Instagram has updated their iOS and Android Apps to major V. 3.0 . Now Using the geotagged images Instagram allows you to look at your photo map. It overlays photos with a map underneath, giving people a far more visual look at what they were seeing at a given point on Earth.
The app now displays bigger grid photos to make it easier to browse large collections of photos and see them too. You’ll find bigger grid photos on user profiles, the Explore tab, as well as on hashtag and location pages.
Also a lot of UI changes allow users to enjoy the new refreshed upload screen, and security allows you to moderate comments and flag users.
Two Women designers from Sweden have designed what could possibly be the coolest invention for stylish travellers. Hövding is a rapidly-inflating airbag that deploys from a collar around your neck when you’re in an accident.Powered by rechargeable battery-powered accelerometers and gyroscopes that detect the typical motions involved in a bike crash. They trigger a tiny gas inflator which instantly fills a nylon airbag with helium. The bag forms a hood around your head that cushions the impact.
Hövding costs $600 and only works once. But hey you cant put a cost on stylish life saving equipment? Or can you!
Google Maps now features public transit schedules for more than 500 cities and one million transit stops worldwide. it is also applicable on their new Android app, the updated Google Maps app now, allows users to choose which specific mode of transportation (train, bus, tram or subway) they want to see on their maps.
Also, whenever you search for a city or postal code, for example, you will now see the borders of that region. My Places feature now also makes it easier to access your saved offline maps and custom maps, and if you have Location History enabled, you can now use the app to “browse the places you’ve been on a daily basis with an updated Location History dashboard.”
Google is also supposedly working on an iOS dedicated maps app, which is a possibility, especially because Apple will use their own maps in iOS 6.
Several Rumors are pointing to a official version of the Jelly Bean rom for the Samsung Galaxy SIII (International/our Version) on the 29th of August. The current flagship phone has also been Samsung’s best seller, and will get the Jelly Bean update alongside the announcement of the Galaxy Note 2 which is scheduled to happen at IFA.
Usually Samsung update ROMs tend to leak out a month in advance, but its possible the company is keeping it tightly under wraps this time.
Popular newsreader app Pulse has been introduced to wider web platform, everyone who does most of their browsing on Computers will now be happy, we know we are.
News junkies can now peruse the latest stories from their favorites magazines, newspapers, and blogs on their PCs, not just their mobile devices via pulse.me. Akshay Kothari and Ankit Gupta launched Pulse two years ago on the iPad as a business class project at Stanford University. Until now, however, Pulse has been “extremely mobile focused,” Kothari said. The company didn’t even really have a website; just a placeholder with links to the Pulse app downloads. But over the years, a Web-based Pulse was “easily the biggest request” from users, He added.
[quote]Pulse for the web is designed for discovery. The dynamic layout takes full advantage of the size of your browser, making large beautiful images the center of your experience,Your content will always fill your browser without wasting a single pixel. You can also easily switch from a smart dynamic layout to a simple chronological layout. An easy infinite scroll ensures that you’re never out of content to explore.
Two years ago, we released Pulse for iPad to make browsing news on mobile devices faster, simpler and more beautiful than ever before. It wasn’t long until our users let us know that the problem we solved wasn’t confined to mobile devices. Even on the web, people have to bookmark their favorite websites, switch contexts from site to site, and have no simple way to share or save stories. That changes today with the launch of Pulse for the Web.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 is a larger version of the Galaxy Note smartphone launched in Nov 2011. The Note 10.1 smart tablet was announced at the Mobile World Congress 2012 and has some exciting features that should intrigue a lot of potential customers.
The device runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system. It is powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM, and It also comes packed with a 7,000mAh Li-ion battery. But that is not what makes the Note 10.1 special. The tablet features a 6.5mm S Pen, similar to the one on the original Galaxy Note, which is optimised for the creation of personalised and expressive content. The S Pen is embedded directly in the device and, when removed, automatically launches specially-optimised applications, including S Note and S Planner
New level of multitasking can be achieved on the Note 10.1 thanks to a new multiscreen feature, users can effortlessly utilise two different applications side-by-side. Galaxy Note 10.1 also incorporates Learning Hub for accessing educational curricula and Adobe’s premium creative application Photoshop Touch.
Optics are there : The device also includes a 5-megapixel main camera and a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera. both capable of HD video. The Galaxy Note 10.1 comes in three connectivity options: WiFi-only and WiFi-and-3G HSPA-Plus connectivity, which are both available at launch, and WiFi-and-LTE which will be available later this year.
