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![]() The world of budget Android tablets has been set ablaze by the likes of Zync and Spice who are constantly innovating and bringing high performance products at very affordable price points. Sure these devices still can't compete with the iPads of the world but that is not the target audience. Delivering 90% of the experience at a fraction of the price point is what they aim to do and are quite successful at. That said, we recently got our hands on the newly announced Zync Quad 10.1 Tablet. The name alone suggests some of the highlighted spec points. We've put it through our standard range of rigorous tests to find out if it makes for a sound purchase. Read on to find out. Design Continuing the design standard set by its predecessor, the Quad 10.1 will not be winning any style awards for sure. The outward appearance screams utilitarian but the use of quality plastics makes us forget that. The dual tone finish is still fairly appealing though not as fresh. The front of the Zync Quad 10.1 tablet has a Full HD panel that measures 10.1 inches diagonally as the name would suggest. The centered front facing camera suggests that the tablet ... ![]() |
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![]() HCL ME Connect 2G 2.0, the company's new tablet in the ME series is now on sale from online retailer Snapdeal. It has a 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1GHz Cortex A9 processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). It has a 2-megapixel camera and a VGA front-facing camera. HCL launched the ME V1 tablet earlier this year which had a similar 7-inch display but it had a Cortex A8 processor and Android 4.0 ICS. HCL ME Connect 2G 2.0 Specifications 7-inch (800 x 480 pixels) capacitive touch screen display Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS 1 GHz cortex A9 CPU 2MP rear camera 0.3MP (VGA) front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack Voice calling 2G, 3G (via USB dongle), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth Full HD 1080p Playback 1GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB internal memory , 32GB expandable memory with microSD 3800 mAh battery The HCL ME Connect 2G 2.0 is priced at Rs. 8,499. Source: Snapdeal ![]() |
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![]() The Delhi High Court issued notice against Idea Cellular for allegedly not complying with its earlier orders on 3G roaming. Idea Cellular has issued a statement regarding this saying that they have not added new 3G subscribers have been added in the 3G Seeker Service Areas as per its compliance affidavit dated 18th April 2013 with the order of the the Delhi High Court dated 12th April 2013. Last month, the Department of Telecom (DoT) asked Vodafone India and Idea Cellular to stop 3G services outside their licensed zones in 3 days and slapped fines of Rs. 550 and Rs. 300 crores, respectively for violating licence norms. Later the court issed an order saying that Airtel, Vodafone and Idea can continue their roaming pact and continue providing 3G services to the existing customer base, but they cannot enroll new customers in the circles where they did not have the spectrum. In the statement, Idea also says that they have been losing existing 3G subscribers in these 3G seeker service areas that includes, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, North East, Rajasthan, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal since the date of the Court Order last month. The next court hearing is scheduled for 5th August 2013. ![]() |
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![]() Samsung India is holding a launch event today in Chennai where the company is expected to add an interesting device to it's Galaxy line up of Android devices.Samsung has not yet revealed what device would be launched but Fone Arena has learned from multiple sources including retailers that Samsung would launch the Galaxy Mega[6.3 inch version], [5.8inch version]in India today. It is not clear if Samsung would launch both the 5.8 inch and 6.3 inch versions of the Galaxy Mega in India.UK pricing for the 6.3 version was revealed recently along with a July release date. So India might be one of the first few countries to get this new device. It would be worth mentioning that the 5.8 inch version is a Dual SIM phone and less expensive of the lot so we might see Samsung launching the Galaxy Mega 5.8 today. Although I would love to see them launch the 6.3 version as well. In terms of specs Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 packs a 5.8 inch display and runs on Android 4.2 JellyBean 5.8-inch qHD (960 x 540 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display 1.4 GHz dual-core processor Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS 8MP auto-focus rear camera with LED Flash 1.9 MP front-facing camera Dual SIM ... ![]() |
