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Lava has launched IvoryS, the company's latest tablet in the Ivory series as them promised earlier this month. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 3.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has voice calling capabilities and has dual SIM support.
Commenting on the launch, S.N. Rai, Co-founder and Director, LAVA International said,
We are very happy to announce the launch of our latest sleek and affordable offering, IvoryS, 7 inch tablet which is an extension of our Ivory Series. IvoryS is especially designed for youngsters and young working professionals to engage them with stylish product that meets their requirements of entertainment and connectivity at an affordable price.
It comes preloaded with productivity and security apps and games like Opera, Hungama Music App, WhatsApp, PayTM, EA games. Lava partnered with Broadcom recently for the first time for their QPAD 704, it has launched the IvoryS tablet by joining hands with MediaTek once again.
Dr. Finbarr Moynihan, General Manager - International Sales & Marketing, MediaTek Inc. said,
We are delighted to continue the collaboration with Lava, our long term partner, to help make leading ...
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Samsung has finally started rolling out the Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) update for the Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100) users starting from France, according to SamMobile. The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 got the KitKat update in January and the Galaxy S4 got the update in February. The Galaxy Note 2 got the Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) update in India back in November last year. Recently, Samsung promised Android 4.4 update for 14 Galaxy device in the U.S.
The KitKat update adds wireless printing, support for emojis and lots more new features. The Android 4.4.2 KitKat update for the Galaxy Note 2 brings minor UI changes and under the hood improvements such as white status bar icons,, lockscreen Camera shortcut, Enhanced Messaging, Samsung Wallet and KNOX, full screen music album art in the lockscreen, improved user interface and performance improvements.
The Android 4.4.2 update for the Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100) is now available in France via Kies. It is expected to roll out to other countries including India soon.
iberry has launched the Nuclea X, the company's latest smartphone in the Nuclea series. It has a 5.7-inch 720p display, powered by a 1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 8-megapixel front-facing camera, similar to Nuclea N2. iberry has also launched the affordable Auxus Handy H01 smartphone with a 4-inch display and a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor. Both these have dual SIM support and 3G connectivity.
iberry Auxus Nuclea X specifications
5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display based on OGS technology
1.7 GHz Octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with Mali 450-MP4 GPU
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM with dual standby
13MP autofocus rear camera with LED Flash
8MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
1GB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB
2800 mAh battery
iberry Auxus Handy H01 Specifications
4-inch touch screen IPS display
1.3 GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6572 processor with Mali 400 GPU
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM with dual standby
3MP rear camera
1.3 MP front-facing camera
512MB RAM, 2GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS/aGPS
1800 mAh battery
The iberry Auxus Nuclea X comes in black color and is priced at Rs. 12,990. The iberry Auxus Handy H01 ...
Oppo has been long rumored to release a smart lens for smartphones very much like what Sony did with their QX10 and QX100 attachable lenses. Only rumors have been floating around till now, but today an image showing off the device has been leaked online.
The device has an Oppo branding on it, but that definitely wouldn't be restricting usage to Oppo smartphones alone as we saw with the cross compatibility of the Sony lenses. The lens comes with a dedicated power button on it and it will also have its own set of options.
You will be able to transfer photos to your device through WiFi or NFC. Seeing the large number of user configurable options, this Smart Lens will be more of a standalone camera lens than as a companion shooter attaching itself to the back of a smartphone. Oppo is yet to announce the device and with no rumored flagships in the work, they could announce the Smart Lens without much fanfare.
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After teasing the smartphone for a few days, Intex has launched Aqua Qwerty, the company's first touch and type smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard. It has a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It also has 3G connectivity and dual SIM support.
With the new launch, the company targets professionals and women smartphone users who are looking for an affordable smartphone with a physical QWERTY keyboard.
