The mammoth Galaxy Note, a device that changed the perception of Samsung as a major player, has been in the news quite often in the past. The company announced that it has shipped 5 million units of the uberly popular device since launch. Now shipping does not translate into sales, but it means that 5 million units left Samsung warehouses to be delivered to sellers and dealers.
The phone/tablet hybrid has also been launched in LTE equipped versions in the US as well as will be launched in Japan on 6th April.
Temple Run, one of the most popular iOS games has finally come to Android OS and is now available to download via the Google Play marketplace. Essentially an endless running game, the app has received many a applause from various critics. Bharat is quite fond of the game to and can’t seem to stay off it in the office.
Run for your life!
The addictive mega-hit Temple Run is now out for Android! All your friends are playing it – can you beat their high scores?!
You’ve stolen the cursed idol from the temple, and now you have to run for your life to escape the Evil Demon Monkeys nipping at your heels. Test your reflexes as you race down ancient temple walls and along sheer cliffs. Swipe to turn, jump and slide to avoid obstacles, collect coins and buy power ups, unlock new characters, and see how far you can run!
The Micromax A73 was next right after the A78 Superfone Gossip, The new A73 Superfone Buzz is a great add-on to the market of dual-sim devices. Android 2.3, capacitive touch , great design and a quick video by Bharat , The price of this phone is just Rs. 7400/-. Check it out
If you already haven’t checked out our videos , Bharat went and unboxed the A78 for you a couple of days back. The A78 Superfone gossip is a QWERTY + Touch dual sim Android 2.3 device and brings a lot to the table. The Phone is priced at Rs. 8000/-.
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Micromax was the first Indian Mobile phone manufacturer to make a global mark, a year and some months ago they introduced their first Android Phone the Andro A60, which changed the face of Android phones in India.
Today the company stands at a different crossroad in between their future as a brand, with a new identity, and what they possibly aim to achieve. They have a long way to go to achieve the brand snob value they wish to achieve. The consumer feedback speaks of the lack of unique products from the company and more importantly the lack of after sales support. Micromax is today considered a glorified china-manufactured product seller in India, infact Micromax is probably aware of their market image.
The story does not end here infact it changes completely from here, Micromax is now bent on changing their market appeal in a big way. Of-course their re-branding is the first step, but the biggest possible change is going to be their overall process revamp. Lets read about their latest marvel:
The Micromax P300 Booklet
Yes many already know about this tablet from the company, recently a popular online retailer outed the tablet in the inter webs sparking a cracker that refuses to go down.
Hardware
A sub Rs. 8000 tablet that includes a 7.0-inch TFT-LCD multitouch capacitive screen along with a 1 Ghz processor(rumors suggest a dual core processor) and Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,USB port and a 3.5mm AV. we have come to know that the tablet will also possibly support 3G data and voice calls/ video calls using a Micromax dongle, possibly supplied with the tablet bundle. The image appears to show a front camera and no rear camera, but the fact remains that a 0.3mp camera makes more sense on the front than it ever did on the back. Yes there is also HDMI out and HD video playback.
India Inc.
Yes the tablet will be manufactured in India (or so is the buzz), so expect better after sales support and spares for the device. This is also set to change the company’s image in the market giving the P300 Booklet a “Made in India” moniker, that might actually do owners proud to own the Tablet.
P300 will succeed where others have Failed
Lest we bring up the failure of the Indian Government in bringing a budget Tablet to the market. The Aakash Tablet, a well heard name, yes we felt excited when the product actually came to market, but all was lost. The performance matched expectations, but their deliveries couldn’t. With more than hand-able orders the company “data wind” seems to have imploded and is unable to deliver to the millions waiting for any sign of their tablet.
Others like the Beetel tab, Reliance tab, HCL Me Tab, etc have one big thing in common, they are imports built on a system type that is bound to fail. The performance levels and specs in those tablets don’t come anywhere close to the supposed specs of the P300 Booklet. Not to forget they all are priced way over 10,000 rupees, with the old Android 2.3 and some with Android 2.2, never to get updated to ICS. The Micromax P300 will come out of the box with Android 4.0.3, with possible customizations to make an impact on the user market.
