Temple Run: Oz now available for Windows Phone 8, but only 1gb ram

By Vijay @ 09:44pm

Temple Run: Oz from Imangi Studios and Disney/Pixar is now available for Windows Phone 8. The game was released for Android, iPhone and iPad in March. The Temple Run: Oz based on the Temple Run 2 and inspired by Oz the Great and Powerful movie that released earlier this year. This game would let you Play as Oz outrun the shrieking flying baboons as you turn, jump and slide your way across the land. You can also explore different environments and complete weekly challenges.


The Temple Run: Brave from the Temple Run franchise was released for Windows Phone 8 back in January, 6 months after it released for Android and iOS devices. This one took less than 5 months.
Features of Temple Run: Oz

• Stunning environments inspired by the film – explore them all.
• Fly in a hot air balloon – earn even more coins.
• Explore different locations in Oz – follow sign posts!
• The environment changes as you run – test your reflexes.

Download Temple Run: Oz for Windows Phone 8 devices from the Windows Phone Store at $0.99 / Rs. 55

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First images of Nokia's upcoming phablet leaks named Lumia 1520

By Vijay @ 09:20am




Nokia’s upcoming phablet device, with an expected release at the yet unannounced September event has been making the news lately as the Lumia 1520 and it is expected to have a quad core processor and a 1080p screen. WPC have gotten their hands on some alleged images of the device that look very real to us, the device is placed next to a Lumia 1020.

The device is rumored to be 6″ and ultra thin with a 20Mp camera; what we can see here is that the bezel is indeed quite small matching up to the previous screen leeks we saw a month or so ago.
Note the accessory which resembles an ipad smart cove, that can double as a stand for the device, I want! hopefully this is real, because my pockets have begun to itch!


*Note: the device above bears a striking resemblance to another alleged leak we saw a while back

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Another Gold iPhone 5S, all iPhone 5C colors gets hands-on Video

By Vijay @ 08:22am

 

 

Another day, yet another video of the upcoming iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, courtesy Sonny Dickson, who has emerged out of nowhere to leak the biggest trove of the new iPhone and iPad photos ever in the history of Apple leaks. This time we have another detailed video of the champagne gold iPhone 5S and all the five colors the iPhone 5C is expected to be launched, well, at least that’s what all the leaks so far suggest. Check out the video after the break.

 

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Rumoured Gold iPhone 5S and plastic iPhone 5C compared in a Video

By Vijay @ 10:10pm


By now you must be more than familiar with how the forthcoming iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S are likely to look, according to several leaks. Adding to the already long list, is a video posted by AppAdvice, which shows the back casings of the gold colored iPhone 5S and the blue variant of the iPhone 5C. 


About 4 min  long video shows the gold variant of the iPhone 5S alongside the aforementioned blue variant of the iPhone 5C and the two iPhone 5 colors. The iPhone 5S looks strikingly similar to the iPhone 5, with the only visible difference being an elongated flash unit, which could house the dual LED flash module that was leaked earlier. Additionally, the iPhone 5S is also expected to feature an upgraded camera and a fingerprint scanner.

The iPhone 5C plastic back panel, on the other hand, remains consistent with the previous leaks. It is likely to be offered in two variants—codenamed ‘Zenevo’ and the ‘Zagato/Bertone’. The variants are said to look the same but will feature slight differences on the hardware front. Zenovo is reported to feature a dual-core Samsung H5P processor, 1GB of RAM and Bluetooth 4.0, while the Zegato/Bertone, is said to feature an H6P processor and 1GB of RAM, and Bluetooth 4.0. 

Additionally, the phone is also expected to sport an 8-megapixel rear camera.

Both the devices are expected to be announced on September 10.

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Sony planning to launch Z1 aka Hanomi on September 18th in INDIA

By Vijay @ 09:58pm

Sony Xperia Z1 aka Honami, is going to launch in India on September 18th at an event in New Delhi. Just like the Xperia Z, which was the Japanese giant’s flagship smartphone for the first half of the year, Sony will rope in Bollywood star Katrina Kaif as the brand ambassador for the device. The fact that Sony will launch the Xperia Z1 within two weeks of its global announcement suggests India will be in the first wave of countries where it will be launched. 

Notably, the phone will carry a price tag of close to Rs 50,000/- if not more, which might fluctuate depending on the prevailing forex rate. The Xperia Z1 is expected to be powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU clocked at 2.2GHz, which will work in tandem with 2GB of RAM and will have a 5-inch 1080p display that will boast Sony’s Triluminus display technology.

The Xperia Z1 is an imaging monolith as it will combine a Cyber-shot branded 20-megapixel sensor that will have Carl Zeiss optics and a Sony G lens that the company reserves for its point and shoot cameras.

 Additionally, is also expected to combine Sony’s BIONZ image processing engine and it is expected to be the first phone to be able to shoot video at 4K resolutions. Design wise as the above press image shows, that it could have a metal frame much like the Nokia Lumia 925 and internally it will also have 16GB of memory, a microSD card slot and a 3,000 mAh battery. It will run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. We have also heard that the phone will feature an augmented reality app called Info-eye which could work similar to Nokia’s CityLens app on its Lumia devices.

