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Bam and its torn down! The iPhone 4s Gets the iFixit !
The folks over at iFixit cant refrain from their antic and this time around they ripped the Jesus phone before it reached out to people. They have a humorously documented rip down of the new “Siri” laden smartphone. A looksie i promise will bring a smile to your face follow the link below!

The findings are not too shocking with the same 512MB of Ram Courtesy Samsung/Elpida (both DDR2), and the following chips:
- Qualcomm RTR8605 Multi-band/mode RF Transceiver.
- Skyworks 77464-20 Load-Insensitive Power Amplifier (LIPA®) module developed for WCDMA applications)
- Avago ACPM-7181 Power Amplifier
- TriQuint TQM9M9030 Multi-Mode Quad-Band Power Amplifier Module.
- TriQuint TQM66052 (possibly a PA-Duplexer Module)
- Qualcomm MDM6610 chipset (an upgrade from the iPhone 4’s MDM6600)
- Apple 338S0973, newer version of the Cirrus Logic audio codec found in the original iPhone 4
- “PM8028,” which is a Qualcomm power management IC.
iFixit
October 14, 2011
Google starts up @ Android Twitter account to bring on the Ice Cream Sandwich

Google is finally putting the @Android account to use, and seems to be calling all Android lovers to follow. They have opened the floodgates of information as ICS approaches and added a new statue at their campus !

[@Android (Twitter)]

October 14, 2011
HULU decides not to sell after all

HULU owners after many speculations and many price bids seems to have decided to not sell the company after all, the news came into play with the bid from Yahoo to buy over HULU, but although many other players stepped in, The company has decided that the best place for it is with the current owners.

Since Hulu holds a unique and compelling strategic value to each of its owners, we have terminated the sale process and look forward to working together to continue mapping out its path to even greater success. Our focus now rests solely on ensuring that our efforts as owners contribute in a meaningful way to the exciting future that lies ahead for Hulu.”

[Hulu Blog]

October 14, 2011
Google Translate for Android Update adds more Speech to Speech Language support

Google Translate on Android gets update version 2.2, with support for over 14 languages in terms of speech to speech translations. The new interface will allow you to save any translations before they are said out loud. A demo video shows of how simple it can be. Personally till we get our Hands on Siri, we wont comment on any direct blows to it.

[Android Market]

October 14, 2011
Cyanogen Mod 7 Comes to Touchpad in Alpha Build

The folks over at Rootzwiki and the Touchdroid team (whatever is left of it anyway) has finally managed to get CM7 running on the Touchpad, worth noting. The device looks be be running pretty smoothly with most of the aspects working well including Skype calling.

Note that the build is still alpha and while most things work there is a high chance that things can go wrong. Head over to the link below if you feel like doing it anyway.

[RootzWiki]

October 13, 2011
Microsoft Launches Windows Phones In India, About a Year Later with 3 New Devices

Microsoft has finally made India an official country in the list of Windows Phone Selling countries supported by the company. People who bought WP devices earlier were plagued with activation issues and had to call up Microsoft in the Uk to get activation keys. No longer is the case, even-though almost a year later than its official launch , Microsoft has brought the Mobile OS into our country and with 3 handsets in tow.

The three devices avaiable at launch are

HTC RADAR

SAMSUNG OMNIA W

ACER ALLEGRO

The devices will be available to us soon, and we will have the usual iG business with them.

October 13, 2011
Breaking : HCL Launches the New X1 Tablet in India
HCL Has launched a new Tablet in India, Called the X1

The device has very ordinary specs, but what makes it special is the the number of apps developed around the tablet. HCL plans to offer end-to-end solution to buyers whether corporate or personal.

Tech Specs
- OS: Android 2.3
- CPU: ARM Cortex A8, 1 GHz, High performance low power CPU
- Screen: 7 inch 800×480 WVGA Capacative touchscreen
- Camera: 2MP Front facing camera
- Storage: 512MB DDR3 RAM, 4GB iNand ROM, microSD expandable upto 32GB
- I/O Ports: Mini USB Port, Mini HDMI, Micro SD Card Slot
- 3G: 3G enabled with USB Modem
- WiFi: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Multimedia: Full HD playback 1080p
- Flash Support: Full flash support
- Preloaded Apps: Think Free Office, ME App Store
- Battery: 3500 mAh
The Price of the device is kept of 10,490/- and the device goes on Sale Today!

More Developing in our Live Blog !
October 13, 2011
The complete guide for upgrading to iOS 5 on a Mac and PC
If you own an iOS device and are skeptical about the new iOS 5 update. Here is our quick guide for upgrading your precious iOS device to the latest from Cupertino.

The first step is updating your Computer.

Computer

You will need to update you computer to the last builds of the following softwares, if you are on a PC only download the iCloud control panel and update iTunes.

