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Apple third-party USB charger trade-in program to start in India this month

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Apple announced a take back program for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch USB power Adapters earlier this month since there were reports of safety issues with the counterfeit and third party adapters. The program started on 16th August in several countries, now BGR.in has reported that Apple India has confirmed them that the program will begin in India too, later this month. Some Apple premium retailers in Delhi are yet to confirm such offers since they might waiting for some formalities and the parts to ship, says the report. The new USB adapter takeback program was started by Apple after several reports of users getting electric shocks due to fake third party USB adapter. This would let users drop such chargers at an Apple stores or resellers so that it could be disposed in an environmentally friendly way. Apple also offers original USB power adapter at about 50% discount when you dispose off a fake USB power adapter for a limited period. The program runs till October 18, 2013. Some reports revealed details about the special discounted pricing for official Apple USB charging adapters for several countries recently. Apple has not revealed the discounted price for the USB adapter under this trade-in program.

Vodafone and ICICI Bank launch M-Pesa mobile money transfer service in Delhi and NCR

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Vodafone India  partnered with ICICI Bank to launch M-Pesa, a mobile money transfer and payment service back in April 2013. Now Vodafone India has announced that they have launched the M-Pesa service in Delhi and NCR region. It offers a simple and secure way to transfer money and make payments with the security of financial transactions provided by ICICI Bank. This service offers unbanked and under serviced sections of the country to gain access to financial services via the mobile phone.  M-Pesa Service offers Deposit and withdraw cash from designated outlets Transfer money to any mobile phone in India Remit money to any bank account in India Make payments to recharge mobile, clear utility bills and for DTH service subscription Shop at select shops Participate in e-commerce/m-commerce. The M-Pesa service was first launch in eastern parts of the country including Kolkata, West Bengal, Bihar and Jharkhand. The service is now  be available through 1400 specially trained authorized agents and across 130 Vodafone exclusive retail stores in Delhi and NCR region. It would be available across the country in a phased manner.

Intex Cloud X3 Unboxing

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Intex was the first company to launch an affordable Android smartphone, the Cloud X3 running on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). We have the device for unboxing and review. It is powered by the latest MediaTek MT6572 chip with Mali-400 MP GPU that has integrated Wi-Fi, FM, GPS and Bluetooth. Both the Cloud X1 and the Cloud X2 had a single-core processor. Sadly the Cloud X3 doesn't have 3G support, but for the affordable price tag of Rs. 3790, it is acceptable. Intex has also launched the the Cloud X4 recently, which has a 3.2MP rear camera and 3G support. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLRlTasweo8 Box Contents The box contents include: Intex Cloud X3 smartphone 1450 mAh battery micro USB Cable 2-pin charger adapter in-ear Headset Warranty card User Manual   It has a 3.5-inch (320 x 480 pixels) capacitive multi-touch display and has a curved design. The phone comes with dual SIM support with dual standby, has a 2-megapixel fixed focus rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel (VGA) front-facing camera. It has 256MB of RAM and 165MB of user memory. It also has a microSD card slot that accept memory cards up to 32GB. We will bring you the benchmarks and the complete review of the device soon, in the mean time check out more unboxing images below. [gallery ids="79118,79117,79116,79115,79114" link="file"]

Nokia 106 and Nokia 107 Dual SIM announced in China

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The just announced Nokia 106 and Nokia 107 Dual SIM join the Finnish company's feature phone portfolio. Both phones support quad band GSM networks but the Nokia 107 also brings dual SIM support to the mix. The phones have a 1.8" 56k TFT display and measure 112.9 x 47.5 x 4.8mm. Internally you'll also find an FM Radio, LED light that can be used as a flashlight. The weight of the Nokia 106 is 74.2 grams while the 107 weighs slightly higher at 75.8 grams because of the larger battery. The battery on the Nokia 107 is rated at 1020 mAh which gives it 36 days of autonomy meanwhile the Nokia 106 has a 800 mAh battery pack allowing it to last 35 days on a charge. The Nokia 107 also gets a micro SD card slot which supports cards up to 16GB in size. The phones have been priced at $23 for the Nokia 106 and $25 for the Nokia 107 and will be available in Q3 in China. [Via - Nokia]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 311 Benchmarks