The Future
The tablet is expected to launch in the coming weeks, and should do immensely well in our consumer market. The specs and features, if anywhere close to the ones discussed, will deliver a promising experience. The ID of the tablet will also be unique because the Company (Micromax) is making an extra effort to define themselves as unique manufacturers.
Made in India, tablets and phones could also mean that Micromax actually invests in a company to start manufacturing their own equipment, which could result in better service and unique new Research into the Mobile sector.
Hopefully the tab is more than we expect it to be and a total joy to review for you guys.
Zync launched what is India’s first Android ICS-powered tablet. With the ” Zync Z-990 ” moniker the tablet is a 7″ device with a capacitive screen. Specs include a 1.2GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and a weight of just 380g. The has full 1080p video playback and the ability to connect it to a TV using the HDMI port on it. Keyboard, mouse and even storage flash drives can be connected using the USB port.
The product bundled includes a screen guard, a pouch and a lycra sleeve.
Zync Z-990:
7-inch capacitive touchscreen (resolution of 800×480 pixels)
1.2 GHz processor
1 GB RAM, 4GB internal storage
USB 2.0 port
Upto 32GB of expandable memory
HDMI video output
0.3 MP front facing camera
3600 mAh Li-ion battery
WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n capability
3G USB dongle supported
The Price of the Tablet is set at just Rs. 8990 at Launch.
Another morning treat, its always fun when Bharat gives us these surprises in the morning. The new Galaxy Y Pro Duos B5512 gets handled and unboxed. The First dual sim Android device with touch and type from Samsung. Check out how this device looks and feels in the video.
Sony is going all out this year with their new releases, this time around its the handset that was codenamed “pepper” and is now called “Xperia Sola”. The device is “revolutionary” or so thinks Sony.
Specs include a 3.7-inch 854 x 480 LCD, 1GHz dual-core processor and 5-megapixel rear camera. Other bits include NFC SmartTags, an xLOUD “surround sound” speaker, Mobile BRAVIA image processing and access to the Sony Entertainment Network. A new feature unknown to the world is the “floating touch” navigation for “magic web browsing without touching the screen.” No real info on it, but fear not, we are digging.
Key features for Xperia sola • Floating touch navigation for an easy web browsing experience • NFC enabled and Xperia SmartTags in the box to enable quick app loading and easy content sharing • 3.7″ Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine gives razor sharp clarity • Powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor for super fast browsing • xLOUD and 3D surround sound audio technology for crisp and loud listening • Direct access to Sony Entertainment Network* with pre-installed Video and Music Unlimited** apps • Launches on Android platform 2.3, upgrade to Android 4.0 during summer 2012
Xperia sola from Sony – the smartphone with a sense of magic
· Introducing “floating touch” navigation for magic web browsing without touching the screen · Easily open apps and launch actions in an instant with NFC and Xperia SmartTags · Reality Display with Mobile Bravia engine and fast capture camera boosted by a powerful dual-core processor
13 March, London, United Kingdom – Sony Mobile Communications today announced Xperia™ sola* as the latest addition to its portfolio of Android powered Xperia smartphones. Complete with Sony technology, premium entertainment and innovative floating touch™ navigation, the NFC enabled Xperia sola comes equipped with Xperia SmartTags, allowing consumers to change their smartphone’s settings and applications to fit their lifestyle in an instant. Xperia sola will be available to consumers globally in black, white and red in the second quarter.
A floating touch of magic
Making its smartphone debut exclusively on Xperia sola, Sony’s unique floating touch lets consumers navigate the web by hovering their finger above the screen so it acts like a moving curser, without actually having to touch the screen. Once the desired link is found it can be highlighted and a simple tap will load the page. Floating touch will evolve with new user functionality and applications through software updates and engagement with developers.
