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”
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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”
Samsung ATIV S gets priced in UK, Shipping late October
Samsung unveiled the first Windows Phone 8 device, ATIV S at IFA Berlin in August but didn’t reveal the availability or the pricing at that time. Now, UK’s online retailer Clove has announced that it is now availalble for pre-order with them and would ship at the end of this month. The Samsung ATIV S packs in a 4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED display and is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Continue reading “Samsung ATIV S gets priced in UK, Shipping late October”
Samsung Galaxy Music and Galaxy Music Duos with Dual Stereo Speakers, Android 4.0 announced
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Music. It has dual stereo speakers at the front for better audio and has advanced audio features such as Sound Alive & SRS. It has a 3-inch (240×320) display and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It is powered by a 850 MHz processor. There is a 3 Megapixel Fixed-focus camera at the back and it has a 3.5mm audio Jack and Built in FM Antenna. It has a dedicated music key to launch the music player easily. It is 12.25 mm thick and weighs 106.9 grams. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy Music and Galaxy Music Duos with Dual Stereo Speakers, Android 4.0 announced”
MTS launches MTag 353 Android Smartphone for Rs. 5999
MTS has launched their new Android Smartphone MTag 353. It is powered by a 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 Processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), similar to the MTag 351, MTag 352 and MTag 281 that was launched in August. It has a 3.5-inch (320 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and comes with a 3MP camera at the back. Continue reading “MTS launches MTag 353 Android Smartphone for Rs. 5999”
Real Soccer 2013 launched for iPhone and iPad
Gameloft has launched the Real Soccer 2013 for the iPhone and iPad. This version is free to download, similar to the Real Soccer 2012. This offer better experience with realistic graphics and has over 700 motion-capture animations. Continue reading “Real Soccer 2013 launched for iPhone and iPad”
LG E960 images surface, is this the next Nexus?
New images of the LG’s Nexus Smartphone LG-E960 has surfaced online. There are 2 set of pictures, one has a curved design with a rugged back, and other one has a similar design as the LG Optimus G since it has a cover on it. According to these images, both these devices run on Android 4.1.2 with the Linux 3.4 kernel and has the board name Mako. The FCC Id – ZNFE960 on the device matches the one that passed though FCC last week with AT&T bands. Continue reading “LG E960 images surface, is this the next Nexus?”