Commenting on the launch Sanjay Kumar Kalirona, Business Head- Mobile, Intex said
Intex has always been at the forefront in bringing innovative products to its customers. Aqua Qwerty is one such product which offers the convenience of both touch and type features for users who are Qwerty lovers but wish to explore the touch experience at the same time.We have stepped into the qwerty keypad smartphone segment after a lot of market research, and we believe that the Aqua Qwerty will be a vehicle of smartphone adoption in the highly untapped segment of women smartphone users in India, also meeting the needs of professionals who want to send error-free texts, without stressing too ...
Announced first on 3rd September 2013, the sale of Nokia's Devices & Services business to Microsoft is now complete. With the completion of the deal, Nokia will cease to manufacture smartphones and will also transfer the Asha and Lumia brand name to Microsoft. The Finnish company will retain the name Nokia and will be allowed to use it on feature phones. The deal was subject to potential price adjustments and accordingly the estimate of adjustments has worked out in Nokia's favor. The total value of the transaction will be higher than the estimated EUR 5.44 billion that was announced earlier and hasn't been announced yet.
As reported earlier, Nokia's Chennai plant will not be transferred over to Microsoft and the company has entered a service agreement with the company to produce devices. With about 8000 employees, Nokia plans to offer a support program which would provide financial assistance to those who wish to explore other employment opportunities. In addition to the Chennai plant, Nokia's plant in Masan, Korea will also not be transferred and Nokia plans to shut down the plant after laying off 200 employees.
The entire leadership team at Nokia comprising of Stephen Elop, Jo Harlow, Juha Putkiranta, Tomi Toikkanen ...
Google, Apple, Intel and Adobe Systems have settled a class-action lawsuit against nearly 65,000 employees who had alleged the companies conspired to keep wages artificially low through no-hire agreements. Reuters report reveals that Apple, Google, Adobe and Intel have agreed to settle the case and the settlement amount is worth $324 million.
The tech workers claim that from 2005 to 2009 Apple, Google, Adobe and Intel conspired to not poach each others’ employees in order to avert salary bidding wars. The employees had been seeking $3 billion in damages. Under antitrust rules, that could have been tripled to $9 billion.
During pretrial proceedings in the class-action antitrust case, emails from top executives including the late Steve Jobs, Google cofounder Sergey Brin and then-CEO Eric Schmidt surfaced, showing the executives conferred on hiring plans, sometimes through intermediaries. The settlement goes before a judge on May 27.
Other companies were also involved, including Pixar, Lucasfilm and Intuit, although they previously settled their lawsuits for about $20 million.
Source:Reuters
Microsoft has released preview version of its Remote Desktop app for the recently announced Windows Phone 8.1. The company had launched the Remote desktop app on Android and iOS in October last year. It allows users to control your PC from a Windows Phone device while on the go, but it requires Windows Phone 8.1 that is currently available only for developers.
The Remote Desktop app provides a rich multi-touch experience with RDP and RemoteFX that supports Windows gestures. Users can get a rich Windows experience and be productive on their Windows Phone devices because the app uses RDP 8.1 and RemoteFX to provide high fidelity audio and graphics.
posted David Bélanger, Program Manager, Remote Desktop team in a company blog post.
The app can manage multiple remote desktops via a dedicated Connection Center thanks to its Network Layer Authentication protocol. It app connects to Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista. If you connect to a Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 machine, the system defaults to touch mode. However, if you are connecting to a Windows 7 PC, the default input mode will interpret your finger as mouse input.
Last week Google introduced Chrome desktop app for Android which enables users to access their PC from mobile.
Download Microsoft Remote ...
Samsung's latest flagship device, the Galaxy S5, was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona and eventually arrived in Indian shores earlier this week. With a sky high price of Rs. 51,500, we set out to find if the device is really worth the price. While we will let you know the conclusion in our full review of the phone, in the process, we took the really intriguing 16 MP camera for a spin. We had purchased the international variant in the US and tested the camera in and around San Francisco to see how it fared in different lighting conditions. Go past the break to find all the full resolution samples, and more importantly the 4K video sample after that.