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Samsung launched the Galaxy Tab 311 last month in India. We've brought you the review and here are the complete benchmarks of the device. The tablet is powered by a 1.5Ghz dual core Exynos 4212 processor that is paired with 1.5GB of RAM. About 442 MB of free RAM is available at launch. Let's check out how the tablet performs in various benchmark tests. Vellamo 2 Metal   In the Vellamo 2.0 Metal benchmark, the tablet scores well and is ranked just below the new Nexus 7 with a score of 527. Vellamo 2 HTML5 However in the Vellamo 2.0 HTML5 benchmark, it falls down to the 3rd position with a score of 1491. The new Nexus 7 and Galaxy Note 8.0 handily surpass it. Quadrant The tablet scores 4705 points in the Quadrant benchmark and is once again left behind the competition like the Nexus 7 and Galaxy Note 8.0. Nenamark 2 In the GPU centric Nenamark 2 test, the tablet managed to attain 58.4 FPS which again places it in third position. AntTuTu 3.3 The Galaxy Tab 3 311 performed poorly in the AnTuTu benchmark and scored 9975 points. The competition easily surpassed it with the new Nexus 7 scoring almost 19963 points. GFXBench 2.5 Egypt HD The Tab 311 scores 16FPS ...

Google Keep for Android v2.0 update brings Reminders, new navigation drawer and more

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Google has announced that they have stared rolling out a major update (v2.0.35) for the Google Keep app that brings lot of new features including reminders that lets you remind you of important tasks. You can use click the Remind me button from the bottom of any note and choose the type of reminder you want to add. This includes time-based reminders for a specific date and time and location reminder with automatic nearby place suggestions. Google Search for Android got Reminders back in May. This update also brings new navigation drawer, option to import images from your gallery to notes and lots more New features in Google Search for Android Reminders - Add reminders to your notes based on time and location, also snooze the reminders easily New navigation drawer to view all of your upcoming reminders in one place. Easily switch between your accounts from the drawer easily instead of going into the settings Camera icon in notes now lets you add your existing photos to a Google Keep note, in addition to capturing a photo The new Google Keep update v2.0.35 for Android is currently rolling out to user gradually. If you don't have Google Keep, grab it from the Google Play for free.

HTC One Mini White Retail Unboxing

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Big screens aren't for all customers and manufacturers are keen to address the need for different screen sizes. The latest trend is 'Mini' which brings the features of the HTC One to a smaller size. Announced last month the HTC One Mini brings the Ultrapixel camera, BoomSound speakers and Beats Audio to a smaller screen and thinner build. The HTC One Mini has just gone on sale in the UK and we're bringing you a retail unboxing of the small-but-powerful One Mini. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKqrHz_mxBE The HTC One Mini follows the same design as the HTC One, with the screen flanked by the dual frontal stereo BoomSound speakers that come with a dedicated amplifier. Unlike the HTC One however, the volume keys to the right are large enough to provide respectable tactile feedback. Above the screen of the HTC One Mini is the 1.2MP front facing camera, an array of sensors and the earpiece speaker. Just like the One, the HTC One Mini is made from a single piece of aluminium and features a unibody design with an 1,800 mAh embedded battery and micro-SIM card slot. Despite less than positive feedback about the design, HTC chose to keep the two-button arrangement from the HTC One. However, as ...

Qualcomm Powerful Processors Giveaway #1 Winner Announcement

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Thanks for the awesome support and participation in the Qualcomm Powerful Processors Giveaway #1 guys! First up, we want to announce the winner for this first giveaway. We know a lot of you have been eagerly waiting for this. But before we jump to the announcement, we really thank you for the thousands of contest entries and tweets, excellent response guys! And the winner is... *drumroll* "Solanki Narayann" who wins a brand new Sony XPERIA Z phone powered by the Snapdragon S4 Pro Processor! Congratulations Solanki, you got lucky :) How? Here is a video of the winner selection process - httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIItRXIsLks There you go folks, that's about it for the first giveaway but don't lose heart if that you haven't won, because MORE GIVEAWAYS! Yes, we are pleased to announce that we would be soon announcing the next giveaway in this series, so keep your eyes peeled for the Qualcomm Powerful Processors Giveaway #2.

