Microsoft shows the Iconia W3 in latest ad against Apple's iPad Mini

By Vijay @ 08:22am

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Microsoft recently released its latest commercial, published on the WindowsVideos YouTube channel, addresses the small tablet competition - namely, the iPad Mini. Taking the Acer Iconia W3 to the ring, the video shows off some of the cool features a tablet sports when running Windows 8. 

The Acer Iconia W3 is a recent attempt by the manufacturer. Powering a full version of Windows 8, the Intel Atom processor combined with the loaded software allows you to install all your favourite x86 programs. As the footage boasts, you can enjoy some Halo, after working hard on word processing - it's a real PC. 

Not to mention the pricing. $429 for iPad Mini or $299 for the Iconia W3? Both have 32GB storage, but are worlds apart in terms of functionality.

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Celkon launched A63 Campus in India for Rs 4,499/-

By Vijay @ 11:22pm

 
Celkon Mobile has been in the limelight recently. You might have observe it has been all over the television with its ads appearing in the India, Sri-lanka and West Indies tri-series and the India’s tour of Zimbabwe. Now, the company has launched the A63 Campus in India which just costs Rs 4,499. 

The phone has a 4-inch display with a resolution of 800×480 pixels and runs on a dual-core CPU clocked at 1.2GHz. It has 256MB of RAM and 512 MB of ROM and has a 3.2-megapixel rear camera and a front facing camera to boot.The device also runs fresh version of Android Jelly Bean, which is 4.2. It also comes with a standard suite of sensors, a 1,500 mAh battery and has a microSD card slot that supports 32GB of memory.

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Nokia publishes video revealing the magic Lens used behind Nokia Lumia 1020 (latest Nokia flagship device)

By Vijay @ 10:49pm

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Nokia has released a video showing off the magic what happens inside the Lumia 1020, when you hit the shutter button to snap a photo. 

The video is impressive, illustrating how the light hits internal components and the end result being transferred across circuitry to the PureMotion HD+ display. It confirms that there's indeed a black magic at work here. Either that or Nokia has simply nailed it when it comes to smartphone photography.

A sample of the Lumia 1020's performance at night

The optional camera grip, 41MP shooter and Zeiss lens makes this a superb solution for those who take hundreds of shots with their mobile device.

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(Updated) WOW! Nokia Lumia 925 listed on Flipkart, coming soon to India Now Lumia 625 also

By Vijay @ 05:42pm

Those who love Windows Phone like me & eagerly waiting for slimmest Lumia with aluminium body here is a good news for you'll too. 

Flipkart, the online retailer in India, has all three variants of the Lumia 925 listed - black, grey and white, priced at Rs. 33,999/- with expected delivery by 4th week of August. To Know you, Nokia Lumia 925 comes with 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon Plus CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 4.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280×768 pixels, and 16GB of internal memory.

Unique to the Lumia 925 is its camera that improves on the 8.7-megapixel OIS camera found in the Lumia 920. Nokia improved its PureView image algorithms, and now it has added a 6-element lens with one element being made up of glass for sharper images. Of course, like before the device retains optical image stabilization (OIS). On the front, there’s also 1.2-megapixel snapper.

On the software front the Lumia 925 will be the first Nokia smartphone to ship in India with the Window Phone 8 Amber update, which includes upgraded Nokia Here maps stack, a glance feature and a new smart camera app. The phone will also be eligible to get the Nokia Pro camera app

It also happens to be the lightest and thinnest Lumia smartphone at 8.5mm and users can latch on a wireless charging cover to enable wireless charging on the device. Previously, the Lumia 920 had wireless charging built-in from the get go, but Nokia opted to remove it from the 925, in order to make it thinner and lighter  
Update: Now here is news from Times of India that along with Nokia Lumia 925, Nokia is also launching Lumia 625 in India at the same time ie by end of this August month.
 

Lumia 625, on the other hand will boast the largest screen seen on a Lumia smartphone to date at 4.7-inches, but will be a decidedly mid-range smartphone placed between the Lumia 720 and the Lumia 620. Its main USP will be the large screen at an affordable price point.

Source: Flipkart (black / grey / white)

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Apple to extend charger takeback program in India in exchange with fake/third party chargers..

By Vijay @ 01:09pm

After a recent incidents with Apple users were electrocuted and some even died because fake or third party chargers, Apple announced it will start a charging power adapter takeback program where users can walk into Apple stores and authorized retail partners to give their third-party adapters and in return buy an original Apple adapter at 50 percent discount. Apple is looking at extending this program globally and will introduce it in India too sometime in mid-August. Without naming the countries where it will be rolled out, the official Apple statement mentions that the program will start from August 16 and will be in place till October 18. 

This is a brilliant strategy from Apple as it will raise the important issue of using fake or poor quality chargers and adapters. Even though the incidents might have involved fake chargers, Apple could have been implicated for encouraging users to go for non-Apple chargers and adapters by pricing its accessories too high. The USB adapter for the iPhone 5, for instance, costs Rs 1,460/- in India. If Apple follows its 50 percent off scheme in India as well, users should be able to exchange any third-party adapter with an original Apple one for under Rs 800/-.

