Tag: Android

Samsung Galaxy Nexus is Official : 4.65 HD Amoled Display, First ICS
Samsung and Google have today announced the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus with Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0. Google has finally revealed the version number as 4.0.

Other specs include:
- HD Super AMOLED display (1,280 x 720)
- 1.2GHz dual-core processor
- 5 megapixel rear camera (with LED flash)
- 1.3 megapixel front-facing cam
- 1080p video recording
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Bluetooth 3.0
- USB 2.0
- 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi
- Embedded NFC module
- Accelerometer
- Compass
- Gyroscope
- Proximity sensor
- Barometer ?-
- 1GB of RAM
- 16 or 32GB internal storage
- 1,750mAh battery
- HSPA+ , LTE versions
[toggle title_open=”Press Release” title_closed=”Press Release” hide=”no” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]Samsung and Google introduce GALAXY Nexus

World’s First Smartphone to feature Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a HD Super AMOLED display

Hong Kong – October 19, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leading mobile device provider, and Google, today announced GALAXY Nexus™, the world’s first smartphone running Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest release of the Android platform. GALAXY Nexus features a 4.65″ HD Super AMOLED display technology at 720p resolution and a 1.2GHz dual core processor.

“Samsung and Google have closely collaborated to push the mobile experience forward. We are pleased to deliver the best Android smartphone experience for customers with GALAXY Nexus. We will continue to move forward with Android to provide the compelling consumer experience in mobile world,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business.

“Ice Cream Sandwich demonstrates the Android platform’s continued innovation with one release that works on phones and tablets and everything in between. Features like Android Beam and Face Unlock show the innovative work our team is doing, and GALAXY Nexus showcases the power behind Ice Cream Sandwich,” said Andy Rubin, Senior Vice President of Mobile for Google.

The first smartphone to feature Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
Ice Cream Sandwich brings an entirely new look and feel to Android. It has a redesigned user interface with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Wi-Fi hotspot, NFC support and a full web browsing experience. GALAXY Nexus features software navigation buttons, a first for Android smartphones. The lock screen, home screen, phone app, and everything in between has been rethought and redesigned to make Android simple, beautiful, and useful.

Ice Cream Sandwich also features a new People app, which lets you, browse friends, family, and coworkers, see their photos in high-resolution, and check their latest status updates from Google? and other social networks. GALAXY Nexus features a redesigned camera which introduces panorama mode, 1080p video capture, zero-shutter lag, and effects like silly faces and background replacement.

GALAXY Nexus is also connected to the cloud, keeping your email, contacts, and all other data synced across your devices. You have access to more than 300,000 apps and games from Android Market™, or, in certain countries, you can buy and read books, or rent movies and stream them instantly from your phone. In the U.S., you can also upload your music to the cloud with Music Beta by Google and listen anywhere, even when offline.

Ice Cream Sandwich introduces innovations such as Face Unlock which uses facial recognition to unlock your phone. Using NFC technology, Android Beam allows you to quickly share web pages, apps, and YouTube™ videos with your friends by simply tapping your phones together. You can even use fun effects while shooting video or video chatting with Google Talk™.

Google Experience
GALAXY Nexus is designed to provide a “pure Google,” experience, and with it, you will be the first to receive software upgrades and new applications as they become available.

It also features a number of Google Mobile services, including: Android Market, Gmail™, Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D maps and turn-by-turn navigation, Google Earth™, Movie Studio, YouTube™, syncing with Google Calendar™, and a redesigned Google? app.

Best-in-class hardware meets the most advanced software
GALAXY Nexus is the first smartphone to feature a 4.65” display with a market-leading resolution of 720p (1280×720), ensuring you can enjoy GALAXY Nexus’ immersive entertainment capabilities and fast web browsing in superior clarity.

Succeeding the original Contour Display of Nexus S, GALAXY Nexus comes with a rounded shape that fits perfectly within your palm or to your face for phone calling. Hyper-skin backing on the battery cover improves the ergonomic feel of the device and makes the phone slip-resistant. At just 8.94mm thick, with a minimal 4.29mm bezel, GALAXY Nexus provides superb portability alongside an expansive screen.

GALAXY Nexus also features an ultra-fast 1.2GHz dual core processor, providing superior power and speed, ensuring you can take full advantage of GALAXY Nexus’ enhanced multitasking capabilities with ease, or enjoy the large, vivid display to its full capacity with high-definition gaming or video streaming. LTE or HSPA? connectivity combined with a dual core processor delivers high-speed web browsing which ensures you always have the web at your fingertips, wherever you are.

