While Android fragmentation continues with Jelly Bean being announced just 6 months away from the ICS update. Android owners have started to shift to ICs with most companies now offering ICS updates for the devices.
While Gingerbread still remains at the top with 64 % of the Android base. GFroyo follows by 17.3 %, and Google’s recently announced Jelly Bean update was not included in this stat.
[Android Developer]
Still rocking Froyo or Gingerbread devices that fail to stream in HD? Fret no more, the new app update from YouTube will bring HD res YouTube streams to all those devices. Although Honeycomb and ICS devices have been rocking this for some time now, the new app now allows streaming on all those devices that were left out.
Still not all devices will be able to enjoy this app as the update is dependent on screen size and resolution. Alternatively you can find the .apk online and install it! which may or may not work for you.
[Android Market]
Just hours after we unboxed and took a look at the HTC Evo 3D The Optimus 3D arrived at our lab. LG has been daring enough to try pricing a relatively low spec’d phone with the same value as the competitor. So we unbox and take a look at the Optimus 3D iG Style.
Here are the Specs Product Type Smartphone Network Band Quad Band Number of Screens 1 Wi-Fi Yes Effective Camera Resolution 5 Megapixel USB Yes Contract Type SIM-free Built-in Flash Yes Main Screen Resolution 480 x 800 Stereoscopic Glasses Free 3D Main Screen Size 10.9 cm (4.3″) Cellular Data Connectivity Technology GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA GPS Receiver Yes Dual SIM [...]
Some great news for those waiting in for the Galaxy Players / PMPs running Android and boasting a 5 inch/4 inch screens, the devices will be available along with the Galaxy 730 aka Galaxy Tab 8.9 inch in the last week of october. This information comes from the very depths of the Samsung HQ in NCRand packs a punch especially because there is a tad bit of information regarding the pricing on the PMPs.
We got our hands on with the PMP back at the Samsung Forums, check out the video below.
Spec Sheet
Now here is the awesome part the PMPs are speculated to have the following price : Galaxy Player 4 for 12,500 and Galaxy Player 5 for 15,000 [...]
The Micromax Andro A70 was one of the most anticipated phones of this quarter, especially in the sub Rs. 8000 bracket. To be honest, at first we thought of it as just a minor upgrade to the existing Andro A60. But as we reviewed this little marvel we began so see a major change in its operation. Lets see why the Andro A70 is our pick for the price range.
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Build Quality
The X5 has a brilliant shape, almost a square chunk rounded on the top and on the bottom. the device has excellent rubberized plastics throughout the back and the side making it extremely robust and comfortable to hold in the hand.
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The LG Optimus Black was announced a while back, March 2011 to be precise, but the device appeared on our shores much later in July. People awaited the LG Optimus Black with much anticipation as it offered brilliance on a budget.
Does it really stand up to its name? Does it deliver brilliance? Lets Find Out!
Build QualityThe Optimus Black is possibly the most well built phone in LG’s stable, only after the 2X. With a slim profile and tapered glossy black accents, the device also has a tough front glass and a brilliant camera. The device is built to last and will not fail to [...]
Bharat Electronics Ltd has developed a tablet PC that would cost $70-75 (around Rs 3,000) apiece for the Ministry of Rural Development’s poverty survey. The company supply six lakh pieces this year,expected to be delivered by end-November.
Normally, BEL generates 80 per cent of its revenue from military supplies such as radars, detection and communication devices; its turnover for the year ended March 2011 was Rs 5,500 crore; the 2011-12 guidance is for Rs 6,200 crore.
The device will boast Android 2.2 Froyo, a Solar powered battery pack, and a plug in keyboard. The device also [...]
Here it is, we got over a thousand requests for the Andro A70 Unboxing and Review, while the review process is on, check out the unboxing and hands on below.
Key Features Include
Android 2.2 (Froyo) Camera Primary 5.0 MP Secondary – VGA 600MHz Processor 8.128cm Multi Touch Capacitive Screen M! – apps – application store by Micromax WCDMA 2100 MHz HSDPA 7.2 Mbps Mi-Fi Pocket Wireless Internet GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Battery 1450mAh Proximity Sensor Gravity Sensor Price : Rs. 7599/- #gallery-13 { margin: auto; } #gallery-13 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: [...]The LG Optimus Black Was announced just recently in India, and we are here today with a quick unboxing and hands on preview of the device.
Important specs include:
Name Type Operating System Android OS v2.2 Dimensions 122mm x 64mm x 9.2 mm Weight 109g Display Screen 4 inch WVGA IPS LCD Processor 1 GHz Cortex A8 Processor RAM 512 MB Storage 2GB Internal + 32GB Optional Camera 5 MP Rear : 2 MP Front (AF) Video 720P VIDEO @30 fps Connectivity Wi-Fi, 3G, GPRS, EDGE, A-GPS, Bluetooth v3.1 with EDR Battery 1500 mAh Li-Ion The Price of the Device is about : Rs. 19,800 in the MarketImage [...]
Micromax has finally launched the new Android Handset the A70, its the highly awaited successor to the Andro A60. The device has been bounced around the internet and blogosphere for quite some time, and the A70 term first came into play in december during the launch of the A60. Earlier this year leaked images of the device showed up on various websites.
The phone is now officially available in the market for a price of Rs. 8999/-
Key Features Include
Android 2.2 (Froyo) Camera Primary 5.0 MP Secondary – VGA 600MHz Processor 8.128cm Multi Touch Capacitive Screen M! – apps – application store by Micromax WCDMA 2100 MHz HSDPA 7.2 [...]Google is updating the marketplace app in their Android OS to include a easy tab for Books and Movies being sold and rented on the Android Marketplace. At movie titles starting at just US$ 1.99 or IN Rs. 84/- it makes it a highly worthwhile option for Android device owners who had to earlier toss around looking to download rich media content to their devices. The Update is said to roll out within the coming weeks but a pre-release build is already doing the rounds and can be found here(download )
Watch the video below to get a quick overview of the design.
[Google Mobile Blog]
