Lava launches dual-SIM Android phone Iris n350 for Rs. 4,399

Lava Mobile has announced the launch of an entry-level Android smartphone, called Iris n350. The device runs on Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread operating system and is powered by a 1GHz processor. The Lava Iris n350 measures 115x61.5x11.9 mm and weighs 115 grams. The smartphone supports dual-SIM (GSM+GSM), but does not support 3G connectivity. However, it supports Wi-Fi, GPRS/EDGE and...

Microsoft releases Windows Phone 8 Companion app

With Windows Phone 8 being under 24 hours away from being officially announced, Microsoft has released the long promised Companion app, which would allow the new devices to sync with any Windows 8 device (PC or RT Tablet). The app is supposed to allow syncing of music, photos other media seamlessly from the Windows 8 device onto the phone, much the same way it worked on the Zune desktop...

Apple posts 'apology' to Samsung on U.K. website

As required by a U.K. court, Apple has posted a notice on its website that says Samsung did not copy Cupertino with its Galaxy lineup of tablets and smartphones. Well, sort of. In the notice, accessible via the "Samsung/Apple UK judgement" link on apple.co.uk, Apple acknowledges that the High Court of Justice of England and Wales found that that Galaxy Tab 10.1, Tab 8.9 and...

Sony India launches Xperia miro, Xperia SL and Xperia J

Sony India has officially announced the launch of its Xperia miro, Xperia SL and Xperia J smartphones in India. Xperia miro Sony's Xperia miro runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and is powered by an 800MHz processor (MSM7225A chipset) and Adreno 200 GPU, coupled with 512MB of RAM. The Xperia miro also features a 3.5-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a 320x480...

Hands on with the Apple iPad (4th Generation)

Well, that was fast. After only six months, Apple has replaced the third-generation iPad with a new fourth-gen tablet, which is pretty much what the third-gen model should have been in the first place. The new unit looks just like the old one. It's the same size and the same weight—I put two next to each other and they were difficult to tell apart except for the new Lightning port...

Zuckerberg reveals Microsoft was his backup plan, if Facebook had failed

Speaking at Stanford University, Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg revealed that if his website had failed to pick up, he’d have gone over to Microsoft to work as an engineer. What’s not clear is whether he already had an offer or had hoped that the Redmond giant would hire him. Zuckerberg did bring up the Harvard connection though, as a lot of Harvard...

Apple sued over deal locking iPhone to AT&T network

A pair of iPhone owners are suing Apple to get their handsets unlocked. Zach Ward and Thomas Buchar filed a putative class action lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Northern California on Friday alleging that the tech giant violated antitrust laws by locking iPhone buyers into voice and data contracts with AT&T Mobility. The plaintiffs claim that Apple violated the Sherman Act's...

Spice partners with Huawei to offer co-branded handsets

The Spice Group has partnered with Chinese telecommunications giant, Huawei, to offer co-branded handsets across the company’s markets – which include India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and some parts of Africa. The Spice Huawei handsets will be branded ‘S Huawei’, and the duo is expected to launch 7 to 10 handsets in the near future. The first product under the...

Facebook's user base in India grows to 65 million

Facebook has announced its user base in India has grown to 65 million users, from just 8 million in 2010 - a growth that has made it an essential market for the company today, competing with Brazil and Indonesia for the number two spot. As of August 2012, the user base was around 50 million, suggesting a rapid growth of the social networking website in rural and urban parts of the...

YouTube pay-per-view services coming to India soon: Report

Google is planning to launch a YouTube pay-per-view services for users in India. The move is likely to help the film industry cope with the piracy and give consumers a wider range for viewing movies or other videos. Google's pay-per-view services are already available in multiple countries such as Australia, Korea and Japan. “Our pay-per-view services or ‘rental’ model is a natural...

LinkedIn rolls out new profile design

LinkedIn on Tuesday started rolling out a revamped design for its profiles and said redesign will make it easier for users build a professional identity. The updated LinkedIn user profile is available immediately for English-language users, and will be rolled out for all users over the next few months. Addressing a media presentation at LinkedIn headquarters, the engineering...