Calum MacDougall, Head of Xperia Marketing for Sony Mobile Communications, commented; “Xperia sola comes with the power of Sony and a sense of magic with floating touch, giving consumers a fun new way to browse the web and latest technology to show off. With Xperia SmartTags out of the box and access to the latest content through Sony Entertainment Network, Xperia sola is perfect for consumers looking for ease of use and the best in entertainment in a smart and innovative smartphone.”
Simplify the everyday with SmartTags
Xperia sola is NFC enabled and comes with two NFC Xperia SmartTags in the box as standard to simplify consumers’ everyday smartphone experiences. By touching an NFC Android smartphone on a SmartTag, a pre-configured profile in the smartphone will launch. The two SmartTags included with Xperia sola can be personalized with up to 10 commands. Out of the box they are ready for the living room to turn on Wi-Fi™ and launches Google™ news and weather apps, or for the bedroom, which turns on the alarm and switches to silent mode. Xperia sola supports NFC pairing, allowing consumers to enjoy great connectivity with other NFC smartphones, applications and services by tapping their smartphones together.
Powerful entertainment anytime, anywhere Xperia sola boasts razor sharp clarity with Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, xLOUD™ and 3D surround sound audio technology delivering crisp and loud sound, and a 1GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance. Xperia sola also comes with fast capture to take the camera from sleep to snap in a little over a second with a single key press.
Consumers can also access premium entertainment experiences with Sony Entertainment Network**, where they can watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters on Video Unlimited or listen to millions of songs*** through Music Unlimited.
Key features for Xperia sola • Floating touch navigation for an easy web browsing experience • NFC enabled and Xperia SmartTags in the box to enable quick app loading and easy content sharing • 3.7″ Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine gives razor sharp clarity • Powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor for super fast browsing • xLOUD and 3D surround sound audio technology for crisp and loud listening • Direct access to Sony Entertainment Network* with pre-installed Video and Music Unlimited** apps • Launches on Android platform 2.3, upgrade to Android 4.0 during summer 2012
Nothing better than a quick video from Bharat in the morning to spur up the senses. iGyaan goes hands on with the new Galaxy Y Duos, the Dual Sim brother of the widely popular Galaxy Y.
Check out the video and stay tuned for the full review.
We went hands on with the Intel Medfield reference tablet for OEM manufacturers, at the Intel Retail and innovation tour 2012, developed by Intel to give manufacturers an idea of the performance of the Intel SOC.
Initial impressions of the Tablet were quite impressive, it was very lightweight and sleek, the tablet has a very responsive touchscreen and the usual Android lag was un-noticeable. The tab is8.5 mm thin (0.33-inch), weighs under 1.5 pounds (less than 680 grams) and packs a 28Whr battery for upto 9 hours on the go usage and a heavy 30 day battery standby claim. Further specs including processor speed and GPU were not disclosed.
HTC has already begun to roll out ICS updates for their Global and unlocked flagship devices the Sensation and Sensation XE. Now the update may not be available to all immediately, But HTC has assured the owners that the update will be broadly available within the coming days.
There it is guys, Samsung has made it known that global and Carrier independent versions of the Samsung Galaxy S2 are getting the much awaited ICS update on 10th March. The update should be available through KIES and will be customized with Samsung’s own TouchWiz UI. However Samsung’s site specifies that because of “ICS OS feature,” Flash and Bluetooth 3.0 HS won’t be supported.
Wow, only a day ago we found out that the next version of Android – 5.0 aka Jelly Bean was named. Today many sources from the inter webs are pointing to a confirmation of the next moniker for the Android name lineup. The next version of Android that comes in 2013 rich after Google releases Jelly Bean in 2012, will be called “Key Lime Pie”. Oh Yeah and its gonna be “KLP” all the way #KLP.
We get our hands on the Samsung duos series for 2012, Starting off with the top Galaxy Ace Duos SCH i589. The device features dual sim capabilities for CDMA/CDMA or CDMA/GSM capabilities .