The Tablet is supposedly going to be announced in India a day or two. Expect a full iGyaan Treatment soon after.
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SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 10.1 AVAILABLE GLOBALLY IN AUGUST
Samsung inspires a culture of active content creation, productivity and learning
London UK, August 6 2012 – Samsung today announced the launch of the Galaxy Note 10.1, an extension of the Galaxy Note category. The Galaxy Note 10.1 offers the functionality and precision of a pen and paper on a 10.1-inch large display, which will enable people to amplify their creativity, productivity, and learning ability.
Providing an intuitive experience and armed with a 1.4 GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM for enhanced performance, the Galaxy Note 10.1 is designed to simplify the process of capturing ideas, accessing information and multi-tasking, making each easier and faster and allowing people to express their ideas in an efficient way.
Simon Stanford, Vice President, UK & IRE Telecommunications & Networks Division, Samsung UK and Ireland said: “Following the success of the very first Galaxy Note which we launched at the end of last year, we’re delighted that our UK customers will now be able to experience the evolution of this device for themselves. The Galaxy Note 10.1 is a product we are very excited about and will offer our customers a new way to use and experience a tablet device. As well as being able to consume content such as videos, photos, document and the Internet, the Galaxy Note 10.1 also gives them the power to produce, create and customise that same content – something they won’t get from any other product on the market.”
The Galaxy Note 10.1 incorporates key intuitive features and capabilities such as side-by-side multitasking. This is thanks to its ‘Multiscreen’ on a 10.1-inch large screen; unique S Pen with a variety of S Note templates and productive tools (Shape Match and Formula Match); Learning Hub* for accessing educational curricula and Adobe’s premium creative application Photoshop® Touch.
True Multi-Tasking with Multiscreen feature
With the Galaxy Note 10.1’s Multiscreen feature, it’s possible to use two different applications side-by-side simultaneously. So Web pages and videos can be viewed, or applications launched using one half of the screen, at the same time as the other half is used for writing or sketching ideas with the S Pen. What’s more, customers can capture and crop images, and paste them onto the other screen to make personal notes. The Multiscreen feature allows people to be more productive and efficient whilst also enjoying multimedia content. Galaxy Note 10.1 brings a new culture of creation through the owner’s own notes, and enables an entirely new experience to improve productivity and enjoyment.
S Pen & S Note for Personalised and Organised Note-taking
Featuring its advanced 6.5mm S Pen, the Galaxy Note 10.1 is optimised for the creation of personalised and expressive content in the most natural and intuitive way. The S Pen’s feel and functionality are specifically designed for an optimal experience on the 10.1-inch screen. The S Pen is embedded directly in the device and, when removed, automatically launches specially optimised applications, including S Note, S Planner, Crayon physics, Adobe® Photoshop® Touch, and Polaris Office.
Alternatively, people can easily set their preferred application to be launched instantly. For example, S Note can be launched instantly when the S Pen is taken out from the device. Owners can also tap the screen twice while pressing the S Pen button for quick S Note access via the S Note-dedicated widget, which can be easily moved anywhere on the display, never hindering or obstructing creativity or productivity.
The S Note is a unique tool that enables notes and sketches to be combined with other digital content in ready-to-use templates. The Shape Match and Formula Match features help correct and digitise geometric shapes and solve numeric formulas hand-written with the S Pen. The S Note is also integrated with knowledge search engines so that content can be searched for and information obtained, and then easily drag and dropped onto S Notes without having to switch between screens. Exclusively pre-loaded on Galaxy Note 10.1, the Adobe® Photoshop® Touch application means owners can professionally edit photos with the ease and precision of the S Pen.
Active Learning Experience
The Galaxy Note 10.1 is an ideal learning tool that allows students to take notes directly on an eTextbook whilst in lectures, or research the Web at the same time as writing an essay. Samsung’s Learning Hub service is optimised for Galaxy Note 10.1 allowing owners to access extensive multimedia educational content whatever their age. This content includes eTextbooks, video lectures, interactive coaching and much more, and can be shared with multiple Samsung devices. Furthermore, Learning Hub comes with a learning management system providing schedule management and performance and achievement management tools so students of any age can learn at their own pace.