Lion 10.7.2
iPhoto 9.2
iTunes 10.5
iCloud control panel for Windows

iTunes

Before you begin updating your device, the first step is always to take a backup

Follow the guide Step by Step
1. Backup your iOS device to your pc/mac using iTunes
  (Right-click on your device in the left-hand column in iTunes. Select Backup.)
2. Download the iOS 5 update. You can manually download the update here
3. Plug your iOS device into iTunes and Check for Update.
4. iTunes will give you two options (Update or Restore), choose the one required and start updating.
iCloud

While your device is updating head over to iCloud in System>Preferences on a Mac (control panel in PC)
- Use your existing iTunes ID to sign in
- If you don’t have an ID create one
- Once you sign in you settings panel will show
- Now set all the preferences according to your requirement.
- Okay iCloud is set
Set up Device
Once your iPhone finishes the update, you’ll be presented with the setup-assistant.

During the setup you’ll first be asked if you want to set up Location Services.

Next you will be asked whether to set as new device or restore (new feature in iOS)

Choose the relevant option and proceed.

Next you’ll be asked to add your Apple ID information. This information is used to set up iTunes, the App Store, and iCloud.

Next is iCloud, if you followed our Guide : just enter the same account details as you entered for iCloud on mac/pc.

The setup will now ask whether you want to backup to cloud of Mac, We suggest mac/pc (since the cloud will be busy for the time being)

Next the assistant will ask you a certain number of questions, which you can answer according to your choice, whether you want “Find my iPhone”
or want to send information to Apple.

You are all Done Enjoy your new iOS 5 Device
So did you upgrade to iOS 5 ?

How was it?

[polldaddy poll=5579753]
October 13, 2011
Samsung and Google Confirm Ice Cream Sandwich Event for Oct 19th Galaxy Nexus Prime in Tow

Looks like we finally have confirmation that the Galaxy Nexus Prime and the Ice Cream Sandwich release, which were earlier to be released on the 11th of Oct will now be released on the 19th of Oct 2011. The event has been moved to the 19th and some are speculating that despite Google and Samsung used Steve Jobs’ passing as an excuse the real reason was their FCC clearance delays.

Either way we will have more on this shorty, and expect full coverage during launch time.

October 13, 2011
iPhone 4s is officially the first bluetooth 4.0 phone, the peasants rejoice!

Apple has claimed yet another title when it comes to the iPhone. The iPhone 4s is officially the first smartphone with bluetooth 4.0 shipping in the body of the device. Bluetooth 4.0 will enable a whole new series of devices with the iPhone allowing heart monitors, and other gadgets of sorts to seamlessly connect with the device over long range and low power.

October 13, 2011
iOS 5 now live along with Mac Lion 10.7.2 – iCloud , iMessage Notifications and lots more are a Go

And just like the iOS 5 is being seeded to Users across the world. If you’ve got an iPhone 3GS, 4, third- or fourth-gen iPod touch, or either of the iPads you can download Apple’s latest and greatest mobile OS right now. Its not currently supported in Jailbreak so you would want to stay hands off for the time being. Stay tuned for our full review of the OS coming up shortly.

[Apple]

October 13, 2011
Samsung Plays dirty games to stop iPhone 4S in Aussie Land – Sells Galaxy S2 for $2

Have a Hundred rupees ? You can now get a Samsung Galaxy S2 for 2 Dollars (Australian) if you are in Sydney. The line apparently stretches beyond the one at the Apple Store, the first 10 people in line at the store get the device at $2.

Customers queuing outside of Apple’s George Street store in Sydney waiting for Friday’s iPhone 4S launch have reportedly been approached by Samsung representatives, encouraging them to switch queues and stand in line at the Samsung store instead.

Unfortunately for Samsung, it doesn’t seem to be working on most, with student Tom Mosca noting:

There’s this guy who has come up to us trying to convince us to buy the Samsung Galaxy S II two days in a row now. He’s an idiot.

Oh the dirty Tricks Samsung!

October 12, 2011
iCloud is now public !

While we await the iOS 5 downloads to start seeding. Apple has made iCloud open to the public and the Masses. To access it although you will need the latest version of iOS 5 coming soon, and the absolutely latest version of Mac OS Lion.

[iCloud.com]

October 12, 2011
HCL “Live Free” Event is Live !

HCL Just invited us to the launch of their new products tomorrow 13 of OCT 2011. We will go Live right here on this page : So Bookmark It!

HCL “LIVE FREE” EVENT

11:30 AM : Thursday 13 OCT 2011

LIVE VIDEO STREAM

October 12, 2011
Nokia 800 Ads pop up to reveal the truth behind release cycle

Nokia had already declared the release of its new lot of Windows Phone 7 devices by the end of the year and looks like it might just hold true to its word. The device also know as the Nokia Sun has been spotted in ad campaign materials by Pocketnow and are now floating all over the internet. Stating “Take, tag, sort and share. All in a flash.” it shows that the devices will be targeted at the socially active youth.

[PocketNow]

October 11, 2011