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It's been quite a while since the BlackBerry Z10 launched in India, and that too, with a hefty price tag. To spur the sales of the device, the Waterloo company has now joined the "0% EMI" bandwagon by offering an EMI scheme for the only BlackBerry 10 device in the market as well as the cheap Curve device - the 9220. Like most other EMI schemes offered by companies like Samsung and Nokia, this will also feature Rs.0 down payment, 0% processing fee and 0% interest and the plan will be rolled out in 3000 BlackBerry outlets across India this weekend. One can choose to pay Rs. 4,799/- per month for 9 months, for the BlackBerry Z10 and Rs. 799/- per month for 12 months, for the Curve 9220.
These are the banks that are supported for the EMI offer which one can avail using credit cards - Axis Bank, Citibank, HDFC bank, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Kotak, SBI Card and Standard Chartered. In addition to the EMI scheme, BlackBerry have also partnered with Idea cellular to launch a 1GB/month mobile data plan with BIS, priced at Rs. 999/- per year. While it is not clear whether this is 2G or 3G, ...
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Samsung released the Galaxy S4 last month, but it was only available Black Mist and White Frost color variants. Samsung announced today that they have shipped 10 million Galaxy S4 globally. The company has also announced that the device would be available in new colors including Blue Arctic and Red Aurora, followed by Purple Mirage and Brown Autumn this summer.
The Blue Artic variant of the Samsung Galaxy S4 went on sale from NTT Docomo in Japan recently along with the Black Mist and White Frost colors. Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S3 in range of colors including Amber Brown, Garnet Red, Sapphire Black and Titanium Grey back in August last year. The Galaxy S3 even released in limited edition Martian Pink color in Korea.
Hope Samsung would release the images of all the new colors of the Galaxy S4 soon. Which one is your favorite color among these ?
Swipe Telecom has launched their new Android Tablet, Halo Speed. It has a 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.5 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) similar to the Swipe Halo Value that was launched back in March. It has a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera similar to the Halo Value but this comes with 1GB RAM. It has voice calling support and 2G data connectivity. It comes with several pre-loaded apps and has Flash Support 11.1, Olive Office Premium and audio recording.
Swipe Halo Speed Specifications
7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen 5 point multi-touch display
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS
1.5 GHz processor
2MP rear camera
0.3 MP front-facing camera
Weighs 345 grams
3.5mm audio jack
2G with Voice calling, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0
3000 mAh battery
The Swipe Halo Speed is priced at Rs. 6,990. It would be available from retails stores and leading online portals across the country.
Google has updated the Google Drive app for Android to version 1.2.182.25 that brings lot of new features including a new grid view, previews, Document scanning using the Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology that lets you scan your receipts, cards etc. and save it as PDF, better Spreadsheet editor, option to download a copy of files and lots more new features.
New features in Google Drive v1.2 for Android
New grid view in clean and simple card-style makes it easier to find your files
New quick preview lets you quickly review photos and other files and discover the information easily
Scan documents for safe keeping in Drive and turn the document into a PDF
Download a copy of files to your local device from the actions menu inside settings (Honeycomb+)
Spreadsheet editor now supports changing fonts, colors and cell alignment
View properties of files from within the editors
Bug fixes and visual improvements
Download Google Drive for Android from the Google Play Store for free, if you don't have it yet.
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Chrome for Android has been updated to version 27.0.1453.90 that brings better search that would let you view and refine your query directly in the omnibox instead of viewing just a search URL. This version also brings full screen support on phones and tab history on Android tablets that was available in the Chrome 27 beta that released last month.
New features in Chrome v27 for Android
Fullscreen on phones – Scroll down the page and the toolbar will disappear.
Simpler searching – Searching from the omnibox will keep your search query visible in the omnibox, making it easier to edit, and show more on your search result page.
Tab history on tablets – Long press the browser back button to view your tab history
Several stability improvements
Download Chrome for Android from the Google Play, if you don't have it yet.
