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  • Microsoft finds the cause of Phantom Data Bug in WP7- blames third parties

    Microsoft finds the cause of Phantom Data Bug in WP7- blames third parties

    Is your Windows Phone device randomly sending and receiving data , Microsoft is aware of it. Apparently, there’s a “third party” that’s responsible for the misbehavior, and Redmond’s already reached out to help ’em make the necessary fixes.

    The Full Statement

    “We have determined that a third-party solution commonly accessed from Windows Phones is configured in a manner that potentially causes larger than expected data downloads. We are in contact with the third party to assist them in making the necessary fixes, and are also pursuing potential workarounds to address the configuration issue in case those are needed. At this point in our investigation, we believe this is responsible for most of the reported incidents.

    We are investigating additional potential root causes for the remainder of the reports.

    A small (low single-digit) percentage of Windows Phone customers have reported being affected.

    We are continuing to investigate this issue and will update with additional information and guidance as it becomes available.”

     

    Via : Engadget

  • iPhone also getting Multitasking gestures and MobileMe Photo Streams

    iPhone also getting Multitasking gestures and MobileMe Photo Streams

    No matter how much apple may deny that it will disallow multitasking gestures in their final release software, they are starting to show up in various places including the iPhone settings panel.

    The same problem we spoke about earlier, bothers us, using “four or five fingers” sounds pretty unreasonable for a 3.5-inch display.

     

    9to5 Mac seems to have unearthed traces in the iOS 4.3 beta of a new feature called “Photo Streams” that seems to be a way to share continuous streams of photos with friends you approve, presumably through MobileMe.

     

    Although Apple charges $99 for the mobileme service, which seems pretty unwanted. But, then again a mobileme refresh is also due this year

    Source : 9to5 Mac, BGR

  • iOS 4.3 beta 2 released : iPad 2 to have a proximity sensor ?

    iOS 4.3 beta 2 released : iPad 2 to have a proximity sensor ?

    A the picture above shows, the iOS 4.3 Beta 2 was released. Folks digging around in the developer files found that the iPad 2 will have a proximity sensor which might lock and unlock the device when its put in , or removed (respectively) from the cover.

    This refuels the no home button rumors we heard about. Please Apple, don’t remove that home button.

    A slight sigh of relief is shown by the fact that apple claims that multitasking functions are a test and will not be available in the final build of iOS 4.3 . This would definitely mean that the Home button still exists. It does, it doesn’t , we wont know until it’s finally released.

    Source : Apple, blog do iPhone

  • Leaked : Tata Sky Plus HD – Coming Soon

    Leaked : Tata Sky Plus HD – Coming Soon

    Well like our tipster rightfully said, If you are tired of choosing between Tata Sky HD and Tata Sky Plus. This peice of information might just be a treat for you. We have a picture of the new upcoming TATA SKY PLUS HD. Thats right folks, High Definition Television along with recording.

    The picture is a leaked picture of the supposed box of the new system. Looks pretty convincing,We are trying to get more info on this.


    Thanks Vaibhav

  • Linksys intros new Dual band E4200 Router- We hope for India Release

    Linksys intros new Dual band E4200 Router- We hope for India Release

    The new Cisco- Linksys E4200 Dual band Router is pretty contemporary looking, the design is clean and futuristic. The router also packs performance with 3×3 antennas and dual-band wireless-N.

    The six antenna design deliver 450Mbps at 5GHz, or 300Mbps at 2.4GHz to even the furthest corners of your home and or office. It’s priced at $180 approximately – 8000, in Indian currency.

    It becomes available in a couple of months, Lets hope Linksys starts to deliver these products in India soon.

    Via : Gizmodo

  • Sony Launches the Vaio Bluetooth Laser Mouse in India

    Sony Launches the Vaio Bluetooth Laser Mouse in India

    After Apple and Microsoft, Sony now launches the new Vaio Mouse in India. The Mouse VGP-BMS20 is a Bluetooth Laser Mouse and comes in white and black color. We are trying to get a price for it.

    Via Sony Twitter

  • Airtel DTH adds to the party brings a-la carte

    Airtel DTH adds to the party brings a-la carte

    Bharti Airtel’s DTH service, airtel digital TV on Tuesday said it will offer its subscribers the option to pick and choose channels they wish to watch.

    “The initiative will empower the Airtel digital TV customers to create their own channel packages, with cost of individual channels starting from Rs. 3 onwards,”

    “The early introduction of our a la carte offerings enhances choice and convenience for our customers who can now either go in for a la carte or choose from our wide range of monthly base packs, or have a mix of other channel packs on a base pack,” Bharti Airtel Director and CEO (DTH Services) Ajai Puri said.

    Just Like TATA Sky the new service will be based on a 150 Rs Minimum charge.

  • The Apple iPad 2 – What we know So Far

    The Apple iPad 2 – What we know So Far

    Apple has its devices on a yearly refresh, every year around the same time, you get an upgraded version of the iPhone, the iPod, Macbooks etc. Just like that the iPad will also see a refresh. We started hearing rumors of iPad’s redesigned structure and obvious design changes in November 2010.