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![]() Idea Cellular has launched Choice Recharge offer for its Tamil Nadu customers that would let you choose one of several packs under single recharge of Rs. 15. This pack offers 5 choices, Idea to Idea Calling, SMS, Local Mobile Minutes and Internet Offers. Once the customer purchase the recharge coupon of Rs. 15, one can activate one of the five packs by dialing the respective USSD code given on the voucher. Here are the list of benefits, validity and the activation code in the Choice Recharge offer The Choice Recharge gives Idea customers an option to select any benefit as per the need and requirement of the customer. The recharge pack is available at all major mobile retail stores and Idea outlets acros Tamil Nadu. ![]() |
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![]() You might have seen a lot of comparisons here lately, mostly dealing with big budget tablets or interesting smartphones, but we never were able to show you how the entry level market was like, especially with so many touch devices in that segment now. These are not smartphones, but they are not dumbphones either. Nokia particularly calls its new range Asha phone smartphones, which most might not agree with, but it has some really good features to talk about. Similarly, Samsung also recently launched its Rex series of devices to combat the Nokia Asha range in a similarly priced market. So, which one is better? Lets find out. We have chosen two candidates for the Asha vs Rex comparison, and both are similar in some specifications including the lack of 3G and the presence of WiFi. They are the Nokia Asha 310 and the Samsung Rex 90. While the Asha 311 is Nokia's flagship Asha device, it lacks dual SIM support while including the support for 3G. Lets get on with the comparison then. The Nokia Asha 310 and the Samsung Rex 90 share a lot of similarities, so lets go through them first. Both are Dual SIM devices with one SIM ... ![]() |
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![]() Spice Smart Flo Pace Mi-422, a new phone in the Smart Flo series that surfaced last week is now available from online retailer Saholic. It has a 4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) TFT capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz MediaTek MT6515 processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has a 3.2-megapixel camera with LED flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. It comes with dual SIM support with dual standby similar to other Spice phones. It comes with 2G (EDGE) connectivity similar to the Spice Smart Flo Pace 2 Mi-502 that was launched recently. Spice Smart Flo Pace Mi-422 specifications 4-inch (480 x 800 pixels) capacitive touch screen IPS display 1 GHz processor Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) 3.2MP camera with LED Flash 1.3MP front-facing camera 3.5mm audio jack, FM Radio 2G (EDGE), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Bluetooth 512MB RAM, 512 internal memory, 32GB expandable memory with microSD 1300 mAh battery The Spice Smart Flo Pace Mi-422 is priced at Rs. 4,790. Source: Saholic ![]() |
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![]() Nokia has a history of introducing limited edition handsets to tie in with popular movie franchises amongst others. The Batman branded Lumia 800 turned out to be quite popular and this year Nokia is introducing a Superman branded varient for its latest handset, the Lumia 925. The Windows Phone 8 running handset will sport Superman livery at the back. The smartphone will land on the Chinese market on 14th June. The phone is otherwise a standard Nokia Lumia 925 and includes an improved version of the camera seen first on the Nokia Lumia 920. The handset manages to squeeze in a complete optical image stabilization assembly inside a much slimmer shell. The Superman edition Nokia Lumia 925 will have a limited run of 925 units. The company will also be selling a wireless charging cover with the same livery on the back as an after market accessory. Nokia will also be bundling in an exclusive Man of Steel application on the phone that will give users access to wallpapers, ringtones and DC Comics digital comic books. The phone will be priced at CNY 3,999 on release. [Via - GSM Arena] ![]() |
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![]() Samsung has just announced the Premier 2013 event to unveil the company's new Android-powered Galaxy devices and Windows-powered ATIV devices. It is not clear what to expect at the event from these teaser images from Samsung. Hope we can see the rumored Galaxy S4 variants. The event happes a week after the WWDC 2013 that is scheduled for June 10th, where the company is expected to showcase their new software and hardware. Microsoft's BUILD, the company's annual developer conference is also slated for June. Looks like it's going to be a big month in tech. The Samsung Premier 2013 would take place in London on 20th June at 7PM London Time (11:30 PM IST). Samsung would live stream the event on their official YouTube channel. Source: Samsung | Via: The Next Web ![]() |