Google has also announced that the upcoming Chrome update for the iPhone and iPad that would let you search by voice in the omnibox, faster reloading of web pages with efficient cache management when the network is slow, option to open links in Chrome and then return to the app with just one tap.
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Jet Airways has partnered with Nokia to launched the official app for Windows Phone. This app would let you book tickets, check flight status, manage their JetPrivilege account, avail special offers and more directly from your device. It also offers flight updates and notifications with the ability to pin the booked ticket to the home screen for easy access. Even though they have partnered with Nokia, the app is not exclusive to Lumia devices and is available for all the Windows Phone devices.
Features of Jet Airways app for Windows Phone
Seamless booking process and secure payment via credit card.
Easy access to the booked itinerary, pinned as a tile on the home screen
Convenient access and management of JetPrivilege Account, on the go
Real time flight status with option to search using flight number, airport or route
Registration for receiving real time flight status notification.
Latest updates on News and Special offers
Users can share their experiences via the app
Download Jet Airways app for Windows Phone (7.5 and later) from the Windows Phone Store for free.
HTC has announced Desire 600 dual sim, the company's latest mid-range smartphone with dual SIM support. Press image of a mid-range devices surfaced recently, but this looks different from the phone. It has a 4.5-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) pixels super LCD2 display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and runs on Android Jelly Bean (Version is not available yet). It has a 8-megapixel camera on the back with LED flash, BSI sensor and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera with BSI sensor. It has HTC BlinkFeed home screen and HTC BoomSound with Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers similar to the HTC One.
HTC Desire 600 dual sim specifications
4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) pixels super LCD2 display
1.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor
Android Jellybean
Dual SIM
8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI Sensor
1.6 MP front-facing camera with BSI Sensor
3.5 mm headset jack, Beats audio support
HTC BlinkFeed
HTC BoomSound, Dual frontal stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers
3.5mm audio jack, Beats Audio
1GB DDR2 RAM, 8GB internal memory
3G (HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX, GPS with a-GPS
1860 mAh battery
The HTC Desire 600 dual sim would be available globally from early June 2013. No word on pricing yet.
Micromax has launched the MMX377G a new 3G data card with a YouTube tab that enables access to the weekly top music videos and micromaxonline.com exclusively. It offers download speeds up to 14.4 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5.76Mbps and also includes, Phonebook, SMS and Voice call support. It has Plug n play functionality that connects to the network instantly without and tedious process such as driver installation or manual configuration. It has T-Flash memory reader which support microSD cards up to 32GB.
The data card is powered by MediaTek’s MT6280 3G/HSPA+ thin-modem platform that supports HSPA+ data rates and comes as a highly-integrated, single-chip baseband and RF SoC (System on Chip) that offers small size, low power and leading data modem performance ideal for 3G data dongles.
Features of Micromax MMX377G 3G data card
Configuration free, Plug n Play
3G HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps
9.5mm thick thick and weighs 30 grams
Micro SD Card Slot ( supports up to 32GB)
YouTube tab to access top weekly music videos
Phonebook, SMS and Voice Call
The Micromax MMX377G 3G data card is priced at Rs. 1,699 and is available through all the leading outlets across India. It is also available from micromaxinfo.com.
There is a lot of negativity surrounding the Taiwanese phone maker HTC recently due to some high profile departures from the company including Chief Product Officer Kouji Kodera and Asia CEO Lennard Hoornik. But the company has managed to sell 5 million units of the its flagship HTC One smartphone since launch according to a report by the WSJ. HTC's main Android rival Samsung just announced today that it had sold over 10 million units of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone in record time. The HTC One hit many markets before the Galaxy S4 but HTC is still struggling with the global roll out. India was supposed to get the phone in end of April but it is finally going on sale only this month end. HTC was also involved in some legal trouble with respect to the HDR microphone on the device.
Executives quitting a company in bad times is not something new. But I feel that the reports about the death of HTC are slightly exaggerated. The company is on a downward spiral but did manage to fight back with the One. Just that HTC can't afford to make mistakes and launch delays and component shortages can only prove fatal ...