Superior Hardware Performance
Galaxy Note 10.1 is designed with advanced hardware technology, including a 1.4GHz quad-core processor and 2GB of internal RAM. Seamless multi-tasking, high-standard graphics, and blazing-fast performance without any lag are essential features of the device. The Galaxy Note 10.1 also includes a 5- megapixel main camera and a 1.9 megapixel front-facing camera.
Several other features have been added to the Galaxy Note 10.1, including Smart Stay, which tracks the owner’s eye to ensure that the screen is always on while being looked at; and Pop Up Play, which allows a video to be watched anywhere on the screen while simultaneously running other tasks. With AllShare® Play, content can be shared with a large group in real-time by connecting the Galaxy Note 10.1 to Samsung HD TVs, mobile tablets, laptops, and other consumer electronic devices on the same network. With AllShare Group Cast, people can also share and collaborate on documents, presentations, or images without loading the files separately.
The Galaxy Note 10.1 comes in three connectivity options: WiFi-only and WiFi-and-3G HSPA-Plus connectivity, which are both available at launch, and WiFi-and-LTE which will be available later this year.
Sony has launched their new Smartphone the Xperia ion in India for a price of Rs 35,999. The smartphone currently runs on Android 4.0 ICS and should easily get an Update for Jelly Bean later this year, although the company is mum on the situation.
Sony Xperia ion Key Specifications
Display: 4.6”, 1280 x 720 pixels 16M color TFT
RAM: 1GB
Internal phone storage: 13.2GB (up to 12.9GB user-accessible memory)
microSD: up to 32GB
Camera: 12.1 megapixel camera with auto focus, 16x digital zoom, photo light
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Introducing Sony Mobile’s New HD Powerhouse – XperiaTM ion!
Now retailing: XperiaTM ion – premium smartphone brings everything in HD experience to a 4.6” (11.7cm) screen; also available at select online stores Airtel mobile customers who buy the new smartphone will enjoy 500MB of free 3G data per month for 3 months; and 200 minutes of Mobile TV for a period of 2 months
Pick and choose from a wide range of Sony Mobile devices and accessories, including XperiaTM go, neo L, and the Smartwatch, already available in the market
Mumbai, August 21, 2012| Sony Mobile Communications has announced the launch of XperiaTM ion in India. This launch comes soon after the brand brought its line of mid- range XperiaTM smartphones – Neo L and Go to India last month. While XperiaTM neo L and Go are already available, users can get hold the XperiaTM ion starting today. Available in retail stores across India, the all new smartphone comes with an exciting offer for Airtel mobile customers.
Highlighting the Xperia ion proposition, Prasun Kumar, Marketing Head, Sony Mobile Communications said “With XperiaTM ion, we’re bringing together a seamless experience across the multiple screens that we use to play, watch, listen, and share. XperiaTM ion is the gateway to HD entertainment when and – most importantly – where you want it. We are glad to see overwhelming customer response for our XperiaTM range and we thank them for supporting us unconditionally on this successful journey in India. We strongly believe that the consumer will like the XperiaTM ion’s HD entertainment experience which has exclusive Airtel data offer to enhance the smartphone experience.”
Upon buying a new XperiaTM ion, Airtel mobile customers will get 500MB of free 3G data per month for 3 months as well as 200 minutes of Mobile TV for a period of 2 months.
This premium Android smartphone brings everything in HD experience to a 4.6” (11.7cm) screen. The new smartphone boasts some impressive specs and hardware. The Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine allows crisp images, without any jagged edges. With reduced light reflection, the picture stays clear at outdoors too. This wi-fi smartphone even lets users wirelessly share their memories on the choice of HD screen.
The recently launched XperiaTM Go is a rugged, dustproof and waterproof device. This smartphone comes with ‘wet finger tracking’ technology making itself a loud and powerful impression for adventurers and sporty consumers. The Xperia TM Neo L, latest entrant to the existing Sony Xperia Neo series of smartphone and comes with extended gaming capabilities. With 4 inch (10.2cm) display the device looks bigger and the sleek look is exclusive to the neo series of Android based smartphones.
And just when you thought it’s over, the Sony Smartwatch manages to impress! This Android watch features an easy-to-use, ultra-responsive touch display, and allows users to check their social network updates, read SMSes, check calendar, and answer/reject/mute calls. Consumers can also download compatible applications on Google Play, making the Android compatible gadget personal to each user!