Asphalt 8: Airborne arrives for iPhone and iPad

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  Asphalt 8: Airborne from Gameloft that was announced back in June, is now available for iPhone and iPad at just $0.99. It offers even more challenges, more cars, all new maps and the most life-like graphics ever with the new physics engine that would give you a realistic feel when you pull death-defying stunts, destroy objects in your path, and catch major air off ramps. The Android version is expected to release later today. Gameloft has promised that the game would be available for Windows Phone 8 later this year. httpv://youtu.be/jpSGZsgga_I Feature of Asphalt 8: Airborne Drive 47 high-performance cars (80% New!) from Lamborghini Veneno, Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari FXX and Pagani Zonda R Newly recorded high-fidelity motor sounds for realistic audio immersion. Hit the ramps and take the race upward, Perform barrel rolls and wild 360 degree jumps and Maneuver through the air while pulling off stunts 9 different settings like Venice, French Guiana, Iceland, the Nevada Desert & other exciting locations! 8 seasons & 180 events in the Career mode Stunning visuals with next-gen shaders, real-time geometry reflection & other amazing effects Simultaneous multiplayer action for up to 8 opponents! Tracks from Bloc Party, Mutemath & The Crystal Method! Download Asphalt 8: Airborne ($0.99 / Rs. 55) - iPhone and iPad

Nokia Lumia 925 officially launched in India for a price of Rs. 33,499

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We just witnessed the Nokia Lumia 925 go on sale from the official Indian online store for Rs. 34, 169 but curiously, without much fanfare. Well, Nokia has compensated for that now, with their launch event in New Delhi today. Yes, the Nokia Lumia 925 is finally official, and comes with a price tag of a slightly lesser Rs. 33, 499. The latest all rounded flagship from Nokia is aimed at fixing the few hardware problems the Lumia 920 had, for instance, the design, build and weight. Sporting an all new aluminium build with some hardware improvements like the six element camera lens, the Lumia 925 is for people who didn't want the Lumia 920 because of the bulk or the used up design. Nokia Lumia 925 Specifications 4.5-inch (1280 × 768 pixels)Pure Motion HD+ Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen ClearBlack display Metal frame around the body 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor Windows Phone 8 OS with Amber update 8.7MP camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Autofocus, short pulse  high power dual LED flash, 1080p HD video recording at 30fps 1.2MP 720p HD front-facing camera IHF speaker, 2 microphones, HD voice  compliant, 3.5mm audio jack and FM Radio 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.1, GPS / aGPS, NFC 1GB RAM, 16GB ...

Nokia Lumia 625 launched in India for Rs. 19999

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Nokia has officially launched the Lumia 625, the latest Lumia phone in India. It went on pre-order in India online earlier this week. The Lumia 625 was unveiled last month and packs a 4.7-inch  (800 x 480 pixels) LCD display, which is the largest screen on a Lumia phone till date. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930 processor and runs on the latest Windows Phone 8 OS with the latest Amber update. It has a 5-megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera.  It has Nokia Music and Here Maps. The phone has pebble design with curved edges and matte finish on the polycarbonate back cover. Nokia Lumia 625 specifications 4.7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) display at 201 ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 2 protection 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8930 processor Windows Phone 8 OS 5MP Auto Focus camera with LED flash, 1080p Full HD video recording 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera 9.2mm thick and weighs 159grams 512MB RAM, 8GB internal memory, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD 3G HSPA+, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 LE, GPS / aGPS,,A-GPS+GLONASS 2000 mAh battery The Nokia Lumia 625 comes in orange, yellow, bright green, white and black colors and is priced at Rs. 19,999. It comes with out-of-the-box entertainment package such ...

Google Search for Android gets new Google Now Cards, remind me feature in search and more

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Google has started rolling out a new update for Google Search for devices running on Android 4.1 and later. This brings lot of new cards including Car rentals card, Concert ticket card, Commute sharing card and lots more. This also has improved public transit cards that now informs about last train or bus. It also lets you set reminders while you search. New features in Google Search for Android Car rentals card - Get reservation details and directions to the rental center Concert ticket card - Google Now keeps your concert ticket ready when you arrive at the venue Improved public transit cards - Google Now will now inform you about the last train or bus to home Commute sharing card - Choose to inform your loved ones that you are on your way home. People or circles you share your commute with are notified. (Enable from Menu > Settings > Google Now > Traffic.) Set reminders while you search for music artists, movie actors, filmmakers and TV  with the remind me button Updated TV card now tells you about the news mentioned and music playing in the TV show you’re watching NCAA football scores The new Google Search update for Android is currently rolling out for Android 4.1+ over Google Play. Some cards ...

