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...
Tuesday, 30 October 2012
Sunday, 28 October 2012
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...
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Saturday, 27 October 2012
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...
Posted on 02:10
Friday, 26 October 2012
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...
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Wednesday, 24 October 2012
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...
Posted on 23:56
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
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...
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Monday, 22 October 2012
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...
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Friday, 19 October 2012
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...
Posted on 23:55
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...
Posted on 00:01
Thursday, 18 October 2012
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...
Posted on 02:50
Wednesday, 17 October 2012
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...
Posted on 02:08
Tuesday, 16 October 2012
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,...
Posted on 02:44
Sunday, 14 October 2012
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...
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Saturday, 13 October 2012
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...
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Thursday, 11 October 2012
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....
Posted on 23:18
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
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...
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Tuesday, 9 October 2012
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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Monday, 8 October 2012
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Friday, 5 October 2012
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...
Posted on 23:22
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,...
Posted on 05:56
Thursday, 4 October 2012
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...
Posted on 01:27
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
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...
Posted on 00:51
Monday, 1 October 2012
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...
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