HTC Desire X is now available in India from online retailer Snapdeal. HTC announced the Desire X in August and it comes with a 4.0-inch (800 X 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and is powered by 1 GHz Dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with HTC Sense 4.0 UI and has a 5MP auto focus camera at the back with LED Flash. It also has built-in Beats Audio support. Continue reading “HTC Desire X now available in India for Rs. 19799”
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Karbonn A21 and A9+ with 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, Android 4.0 coming soon
Looks like Karbonn is on a launching spree. The Karbonn A11 that was listed online earlier this went on sale today. Now, the Karbonn A9+ is listed on Flipkart and the Karbonn A21 appears on the Karbonn site. The A9+ is the successor of the Karbonn A9 that was launched in July. The A9+ has a 4.0-inch (480 × 800 pixels) IPS display, while the A21 has a 4.5-inch (540 ×960 pixels) IPS display. Both these devices are powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor (According to Wikipedia, A9+ is powered by a Snapdragon S4 processor, but we have to wait for the official launch since any one can edit these details). Both these phones run on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and come with Dual SIM support. Continue reading “Karbonn A21 and A9+ with 1.2 GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, Android 4.0 coming soon”
NTT Docomo unveils 16 new devices including 9 Smartphones and a Tablet
Japan’s largest telecom operator NTT Docomo has unveiled 16 new devices including 9 Smartphones and a Tablet. Some popular phones include, Samsung Galaxy Note II SC-02E and Galaxy S3 α SC-03E in the ‘docomo NEXT Series’. They have also announced Sony Xperia AX SO-01E and LG Optimus LIFE L-02E in the ‘docomo with series’. LG announced that the LG Optimus G L-01E would got on sale on from NTT Docomo on October 19th. Continue reading “NTT Docomo unveils 16 new devices including 9 Smartphones and a Tablet”
Penta T-Pad WS703C 7-inch tablet with Voice calling launched for Rs. 6999
Pantel Technologies has launched T-Pad WS703C their new tablet with built-in SIM card slot for voice calling and 2G connectivity. It has a 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display with and is powered by a 1.2 GHz processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and has WiFi and 3G support via USB Dongle for data connectivity. Kapil Sibal, Minister of HDR and Communications and Information Technology launched the tablet and 674 tablets were distributed to meritorious students of the SSLC – 2012 exam in Kerala. Continue reading “Penta T-Pad WS703C 7-inch tablet with Voice calling launched for Rs. 6999”
Airtel launches CAT Fastrack pack on mobile for CAT aspirants
Airtel has launched CAT Fastrack pack, a 30 day crash course for CAT aspirants in India in partnership with Hungama Mobile. This has specially designed courses that comprises of tutorial videos, practice sessions, SMS tips, mini-CATs and mock tests which would also help MBA aspirants preparing for XAT, MAT, SNAP and FMS. Continue reading “Airtel launches CAT Fastrack pack on mobile for CAT aspirants”
Karbonn A11 with 4-inch display, Android 4.0 now available for Rs. 8499
Karbonn A11 Dual SIM phone that was listed on Flipkart earlier this week is now available from online retailer Saholic. It has a 4.0-inch (480 x 800 Pixels) display and is powered by a 1 GHz processor. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has a 5MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera for video calling. Continue reading “Karbonn A11 with 4-inch display, Android 4.0 now available for Rs. 8499”
Vodafone to accept Aadhaar as Identity and Address proof for a new connection
Vodafone has been appointed as the official Authentication Service Agency (ASA) and Authentication User Agency (AUA) of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). They launched the Proof of Concept (PoC) for use of Aadhaar as valid Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) using the Aadhaar online authentication procedure in Andhra Pradesh. Continue reading “Vodafone to accept Aadhaar as Identity and Address proof for a new connection”
iBall Andi 4.3J with Dual Batteries launched for Rs. 9,499
iBall has launched the Andi 4.3J their new Android smartphone with Dual Battery slots (1630mAh + 900mAh = 2530mAh). It has a 4.3-inch (480×800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1 GHz Cortex A9 Processor. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and comes with a 5MP Auto Focus Camera at the back and a 0.3 MP front-facing camera for video calling. Continue reading “iBall Andi 4.3J with Dual Batteries launched for Rs. 9,499”
Samsung Galaxy S III mini with a 4-inch display set for a German launch on October 11th
Samsung mobile communications head JK Shin has apparently confirmed to the Korean press that the 4-inch version of the Galaxy S III dubbed the Galaxy S III “mini” is all set to launch in Germany on October 11th.
Plantronics Voyager Legend and Marque 2 Bluetooth Headsets launched in India
Plantronics has launched 2 new Bluetooth Headsets, Voyager Legend and the Marque 2 in India. The Voyager Legend has precisely tuned audio, Smart Sensor technology and intuitive voice enabled controls. The Marque 2 (M165) is the successor of the Marque M155 that was launched in India last year. It has Dual microphones to reduce the outside noise and wind for clear and crisp call quality and DeepSleep power‐saving mode. Continue reading “Plantronics Voyager Legend and Marque 2 Bluetooth Headsets launched in India”
Google Nexus 7 Android 4.1.2 OTA update starts rolling out, brings landscape mode and improvements
Google has started rolling out Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) update for the Nexus 7. The Google Nexus 7 was unveiled in June came with Android 4.1.1 but it lacked landscape mode. The new Android 4.1.2 Over the Air (OTA) update is a minor update which is about 31MB. It brings landscape mode and improvements in performance, stability and bug fixes. The LG E960 that is rumored to be the next Nexus device was spotted running on the Android 4.1.2. Continue reading “Google Nexus 7 Android 4.1.2 OTA update starts rolling out, brings landscape mode and improvements”
LG India announces winners of Smartphone Idea Camp contest
LG Smartphone Idea Camp contest is over and the winners got away with the prize-worth Rs. 1,000,000 along with LG Smart phones as an additional prize of Rs. 500,000. LG launched the Smartphone Idea Camp contest on August 1st which received registrations from 3700 contestants and ended on 15th September, 2012. The top 40 ideas were selected by the jury members and moved to round 2. Continue reading “LG India announces winners of Smartphone Idea Camp contest”
Nokia DC-16 Portable Battery Review
As smartphones increase in capabilities and screen sizes, the battery technology is struggling to keep up. Non replaceable batteries in phones have made it even harder to be able to just switch out when the phone dies.
This has led to a range of portable battery accessories by manufacturers like Proporta, Nokia amongst others. Nokia added a new member to its battery line up some time back in the form of the DC-16 charging stick and we decided to give it a spin. Here’s our review.
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iPhone 5 to Launch in India and Malaysia on Coming October 26?
BGR.in reports that Apple is planning to launch the iPhone 5 in India on October 26th. This isn’t the first time an October 26 launch in Asia has been mentioned. Last month, The Malay Mail reported that the iPhone 5 would be coming to Malaysia on that date, pending stock availability. There is no concrete word about the pricing yet but multiple sources FoneArena spoke to indicate a pricing of around Rs.48500-52500 approximately for the 16GB iPhone 5. Continue reading “iPhone 5 to Launch in India and Malaysia on Coming October 26?”
Karbonn A11 Dual SIM smartphone with 4-inch display, Android 4.0 coming soon
Karbonn is all set to launch their next Android Smartphone A11. The phone is listed on online retail site Flipkart. It packs in a 4.0-inch (480 x 800 Pixels) display and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It is powered by a 1 GHz processor and has Dual SIM support. It has a 5MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash and a front-facing camera for video calling. Continue reading “Karbonn A11 Dual SIM smartphone with 4-inch display, Android 4.0 coming soon”