RIM launched three new handsets in India recently. We got to spend some time with the three and have put down some thoughts. The first in the line is the new Curve 9350 , a CDMA based device.
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HTC Flyer 32GB , 3G version Price Drops to Rs.23900 !
When HTC launched the 3G+WiFi of it’s 7 inch Android tablet in India for Rs.39890 in June this year , we were immensely disappointed about the price tag. It was an impressive tablet with decent battery life. Now if you gave the Flyer a pass for the same reason, good news for you. The price of the tablet has been cut by almost 50%. It has now available for Rs.23900 on Flipkart and Rs.23990 on LeysBuy. Some retailers are still selling it at around Rs.35000. Continue reading “HTC Flyer 32GB , 3G version Price Drops to Rs.23900 !”
Nano SIM card coming soon !
While the whole mobile industry was taken surprise when the microSIM card made it’s way onto the Apple iPad and the iPhone 4. Fast forward 2011 , we have the world’s largest handset maker going with a microSIM slot in it’s latest smartphones including the Nokia ,N9, Lumia 800 and Lumia 710. Motorola used a similar SIM card slot in the DROID RAZR. Now a German company Giesecke & Devrient (G&D) has come up with the World’s first Nano SIM card which is significantly smaller than even a microSIM card.The main reason handset makers go with a microSIM card is to reduce the thickness of the device. With a Nano SIM card , they are only going to get even more thinner rather anorexic ! Continue reading “Nano SIM card coming soon !”
ARM unveils Mali-T658 GPU, promises 10x graphics performance than Current-Gen GPU
ARM has announced the new Mali-T658 GPU that offers 10 times the performance than current-Gen GPU, Mali-400 MP GPU that is used in the mainstream consumer devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S II. This also offers 4 times the processing power of Mali-T604 and also offers a range of performance and API support than that of all currently available embedded GPUs that offers better uses such as traditional graphics processing, including HD gaming, computational photography, image-processing and augmented reality. Continue reading “ARM unveils Mali-T658 GPU, promises 10x graphics performance than Current-Gen GPU”
Sprint announces Motorola ADMIRAL with Direct Connect, Coming on October 23 for $99.99
Spirnt has announced the Motorola ADMIRAL, the first smartphone that boasts Sprint Direct Connect speed. It is powered by a 1.2GHz processor and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It feature a 3.1-inch (640 x 480 pixels) touchscreen display and QWERTY keyboard. It has push-to-talk capabilities with Sprint Direct Connect that uses Sprint 3G (EVDO Rev. A) network. Continue reading “Sprint announces Motorola ADMIRAL with Direct Connect, Coming on October 23 for $99.99”
Idea 3G now in Jammu and Kashmir
Idea Cellular has launched their 3G services in Jammu and Kashmir. Idea 3G services would be available in Srinagar and Udhampur, to start with and would be rolled out to other regions soon. Idea 3G subscribers could enjoy high-speed Internet Browsing, Video conferencing, Mobile TV and Video on demand. Continue reading “Idea 3G now in Jammu and Kashmir”
Samsung Stratosphere with 4G LTE and QWERTY Keyboard announced for Verizon
Samsung has announced their new 4G LTE smartphone, Samsung Stratosphere for Verizon Wireless. This phone is the first Verizon 4G LTE phone with five-row QWERTY keyboard. It runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and it is powered by 1 GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird Application Processor. Continue reading “Samsung Stratosphere with 4G LTE and QWERTY Keyboard announced for Verizon”
LG shows off True HD IPS display with better resolution, brightness and colors
LG unveiled LG Optimus LTE Smartphone with 4.5–inch True HD IPS display in Korea last week. This offers advanced resolution, brightness and clarity and shows colors in their most natural tones. The display is developed in close collaboration with sister company LG Display and it offers 16:9 screen viewing without distortion that are used in the television industry. LG introduced 3D stereoscopic display on the Optimus 3D and the 700-nit superbright NOVA display on the Optimus Black. Continue reading “LG shows off True HD IPS display with better resolution, brightness and colors”
MTS Bundled offers with MTS Livewire and MTS MTag 3.1 Android phones
MTS has launched new bundled offers that offers free talk time, SMSs and data usage for both the prepaid and the postpaid customers on purchase of MTS Livewire and MTS MTag 3.1 Android phones. These phones run on Android 2.2 (Froyo) and they are powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 processor. Continue reading “MTS Bundled offers with MTS Livewire and MTS MTag 3.1 Android phones”
LG Optimus LTE with 4.5 inch HD IPS display announced in Korea
LG has announced the LG Optimus LTE, its first phone in Korean market to support 4G connectivity. The phone has 4.5–inch True HD IPS display and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It features 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm snapdragon processor. Continue reading “LG Optimus LTE with 4.5 inch HD IPS display announced in Korea”
Reliance 3G offers with LG Optimus 3D
LG partners with Reliance to offer new plans on Reliance 3G for both prepaid and postpaid customers on purchase of LG Optimus 3D. These plans offer Free Voice, SMS, 3G Data and VAS services like Mobile TV pack. The LG Optimus 3D was launched in India last month. This offer is also available in 2G circles. Continue reading “Reliance 3G offers with LG Optimus 3D”
Idea 3G Video Calling booth offers free ISD video calls in Kerala till September 23
Idea has launched 3G video calling booth in Malapuram, Kerala that would offer ISD video calls to any 3G enabled phones across the world. People can visit Idea kiosk at IMT Mobile, Dubai Souk, behind Kottakkal bus stand, Kottakkal to make International video calls. Apart from ISD, people can also make STD and local video calls to any 3G mobile phones with front facing camera. Continue reading “Idea 3G Video Calling booth offers free ISD video calls in Kerala till September 23”
HTC Raider 4G announced in Korea
HTC has announced a new 4G LTE device, HTC Raider 4G in Korea. The phone runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and has 4.5 inch touch screen, 1.5 GHz, Dual-Core processor and a 8MP auto focus camera with LED Flash. The prototype of the phone was already leaked as HTC Holiday for AT&T. Continue reading “HTC Raider 4G announced in Korea”
Airtel 3G now offers Double Data on Select Plans
Airtel now offers Double Data Benefit on select 3G plans. All the Standard 3G packs now offer double data on recharge for both the Prepaid and Postpaid users. The Rs. 101, Rs. 201, Rs. 451 and Rs. 751 packs now offer 200MB, 500MB, 1200MB and 4GB (pre-paid) / 5GB (post-paid). Continue reading “Airtel 3G now offers Double Data on Select Plans”
Idea 3G now available across 236 towns in Gujarat
Idea 3G is now available across 236 towns in Gujart including the major cities like Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot & Gandhinagar, across 23 districts and 3 Union Territories. Idea has setup 1400 3G sites to offer 3G services for urban & semi-urban areas covering major industrial, agricultural and educational regions in Gujarat. Continue reading “Idea 3G now available across 236 towns in Gujarat”