The 16 megapixel camera on the Galaxy S5 is based on the ISOCELL technology, which basically means the individual pixels are isolated from each other, making way for better overall colour reproduction and accuracy. The downside is, even if it has a larger surface area for the sensor, the pixels will be a lot smaller than the conventional pixel size one could get from a normal BSI sensor. Coupled with a clear f2.2 lens, how does the new ...
Android has always allowed users to replace the core applications with third party offerings and today we will be checking out our top five alternatives to the default messaging application. Though the use of SMS is dwindling, developers continue to update their SMS applications. There are a lot of SMS applications in the Play Store and with Android 4.4.2, Google has given the control of the SMS applications to users allowing them to change the default SMS application.
Some of the SMS applications that managed to catch our attention are - hello sms, chomp SMS, Handcent SMS, Textra SMS, GO SMS Pro, Now SMS and Google's very own Hangouts. All the applications are unique in their own way with a lot of common features, however we will be covering only what we thought were top 5 SMS alternatives. The apps listed below are not in any specific order.
hello sms
hello sms is the best looking application among the other SMS alternatives. hello sms also claims to be the world's first SMS application with tabs. The user interface is slick and navigating through your SMS threads has never been easier. The application is relatively new when compared to the other applications and still ...
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released draft regulations on Standards of Quality of Service for Mobile Data Services back in 2012 since there was no quality of service standards for the mobile data services compared to wired Internet such as broadband. It released a benchmark and asked operators to document data collection process for each Quality of Service parameters such as success rate, Average Throughput, Latency and more.
In December 2012 it also added minimum download speed to the QoS parameter and said that operators should measure the minimum download speed for each plan and report it to TRAI on a monthly basis, but it did not issue any minimum download speed for each plans. After complaints from the consumers regarding the poor download speed, TRAI has decided to implement a minimum speed for 2G, 3G and other wireless technologies.
Since the download speed would not be uniform across all areas, TRAI has calculated the average minimum download speed achieved during preceding three-quarters across all LSAs as reported by the TSPs in various plans and for different technologies deployed by them. In its tests, the 2G speed varied from 21.42 kbps to 97.06 kbps between the operators.
All the operators mentions ...
Videocon Telecommunications plans launch its 4G services using FDD-LTE technology by December 2014, according to a report by ETTelecom. It would initially launch the services in Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. At the 4G World India conference, Videocon Telecom CEO Arvind Bali said to ETTelecom that it plans to launch the services between December to January and would launch it in 10 towns initially.
It also plans to launch IPTV and other services based on 4G. The company is currently in talks with equipment vendors and plans to launch 4G services directly, where it hasn't launched 2G services yet. It is also planning to share spectrum to expand its operations across the country.
Airtel already provides 4G services in India based on TDD-LTE using 2300 MHz spectrum and also offers 4G on mobile in Bangalore. Reliance too would launch 4G using TDD-LTE technology soon and plans to offer 4G using both FDD and TDD using an integrated ecosystem. Airtel, Idea and Vodafone said it would offer 4G using FDD-LTE technology, but Videocon wants to be the first company to launch 4G on 1800 MHz spectrum.
While HTC has won many accolades for the stunning design language of their One series of handsets, it seems that it isn't enough for design chief Scott Croyle. Completing an almost 6 year stint at HTC, Scott Croyle, has decided to put in his papers but will continue to be associated with HTC in a consulting position.
Replacing Scott will be his own right hand man, Jonah Becker. Croyle claims that the moves comes out of a desire to pursue his own projects. He had joined HTC in 2008 when his design firm, One & Co was acquired by the Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer. Scott has been instrumental in defining the design language of such devices as the One X and the iconic HTC One M7, M8. He is expected to continue his work on HTC's next generation smartphone and their upcoming wearable.
"HTC remains at the forefront of smartphone innovation. Scott Croyle will be focusing on special projects and dedicated on next generation developments."
"HTC continues to invest in talent and recruitment as part of our broader human resources strategy to ensure the continued strength of our company's organizational structure. To achieve our long-term goals as a business and return maximum value to ...