You can view the device in the teaser released

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Satya Nadella, born INDIAN, is in running for Microsoft top job...CEO???

By Vijay @ 02:59pm

Satya Nadella born Indian, currently heading Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise group, is listed among likely successors to the information technology giant’s CEO Steve Ballmer, who is set to retire within a year.

As executive vice president, Nadella “runs a group that continues to churn out growth and profits”, noted Seattle Times in a story on the start of a guessing game among Microsoft watchers since Ballmer’s impending departure was announced.

“There is no single clear successor to a lightning rod of a leader who remains one of the most identifiable CEOs in the country,” it said.

“What’s more, the next CEO may well have a far different job than the one Ballmer is vacating”, the Times said as “Once the dominant force in technology, Microsoft now finds itself chasing companies in key businesses such as Google in Web search and Apple in mobile devices.”

Nadella, 44, as head of Microsoft’s $19 billion Server and Tools Business, is credited with the transformation of the business and technology from client-server software to cloud infrastructure and services.

Before joining Microsoft in 1992, he initially worked as the senior vice president of R&D for the Online Services Division and vice president of the Microsoft Business Division, Nadella worked with Sun Microsystems as a member of the technology staff.

Listing Nadella among potential Ballmer successors, the Wall Street journal noted he “ran the Server and Tools business successfully from 2011 to this year and took over running the company’s important cloud-computing efforts in last month’s management reshuffle”.

“Indeed, in reassigning a number of top executives, that reorganization seems a tailor-made bake-off for the top job,” it said.

Nadella also figures on the New York Times’ list of current Microsoft executives who could be contenders besides Tony Bates, former director of Skype and now executive vice president of business development and strategy.

Speculation by analysts and executives about external candidates included Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook; Reed Hastings, chief executive of Netflix and a former director at Microsoft; Scott Forstall, who ran iOS at Apple until last year and John Legere, chief executive of T-Mobile, it said.

Nadella holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering from the Manipal Institute of Technology. He is also an alumnus of the Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet.

So, Wish him all the Best...

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Sony Xperia Z1 teaser released [video]

By Vijay @ 02:50pm

 
Sony is leaving no stones unturned to tease its upcoming Xperia Z1 aka Honami ahead of its September 4 launch in Berlin. Sony today released a video showing off the G lens, the metallic frame as well as its waterproof capabilities. 

The Xperia Z1 is expected to sport a 20.1-megapixel camera along with a BIONZ image processing engine and will be capable of shooting videos at 4K resolutions. It will run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 chipset with 2GB RAM, which we have seen on the Xperia Ultra and feature a 5-inch 1080p display. The teaser video follows the break. 

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HTC offers Rs 2,500/- off on the Desire X and Desire U under buyback scheme in INDIA

By Vijay @ 02:16pm

 
Apple’s buyback schemes for its phones and tablets have been a huge hit in the Indian market and nearly all the other companies like LG, Nokia,, Sony, Samsung and BlackBerry have followed the same with their own schemes. Now, the latest to enter this arena is HTC. 

HTC is offering a buyback scheme on its Desire series of phones, especially the Desire X and the Desire U. Under the scheme, when you exchange your old phone you will get Rs 2,500/- off on either one of the aforementioned devices. Needless to say, the cashback is subject to certain conditions. The scheme effectively brings down the price of the Desire X from Rs 16,790/- to Rs 14,280/- and in the case of the Desire U from Rs 14,390/- to Rs 11,890/-.

Unlike the schemes offered by Sony and Samsung, where they offer cashback after having raised the prices of the devices, HTC hasn’t raised the price of the Desire X or the Desire U. Without the scheme, the Desire X is available on e-commerce sites at prices ranging from Rs 16,000/- to Rs 17,490/-. The Desire U, on the other hand, is available in the range of Rs 13,000/- to Rs 14,000/- on e-commerce sites.

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TomTom releases Android Navigation app for Indians

By Vijay @ 10:26am

TomTom has announced that its Android Navigation app has been released in Google Play for the Indian market. The app carries a price-tag of Rs. 2050/- and will compete with the likes of Sygic Navigation (paid) and Google Maps Navigation (free).

 

“The TomTom Navigation app for Android has been designed especially for drivers. The latest TomTom maps are included and stored offline, which means that drivers don’t have to worry about losing a network connection in the middle of their journey. The app includes landmark navigation and free quarterly map updates which ensures that drivers always have the latest map on their smartphone,” TomTom noted in a press release.


Here are the features of TomTom Navigation for Android

• Fully off-line and navigable map
• FREE Lifetime maps
• IQ Routes: The fastest routes
• Multitasking support
• Clear turn-by-turn guidance
• Integrates easily with Android smartphone contacts
• Advanced Lane Guidance
• Spoken Street Names
• Landmark Navigation

The apps works on all devices running Android 2.2 and more with display resolution between 800 x 480 pixels and 1,920 x 1,080 pixels.