Asphalt 8: Airborne for Android now available for Download

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Gameloft released the Asphalt 8: Airborne, the new game in the Asphalt series for iPhone and iPad earlier today. The game is now available for download for Android devices. The new game offers even more challenges, more cars, all new maps and the most life-like graphics ever with the new physics engine that would give you a realistic feel when you pull death-defying stunts, destroy objects in your path, and catch major air off ramps. We will soon test out the game and put up a Gameplay video. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpSGZsgga_I Feature of Asphalt 8: Airborne Drive 47 high-performance cars (80% New!) from Lamborghini Veneno, Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari FXX and Pagani Zonda R Newly recorded high-fidelity motor sounds for realistic audio immersion. Hit the ramps and take the race upward, Perform barrel rolls and wild 360 degree jumps and Maneuver through the air while pulling off stunts 9 different settings like Venice, French Guiana, Iceland, the Nevada Desert & other exciting locations! 8 seasons & 180 events in the Career mode Stunning visuals with next-gen shaders, real-time geometry reflection & other amazing effects Simultaneous multiplayer action for up to 8 opponents! Tracks from Bloc Party, Mutemath & The Crystal Method! Download Asphalt 8: Airborne ($0.99 / Rs. 55) - Android.

Idea launches one-time 2G trial pack for Rs. 25 in Delhi

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Idea Cellular  has launched special 2G Trial Packs for its prepaid subscribers in Delhi that would let users enjoy internet at an economical price. The pack is priced at Rs. 25 and comes with 500 MB of 2G data which comes with 500 MB of 2G data. Vodafone launched a similar trial pack for 2G and 3G customers recently. All the Idea subscribers can *150*222# to get the data pack activated. Since this is a one-time pack, it can be availed one time only. Regarding the launch Sanjeev Govil, Chief Operating Officer – Delhi, IDEA Cellular said, At Idea, we have always believed in providing more value to our subscribers, through innovative offers, products and schemes. Through these trial packs we entail to provide internet experience to our customers at a very affordable price. We are sure that these internet packs would be well received and come in quite handy to our customers. The new Idea Internet Trial Packs are available at all retail outlets, My Idea Showrooms and Idea Points across Delhi and Haryana circles.

Asus Padfone Infinity Review

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Asus unveiled the Padfone Infinity, the third generation Padfone device back in Feburuary at the MWC 2013. It went on sale in Taiwan back in April. We brought you the unboxing of the device back in June and the benchmarks in July, here we have the complete review of the device. The Padfone Infinity has an optional Padfone dock similar to its predecessors that converts the phone into a tablet. It is definitely better than the previous Padfone devices in terms of specifications and the design, will it be better than other smartphones if you consider the phone alone ? Let us find out in the review. Unboxing httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlagkqzQPOY Box Contents The box contents include, Asus Padfone Infinity smartphone 2-pin AC charger micro USB cable In-ear earphones with ear buds SIM ejector tool User manual Warranty details Since this is has a sealed 2400 mAh battery, you don't see the battery in the box. You also get a SIM ejector tool to eject the nano SIM tray. This is the second device and the first non-Apple device to come with nano SIM support after the iPhone 5. Since Nano SIM cutters and nano SIM cards are now widely available, unlike the period during the iPhone 5 launch, it is easy to ...

TRAI to fine Telecom operators and ban marketers for spam

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Finally, even Telecom companies get to be a part of the wrong side of the SMS spam. In the latest addition of clauses to regulations, the TRAI has ensured that even the Telecom companies and marketers are under the scanner for SMS spam. According to the new clauses, if an SMS spam is sent by someone other than a registered telemarketer, Telecom Operators would have to be fined Rs. 5,000 per complaint. With the new rule, it is the headache of the Telecom operator to check the identity of telemarketer. The main reason for the fine is that despite so many rules and regulations, Telecom operators still get a fair amount of money through SMS spams and hence a fine would ensure that they tie the loose ends properly. One more addition is that the entity being referred through the SMS spam will also face a ban. The contact number specified in the spam messages will also have to be disconnected in addition to the number from which the message has come. As per the regulations, Telecom operators are required to submit the list of Bulk connections by 15th of every month. This is a good move by TRAI as it not only penalizes ...