Samsung launched the Galaxy Core (GT-I8262) in India last year. Russian website hi-tech.mail.ru has posted the press images and the specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Core 2 Dual SIM (SM-G355H). According to the leak, the Galaxy Core 2 would have a 4.5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) LCD capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and would run Android 4.4 (KitKat).
It would come with Dual SIM support with Smart dual SIM feature, 5-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera, similar to the first Galaxy Core smartphone. This Galaxy Core had 1 GB RAM and 8GB of internal storage, but this would have 512MB RAM and 4GB of internal storage, says the website.
Samsung Galaxy Core 2 rumored specifications
4.5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) display
1.2 GHz quad-core processor
Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
Dual SIM with Smart Dual SIM
Dimensions: 129.7 x 67.9 x 9.8mm; Weight 138 grams
5MP rear camera with LED Flash
0.3MP (VGA)front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
512MB RAM, 4 GB internal memory, expandable up to 64GB with microSD
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
2000 mAh battery
The Samsung Galaxy Core 2 is expected to be priced around 9990 Russian Rubles (Rs. 16800 approx) ...
Lava has launched IvoryS, the company's latest tablet in the Ivory series as them promised earlier this month. It has a 7-inch (1024 x 600 pixels) display, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 3.2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has voice calling capabilities and has dual SIM support.
Commenting on the launch, S.N. Rai, Co-founder and Director, LAVA International said,
We are very happy to announce the launch of our latest sleek and affordable offering, IvoryS, 7 inch tablet which is an extension of our Ivory Series. IvoryS is especially designed for youngsters and young working professionals to engage them with stylish product that meets their requirements of entertainment and connectivity at an affordable price.
It comes preloaded with productivity and security apps and games like Opera, Hungama Music App, WhatsApp, PayTM, EA games. Lava partnered with Broadcom recently for the first time for their QPAD 704, it has launched the IvoryS tablet by joining hands with MediaTek once again.
Dr. Finbarr Moynihan, General Manager - International Sales & Marketing, MediaTek Inc. said,
We are delighted to continue the collaboration with Lava, our long term partner, to help make leading ...
HTC's design chief might be moving on to greener pastures, but he sure has left quite a legacy behind. After the original HTC One won accolades for its pleasing design and quality of build, the Taiwan manufacturer has one upped itself with the new HTC One M8. The design language might be almost exactly the same as its predecessor, but with minor changes in the build, and tweaks to the already good design, HTC has carved yet another well designed smartphone for the premium market. Lets take a hardware walkthrough of this device in photos to see how it looks in front of the camera.
The One M8 has a narrow and long front face, thanks to the amount of space occupied by the stereo speakers they fondly call "Boomsound". The familiar premium design lends credence to the flagship nature of this device.
Above the new 5 inch full HD IPS display is the front facing camera that has a higher megapixel count than the phone's main camera. This sits along side the sensors, the speaker grille and the notification LED that lays inside.
The new One M8 loses the capacitive shortcuts that were part of the older one, but still keeps enough ...
Oppo has unveiled the Oppo Joy, a mid-range smartphone in Indonesia. It has a 4-inch (800 x 480 pixels) WVGA IPS sensitive touch screen with glove mode, powered by a 1.3 GHz dual core processor and runs on Android 4.2-based Color ROM. It has a 3-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It also has 3G connectivity and dual SIM support.
It has Quick Reach mode in Color OS that lets you draw a pattern on the screen and double tap on the display to launch apps easily. The gesture panel also lets you customize your patterns. Earlier this year Oppo Neo (R831) was unveiled in Indonesia and it was it was launched in India in February.
Oppo Joy specifications
4-inch (800 ×480 pixels) WVGA capacitive touch screen display
Android 4.2 (ColorOS)
Dual SIM (normal + micro)
1.3 GHz dual-core processor
3MP rear camera
0.3MP front-facing camera
9.9mm thick and weighs 125g
3G HSPA+, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS
512MB RAM, 4GB of internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
1700 mAh battery
The Oppo Joy comes in Black and White colors and is priced at Rp. 1,699, 000 (Rs. 8,900 approx). It would go on sale in Indonesia soon, but no word on India launch yet.