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Samsung Galaxy Gear detailed (Samsung Expected Smart Watch)

By Vijay @ 09:19am

 

There has been a sudden flow of reports talking about Samsung’s upcoming smartwatch Galaxy Gear. Popular technology blogs The Verge and GigaOM have published separate reports in the last 24 hours, claiming some exclusive information about this upcoming accessory.

 

A mockup of Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch

According to The Verge, which contradicts recent Bloomberg story on voice calling support in this Samsung smartwatch, Galaxy Gear will definitely not be a phone unto itself. “It works with phones but the watch is not a phone,” the blog noted citing a source with information about Galaxy Gear.

On the other hand, GigaOM’s Om Malilk, who claims to have details about the specs of Galaxy Gear, the Samsung smartwatch will come with a 2.5-inch square display and dual-core processor.  The display is said to be OLED. Om adds a few more details like presence of a camera, NFC chip and Bluetooth 4.0 LE support in Galaxy Gear. “In addition, the watch might also has a built-in accelerometer that makes it possible to switch it on when it is moved up towards the eye. It could be a great way to wake the watch and also the apps and manage battery power,” he noted.

On the software front, he states that the watch will most probably run on Android 4.2 and will pack tight integration with smartphones using Watch Manager app. Samsung is reportedly using a proprietary accessory protocol, which will use Bluetooth LE as the network transport.

This is not all, GigaOM report also includes that the apps designed for this watch will be available via Samsung Appstore not Google Play. So this is watch can fully utilized with Samsung Smartphones only.

To remind you, Samsung Galaxy Gear is expected to be announced on September 4 in Berlin and New York at simultaneous press events along with Samgung Galaxy Note 3.

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Videocon A42 launched for Rs. 7490/- in INDIA

By Vijay @ 08:42am

 
Videocon A42 has been launched in India for Rs 7,490/-. The phone features a 4.5-inch FVGA display and is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, with 512MB of RAM, a 5-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front camera, a 1,700-mAh battery, and also has a 4GB inbuilt rom with microSD card slot supporting up to 32GB of storage. 

The A42 is a dual-SIM device and supports 3G networks and has a dual-standby functionality. The phone runs on a fairly new version of Android – 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

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Nokia releases new ad shows Lumia Amber software update.

By Vijay @ 10:49pm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=XwKBy_yf7CA

Nokia has released a short film to show off some of the new features included in the Amber update which is currently rolling out. Bundled with Windows Phone 8 GDR2 from Microsoft, Nokia has been able to add numerous enhancements and improvements to features and functionality boasted by Lumia hardware. 

We've gone into some detail as to what's available in both updates. Should you require reminding, Windows Phone 10327 (GDR2) is a minor OS update that brings FM radio, some enhancements to Xbox Music, WAV file playback for voicemail, fixed Other storage, and other minor bug fixes in addition to enabling the new hardware found in the Lumia 1020.

Nokia’s bundled Amber update (highlighted in the above video), which is what is causing the delays for release, allows the new Glance screen, flip to silence, Lumia Color Profile and an improved camera experience, making the combo of an update quite interesting for consumers. So who's getting the Amber update? See below:

It's worth noting the Lumia 625, Lumia 925 and Lumia 1020 are not listed because GDR2 and Amber are both pre-loaded. If you're yet to receive the update, head on over to Settings > Phone Update and hit "Check for updates" to see if you're next in line. Nokia has stated they expect to have the update rolled out successfully by the end of September so don't freak out if you've not yet got the notification.

Source: YouTube

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Apple’s gold colored iPhone 5S confirmed

By Vijay @ 10:37pm

We have been hearing rumors about Apple’s plans to offer its forthcoming iPhone 5S in a gold colored variant and even seen alleged photos of the device. Now a report by TechCrunch’s MG Siegler has all but confirmed the existence of this variant.

According to the report, the idea of a gold variant stems from the fact that the color is very popular. Gold colored cases are a huge hit, especially in countries like China and India and Apple wants to tap into this growing market. Another reason could be that Apple is facing another year where their upgrades will be internal rather than external, and by offering a new jazzy color it would be able to please a large section of buyers.

Making a gold colored variant is not difficult either and in fact is much easier to manufacture than the black variant. The process involves a simple chemical reaction, with the possible addition of dye depending on the exact color they want to produce. Siegler further reveals that the device won’t be a gaudy gold color but a more subtle champagne color.

Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 5S during a press conference on September 10, and the device is said to feature a faster processor, an upgraded camera with a dual-LED flash and an embedded fingerprint scanner. The 5S will also reportedly be accompanied by the cheaper iPhone 5C, which too will be offered in multiple colored variants, ranging from white, red, blue, green and yellow among others.

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Micromax A240 Android Smartphone with 5.7-inch display launching next week

By Vijay @ 01:41pm



After Canvas 4, Micromax seems to be readying another flagship device. AndroidOS.in  reports  that this forthcoming phone will be called the A240 and could be announced as early as next week. 