Government to set up a public-private joint working group on cyber security

Concerned by the increasing Internet-related security threats in the country, the Indian government has decided to involve the private sector in its initiative to bolster cyber security. Opening up the national security regime to the private sector, the government will set up a permanent joint working group for the purpose. According to National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon,...

Just kidding! Rumor now tips Oct. 23 iPad Mini launch

Oct. 10 came and went without an iPad mini invitation, but the latest rumor suggests that Apple will actually unveil the much-hyped device on Oct. 23. Citing "people familiar with Apple's plans," All Things D this morning said Apple will hold a press event on Tuesday, Oct. 23 to unveil the iPad mini. The blog has not yet confirmed a location, but speculated that the event will...

Dropbox for Android updated with a new Photos Tab

Dropbox has rolled out an update to its native app for Android with more focus on the media-related features. The update v2.2 brings a new Photos Tab features inside the app. The tab allows users to check out the thumbnail of uploaded images, and videos. Tapping on the Photos tab will show a photos-videos gallery to users. The update comes shortly after Dropbox rolled out an update...

Sony drops the mammoth 84-inch, 4K TV XBR-84X900 on Indian consumers

Another national first from Sony is the Bravia KD-X9000 TV. If you're wondering what's so special about this new Bravia, well, for starters, it measures a whopping 84-inches diagonally and if that wasn’t enough to impress you, it is also India's first TV to support 4K resolution. The X9000 is the first 4K TV to hit the Indian markets and everything about it is just as impressive....

Apple to launch iPhone 5 in India on October 26?

Apple's iPhone 5 is already available for sale in several markets, and is expected to hit the Indian shores soon. Though Apple hasn't announced a launch date yet, rumours on the web suggest the iPhone 5 will launch in India on October 26. BGR India, citing multiple sources, claims, “Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 5 in India on the last Friday of this month, which happens...

Micromax enters home entertainment market; launches TVs, home theatres, Blu ray player

Micromax has expanded its offerings and has announced its entry into the home entertainment segment in India. The company has introduced six LED TVs, two home theatre systems, a 3D Blu Ray player and a Smart Stick Android dongle. Micromax has already made a huge impact in the smartphones and tablets segments in India. Micromax's LED TVs range from 24-inch to 55-inch, with most...

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Eken Electronics launches 'Leopard' tablets in India, starting at Rs. 6,900

With an objective to tap the rapidly growing budget tablet market of India, Hong Kong-based tablet PC maker Eken Electronics has launched its Android-based slates in the country. Eken will be selling its tablets under the brand name of 'Eken Leopard' with price ranging between Rs. 6,900 – Rs. 11,999. Eken Electronics has teamed up with Kerala-based Aldous Glare Trade & Exports...

Google Drive for Android adds new features

The new features allow users to create folder, upload to folder, and move to folder. Users can now add filter folder contents by file type. There's also a new option to auto-sync pinned content while on 3G. Google Presentations have been enriched, while document editor has got the basic table support. The Google Drive for Android update version 1.1.4.29 allows users to create,...

Adobe updates Camera Raw and Lightroom; adds support for 22 new cameras

Adobe has today released the final versions of Lightroom 4.2 and Adobe Camera Raw 7.2 for public consumption. Finally some good news for the early adopters of the cameras that have been coming out recently. Adobe Camera Raw 7.2 and Lightroom 4.2 add support for 21 new cameras not just limited to Canon or Nikon camps. The update also plays well with the Sony RX100 and the Fujifilm...

Nokia rolls out Belle FP2 update for select phones, including 808 PureView

Nokia has announced that it is rolling out the Belle FP2 update for select Symbian smartphones. The Nokia phones getting this update are the 808 PureView, the 701, the 700 and the 603. Additionally, the 808 PureView gets a lot of additional gallery and imaging extras. The update is now rolling out globally. The 808 PureView up first, and as per the change log shared by Nokia, there...

Facebook Messenger updated for iOS 6

The Facebook Messenger app has been updated to support the iPhone 5, new iPod touch and iOS 6. The app brings with it the swipe left feature that is found on the Android version of the app. The swipe left feature gives users a view of who is signed in and available on chat. The feature has been available on Android from September 20, 2012. Users can also pin the people they message...