Spice Smart Flo Glam Mi-357, the company's latest affordable smartphone in the Smart Flo series is now available from online retailer Saholic. It has a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. This would compete with the Intex Cloud X3 that has almost similar specifications.
It also comes with dual SIM support and has 2G connectivity.
Spice Smart Flo Glam Mi-357 specifications
3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1 GHz dual-core processor
Dual SIM (GSM + WCDMA) with Dual Standby
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
3MP rear camera
1.3MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
13mm thick and weighs 135 grams
2G EDGE, WiFi,Bluetooth
256 MB RAM, 512 Internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
1400 mAh battery
The Spice Smart Flo Glam Mi-357 comes in Black and Blue colors and is priced at Rs. 3,299.
Corsair, popular for its PC gaming hardware has launched Simple Audio’s GO compact portable Bluetooth speakers. The company acquired Simple Audio, back in February 2013. It is compact and connects to smartphones and tablet using Bluetooth 3.0. It also has a built-in rechargeable battery that promises up to 8 hours of playback.
It has separate bass reinforcing driver and two stereo speakers. It also has a built-in microphone and echo-cancellation technology to use it as a hands-free speakerphone.
Commenting on the launch, M A Mannan, Country Marketing Manager at Corsair said,
We are extremely happy to launch Simple Audio GO in India. Its high quality and high-performance system bring the amusing music experience throughout the home. Because of the convenience of its size and connectivity, GO will be the best match for this holiday season and the best travel companion.
Features of Corsair Simple Audio GO
Compact design easily fits in bag and backpack
Fully integrated digital signal processor (DSP) and digital signal path 40W per channel Class-D amplifier
Bluetooth 3.0 A2DP stereo lets you connect to smartphones or tablets
3.5mm stereo line-in
Subwoofer output via RCA jack to any powered subwoofer
Built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to 8 hours and can be charged via USB port
Integrated microphone for speakerphone support with smartphones
The Corsair ...
Jabong has rolled out shopping app on Android and iOS that will enable users to shop directly from their mobile and tablets.
We are excited with the launch of our mobile app, which has been customised keeping in mind what customers look for when on the move, thus offering real benefits. With an increasing number of users of smart devices prompted by easy affordability and availability and an improving eco-system, it was imperative for us to launch a mobile shopping app
said Arun Chandra Mohan, Founder & CEO, Jabong.com in an official statement.
As soon as you launch the app it offers you sections like New In, Women, Men, kids, sports and home fashion. The section further has sub categories like clothing, accessories etc. The app feels responsive and smooth due to its simple interface. Users can also select products via brands. They can also quickly access recently viewed items on home and product. Jabong's iOS app supports both iPhone and iPad.
Jabong's competitor Flipkart had launched its shopping app on Android and iOS last year.
Download Jabong (Free) - Android | iOS
Specifications of the LG G3 had leaked several times, but we did not see a render of the G3 yet. GSMArena has got hold of a live image of the upcoming LG flagship that reveals the rear-mounted power button and the volume rocker. The design of these keys are a bit different from the LG G2, G2 mini or other latest G series devices. It also has a new sensor next to the camera, which could be the rumored fingerprint sensor.
According to earlier rumors the LG G3 would come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8974 processor (Snapdragon 800 or 801 SoC), 13-megapixel rear camera with OIS+, 2.1-megapixel front-facing camera, 3GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB of internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD and 4G LTE. It is also expected to run on the latest Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) with a new flat UI. The new leak also reveals that it would come in 16GB version as well.
The LG G3 would also come in Gold colored variant and is expected to be unveiled sometime in Q2 or by June 2014. LG is also expected to launch the LG G3 mini later this year.