According to report, A240 is likely to flaunt a 5.7-inch 720p display and will be powered by a quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor clocked at 1.2GHz. Other features included are 1GB of RAM, 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, 5-megapixel secondary camera, 16GB of expandable internal memory and a 2,600mAh battery.

Connectivity-wise the device will feature dual-SIM support and on the software front, will run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean along with the various add-ons like vertical panorama in camera app, video pinning to home-screen support, Flip to mute, and Smart Pause that were introduced on the Canvas 4.

The report further claims that the device will be priced somewhere around Rs 18,000/-, which is similar to the launch price of the Canvas 4. The A240 could be Micromax’s answer to Samsung’s Galaxy Mega series of phablets.

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Pre-orders for Nokia Lumia 625 sell out on India's Snapdeals

By  Vijay @ 08:28am

 
Nokia has had a big winner with both the entry-level Nokia Lumia 520. Now, it looks like the Nokia Lumia 625 might be following the same footsteps  The handset sporting the largest screen of any Lumia flavored Windows Phone, the Nokia Lumia 625 was being made available for pre-orders in India from online retailer Snapdeals and has already sold out. Snapdeals was asking for a down payment of Rs.1000/- with the remaining amount due upon the release of the phone in the last week of August.

 Despite the large 4.7 inch screen, the rest of the specs are decidedly low to mid-range. The display's resolution of 480 x 800 results in a rather low pixel density of 201 ppi. Under the hood is a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 with only 512MB of RAM. There is 8GB of native storage inside along with a 64GB capacity microSD slot. A 5MP camera on back captures video in 1080 x 1920 at 30fps and there is a VGA front-facing shooter. The 2000mAh battery keeps the lights on. You can get comparison here along with its previous models 520, 620 & 720.

India's Snapdeals has sold out the Nokia Lumia 625 while accepting pre-orders for the device

source: Snapdeals via WMPoweruser

 

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Now seperate Apple's Appstore for Kids in advance of IOS 7...

By Vijay @ 05:30pm

 

IOS 7 users can now expect to see a new section in the App Store aimed at children . 9to5Mac reports that iOS developers have started receiving emails stating that they can now submit their apps for the Kids section, which is meant specifically for children 11 years old and younger. Apps can be linked to one of three different age ranges: children five and under, children six to eight, and children nine and above. While all apps will be featured in their usual categories per the current behavior, only those that have been tagged with the selected age ranges will appear in the new Kids section

It's just one of several kid-friendly preparations Apple is making in the App Store. Earlier this week, MacRumors reported that Apple had updated its app review guidelines to reflect the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act, which prevents developers from collecting information like email addresses from children under 13 without the consent of a parent.

 The new language also sates that children under 13 can't be subjected to customized advertising based upon their behavior within the app, and that they can't be sent outside an app or purchase anything without consent from a parent.

 As tablets and mobile devices have become increasingly omnipresent, these small considerations have become an increasingly important concern and selling point  with iOS, the latest version of Android, and the Kindle Fire line of products all offering some sort of restricted access profiles for parents now a days in they recent udpates..

Source: The Verge, 9to5Mac reports, MacRumors..

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LG now offers Rs.7000/- off with buyback scheme on Optimus G Pro

By Vijay 03:40pm

 
After Apple, Samsung, BlackBerry, Nokia and Sony. LG has become the latest smartphone vendor to offer a buyback scheme. 

The Korean smartphone vendor today announced a buyback scheme offering up to Rs 7,000/- off, on the Optimus G Pro. Like most buyback schemes, the best buy price has been inflated a little when compared to the market operating price.

Under the scheme, users can exchange their old phone and get the Optimus G Pro for Rs 32,999. The Optimus G Pro otherwise can be bought for close to Rs 35,000. However, the good thing about the offer is that one also gets a two year warranty against the regular one year warranty that comes with these phones.

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Celkon A107+ with Android Jelly Bean smartphone launched for Rs 7,299/-

By Vijay @ 03:21pm

Celkon is taking forward the Signature one series with the launch of its successor named as the A107+ Signature One smartphone. Apart from a few upgrades, this device comes with a similar set of specification as seen on its predecessor.


Feature-wise, the Celkon A107+ Signature One has a 5-inch WVGA display with 480×800 pixels resolution. The phone features an upgrade in the software from Android Ice Cream Sandwich to Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean but runs on the same 1GHz dual-core processor with 512GB of RAM, as was seen on the previous version.

Other features in the phone include an 8-megapixel primary and a 1.3 front camera, which is an upgrade from the predecessor, a 2,100mAh battery, and sensors like proximity, light and G-sensor. On the memory front, it offers 4GB of internal memory expandable up to 32GB through a microSD. For connectivity, it misses on the 3G support but offers dual-SIM compatibility, and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS support.

The phone is available from today onwards for Rs 7,299/-.

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Amber update is rolling out across all Windows Phone 8 Lumia smartphones

By Vijay @ 03:05pm

Nokia has started rolling out its much-awaited Amber software update to all its Windows Phone 8 Lumia smartphones, which will now come with new and improved camera features and other apps. 