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![]() Rumors about the HTC One with a bigger screen surfaced recently, now the company's first phablet is reportedly on the works, according to the @evleaks who has the credibility of providing solid leaks in the past including the HTC One / M7. The device has also appeared in a Linux string as the T6 along with different variants including some of the carrier variant. No details about the screen size or the internals of the device yet. Huawei was the first company to unveil a large screen Ascend Mate with a 6.1-inch display and Samsung announced the Galaxy Mega 6.3 last month that would go on sale in UK next month. Would the T6 be the company's flagship device replacing the HTC One ? We don't know that yet. May be the company is planning to release a phablet to compete with the rumored Note 3 that is expected to be unveiled at IFA in September. Let's wait for more details about the device. Source: @evleaks, HTCSoku ![]() |
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![]() Samsung announced as the Galaxy Note 8.0 at MWC 2013. It was officially launched in India as Galaxy Note 510 earlier this month. It was released only in White color. Even though the Charcoal Black Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 was spotted back in March, but it didn't release. Now press image of the Brown Galaxy Note 8.0 has surfaced, thanks to evleaks. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 has a 8.0-inch (1280 × 800 pixels) TFT display, powered by a 1.6 GHz quad-core processor and runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 5MP auto focus camera on the back and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. It has 2GB RAM, expandable memory up to 64GB with micro SD card slot and packs a 4600 mAh battery. The color is called Brown Black. According to Sammobile, Samsung would release the Brown Black Galaxy Note 16GB WiFi and 3G variants in Week 25, which is June-end. Source: @evleaks ![]() |
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![]() The Espoo company's flagship has been around for a while, and was retailing at quite high a price. It was priced at around Rs. 36k - Rs. 38k in several places. It has now received a substantial price cut, at a time when other flagships like the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 have made their foray into the Indian market. Now retailing at Rs. 32, 639 at the Nokia India Online Store and for lesser elsewhere, Nokia hopes to attract more sales of the device in India. Equipped with a 8.7 megapixel PureView camera and a lot of other innovations like the wireless charging for example, the Lumia 920 comes with attractively coloured options. Additionally, there is also a free wireless charger offered with the device at the Nokia Online Store. The black wireless charging pad was launched along with the Lumia 920 and has proven to be a handy accessory when hacked into a car, for immediate charging without wires. Anyway, for this price the Lumia 920 plus the wireless charging accessory seems like a good deal. You can pick it up at the Nokia Online Store here. More Nokia Lumia 920 coverage - Nokia Lumia 920 review Nokia Lumia 920 comparisons with ... ![]() |
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![]() We'd recently reported on a major update to the popular note taking app on Microsoft's struggling mobile platform. The update gave Evernote much needed features including a freshened up design and homescreen. Today the company is rolling out a new update that adds some nifty features like pinned tool tiles. Evernote's version 3.1 will let you pin specific tools like notes, recordings and snapshots straight to your homescreen allowing for quick access to these features. Evernote is also adding in a a Snippet View that will let users access notes in a horizontal list. This should come in handy for those who like to view n manipulate their phone in the landscape orientation. Evernote is one of the most popular note taking applications out there available on most platforms. It allows cross device syncing in addition to many other features. On the Windows Phone platform, it is given stiff competition by Microsoft's own OneNote application that provides a similar feature set with tighter OS level integration. [Via - Engadget] ![]() |
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![]() The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has imposed new SMS termination charges for retail consumers and commercial messages. Termination charge is paid by the operator where the SMS originates to the operator to which the message is delivered. TRAI did not set a particular charge for this hence some operators were charging 10 paise as termination charges. Now they have set the SMS termination charge as 2 paise for normal SMS and 5 paise on transactional SMS on operators from whom the SMS originates. The 5 paise SMS termination charges was already present for promotional messages since a regulation in 2010. Now, it will also be applicable for transactional messages, which also falls under commercial communications category. This move is to prevent pesky SMS. (TRAI) imposed the restriction of 100 SMS/ day per SIM recently to prevent pesky marketing SMS. Transactional SMSes originating from the government organisations will be exempted from the termination charges. These new regulations would be applicable from 1st June 2013. ![]() |