Maxx Mobile has launched two new Android smartphones, AX8 Race and AX9Z. The AX8 has a 5-inch (480×800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The Maxx AX9Z has a 4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Mediatek MT6577 processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Both these phones have a 8-megapxiel Auto Focus Camera with LED flas, 2-megapixel front-facing camera and comes with dual SIM support with dual standby.
Maxx AX8 Race specifications
5-inch (480×800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
10.2mm thick and weighs 198 grams
1 GHz single-core MediaTek Processor
8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP and GPS
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
2300 mAh battery
Maxx AX9Z Race specifications
4.5-inch (960 x 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1.2 GHz dual-core Mediatek MT6577 processor
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM)
8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and GPS
512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, expandable memory up to ...
Panasonic announced and launched its first and only smartphone for the Indian market - the Panasonic P51 last week. It is supposed to be its splashing entry into the crowded Indian smartphone market and everybody expected it to make an entry in the low-mid end segment where the volume is, so did we. But instead of following the "new manufacturer - low price" route, Panasonic did the opposite in bringing a flagship-like device with a price tag that you would attach to a mid-high end smartphone. Does Panasonic deliver in providing a premium experience for the price? Or is it just another me-too entry that is exorbitantly priced? Read on to find out.
Once we got the device in our hands, it felt eerily familiar. We thought it would be right to find its roots, considering it has very similar specifications to devices from other Indian manufacturers who also re-package ODM devices from China. After some research, we found out that the phone resembles a lot like the TCL Y900 being sold in China, which in turn is sold as the Alcatel One Touch Scribe HD elsewhere. In fact it looks exactly the same, every detail included, and yes, the specifications ...
Celkon has launched the company's latest Android smartphones A107 Signature One in the Signature series and an entry-level Android smartphone A9+. The A107 Signature One has a 5-inch (480×800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, 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. This would compete with the recently launched Spice Mi-502 Smart Flo Pace 2 that has similar specifications. The A9+ has a 3.5-inch (480×320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display and powered by a 1 GHz processor. Both these phones have dual SIM support with dual standby and supports 2G (EDGE) connectivity.
Celkon A107 Signature One specifications
5-inch (480×800 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
1 GHz dual-core Processor
8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED flash
0.3MP (VGA)front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
2G (EDGE), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
512MB RAM, 512 MB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
2100 mAh battery
Celkon A9+ One specifications
3.5-inch (480×320 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS
1 GHz processor
2MP rear Camera
VGA front-facing camera
2G (EDGE), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
256MB RAM, 512MB Internal memory, ...
It's been quite a while since the BlackBerry Z10 launched in India, and that too, with a hefty price tag. To spur the sales of the device, the Waterloo company has now joined the "0% EMI" bandwagon by offering an EMI scheme for the only BlackBerry 10 device in the market as well as the cheap Curve device - the 9220. Like most other EMI schemes offered by companies like Samsung and Nokia, this will also feature Rs.0 down payment, 0% processing fee and 0% interest and the plan will be rolled out in 3000 BlackBerry outlets across India this weekend. One can choose to pay Rs. 4,799/- per month for 9 months, for the BlackBerry Z10 and Rs. 799/- per month for 12 months, for the Curve 9220.
These are the banks that are supported for the EMI offer which one can avail using credit cards - Axis Bank, Citibank, HDFC bank, HSBC, ICICI Bank, Kotak, SBI Card and Standard Chartered. In addition to the EMI scheme, BlackBerry have also partnered with Idea cellular to launch a 1GB/month mobile data plan with BIS, priced at Rs. 999/- per year. While it is not clear whether this is 2G or 3G, ...
Alcatel has announced a partnership with Salora International Limited, manufacturer and distributor in India. This tie up would give Salora distribution and sales rights for its lineup of smart phones in India. Salora would sell the One touch smartphones through traditional trade in North and East India and through modern and online trade in the rest of the country according to the agreement.
This move would help the smartphones available at major retail outlets as well as all distributors and sub distributors through Salora’s supply chain network. Salora sells their own smartphones and tablets across the country. They entered into the mobile phone business back in 2011 and launched their first smartphone earlier this year.