Red Camera’s CEO, Jim Jannard claims that the company’s new camera sensor are going to be the most extreme thing that has happened to the movie industry in a long time. While the company calls this camera the new resolution and dynamic range king. It is also touted as the cleanest sensor you have ever seen, ISO 2000 looks better than MX at ISO 800.
The company showed off its sensor at NAB touting 15+ stops of DR and 120fps at a full 5K of resolution, with $6,000 upgrades for Epic customers coming at the end of the year. Dont worry if you own their new $9,700 (brain only) Scarlet-X, which is also set to get the Dragon Sensor.
Pioneer has always been in lead when it came to real DJ gear. With the advent of the new WiFi enabled XDJ they have truly taken a massive leap forward in Digital DeeJaying. The new WIreless console has a built-in 24-bit audio interface, two-channel mixer (which can be used standalone), cue-point triggers, FX and filters you would fine on any DJ console. The Pricing also seems very non reasonable at US $ 1399 (IN Rs. 77655). But hey, its a complete wireless DJ machine-ama-jig-thingie!
On a serious note, you can use your iPhone and Android Smartphone for Storage.
Specs Include
Playable media Smartphones, tablets, USB storage devices (Flash memory/HDD, etc.), computers (Mac/Windows PC)
Playable file formats USB connection:MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF up to 24 Bit/44.1kHz
Wi-Fi connection:MP3, AAC
USB storage formats supported FAT, FAT32, HFS+ (read-only, when journaling)
Recording file WAV, 16bit/44.1kHz
Number of channels 2
Wireless communications format IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band)
Sampling rate 44.1 kHz
A/D, D/A converter 24 bit
Frequency response 20 Hz?20 kHz
S/N ratio 105 dB or above
Total harmonic distortion Max. 0.003 %
Head room 19dB
USB ports A port ??, B port ??
Inputs Phono/Line ×2(RCA)
Mic ×1(1/4-inch phone)
Outputs Master out ×2 (1/4-inch phone ×1, RCA×1)
Headphone monitor out ×2 (front 1/4-inch phone, minipin)
Enclosed AC adapter Power: AC100 V?50 Hz/60 Hz) Rated output: DC12 V
Maximumexternaldimensions
(W×H×D) 623 ×289.5 ×65 mm
Unit mass 3.7 kg
rekordbox™ music management software (included):
Supported OS Mac OS®X (10.5.8 or above)
Windows®7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate
Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/ Ultimate/Business (SP2 or above)
Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional (from SP3)
(Windows® XP Professional x64 edition is not supported?
Playable file formats MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF
Check out the video and the Press Release Below.
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Pioneer presents the XDJ-AERO, the first-ever wireless all-in-one DJ system, and the first native player for rekordbox™ music management software
To view the XDJ-AERO video click HERE
XDJ-AERO Pioneer has broken the mould yet again with the XDJ-AERO, the industry’s first1 Wi-Fi enabled all-in-one DJ system and native rekordbox™ player.
The groundbreaking DJ system is set to change the way DJs play by liberating them from endless cables and connections. In an industry first, the XDJ-AERO allows DJs to load music wirelessly from smartphones, tablets, laptops and PCs2, instantly taking the hassle out of set up. A multipurpose unit, the XDJ-AERO also works with Pioneer’s new mobile application, functions as a standalone mixer and can be used as a MIDI and HID controller.
The XDJ-AERO creates its own private Wi-Fi network, allowing DJs to connect to up to four wireless devices at once. The audience can even get involved by sending tracks from their own smartphones or tablets to the XDJ-AERO for a more interactive experience.
And, as the first native player for Pioneer’s rekordbox music management software, the XDJ-AERO puts all of the software’s features and functions right at DJs’ fingertips. rekordbox allows DJs to create and edit playlists on the fly; view beat grids; analyse BPM; and load wave forms during their sets.
Compatible with Pioneer’s new mobile application3 for smartphones and tablets, the XDJ-AERO makes DJing truly mobile. DJs can use the mobile application to manage their music on the road and then wirelessly load their tracks and playlists to the XDJ-AERO.
DJs can switch between the XDJ-AERO’s mobile and USB inputs at the touch of a button. And the DJ system boasts all of their favourite features, including sample banks, Sound Colour Filters and rekordbox quantized beat sync.
The XDJ-AERO also functions as a 24-bit audio interface, MIDI controller for Traktor and HID controller for Virtual DJ software. And it can be used as a stand-alone mixer when connected to CDJs and turntables.