The Amber update is Nokia’s initiative to build up on Microsoft’s latest update GDR2 to the Windows Phone 8 software, which brought a new FM radio player and improvements to Xbox music and the Internet Explorer browser. The Amber update will be available first for the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 in select countries as well as the Lumia 521, Lumia 810, and Lumia 928 in the US, and will be reaching out to all devices including Lumia 520, Lumia 620, Lumia 720, Lumia 820 or Lumia 920 by the end of September.


Features-wise, as expected this update brings improved image processing with better noise reduction, color reproduction, exposure control, autofocus, refined low light performance, and a number of other camera improvements depending on the phone model and its camera capabilities.

An interesting part would be the availability of Nokia’s Smart Camera app across the Lumia portfolio, which was restricted to the Nokia Lumia 925 only. After updating their phones to Amber, users will be able to download the app from the Windows market place. In addition to that, the update will also bring Nokia’s newly launched Pro Camera app for better video particularly for the Lumia 920, Lumia 925, and Lumia 928, starting from today.

Apart from camera related tweaks, the Amber update will also come with Nokia Glance Screen to set a clock on the device’s screen when the phone is inactive. This will also come with battery-level and an indicator for silent mode. This feature will be available in the ‘display and touch’ section in Settings menu, and will be available for all WP8 Lumia devices except the Nokia Lumia 520 and Lumia 625.

Along with this, the new update will allow users to make use of the flip to silence for an incoming call and double-tap to wake and easy unlock features, which are pretty popular on smartphones by other brands as well.

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Microsoft is going launch Windows 8.1 on October 17th in INDIA

By Vijay @ 09:55pm

After much speculation and rumors surrounding the launch date of Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 update, the company today has finally announced to make it available on 12:00 AM on October 18 in New Zealand, or 5:30 PM on October 17 in India. The company has also revealed that the free update to Windows 8.1 will start rolling out through Windows Store for users of Windows 8, and will also be available through retail stores and on new hardware from October 18 itself.


Windows 8.1 brings a set of new innovation and improvement in services including Internet Explorer 11, Bing-powered search, built-in apps including a few new ones, an improved Windows Store experience, and cloud connectivity with SkyDrive, personalization of the interface and more
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The company has already released the preview of Windows 8.1 for enterprises.

Source: BGR

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Lava 3G 356 and 3G 402 Cheaper Android smartphones launched for Rs 4,499/- and 5,499/-

By Vijay @ 09:45pm

Lava has launched two new entry-level smartphones named Lava 3G 356 & 3G 402, which run on Android and also offer 3G connectivity as it names suggest, at an affordable price point.


Coming to specifications, Lava 3G 356 comes with a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen with 480X320 pixels resolution. It consists of  MediaTek dual-core Cortex A7 processor clocked at 1GHz. Other features, include a 1.3-megapixel rear camera, a VGA front-facing camera, a 1,500mAh battery with up to 5 hours of talktime and 200 hours of stand-by time, and a proximity sensor.

And the Lava 3G 402 comes with a 4-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen with 480X800 pixels resolution. This smartphone is also powered by a MediaTek dual-core Cortex A7 processor clocked at 1.2GHz, and sports a 3-megapixel primary camera and a 1.3-megapixel secondary camera, with  1,500 mAh battery.
Both the phones run on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with OTA upgrade and come with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and 3G support. On the memory front, both offer 256MB of RAM, 512MB of internal memory, and external memory support for up to 32GB through a memory card.

The Lava 3G 356 is priced for Rs 4,499/- and the 3G 402 for Rs 5,499/- and are available in grey, white and black for the Lava 3G 356 and white, grey and red for the Lava 402.

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Official YouTube app for Windows Phone is back and now available for both 7.x & 8 devices

By Vijay @ 01:12pm

Today, Google had released a new version 3.2.0.0 of YouTube app which is now live on the Store for Windows Phone 7.x and Windows Phone 8 devices.

The new app looks a lot like the app that was pulled and even includes an upload feature for posting videos directly to the service. That should reassure customers who believe the app would be stripped of functionality (one feature that seems to be missing is downloading of videos).

According to the app description, the features include:

• Pin any video, playlist, channel, and search queries to Live Tiles
• Manage your YouTube profile with your unique My YouTube page
• Manage your playlists, uploads, and video lists
• Find channels, videos, and playlists with the quick access search bar
• Share videos to your social networks, e-mail, and text messages
• Let your kids watch safe videos in Kid’s Corner and keep their own profile

The app is now available for older devices too, which is a great win for legacy users who have felt left out lately from Microsoft’s releases.

You can download the now official YouTube app for Windows Phone here in the Store.
 

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Samsung Galaxy Smartphones and Tablets to get support for 9 Indian languages...

By Vijay @ 04:53pm

Samsung today announced support for 9 Indian languages for their Galaxy smartphones and tablets. This would let the Samsung smartphone users to access the user interface and content in these languages. The 9 Indian languages include, Hindi, Punjabi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi and Gujarati. These Indian languages will be supported on Galaxy Grand, Galaxy S4 and the Galaxy Tab 3 starting from today.


