new EMI and wireless charging plate offers”

Samsung Galaxy Note 510 goes on sale in India for Rs. 30900

Samsung started taking pre-orders for the Galaxy Note 510 (GT-N51000) last week. The tablet is now available from their official eStore for Rs. 30900. The Galaxy Note 510 was announced in India at the Samsung India Forum 2013 in Hyderabad last month. It has a 8.0-inch (1280 × 800 pixels) TFT display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). It has S Pen support with Air View, S Note, S Planner, Email with hand-writing integration and more. It also comes with 3G support and voice calling. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Note 510 goes on sale in India for Rs. 30900”