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![]() While we are reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, we saw it fit that we compare it with the other small tablets in our labs. The Apple iPad mini is the one and only smaller iPad with a cheaper price as well as better portability obviously, so how does it fare when compared to the Galaxy Note 8.0? Lets find out. Here's the in-depth video comparison and read past the break for the text - httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA6JVdlvpSs The Galaxy Note 8.0 falls in the much loved Note range of devices, comprising mostly of phones but some tablets too. Is this a phone? or a tablet? We want to call it a tablet because of the screen size. There are some compromises in hardware though, we will talk about it below. The iPad mini the smaller iPad from Apple, made to compete with all the small tablets, like the Nexus 7 or the various other Android models. The design of the Note 8.0 reminds us so much of the Samsung galaxy s3, white overall with chrome like plastic on the sides. Glossy plastic and white means the back is a finger print magnet and gets dirty easily, and the devices feels really cheap in the hands. ... ![]() |
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![]() We got to unbox and review the Karbonn Titanium S5 recently and found it to be a good enough phone for the price. Since we had the Micromax A116 Canvas HD lying around, and also since there are a lot of similarities in the form factor and somewhat the price, we decided to compare them both. Here is a detailed in-depth look at the comparison of Karbonn Titanium S5 vs Micromax A116 canvas HD - httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RpehhDhbUU The design of both the phones are similar. Rounded corners and slim profiles make them look remarkably similar. However, the Karbonn has the better build quality and even arguably the design. The only negative we would say, on the Titanium S5 is the fingerprint magnet back panel, but it is so much better than the dirty back panel on the Canvas HD. Talking of the dimensions, the Karbonn Titanium S5 is 8.95 mm thick which is a lot thinner than the 10.7 mm thickness of the Canvas HD. Overall, we think that the S5 does feel more solid and sleek. Coming to the display, the Karbonn S5's 5" 960x540 qHD IPS pales in comparison to the Canvas HD's 5" 1280x720 IPS. But wait, while the pixel density of ... ![]() |
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![]() Vertu, the luxury phone maker, has launched its first Luxury handset of 2013, called the Vertu Ti, after being acquired by European investment firm EQT. Vertu had been an integral part of Nokia for several years till the Finnish company decided to sell Vertu's majority shares, last year. Not surprisingly, the first Vertu Phone, post the acquisition from Nokia, is an Android phone. Vertu Ti runs on Android 4.0. Ti here stands for Titanium. The phone is encased in a Titanium body. The Vertu Ti is available in Indian stores starting at Rupees 6,49,995/- I went gloves on with the Vertu Ti - Black Leather and Black Alligator versions, priced at 6,49,995 and 8,74,995, respectively. FIRST HANDS ON (without gloves) WITH VERTU TI. Most Luxury phones justify their big price tag, by the precious stones and metal, used in the body. Vertu Ti too uses precious metal, but the big price tag here, is for the craftsmanship in making this handset. Shear beauty, perfection in details and aesthetics that will woo at first glance. Lets begin with unboxing. The Vertu Ti comes in a big Black box with three drawers - of nearly a dozen accessories, beneath the phone tray. Never imagined, unboxing a phone, ... ![]() |
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![]() Samsung Galaxy S4 mini (GT-I9195) was already confirmed back in March, now the phone has appeared on the official Samsung Apps website as one of the choices in the phone selector. According to earlier rumors, the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini is expected to come with a 4.3-inch (960 × 540 pixels) qHD Super AMOLED display with 256ppi pixel density, 1.6 GHz dual-core CPU and run on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS with Touchwiz Nature UX 2.0. It would pack a 8MP camera with LED Flash and a 1.9 MP front-facing camera. The Samsung Galaxy S4 Active appeared on photos and video last week. Both these phones are rumored to be announced soon. Since the S3 mini was released only in Europe, it is not clear whether the S4 mini would see a global release. Via: SamMobile, TGSPOT |
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