This would let customers access applications from Samsung Application Store in their preferred Indian language in different categories such as entertainment, games, business and more. Bharat Matrimony, India property, Times of India, BSE and Mydala and lots more application would soon be available in these Indian languages. There are lot of applications such as Newshunt, Chaton and more that are available in regional languages. Facebook and Facebook messenger would also be available for select Samsung devices in 9 Indian languages.


Samsung says that they will not work with content providers, but will develop an ecosystem with app developers to let customers experience the apps in their favorites language. At the event, Arvind Pani, Co-Founder & CEO of Reverie language Technologies has announced that they have launched Reverie PhoneBook app that would let users to access PhoneBook in several languages including Hindi, Gujarati, Gurmukhi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and English. The app would be available from Samsung App Store. It will be available for free till December 2013.

Samsung plans to roll out the regional language support for other affordable smartphones starting from the Galaxy Star starting from this month. It plans to increase the number of devices with regional language content from next month.

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Upcoming Hyundai Grand i10 Car in INDIA

By Vijay @ 09:02am

These are the first pictures of Hyundai ‘s new small car for India. Called the Grand i10, the car will be positioned between the i10 and i20 hatchbacks and will come with both petrol and diesel engines. There will be an automatic version too, but only with petrol engine.

The Grand i10 is nearly the size of the i20, which makes it extremely promising as far as passenger and luggage space go

The Hyundai Grand i10 is an all-new car from the ground up where the Indian market is concerned. As per leaked images, it continues to follow Hyundai ‘s fluidic design language but has stronger design lines and an edgier character compared to both the i10 and i20. The Grand is larger than the i10 and it sits on a longer wheelbase as well, so expect a roomier cabin and a bigger boot which should be among the best in class.

Hyundai has improved the look and feel of plastic inside the cabin giving the Grand i10 a plus, more upmarket ambience. The Grand i10 gets height adjustable driver’s seat, electric ORVMs, a stereo with Bluetooth telephony, a multifunctional steering wheel, reversing camera, and for the first time in this segment – rear aircon vents. In addition, the Grand will also sport ABS and airbags on the safety end.

The front and rear of the Grand i10 do have fluidic elements, but when you’re making an economic car, getting swoopy with the body panels becomes cost-inefficient

The Grand i10 will be available with two engine options. The petrol will be the tried and tested 1.2-litre Kappa 2 engine which currently powers the i20. The Kappa 2 boasts of class-leading output figures and is one of the better engines in its class when it comes to refinement, performance or fuel economy. Expect it to perform as well if not better on the Grand i10 as well.

The petrol version of the Grand i10 will be available with both a five-speed manual transmission and a four-speed auto. The manual will come in four versions – Magna, Sportz, Asta and Asta (O), while the automatic will only be sold in the Sportz trim. The latter will compete against the recently launched Nissan Micra CVT and the Honda Brio AT, but expected it to be priced significantly lower.

The second engine will be a diesel. This will also pit the Grand i10 head-on against Maruti’s offerings – the Swift and Ritz. The three-cylinder U2 common rail direct injection diesel engine is new for India but has been on sale internationally for a while now. The engine makes 75PS of max power and 152Nm of peak torque. It uses a variable geometry turbocharger which will a first in class in India and is mated to a five-speed gearbox. There will be no automatic version for the diesel-engined Grand i10.

It’s the first time Hyundai have offered a diesel this low in the pecking order

The Grand i10 is quite impressive, in its segment.
As far as pricing goes, expect the base petrol to start around the Rs 4.5 lakh mark, with the diesel Grand i10 priced at Rs 5.5 lakh.

 

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Google launches Impact Challenge for nonprofit organizations in India

By Vijay @ 08:35am

After awarding nonprofit organizations around the world for their work, Google has now brought its Google Impact Challenge to India. The Mountain View-based company brings with it a kitty of Rs 12 crore to help four Indian organizations to implement their ideas. 


“Today we’re launching the Google Impact Challenge in India, inviting Indian nonprofits to tell us how they’d use technology to improve people’s lives,” Google’s Nikesh Arora wrote in a blog. “At the end of the challenge, four nonprofits will each receive a Rs 3 crore Global Impact Award and technical assistance from Google to bring their projects to life.”

Registrations have kicked-off today and will be open until September 5. The top-10 organizations will be selected by Google users around the world based on their ideas. The final event will take place on October 31, where the top three organizations will be awarded by a judge’s panel comprising of Google’s CBO Nikesh Arora, director of Google Giving Jacquelline Fuller, social worker Anu Aga and MD of Omidyar Network India Advisors Jayant Sinha. The fourth awardee, based on online votes from the public, will also be revealed at the event.

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Lava teases Iris Pro series (Lava's high end smartphone) expected on August 25th

By Vijay @ 08:14am

 
Lava which is one the leading indian electronics company is now teasing the Lava Iris Pro series in a TVC. According to the teaser the phone will be available from August 25 onwards. By the looks of it the main USP of the phone seems to be its all new slim design that seems heavily inspired from the iPhone and also exudes a sense of quality that no other phone from Lava can boast. 