A premium piece of kit both inside and out, the XDJ-AERO has the look and feel of a pro-DJ product with its classic black finish and sleek aluminium faceplate. And, at just 45 mm thick, the portable, lightweight XDJ-AERO is the world’s thinnest combined player and mixer.
The XDJ-AERO: the world’s first wireless all-in-one DJ player, mixer and MIDI controller.
The XDJ-AERO will be available from August 2012 at an SRP of 869 GBP/999 EUR, including VAT.
Key features of the XDJ-AERO
1. INDUSTRY FIRST: Wirelessly connect up to four devices By creating an ad hoc network, the XDJ-AERO can sync with up to four Wi-Fi enabled devices at once, without the need for any extra equipment. For the first time, DJs can use smartphones, tablets and computers to wirelessly load rekordbox music to their decks.
DJs can use the XDJ-AERO to control wireless devices remotely so they can browse tracks and load them directly to their decks even if the device is not in their hands.
And the new mobile application allows DJs to use their smartphones and tablets as remote controls for the XDJ-AERO. With USB source selected, DJs can browse music and load tracks on the XDJ-AERO using the devices’ bigger, touch-sensitive screens.
The audience can send music from their wireless devices to the XDJ-AERO, though tracks will not load until the DJ accepts them. If a device goes out of range while a track is being played an emergency loop is created so there is no break in the music. And if a call is made on a smartphone mid-track, the music will continue to play as long as the device supports multitasking.
Plus, by switching the XDJ-AERO’s music source from wireless to USB, DJs can play tracks on both decks from a single rekordbox-ready storage device.
2. Includes all the popular features from Pioneer’s pro-range The XDJ-AERO brings together all of the most exciting features from Pioneer’s most popular multi-format players and mixers, including:
Beat effects4: the XDJ-AERO boasts the most user-friendly and popular effects from Pioneer’s DJM range – Trans, Flanger, Roll and Echo. Post-fader: the effects are applied to the sound after the fader, allowing the sound to fade out naturally rather than stopping suddenly when the DJ cuts the source audio with the faders. Sound color effects: borrowed from the DJM series, the Sound Color Filters add high- and low-pass filters to the beat effects for even more creativity Sample banks: pre-loaded with four samples. Auto Loop: tracks can be automatically looped at specified positions. Quantize: DJs will never miss a beat again as the quantize function automatically synchronises the beat of rekordbox-ready tracks and effects.
3. Automatic features that make perfect mixes a breeze
Beat Sync5: automatically syncs all tracks to the beat to the master deck using rekordbox beat grid information. Auto Mix: automatically mixes each track within a playlist if DJs need to step away from the deck during long sets.
4. Performance features and sample playback
INDUSTRY FIRST Jog Drum: a more DJ-friendly way of engaging samples. DJs simply load a sample onto the deck and press Jog Drum; they can then trigger and scratch the samples by drumming directly on the jog wheel for more control and creativity. Sample Launch: with four samples pre-loaded onto each deck, DJs simply push Sample Launch once to perform with the currently engaged sample. By holding down Sample Launch, they can select another sample to perform with. Samples can also be launched using the XDJ-AERO’s effects, loops and pitch controls.
5. One-touch recording of popular mixes Inherited from Pioneer’s DJM-350 mixer, the XDJ-AERO allows DJs to record their creations directly to USB as uncompressed CD-quality WAV files.
6. MIDI and HID control for ultimate flexibility The XDJ-AERO can be used as a MIDI controller for Traktor and HID controller for Virtual DJ software.
7. Connect external hardware to use as a stand-alone mixer For maximum flexibility, the unified player and mixer unit also has inputs to connect external hardware, such as CDJs or turntables, so DJs can use it as an independent mixer.
8. Premium design and build looks the part every time With its classic black finish, sleek aluminium faceplate, blue LED lights and Pioneer’s industry-standard interface, the XDJ-AERO looks professional in any venue.
9. High-end components for superb sound in any environment The XDJ-AERO’s audio circuits are the same as those used in Pioneer’s pro-DJ equipment to guarantee pristine sound reproduction. And full digital processing has been used to minimise distortion and noise from A/D-D/A conversion.