GALAXY Nexus will be available in the U.S., Europe, and Asia beginning in November and gradually rolled out to other global markets.
For multimedia content and more detailed information, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com/

Note to Editors:
GALAXY Nexus Product Specifications
Network
HSPA? 21Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps 850/900/1900/1700/2100
EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
?LTE version will be available depending on the region.
Processor
1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor
Display
4.65″ 1280X720 HD Super AMOLED
OS
Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
Camera
Main(Rear) : 5 MP AF with LED Flash with zero shutter lag and fast shot2shot
Sub (Front) : 1.3MP for Video Call
Video
Codec : MPEG4/H.263/H.264
Playback : 1080p@ 30fps
Recording : 1080p Full HD Video@ 30fps
Audio
Codec : MP3/AAC/AAC?/eAAC?
3.5mm Ear Jack
Google™Mobile Services
Android Market™, Gmail™, Google Earth™, YouTube™, Movie Studio
Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D maps and turn-by-turn navigation
Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google? app
Connectivity
Bluetooth® technology v 3.0
USB 2.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz/ 5GHz)
NFC
Sensor
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Light, Proximity, Barometer
Memory
1GB(RAM) ? 16GB/ 32GB Internal memory
Size
135.5 x 67.94 x 8.94mm, 135g
Battery
Standard battery, Li-on 1,750 mAh
? Specifications above may differ on the LTE version.
? All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.[/toggle]
October 19, 2011
MTNL 3G Delhi woes on Android ? We have got Your Fix!

Okay so you got greedy and ported to MTNL for cheaper 3G. Well so did we, but as it seems its not so easy to get settings for Android devices since their settings keep changing and 1503 is really no help. But fear not children of the Electronic age iGyaan has got your fix right here.

After struggling with various settings we have finally got the correct settings for MTNL Postpaid and Prepaid

The following settings are based on Android device but should work for most phones without any problems.

MTNL Dolphin 3G Postpaid Settings

Go to >Settings>Wireless and Networks>Access Points Names > Add New

Name : mtnl

APN: gprsmtnldel

Proxy : (Not Set)

Port : 9401

Username : mtnl

Password : mtnl123

Server : (Not Set)

MMSC : (Not Set)

MMS Proxy : (Not Set)

MMS pory : (Not Set)

MMS Protocol : Wap 2.0

MCC : 404

MNC : 68

Authentication Type : PAP

APN Type : (Not Set)

Where (Not Set) is usually a blank field*

these settings should get you up and running in no time.

For Prepaid

Name : mtnl

APN: gprsppsdel

Proxy : (Not Set)

Port : 9401 (try leaving this blank, in some cases works without this )

Username : mtnl

Password : mtnl123

Leave everything else untouched

Enjoy 3G or HSDPA on the Nation owned provider.

October 18, 2011
Samsung and Google All set to release ICS with Galaxy Nexus Tomorrow

The Google Samsung Ice Cream Sandwich event is tomorrow, hopefully we get to see some “Prime” love with the new Galaxy Nexus. Oh yeah and we will bring you the latest right here on iGyaan.

Its at 7:30 AM IST Stay Tuned

(Update: thanks janish for the time fix)

October 18, 2011
Samsung Galaxy S Plus Launched in India
Samsung Has quietly Launched the new Samsung Galaxy S Plus. The stocks for the device started to arrive to vendors on saturday and most vendors in the captial, NCR region are selling the device for 22,000/-

Specs include
- 4 inch Super Amoled full touch display
- No backlighting
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 1.4 GHz processor
- 512 MB of RAM
- 5 megapixel autofocus camera
- VGA front camera
- 1650 mAh battery
- Talk time of 17 hours on 2G and 7 hours on 3G
- 3G,Wifi and Bluetooth
- DLNA certified
Other options include a USB port and TV out port. The phone comes with a regular suite of Android (Google) apps like GMail, Gtalk, Maps, Push Mail etc.

Expect a full Unboxing followed by an in-depth review shortly afterwards.
October 17, 2011

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active Unboxing

The new Sony Ericsson Xperia Active left starts where the likes of the Defy left off. With a host of interesting things in the box, the Xperia Active promises to be a delight for those with an active lifestyle.

SPECS

Network	GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
Price	20,500/- INR
Frequency	Quad Band
Phone Style	Touch Screen Candy Bar
OS	Android 2.3.4
Thickness	16.5 mm
Length	92 mm
Width	55 mm
Weight	110.8g
Built-in Memory	1GB ROM (up to 320MB free) , 512 MB RAM
Additional Memory	microSD™, up to 32GB
High-speed Data	UMTS/HSPA 900/2100
Connectivity	3.5 mm audio jack,Bluetooth™ technology,WiFi
Screen Size	3″, 320 x 480 Pixels, Dust and water resistant
Secondary Screen Size	N/A
Screen Colours	16,777,216 color TFT
Camera	5-megapixel, digital zoom – up to 8x,image stabiliser
Camera Resolution	HD video recording 720p
Colors	Black-RedOrange , Black with White , White-RedOrange , White – White
Ringtones	Polyphonic, MP3, Truetone
Music Player	Yes
Music Formats	TBC
Radio	Yes
Speaker	Yes
Processor	1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 processor
Internet	Yes
Browser	HTML
Games	Yes
Battery	Li-Ion 1200 mAh

IMAGES

UNBOXING VIDEO

iG Tech Labs

October 16, 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
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
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
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
Android Ice Cream Sandwich Screenshots leak, make waiting painful

A full fist of Android Ice Cream Sandwich screenshots have made it to the leaks section today. Making it even more and more difficult for the world to hold on for the devices launch.