This teaser also shows a \1.2GHz quad-core CPU, and a HD display. Most probably, this device will feature a MediaTek chipset and will probably feature an upgraded camera module.

Like the Micromax Canvas 4 it appears that the premium design of the Iris Pro series will appeal to the consumer.

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Are you eagerly waiting for a high end Blackberry model with larger screen... here is a video leak

By Vijay @ 07:57am

The wide variety of photos of the BlackBerry Z30 leaked since several days and showed how device is likely to look. If that wasn’t enough, CrackBerry has now posted a detailed hands-on video of the forthcoming device.
The video shows the Z30’s exteriors, its innards after removing the back panel and the software running on the device. The 5-minute video is quite detailed and concentrates on every part of the device. There is hardly anything left to know about the device, except its price and date of availability.

This phone might have a major focus on gaming and will have a larger 5-inch 720p AMOLED display. Additionally, it is expected to pack 2GB of RAM and a slightly faster dual-core processor than the Z10. It is also expected to ship running BlackBerry OS 10.2, which will add some new features including a quick settings menu.

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Intex i-Buddy Connect II 3G tablet launched with 7-inch display, 3G-SIM and a dual-core processor for Rs 7,500/-

By Vijay @ 007:42am

Intex has discreetly announced the i-Buddy Connect II 3G tablet, its a toned down model of its previous version i-Buddy Connect


Coming to features, the Intex i-Buddy Connect II 3G comes with single-SIM which as the name suggests is 3G compatible. The tablet has a 7-inch WVGA display with 800×480 pixels resolution. On software front, it runs on Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich as seen on its previous variant and many of its competitors.

The hardware includes a 1GHz dual-core Cortex A5 processor with 512MB of RAM, while the older variant came with 1GB of RAM. Other features on the tablet include a 2-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front camera, 4GB of internal storage, 32GB of external storage support on microSD card, voice calling support and a 3,000mAh battery which the company claims will offer up to 5 hours of talk time and up to 300 hours of standby time.

This tablet also comes with Educlass which is a smart school application with content from NCERT text books for class 1- 12 as well as other interactive educational content.

The tablet will be competing against the likes of Swipe Halo Value which offers a better set of features including Android Jelly Bean and is available for Rs 7000, and Celkon CT910+ HD tablet which is available for Rs 7,999 with similar set of feature but a better OS version.

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A special iPhone device named iECG can help prevent strokes

By Vijay @ 02:04pm

A special iPhone device can be used to quickly detect heart rhythm problems and help prevent strokes, say researchers. Experts from the University of Sydney said the cheap device, known as the AliveCor Heart Monitor for iPhone (iECG), was highly effective and accurate in screening patients with undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF).

The study was revealed at the Australia and New Zealand Cardiac Society conference in Queensland, Xinhua reported: The device was invented by an Australian scientist and a US cardiologist. Ben Freedman, professor at the University of Sydney, and his colleagues tested the device on randomly selected people aged 65 or older at 10 pharmacies in Sydney. He said the device was an exciting breakthrough and can be operated without special skills.

“Atrial Fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm problem and is responsible for almost one third of all strokes,” he said. “AF increases with age, affecting more than 15 percent of people aged 85 years and over.”

Freedman said people with atrial fibrillation face up to a five-fold increased risk of stroke and tend to have more severe and life-threatening strokes. He said the research shows around 50,000 Australians aged over 65 have AF, but people themselves dosen't know it.

“There are currently a large number of people with unknown AF who are at high risk of stroke, but who are not on any medication,” he said. “The iECG allows us to screen patients for atrial fibrillation in minutes, and treat people early.”

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Mock ups of Apple iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C photos and video leaked

By Vijay @ 01:43pm

Here is rumor leaks showing comparison to the next-generation iPhone 5S, the cheaper iPhone 5C has been grabbing all the headlines in the past few weeks. Today though, the former has been featured alongside the entry-level variant in a series of photos and an Instagram video. 




Gallery posted on Vietnamese site Tinthe (spotted by 9To5Mac) shows a series of photos of what it claims are mock-ups of both the devices. The mock cheaper iPhone is consistent with the myriad of leaked photos that had been previously seen and shows the now familiar plastic back panel. The iPhone 5S, on the other hand, looks largely similar to the iPhone 5. Additionally, staying true to previous rumors, the mockup also shows the 12-megapixel camera and the dual-LED flash alongside it. In addition to the photo gallery, Tran Quo Chuyvn, has posted a short comparison Instagram video of both the devices.

As we have reported earlier today, both the aforementioned iPhones are expected to be launched on September 10. Click the link below to see the video..

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Amazon India added one more store to its list, named Computers & Accessories.

By Vijay @ 01:32pm

Earlier this year, Amazon launched its India e-commerce site and six direct stores—Apps, Books, Movies and TV Shows, Mobile phones and accessories, Cameras and Portable Media Players. Now to its stores list one more store called Computers and accessories  had been added.