Alcatel has launched 4 smartphones, One Touch Idol, One Touch Idol Ultra, One Touch Glory, and One Touch Scribe Easy in India.
Rearding the distribution alliance Gopal Jiwarajka, Chairman & Managing Director, Salora International Limited said
Salora International has always allied with brands and companies who have firmly established leadership status in the world for its quality and technology, and today with this tie-up with Alcatel, the company has further strengthened its core competency in distribution. With our strong network of branches, distribution channels and extensive product knowledge we are confident of contributing Alcatel ...
Sony Xperia Tablet Z is on pre-order from online retailers Flipkart and Infibeam in India. The Xperia Tablet Z was originally announced in Japan earlier this year, at the MWC 2013 the company announced that it would roll out globally from Q2 2013. At the Xperia Z launch event the company announced that the tablet would be launched in India in May. The Xperia Tablet Z has a 10.1-inch HD (1920 x 1200 pixels) WUXGA Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass, powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
Sony Xperia Tablet Z specifications
10.1-inch HD (1920 x 1200 pixels) WUXGA Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to Android 4.2
6.9 mm thick and weighs 495g
Dust and water resistant (IP55 & IP57) with a durable glass front display
1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor
8 MP rear camera with Exmor R for mobile sensor
2MP 1080p Superior Auto plus front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio with RDS
3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, MHL, GPS / GLONASS and NFC
2GB RAM, 16GB / 32GB internal memory, up to 32GB expandable memory with microSD
6000 mAh Battery with STAMINA mode further improves the standby time
The Sony Xperia Tablet Z is priced at ...
Indian Android smartphone manufacturer, Gionee recently unveiled its new device called the Elife E3. The USP of the phone is its slim shell while still packing in a significant amount of features. The phone is powered by a 1.2Ghz quad-core Cortex A7 processor and runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Gionee claims that its new phone has a 'retina' display which translates to a resolution of 1280 x 720 (720p) stretched on a panel measuring 4.7 inches. The screen is pretty sharp and vibrant though you'll have to wait for the full review before we give out our verdict. The complete specifications of the phone are as follows:
Gionee Elife E3 specifications
4.7-inch HD (1280 x 720 pixels) IPS display
1.2 GHz quad-core Cortex A7 processor
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
8MP auto focus camera with BSI Sensor, LED flash and 720p HD video recording
2MP front-facing camera
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
DTS 3D Surround Sound
Proximity sensor, Ambient Light sensor, G-Sensors and Digital compass
1 GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB with micro SD
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS
1800 mAh battery
The Gionee Elife E3 will be available in a range of colors including Red, Blue, and Graphite Black and White colors. The ...
Idea Cellular recently launched two more affordable but quality android smartphones to their portfolio to accelerate the 3G adoption by their customers in India. The higher end model is IDEA Aurus III. It is powered by MediaTek 6575 1GHz single core SOC and runs Jelly Bean 4.1.1 out of the box. Aurus III has 4" 16M colours WVGA display, 512MB RAM, 4GB ROM, 5MP Fixed Focus camera, VGA Video Call Camera, 3G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 & A-GPS .
The smartphone is made by ALCATEL-TCT which is a subsidiary of TCL, China. The built quality is very impressive and device feels very sturdy. Aurus III is available in two colour variants namely, white and black. Idea has included features like Video Calling, LED Notifications, unified 2.32GB storage for apps & media along with microSD card slot which can easily handle cards up to 32GB.
The Aurus III has a 5MP fixed Focus camera (yes no Auto Focus here) at back with burst shoot, HDR photo capture & Panorama photo capability which is very rare at this price point. The LED Flash is missing for the primary camera but it's acceptable for a device which is priced sub 7k range. I am quite impressed with vivid & ...
Cashing in on the popularity of giant sized Android phablets, Gionee has introduced a new entrant in the field called the GPad G2. We've got our hands on the behemoth with a 5.3 inch screen and decided to bring you a photo gallery while we put it through its paces.