    Now the iPad, was announced in the last week of Jan 2010, we can expect a similar time frame for a refresh of the Tablet. Something has to be new and the Rumor mill has been running haywire over it.

    Here are a collection of images over the past month and our thoughts on what the new iPad may be like.

     

    New Structure

    Images like the one above are renders of the carbon fibre patent that Apple had filed on May 18, 2009. This incorporates a liquid metal structure with a carbon fibre back. This would not only make the iPad extremely nice looking, But, also give it a lighter yet solid construction, immensely improving the antenna.

    The likes of this happening are however, very- very low. We still have our hopes up.

    Cases

    The second wave of iPad 2 rumors came with iPad 2 cases. These cases started showing up at manufacturers across the china market, showing cutouts for the back camera and an new speaker cutout.

    This shows us that two things that might come are the Camera on the back and a improved speaker on the next gen iPad. We feel there is a very high chance of this happening.

    Facetime and Retina Display

    Since Apple has been adding front cameras and retina displays to all its products in 2010, it wouldn’t be false to guess that the iPad 2 will have at least a front facing camera and a higher res display, if not a retina display. The new iOS 4.3 beta revealed some interesting information on the next release. A bunch of people snooping around the new files found wallpapers for the iPad that have the resolution . – 1536 x 800px compared to the existing 768 x 400  px that is approximately 4x the resolution (2x both ways).

    We also believe, looking at Apple’s trend that the new iPad will definitely have a front facing camera and a Higher resolution display.

    Gizmodo posted a good sketch of what the iPad 2 may look like, including resolution enhancement.

     

    Engadget got hold of a dummy of the iPad 2 during CES at one of the case manufacturers booths. this showed a new design- with a flat back and a potentially larger capacity – 128 GB to be precise. This would be just brilliant for the iPad

     

    New Rumors

    After a series of breakouts, a whole bunch of new information has come into light. There is news of a new A5 chip, this will be used in the new iPhone this year and apparently the new iPad as-well. Whats the A5 chip? well the heart of the A5 is the multi-core ARM Cortex A9. Which will also be the heart of Nvidia Tegra processors that will be in the series of Android devices slated for this year, along with the Ti-omap processor in the Blackberry Playbook.

    AppleInsider claims that Apple is moving to dual-core SGX543 graphics, up from the A4’s single SGX535 GPU. This would enable it to process graphics at 4x times the capability – and the 4x resolution included. We can also expect 1080P hHD video output, and an improved experience along with higher ram and overall enhancement of hardware. But, hey that what we want anyway.

    Some more interesting pictures of cases have also shown up. this ones have to new cut-out – claimed possibly for Sd-card slot and a display out. We are highly skeptical that Apple may add a memory card slot to increase memory size, may only act as a camera card reader, But, nonetheless the SD CARD slot would be a great addon. The Video out port may be a possibility, But, then again Apple can use the dock connector for that and dont really need a dedicated video out port, Unless its HDMI.

    So here is a a Final List of features that may or may not come to the iPad

    • Facetime Camera – High Possibility
    • Rear Camera – High Possibility
    • New Liquid Metal design + carbon fibre – Unlikely
    • 4x Graphics – Possible
    • More Ram – High Possibility (and much needed)
    • New A5 Chip – High Possibility
    • Sd Card Slot- Unlikely
    • Mini Display Port – Unlikely
    • Larger Capacity 128 gb – Possible
    • Retina Display – High Res Display is more likely
    • 4G – No rumors on that – our guess – Not happening

     

    Sources : Engadget, Gizmodo, Mac-Rumors, MICGAdget, Apple- Insider , Twitter

     

     



  • Rumor : HTC to unveil a buttonless Phone soon / Tablet perhaps

    Rumor : HTC to unveil a buttonless Phone soon / Tablet perhaps

    HTC sync just got an update recently and in it was a placeholder for a new unnamed device with Verizon branding. Identical in looks to the very known HTC Desire HD, Speaker grille and all. The device lacks and physical and or capacitive buttons in the front. But, as noted this could be just an empty image as a placeholder for a yet to be released device. Interestingly Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) does away with the need for any buttons, could this be a placeholder for an upcoming Tablet from HTC?


    Source: Phandroid

  • Steve Jobs takes leave of absence for Medical reasons – Assigns Tim to take over.

    Steve Jobs takes leave of absence for Medical reasons – Assigns Tim to take over.

    This may not be technology news, But, he is our favorite CEO. This time around a memo from Steve states that he will be taking leave of absence to “focus on his health”. read the full memo below.

    Apple CEO Steve Jobs today sent the following email to all Apple employees:

    Team,

    At my request, the board of directors has granted me a medical leave of absence so I can focus on my health. I will continue as CEO and be involved in major strategic decisions for the company.

    I have asked Tim Cook to be responsible for all of Apple’s day to day operations. I have great confidence that Tim and the rest of the executive management team will do a terrific job executing the exciting plans we have in place for 2011.

    I love Apple so much and hope to be back as soon as I can. In the meantime, my family and I would deeply appreciate respect for our privacy.