10. Other features
Onboard 44.1kHz/24bit high resolution soundcard Independent three-band equalizer Dual headphone output –minijack for inner-ear headphones and standard jack for full-size headphones Four-colour LCD displaying 18 languages Mic input and balanced TRS output
Main specifications – XDJ AERO
Playable media Smartphones, tablets, USB storage devices (Flash memory/HDD, etc.), computers (Mac/Windows PC) Playable file formats USB connection:MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF up to 24 Bit/44.1kHz Wi-Fi connection:MP3, AAC USB storage formats supported FAT, FAT32, HFS+ (read-only, when journaling)
Recording file WAV, 16bit/44.1kHz Number of channels 2 Wireless communications format IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band) Sampling rate 44.1 kHz A/D, D/A converter 24 bit Frequency response 20 Hz?20 kHz S/N ratio 105 dB or above Total harmonic distortion Max. 0.003 % Head room 19dB USB ports A port ??, B port ?? Inputs Phono/Line ×2(RCA) Mic ×1(1/4-inch phone) Outputs Master out ×2 (1/4-inch phone ×1, RCA×1) Headphone monitor out ×2 (front 1/4-inch phone, minipin) Enclosed AC adapter Power: AC100 V?50 Hz/60 Hz) Rated output: DC12 V Maximumexternaldimensions (W×H×D) 623 ×289.5 ×65 mm Unit mass 3.7 kg rekordbox™ music management software (included): Supported OS Mac OS®X (10.5.8 or above) Windows®7 Home Premium/Professional/Ultimate Windows Vista® Home Basic/Home Premium/ Ultimate/Business (SP2 or above) Windows® XP Home Edition/Professional (from SP3) (Windows® XP Professional x64 edition is not supported? Playable file formats MP3, AAC, WAV, AIFF
An Upcoming Superfone the A84 Elite has suddenly popped up on Micromax’s official website. Although, you need to do a bit of digging like iGyaan.
The phone features 1GHZ processor. 5MP LED Flash Camera. 10.1CMS WVGA Screen. Bluetooth 2.1. GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G connectivity. Motion Sensor. Expandable memory up to 32GB. A Large A80 style Battery and Android 2.3.6.
We will try and get pricing info for you guys asap.
Check out the images below or hit the source to check out the phone on Micromax’s website.
Nokia has today launched their new range of “Budget Smartphones” in India. The Asha 305 and Asha 311 are what nokia calls the consumers smartphone, where smartness lies in their capabilty of delivering value to the consumer.
Karun Chandhok, Formula One Driver, was present to launch the devices along side Viral Oza, Director Marketing, Nokia India.
[quote]The latest Nokia Asha devices were launched by India’s ace racer, Karun Chandhok. “I spend most of my time on the road and this is a great device for me to stay connected with my friends and loved ones. Being a gaming enthusiast, I am impressed by the EA Games package on these devices. With these devices, Nokia again has launched a winner true to its legacy,” said Karun Chandhok.[/quote]
[quote]The Nokia Asha family has received tremendous consumer response. With a variety of form factors across price points and innovations such as Nokia Browser, Nokia Maps and DRM free Nokia Music, Nokia Asha family has triggered data consumption habits in first time data users. With the launch of Nokia Asha Touch range, we are strengthening our range of ‘mobile internet’ devices that offer these exciting experiences to the consumers, said Mr. Viral Oza, Director Marketing, Nokia India[/quote]
The most prominent feature for these touch screen dual sim phones is probably the internet connectivity boasted by the new Nokia Cloud browsers that will deliver compressed data (compressed on Nokia servers) by upto 85 %, to deliver a faster and cheaper internet experience.
Nokia’s new tie up with EA Sports offers 40 free games to download and keep forever, although these games are Java versions of their popular counterparts. Nokia is also touting Maps, Nokia Music and Nokia Apps as a prominent feature in these phones.
The Phones at a Glance.
Nokia Asha 305
3” WQVGA resistive touch screen
Bluetooth and Dual Band connectivity
2MP camera
Available in Dark Grey, Red, mid blue and a silver white variant.
Just when we thought an Indian company would make it to the first list, it just got beat. Blu yesterday announced, the worlds first Super AMOLED 4.3 inch display touting Android phone with dual sim capabilities on Android 4.0.3 ICS. Sounds familiar, its the exact same phone that everyone will come to know as the Micromax A90 Superfone.
Blu cals it the Vivo 4.3, apart from the Super AMOLED Plus screen, a 1GHz, dual-core Cortex A9 CPU, dual-SIM capabilities which sounds exactly the same as the above brother, the Price is also set at US $ 250, just like Micromax’s Rs. 12499/- reported by iGyaan earlier today.
