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Images of what appears to be the unannounced Nokia C2-06 have been leaked by Hackintosh India. Looking at the images and the information provided the device has the following:
Stay Tuned for More on This
GsmArena has put up specs and images of the new upcoming Android bomber from Micromax on their website. The Specs suggest that the device will have:
Although the device images are rendered , we have a strong feeling that the device will not look like the Image. We also have enough reason to believe that the device will not have a trackball or a trackpad. But, hey at-least we have something to look forward to.
Looks like the company is planning to launch the A70 and the A55 to target both male and female markets. Giving Micromax the edge over their competitors. Check out our exclusive on the A55 Bling 2 here.
We are also trying to get more on the device.
Check out GSMARENA for more.
UPDATE : The Price of the Device is said to be Below 8,000 INR, we are trying to get an official from Micromax on this.
According to a report by the Wall Street Journal , Apple sued Samsung Electronics Co., claiming that Samsung’s Galaxy line of mobile phones and tablet copied Apple’s iPhone and iPad. For patent infringements.
The Filing claims
“Rather than innovate and develop its own technology and a unique Samsung style for its smart phone products and computer tablets, Samsung chose to copy Apple’s technology, user interface and innovative style in these infringing products,”
The lawsuit is kind of ironic, because Samsung manufactures key components that go into Apple Products, from Displays, to microchips and even camera sensors. This lawsuit ma actually sour the relationships between the two smartphone giants and result in other tie-ups.
The new Galaxy Tab is also the strongest rival to the iPad 2 , which may have been the biggest cause for the lawsuit.
The latest version of iOS 4.3.2 was released by Apple just days after the jailbreak for the iOS 4.3.1 came out. But, in an exciting turn of events looks like the newest version is still vulnerable to i0n1c’s untethered jailbreak method. Although a lot of failures occurred and the Dev-Team decided to pull the iPhone 4 jailbreak from redsn0w, leaving iPhone 4 users to rely on a tethered jailbreak, atleast till i0n1c has a chance to fix the venerability patch for iPhone 4.
You can download the latest version of Redsn0w Here.
Please Note : Jailbreak does not mean unlock, if your device is locked to a carrier network this will not work to unlock your device.
If this is true, Apple executives might end up biting their own toes this year. According to AppleInsider Ming-Chi Kuo of Concord Securities talked with sources in Apple’s supply chain to learn that the iPhone 5 will have
He also said that Apple will shift its launch from june to September and will not be able to launch the iPod touch at the same even due to the Disaster in Japan.
Maeli Business Newspaper reports “a high-ranking” company official has disclosed that Samsung plans to release a 2 Ghz phone latest by next year. But, remember that 2 Ghz is a total of 2 x 2Ghz cores not 1Ghz cores. According to the report Samsung also plans to sell the chips to other manufacturers, so that you can enjoy boosted performance in your favorite brand.
The newest updated version of the Google Translate app on Android Devices brings Japanese, Korean and Arabic languages in its text to speech recognition, apart from the currently supported 21 languages. The new version also enhances the 15 other popular languages including Russian, Chinese and Portuguese.
Now, if you are not already aware the app already supports text-text translation in over 55 languages.
This app is available Free in the Android Marketplace.
Samsung has finally let out their most awaited update for the Samsung Galaxy 3. Android 2.2 aka Froyo is now available for all those with samsung Galaxy 3s in India and Europe.
To Update your Device
Make sure your device is fully charged!
BE sure to backup all your data!
Step one
Download the latest version of Kies
Step two
Fully charge your Galaxy 3
Step three
Connect via the USB cable to your computer
Step four
Fire up kies and let it search for update
if it does not give you an update, check for update manually by clicking the update button in the bottom row.
Step Five
Follow the steps on the screen and your device will begin the new update.
Few features that are in the 2.2 update –
Please leave your questions and feedback below.
Samsung rolls out the 2.3 Gingerbread update in Europe just ahead of its schedule. We are left with rolling eyes. It’s a limited rollout, benefiting Holland and Germany first. For all those in the EU with a Galaxy S , boot up your phone and connect it to Kies to check for a software update.
XDA-Developers have received an image of what they are calling the HTC Mazaa. It is the world’s first CDMA phone, with 3.7-inch screen and GSM capabilities (thats right GSM capable), which runs Windows Phone 7.
Nokia’s upcoming push email service has been banned by the Indian Government. The Ministry of Home Affairs has relayed directives to the Department of Telecom stating that Nokia’s new push email product should not be permitted to launch in India until a system is put in place that will allow the government to monitor communications sent a received on devices.
“In view of the Intelligence Bureau’s report, Department of Telecommunications is requested to advice the Telecom Service Providers not to launch Nokia’s proposed pushmail/powermail service without putting in place monitoring facilities to the satisfaction of the LEAs,” Said the Telecom Department.
A similar thing had happened with RIM’s Blackberry servers, back in 2010.