Xolo teases a slim smartphone, might be Q1000S

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Xolo has started teasing a upcoming smartphone on the Facebook page. The image just shows back of the smartphone that also shows how thin the smartphone is. This might be the Xolo Q1000S, which we reported last month that would be just 6.8mm thick. You can also see the camera bulge and the back is likely to have a matte finish. According to out previous report the Xolo Q1000S would be powered by a quad-core processor clocked at 1.5 GHz (probably MediaTek 6589T), house a 13-megapixel rear Camera and a 5-megapixel front facing camera, similar to Micromax Canvas 4. It will have a 5-inch HD display similar to the Q1000. Xolo launched the T1000, the company's first device powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, which we reviewed recently. The Xolo Q1000S was expected at the end of July or in the first week of August, but it was delayed. It is likely to be priced between Rs. 16,000 and Rs. 17,000. On their Facebook teaser they just says "The wait will soon be over..." without any exact date of the launch. Hope we can expect the device  by the end of this month.

Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240 with 5.7-inch HD display, Android 4.2 listed online

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Micromax has been teasing the upcoming Canvas Doodle 2 A240 on their Facebook page for the past few days, now the smartphone has been listed on Flipkart. The Micromax Canvas Doodle 2 A240 would have a 5.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display, powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor and run on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). It would come with a 12-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It would have with Dual SIM support with dual standby similar to other Micromax smartphones. It also comes with a stylus and pack a 2600 mAh battery. No details about the RAM yet, but it is likely to come with 1GB of RAM similar to the Canvas 4. It would come with Blow to unlock feature, unique M! Doodle app. Micromax launched the Canvas Doodle A111 with a 5.3-inch FWVGA display and a quad-core Snapdragon 200 processor back in May. Micromax Canvas 4 A210 specifications 5.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen IPS display 1.2 GHz quad-core processor Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) 12MP rear camera with Dual LED Flash 5MP front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack 12GB internal memory, expandable memory upto  32GB with MicroSD 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS/A-GPS 2600 mAh battery No word on pricing ...

Intex Aqua I-4 and Cloud Y5 spotted on official website priced at Rs. 9490 and Rs. 6190

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Intex launched the Aqua I-5, the company's latest flagship smartphone back in June, that we reviewed  recently. Now a younger brother, Aqua I-4 has been listed on the official Intex website along with the Intex Cloud Y5. Intex launched the Cloud Y2 earlier this month, and the Cloud Y5 has a larger display, but it runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The Aqua i-4 has a 5-inch display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean). The Cloud Y5 would be powered by a dual-core processor. Intex Aqua i-4 specifications 5-inch capacitive touch screen display Dual SIM (Normal SIM + micro SIM) with Dual Standby Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS 1.2 GHz dual-core processor 8MP Auto Focus rear Camera with LED flash 1.3MP front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth with A2DP and GPS Intex Cloud Y5 specifications 4.5-inch (480 x 854 pixels) capacitive touch screen display 1 GHz dual-core processor Dual SIM (GSM + WCDMA) with Dual Standby Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS 3.2MP rear camera with LED flash 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 2G (EDGE), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi The Intex Aqua I-4 and the Cloud Y5 has been listed on the official website for Rs. 9,490 and Rs. 6,190. No details about the RAM, internal memory ...

Chrome Beta v30 for Android brings new gesture navigation, better image search and more

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Google has updated the Chrome Beta for Android to version 30 that brings a lot of new features including option to right-click an image to do an image search, new gestures to switch tabs, lot of new API support for users and developers. With the new gestures you can now swipe horizontally across the top toolbar to quickly switch tabs instead of edge-swipe. New features in Chrome Beta v30 for Android Search content related to an image by right-clicking on it, or by long pressing it and selecting Swipe horizontally across the top toolbar to quickly switch tabs WebGL is now enabled by default in high-end devices such as Nexus 4 or Nexus 7 Support for device motion of the Device Orientation API that provides information about device acceleration and rotation rates Support for MediaSource API for adaptive media streams and time-shifting live streams (Enabled by default on Jellybean+ devices) New experimental flags: Web Speech API and the Vibration API Download Google Chrome Beta for Android if you don’t have it yet.
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