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BLU Products announces the VIVO 4.3 – World’s First Dual SIM smartphone device to feature Super AMOLED Plus Technology and Dual Core CPU
New device meant to capitalize on the explosive growth and demand of Dual SIM smartphone devices in emerging markets as well as increased demand for unlocked smartphone devices in US MVNO Channels
MIAMI, Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — BLU Products, one of the fastest growing mobile phone manufacturers in the world, announced the new Vivo 4.3, becoming the first manufacturer to produce a Dual SIM device to include either a Super AMOLED Plus LCD, or Dual Core Processor – realizing increased performance, user experience and capabilities for consumers in emerging markets, as well as non-contract unlocked devices in the United States.
“We are extremely excited as we continue to pioneer the growing demand of Dual SIM handsets in emerging markets by offering the most outstanding Dual SIM smartphone available anywhere in the world today.” said Samuel-Ohev-Zion, CEO of BLU Products. “Additionally, this is the first in a series of exciting new Android devices we will be announcing, as we are actively and aggressively moving towards providing high performance, affordable smartphones to the ever growing unlocked no-contract segment in the United States.”
The Vivo 4.3 features no physical hardware buttons on the front to ensure a seamless elegant design, and is run by a MediaTek MT6577 dual core 1GHz Cortex™-A9 CPU with 3G/HSPA connectivity, running the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Operating System. Additionally, the Vivo is designed to deliver high-end multimedia capability, with an 8MP camera, plus HD video recording and playback. The highlights of the phone include the rich viewing experience of the brilliant Super AMOLED Plus 4.3″ Display, along with true dual SIM capability allowing both SIMs to be active and receive calls simultaneously.
The unlocked VIVO 4.3 will begin shipping to major US Retailers in September 2012 with an MSRP of $249.99 and will soon follow through Latin America, and parts of Asia.
About BLU Products BLU Products, founded in 2009, designs affordable, attractive and innovative mobile devices to suit a wide variety of consumer needs. Over four million BLU mobile devices have been sold in over 40 countries. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, BLU is one of the fastest-growing mobile phone manufacturers in the world. For more information, visit: www.bluproducts.com.
Rumours of the Apple iPad mini are heating up the stadium. These images of supposedly legit iPad parts were put up on Chinese social media site Sina Weibo. The back panel apprears to be pre production as there is no cutout for camera. It could also be a prototype design, one of many that Apple tests.
The rumours this year have been hotter than ever, maybe, just maybe, Apple shows off the iPad mini at the September event?
Mr. Blurrycam and shaky hands sent us a set of hands on images and video of the upcoming Micromax A90 Superfone. This comes after iGyaan exclusively reported the phone being leaked a few days back. The details are now clearer than ever, A 4.3 inch Super Amoled screen, Dual Sim Cards and Android 4.0.3 among other UI tweaks and a fast interface.
Want more? there is a Full HD, 1080p capture,Video camera that shoots high quality 8 MP stills and has a high sensitivity sensor. There is also a front 1.3 MP camera and guess what – slider door usb port cover, the kinds we like.
The price of the phone you ask? The phone will come into market for around Rs. 12,500 /-, that’s impressive considering a dual core, dual sim, Amoled display with Android 4.0 ICS.
But, the story does not end here, iGyaan Also reported a leaked image of a Micromax upcoming phone, the A100 Superfone, little details of this monster have also surfaced. The phone will sport a 5 inch display with( take this ) “features to rival the Galaxy Note”. Will Micromax really come out with a Pen Input 5 inch Dual Sim phone?
More details of this phone include 8 MP camera, Dual Core chipset ( same as the one in A90) and a price of Indian Rs. 14999/- .
Take it with a pinch of salt. More details to come as soon as we get them , information also points to a Aug 8th or Aug 9th Release date of these two phones. If that happens, we will report from there live.
Ready for some Galaxy Note 2 goodness? IFA 2012 is around the corner and Samsung has an unpacked event set for the 29th of Aug and we will be there LIVE. Benchmarks of the N7100 (the supposed Note 2 )have already been leaked and surely more details are set to emerge before the actual announcements. Rumored Quad-core Exynos with 1.6GHz and Mali 400 GPU along side list of Smart functions and a stylus upgrade.