One of the most beautiful Android devices in the market yet, The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc proves that not all Android Devices need to be dull and boring. The Arc is a show stopper, and it certainly impressed us on another level.
Let start with the usual line up.
The Xperia Arc has a deceiving structure, the device looks like a plastic toy initially, but is extremely well built and once you hold the device in your hand you will never make the same mistake again. It has a great design which tapers out in the center and broadens out to the side.
Contrary to what most critics are saying the device is extremely comfortable to hold in the hand and fits comfortably when gripping the device during those in game driving scenes.
The Xperia Arc also packs a brilliant bit of hardware in terms of specs. Check them out :
| Frequency | Quad band |
| Phone Style | Touchscreen |
| OS | Android 2.3 |
| Thickness | 8.7mm |
| Length | 125mm |
| Width | 63mm |
| Weight | 117g |
| Built-in Memory | 512MB |
| Additional Memory | MicroSD up to 32GB |
| High-speed Data | HSDPA |
| Connectivity | GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Screen Size | 4.2-inch, 480×854 pixels |
| Secondary Screen Size | N/A |
| Screen Colours | 16 million colours |
| Camera | Yes |
| Camera Resolution | 8-megapixel |
| Flash | Yes |
| Ringtones | Yes |
| Music Player | Yes |
| Music Formats | MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV |
| Radio | Yes |
| Speaker | Yes |
| Internet | Yes |
| Browser | WAP |
| Games | Yes |
| Processor | Qualcomm MSM8250 Snapdragon 1 GHz processor |
| Battery | 1500mAh |
Price :Rs. 27,500
The camera on the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has an 8 MegaPixel Sony Exmor-R Sensor. It is just something you will love to – well, LOVE. The camera is absolutely brilliant, and comes close to a perfect replacement for a day use digital camera. The camera is extremely sensitive to light and will pick up the slightest detail in the image. The device also has 720p recording capability which when combined with onboard image stabilization methods provides a decent set of tools for video capture.
We were however, disappointed with the lack of quality and depth in the video captured by the Arc. while it looks absolutely stunning on the Device , video playback on a big screen looks washed out to say the least.
The Arc also provided the best movie/video experience we have had with an Android Device. The Display simply cannot be praised enough, the colors are deep and the resolution combined with the all new Bravia Engine for Mobile phones makes the video quality just Superb. We have not seen better quality on a Phone display period.
Sound quality, video playback and Audio/Video streaming work flawlessly and deliver a promising multimedia experience. The placement of the onboard loudspeaker is at an akward position and when you are holding the device in landscape, you will find yourself covering he speaker with your finger. The results of which can be devastating for the volume levels.
Check out the Video Capture Sample
The device is exceptionally good at doing what its meant to , the voice clarity is -bang on- at both ends, and network performance is sustained. The device is really good and pocket-able and simple to use, the phone dialer is fast and has large keys, the contacts and messaging screens are easy to navigate and simple to use.
The keyboard on the device is also, possibly the best stock keyboard we have used, clean large-square button layout increases the accuracy of your typing capabilities many-a-fold. The keyboard is quick as is the touchscreen responsive, creating one of the best touch input interfaces. You will actually enjoy typing on this keyboard, so text away!
Usage life on the Xperia Arc was erratic. Sometimes lasting a full day without a recharge, and sometimes asking for juice every 5-6 hours. The battery life tests revealed a lot more info :-
The device runs Android 2.3 with a custom time-scape UI on top. The UI is simply beautiful and is like a melodious song that has no ending. The UI is the most innovative form of developer work seen on a stock device since the HTC Sense. The use of new widgets with the clean interface and the customizable App Drawer/ Full Menu make the device User Experience a wonderful one.
The device is good to look at and comes with Android 2.3 from the get go. The camera is good at taking pictures but, just average at video quality. The build is solid and the display like we said earlier has no parallel comparison. The device attempts at fulfilling the purpose of the average user and taking to task the pro user. We found no reason to root the device as we were happy with both performance as well as the UI (our major reasons for rooting). Although a new tool for the boot-loader unlock is now available and the full root for the device will come out sooner than we expected.
The device comes with a free leather cover and a free screen protector, which are excellent freebies.
There were a few negative aspects to the device and we will list them for easy access
[xrr rating=3.25/5 label=”WE RATE THE ARC” imageset=shiny_yellow_star display_as=fraction_stars]
Check out the remaining pictures below while you wait for the Full Video Review to go up.
Apple on Thursday released iOS version 4.3.2 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The only changes noted by Apple are bug fixes and security updates including the Facetime crash fix and the connectivity issues faced by iPad 2 users.
Microsoft demoed the upcoming version changes on the next generation of Windows Phone 7 Devices , major features including multitasking, background audio, push notifications and raw sensor data (not to mention over 1500 new APIs) in the next version of Windows Phone. Check out the video below courtesy of Engadget.