I feel atleast some people should utilize this offer, to avoid cheap & fake third party chargers, but at same time, apple also should reduce their prices, which are very premium & encouraging users to go for third party chargers, which are available for more than 50% lesser than original chargers.

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Flipkart eBooks launches on Windows Phone for India.

By Vijay @ 08:36am

Flipkart (www.flipkart.com), one of the largest online retailers in India, has launched an eBook service on Windows Phone 8. Titled Flip kart eBook, the app will enable you to enjoy a large collection of books. Offline storage is alos supported for  areas with low signal coverage, as well as those who enjoy long-haul flights.

Books can be purchased on the main retailer website or through the eBook app itself. If you're unsure whether a particular title is worth the investment, you can enjoy 10 percent of each book before making the purchase.

Content downloaded to any device can be synchronised and accessed from the central library. It's basic in functionality, but Flipkart eBooks gets the job done and we've got yet another official app. Multiple features are present, including day and night settings, font size configuration, bookmarks and more. Please note that you can download full books using app only if you reside in India..

You can download Flipkart eBooks from the Windows Phone Store 

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Microsoft announces Bing Apps for Windows Phone 8, brings News, Weather, Sports & Finance apps

By Vijay @ 07:47am

Yesterday Microsoft has introduced some apps based around the Bing search engine. Called as Bing Apps, the collection of four apps includes Sports, News, Weather and Finance, including Live Tile support for Windows Phone 8 devices.

The new applications bring all of the latest news right to the Start screen, continuing the “glance and go” usability that Windows Phone users have become accustomed to. Indeed, this is the first time, some real parallels between the desktop and mobile OS drawn and it should make using the two systems more seamless than before for new customers.

Watch our first-look video of the new apps in action and enjoy the gallery of screenshots after the break.

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Bing News

Bing Finance

Bing Weather

Bing Sports

 Source: WPCentral..

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LG Optimus L7 II P713 now available in India for Rs. 13,789/-

By Vijay @ 12:31pm

 

LG released Optimus L7 II single SIM version in the country. The smartphone is now available at electronic retailer Infibeam for INR 13,789.

Featuring the same specifications as the dual-SIM version, LG Optimus L7 II P713 comes with 1GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.1.2, and 4.3-inch WVGA True IPS display. The phone also comes with 8MP rear camera, 768MB RAM and 2460 mAh battery.


In terms of the software customisations, LG Optimus L7 II packs QuickMemo, Safety Care, QuickTranslator, QSlide and Live LG Mobile TV applications.

To remind you, the dual-SIM variant of the phone already retails for around INR 14,249 in the country.

LG Optimus L7 II P713 key features

• 4.3-inch 800x480p True IPS display
• 1GHz dual-core processor
• Android 4.1.2
• 8MP rear camera with LED flash, VGA front camera
• 2460 mAh battery
• 768MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage, microSD card slot
• DLNA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, FM Radio

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LG G2 launched packs 5.2-inch FHD display & Snapdragon 800 SoC

By Vijay @ 12:15pm

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LG officially announced its new flagship smartphone G2 at a press event today. LG G2 brings a host of improvements as well as upgrades to compete with other high-end models including Galaxy S4 HTC One available in the market right now.
 
LG G2 features a 5.2-inch full HD True IPS display and is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 quad-core processor, which is the probably the best smartphone SoC in the market right now.

There is an interesting change, LG has included the volume rocker and power button on the back of the smartphone below the 13MP camera. The company states that the power button also acts as a quick launch button for the camera app.

Coming to the software, LG G2 runs on Android 4.2.2 along with the company’s custom user interface. The company has include host of software tweaks to improve the experience on the smartphone, we are listing some of these tweaks below.

• Answer Me: Automatically answers the call after lowering the ringtone when the phone is raised to one’s ear.
• Plug & Pop: Recommends options or related features to choose from when the earphone or USB cable is detected.
• Text Link: Allows information embedded in text messages to be selected and easily saved in a memo or calendar and searched on a map or the internet.
• QuickRemote: Not only can LG G2 be used to remotely control popular home entertainment devices, it can also learn from conventional remotes and be customized to operate multiple devices with flexible layouts and keys.
• Slide Aside: Enables easier multitasking by simply “sliding” open apps off to the side using a three-finger swipe.
• Guest Mode: Protects owner’s privacy by displaying only pre-selected apps when guests access the phone with a secondary unlock pattern.

LG G2 key specifications:

• Processor: 2.26GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
• Operating System: Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2
• Size: 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9mm
• Display: 5.2-inch Full HD IPS (1080×1920 pixels / 423 ppi)
• Memory: 32GB/ 16GB
• RAM: 2GB LPDDR3 800MHz
• Cameras: Rear 13.0MP with OIS / Front 2.1MP
• Battery: 3,000mAh
• Colours: Black / White

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