The GPad G2 is powered by a 1.2 Ghz quad core processor that is paired with 1 GB of RAM. The screen has a resolution of 960x540 and is called a True Color display.We'll have more on this in our review. At the back of the phone there is an 8MP camera that can capture 720p video. The complete specifications include :
5.3-inch (960 × 540 pixels) capacitive touch screen display
1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor with PowerVR SGX544 GPU
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
8 MP auto focus camera with LED Flash, 720p HD video recording
2 MP front-facing camera
3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 and aGPS
3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio
1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 32GB
3000 mAh battery
The Gionee GPad G2 is priced at Rs. 13,990 and is now shipping. Check out our photo gallery below. Do let us know if you'd like to know anything specific about the ...
HTC One Google Edition with stock Android is expected to be announced soon, according to a report. This comes from the Geek.com who leaked the Samsung S4 with stock Android before a day Google unveiled it at the Google I/O last week. After the announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S4 with the stock Android at the Google I/O rumors started circulating that the HTC One would also release with stock Android soon, but HTC denied it.
HTC already sells the HTC One Developer Edition with unlocked Bootloader in the US. According to the website, HTC is considering a stock Android variant of the One for release in the US as per their leading sources. It is not clear whether the phone would be sold on the Google Play Store similar to the Galaxy S4 Google Edition.
The HTC One went on sale online in India recently and would be available from retail stores soon. HTC has also announced that they have sold over 5 million devices since its launch. Production of the HTC One is also reportedly doubling and the Android 4.2.2 update for the device is expected soon. The HTC One with stock Android would obviously improve the sales of the device.
The website also claims that the phone would ...
IDEA ID 920 launched recently by the IDEA Cellular Limited is a successor to the ID 918 launched back in year 2012. Similar to the ID918 which was the entry level 3G android smartphone, ID920 is also a entry level dual SIM 3G device but with much faster CPU, yet at very aggressive price point. Similar to Aurus III, the ID 920 is also manufactured by Alcatel - TCT, a subsidiary of TCL, China.
The IDEA ID 920 is powered by MediaTek 6575 1GHz single core SOC and has 3.5" capacitive HVGA (320x480) resolution display, 2M Fixed Focus camera, 512MB ROM (100MB Application storage), 256MB RAM, 3G HSPA 7.2Mbps, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, 3.5mm headphones jack (also for audio out) and 1400 mAh battery. IDEA also bundled 2GB MicroSD card for free.
There is no LED flash for the primary 2MP camera but we don't even expect it in a phone priced below Rs. 5000 . The ID 920 is solidly build device and is available in only in dark blue colour. Thanks to the 1GHz Cortex A9 CPU (MediaTek 6575 SOC) used in Gingerbread 2.3.6 running ID920, this device feels extremely speedy while navigating phone's user interface. Android devices below Rs.5000 generally don't come ...
LG has announced the Optimus GJ (E975W), the company's first waterproof smartphone in Taiwan. It has similar specs as the Optimus G including a 4.7-inch (1280 x 768 pixels) True HD IPS + Display and is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) processor. It has IPX7 ratings for water resistance. It runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and packs a 13-megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It is slightly thicker than the Optimus G at 9.39 grams but it lighter than it at 141 grams. Even though this is a waterproof phone, this has a removable cover and replaceable battery.
LG Optimus GJ Specifications
4.7-inch (1280 x 768 pixels) True HD IPS + Display
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) OS
1.5 GHz quad-core processor Qualcomm APQ 8064 processor with Adreno 320 GPU
Dimensions - 136.9 x 68.9 x 9.39, Weight - 141.2 grams
13MP camera with an LED flash,
1.3MP front-facing camera
2GB DDR2 RAM, 16GB internel memory expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD
3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, MHL, GPS / aGPS
2280 mAh battery
The LG Optimus GJ comes in Glittering Red and Black colors. It is priced at 17900 New Taiwan Dollar (~US$ 598) and is expected to go on sale in Taiwan in June 2013.
Source: LG ...