The computer and accessories store sells laptops, tablets and printers. Additionally it also offers related accessories like external hard drives, pen drives, memory cards, printer cartridges, laptop bags, keyboards and mice. The store is also currently offering deals and discounts on many of the aforementioned products.

Amazon India claims its new stores have more than 20,000 products listed from more than 150 electronics retailers including Croma, Vijay Sales, UniverCell, Saholic, and J.J. Mehta & Sons. For a limited period, orders fulfilled by Amazon will come with free delivery. As with all ‘fulfilled by Amazon’ orders, customers will get the options of cash on delivery, delivery tracking to the doorstep, and free returns pickup.

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(Update)Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos now available in two more colors in India (Brown & Red)

By Vijay @ 07:38pm

Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos (GT-I9082) which had been released in India back in January, now added two new colors, Luxury Brown and Wine Red to its previous Elegant White & Metallic Blue. The Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos is one of the popular mid-range smartphone in the India market, these two new colors would improve the sales of the device. 



Now Samsung also offering two flip covers with the device. You need to pay Rs. 19,990/-, which is the standard price of the device and get one flip cover for free. You also get an additional flip cover when you pay Rs. 20,800 for the device. The Galaxy Grand Duos packs a 5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.1.

(Update) Samsung India is now releasing Android 4.2.2 update to Galaxy Grand duos users soon. According to a report on SamMobile, the Android 4.2.2 update for Galaxy Grand duos brings support for lockscreen widgets, quick setting toggles in notification bar, improvement task switching and Daydream support. In addition, the update also brings performance enhancements, Touchwiz improvements including new widgets, homescreens etc.

So just wait for notification for ur phone software update..


Other features include, 8MP Auto Focus Camera with LED Flash, 1080p video recording and 2MP secondary camera, 1GB RAM, 8 GB internal memory,  expandable up to 64GB with microSD and a 2100 mAh battery.

The Galaxy Grand Duos is now available in Luxury Brown and Wine Red from the official Samsung India eStore. 


 

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Entry-level LG Optimus L1 II goes official with 3-inch display

By Vijay @ 06;25pm

LG has extended its collection of entry level smartphones with a new addition to its L-series called Optimus L1 II. The Android smartphone is targeted at budget-conscious users and developing markets like India

The LG Optimus L1 II sports a 3-inch display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. The smartphone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset with 1 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM. There's a 2 megapixel fixed focus rear camera and 4 GB of internal memory that can be expanded up to 32 GB via microSD card slot.



The connectivity options of Optimus L1 II include Bluetooth 3.0, GPS support, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and HSDPA up to 7.2 Mbps. The newest entry level smartphone from LG runs on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and the juice for the device is provided by a 1,540mAh battery.



Apart from the hardware specifications, the smartphone comes with a few software goodies from the LG Optimus L3 II, the most notable inclusions bing the QuickMemo app and the Cheese Shutter, which enables you to capture images with voice commands.

LG Optimus L1 II might price around Rs. 5736/- and get available in Black and White color options. The smartphone will go on sale in the coming days.

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Nokia starts buyback offer on Lumia 520 and Lumia 620 in INDIA

By Vijay @ 05:31pm





In our previous article I mentioned buyback offer by Sony, now Nokia has launched a buyback scheme on two of its most affordable Windows Phone 8 smartphones – the Lumia 520 and the Lumia 620 in India. The Finnish company is offering great discount deals on both the phones under this new exchange offer.


Those interested in buying these handsets can avail a minimum discount of Rs 4,000 on a brand new Lumia 520 which is currently priced for Rs 11,200 and a minimum Rs 6,000 off on the purchase of a new Lumia 620 handset which costs Rs 16,000 under the offer. This is a good strategy from Nokia as its most affordable Windows Phone smartphones will now be available for Rs 8,200 and Rs 10,000 respectively.

Prior to this, brands like Apple, Samsung and BlackBerry had also launched similar offers on their handsets, and received a great response for the same.

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Sony launches buyback offers for Xperia Z and ZL

By Vijay @ 03:00pm

After Apple, Samsung, and BlackBerry, now Sony that has launched a buyback scheme for its Xperia Z and Xperia ZL smartphones. The brand and products might be new, but the scheme remains the usual – exchange your old smartphone for a rebate on a brand new Xperia Z or ZL phone. Sony is offering a minimum discount of Rs 5,000 along with a 12 month EMI-based payment mode on both the phones. The discount will be applicable on the current market price for the Xperia Z and Xperia ZL, which cost Rs 33,790 and Rs 30,690 respectively.


Additionally, Sony is also giving away a case, which it claims is worth Rs 1,990 with the Xperia Z and a snap-on cover claimed to be worth Rs 1,490 with the Xperia ZL for free.

Besides this, the company is also offering 6/12 month EMI scheme on various Xperia series smartphones, which include the recently launched Xperia Z Ultra and Xperia Z tablet as well. Other phones in the scheme include the Xperia L, Xperia J, Xperia U, Xperia E, Xperia ZR, and Xperia SP.

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