    Steve

    It’s unclear whether this leave of absence is related to his 2009 liver transplant or his earlier battles with pancreatic cancer. Here is hoping that he is fit and well soon enough , else the new iPad 2 launch may not be as exciting as we would want it to be.

    Via : Twitter

    Source : Apple

  • Want Blackberry messenger on your iPhone or Android – RIM just might allow it!

    Want Blackberry messenger on your iPhone or Android – RIM just might allow it!


    Looks like Research in Motion, the big company behind Blackberry the device that has revolutionized the youth market of India and many developing countries, Along with the more serious corporations and business segment, realizes that the market for blackberry services can be expanded an that might just be very true. They are talking about offering BB services cross platform, in an attempt to monetize the iPhone and Android market in their favor.

    RIM SAYS:

    BlackBerry is and will continue to be dominant in most corporations, [but] it’s not going to be the only device given the fact that consumers have the choice to bring in their own devices and IT departments are often letting them in. So there’s a question there. Do those corporations have to manage those devices differently or is there the possibility that RIM might extend capabilities to make it easier for those corporations to manage those devices as well? … If the right thing to do is to extend a subset of those [BlackBerry] capabilities to be able to manage other devices, it’s worthy of a conversation

    While it still may be just talks for the time being, we wont be surprised if we see Mr Lazaridus with Steve at the iPhone Update this year, bbm on iPhone- whoopitiy woo.


    Source : Engadget

  • Nokia official X7-00 pictures leak out

    Nokia official X7-00 pictures leak out

    Looks like the X7 is just about ready to be announced, with pictures and specs leaking all over the Internet.

    Nokia X7-00 powered with Symbian^3 operating system is a touchscreen device – probably same size as in the Nokia N8. It’s safe to assume that the touchscreen might come built with the ClearBack technology and support nHD pixel resolution. However in terms of imaging, the X7-00 would be a bit step down against the N8. Nokia has packed 8-megapixel camera in X7-00 with dual-LED flash.

    Shell of the phone is a unibody design and the front panel has four speakers at four corners. There’s a dedicated camera key on the right bottom of the phone and above it is the volume rocker. The 3.5mm audio port along with a charging and syncing micro usb and what appears to be a power on off and lock-unlock button.

    Update : apologies for the typo  this is the X7

    Stay tuned for more on this.

  • UPDATE 2 : iG Exclusive : Motorola to Launch Defy in India – 1st week Jan’11 – price leaked

    UPDATE 2 : iG Exclusive : Motorola to Launch Defy in India – 1st week Jan’11 – price leaked

    HOLD YOUR SMARTPHONE PURCHASES!

    We have inside information that Motorola is prepping a massive launch of its Android phone the DEFY on the 6-7th of January 2011. The Defy as the name suggests defies all elements and is waterproof, dustproof and an inspiration to how all smart phones should be.

    The Motorola Defy :

    • 480 x 854 pixels, 3.7 inch display
    • Waterproof
    • DUST Proof
    • – Gorilla Glass display
    • – Touch sensitive controls
    • – MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets
    • – Multi-touch input method
    • – Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate
    • – Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
    • ANDROID 2.2
    • 800MHz processor
    • 5 MP Autofocus Camera dual led Flash
    • 512 MB RAM

    Can you guess the price? Well you dont have to, we have word that this death defying device will be below INR 20,000/-

    Stay tuned for more news on this.


    UPDATE :

    The Information came directly from Motorola, There has already been a soft Launch of the device, we are expected to get the demo unit sometime this week. Will have an update shortly on why the Public launch has been delayed.

    UPDATE 2:

    We got word that MOTO is to launch the device By Tuesday 18th Jan, – A Opening at Select City Walk New Delhi on Monday 17th Jan: We have still yet to confirm this.

    We already have the device and you can expect a unboxing + review shortly, plus a full function test of the device defying the elements!

  • How to : fix the Windows Phone 7 Activation Required Screen

    How to : fix the Windows Phone 7 Activation Required Screen

    Okay so you got your new Windows Phone 7 Device, You must be real excited to get the device online access the market place and download cool apps for your Phone. But, as soon as you try to login with your LIVE account the device says , Activation failed :

    Activation Required
    An activation code is required before we can finish setting up your phone. Please contact customer service. You can skip this step and do it later.

    Here is how you fix it, Well it worked for us anyway.

    Step 1

    Since most customer support networks are horribly backed in INDIA, Microsoft India had no clue whatsoever about activation of Windows Phone 7.

    So we placed a call to Microsoft UK

    The Number is +44 08448002400


    Step 2

    Make sure you placed a call during business hours – 9AM – 7PM (GMT)

    Choose option 2 and then option 7


    Step 3

    Tell the support executive that you need to activate a windows phone 7 device to a live account and politely ask him to generate a code for you. Tell him/her that the device was bought in the UK.

    Give your details and wait for him to generate the code.

    Once he gives you the code make sure to write it down properly (all in CAPS)


    Step 4

    Enter the code and enjoy the Live experience.

    If the code does not work call back and request a new one.

    We tried calling MS USA prior to UK, but, their menus seemed much more complex and we couldn’t get through to the right department.

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