Check em out flavored like Honeycomb:

October 8, 2011
Samsung and Google Delay Galaxy Nexus launch to pay homage to Steve Jobs passing away: oh and Galaxy Nexus Video Leaked!

Google and Samsung were all set to launch their prized possession at their “unpacked event”, until Steve Jobs passed away. The company has decided to pay homage to the Technology Titans death by postponing the launch of the supposed Samsung Galaxy Device.

Samsung and Google decide to postpone the new product announcement at CTIA Fall. We agree that it is just not the right time to announce a new product. New date and venue will be shortly announced.

–Samsung

A Spokesperson from Google later commented:

We believe this is not the right time to announce a new product as the world expresses tribute to Steve Jobs’s passing,”

Okay now that the event is not happening, does not mean that some eager individual lacking voice cannot post a sneak peek of the device (Galaxy Nexus)

October 7, 2011
HTC Sensation XL launched : 4.7 inch Beats audio pumping metal monster (PR)
HTC has just launched the new HTC Sensation XL with Beats audio. The device features a real bump in terms of screen size and media capabilities. The fact of the matter remains, how do you choose your device between the Sensation , the Sensation XE and the Sensation XL.

Specs of this device include
- Single core Qualcomm MSM8255 1.5GHz processor
- 1600mAh Battery
- 9.9mm (0.39-inch) thick
- Beats by Dre Audio Engine and Hardware
- 132.5mm tall and 70.7mm wide
- 8 MP f2.2, 28mm camera + Dual led Flash
- 1.3 MP front Camera
- 16GB of onboard storage
- 768MB of RAM
- Launching in November in UK and Asia , Including India.
[toggle title_open=”Press Release” title_closed=”Press Release” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]TC UNLEASHES THE HTC SENSATION™ XL WITH BEATS AUDIO™

Beats integration, combined with amazing 4.7-inch display, introduces powerful entertainment experience

LONDON – October 6, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, today unveiled the HTC Sensation™ XL with Beats Audio™ integration. This latest innovation is the result of the new partnership between HTC and Beats announced in August and takes mobile entertainment to a new level with an amazing 4.7-inch screen and a specifically optimized audio experience. The HTC Sensation XL joins the HTC Sensation XE to provide customers with a strong line-up of HTC smartphones integrated with Beats Audio.

“With Beats Audio, the HTC Sensation XL continues HTC’s commitment of delivering the best audio possible on your phone whether you’re listening to music, watching a movie or playing a game,” said Peter Chou, CEO, HTC Corporation. “This is an amazing example of why our partnership with Beats makes so much sense for customers today and into the future.”

“HTC is an incredible partner and has completely embraced our desire to make the music experience on the mobile phone as powerful and as rich as it can be,” said Jimmy Iovine, Chairman of Beats by Dr. Dre.

Design, Performance and Stunning Audio

With the 4.7” screen, slim 9.9mm design and Beats Audio integration, the HTC Sensation XL was specifically created to deliver the best entertainment experience with stunning audio and visuals for music, movies and games. The HTC Sensation XL features unique audio tuning by Beats that ensures customers will hear their music as the artist intended.

Unique to HTC phones, the HTC Sensation XL includes new lightweight urBeats™ headphones, created exclusively to integrate with the Beats’ audio profile on the device. The built-in microphone makes hands-free calling easy and the on-cable remote control allows customers to pause, advance or rewind, and to answer a call mid-track.

Customers can also send music recommendations and track information to friends over SMS, email or through their Facebook profile. To allocate the perfect audio alert to an incoming call or message from friends and family, use the ringtone trimmer to edit a music track and add it to a friend’s contact profile.

HTC Watch

HTC Sensation XL integrates HTC Watch, an application and service that puts an entire library of the latest premium movies and TV shows right at your fingertips, letting people discover the latest video content in an easy and visually engaging way. HTC Watch uses progressive download technology that makes it possible to watch videos without waiting for a huge file to finish downloading. HTC Watch offers the choice of renting or buying videos, and, if purchased, lets customers watch them on up to five different HTC devices.

Capture the moment

The HTC Sensation XL boasts an 8MP camera, featuring a f/2.2, 28mm wide-angle lens with BSI sensor to fit more of the scene into every shot and for better low-light performance. In video mode, the HTC Sensation XL enables customers to record a perfect moment with stunning clarity and incredible stereo sound – perfect for sharing on YouTube, Facebook or a TV.

Availability

HTC Sensation XL will be available across EMEA and Asia Pacific from early November. In EMEA, HTC will also be offering a limited edition bundle that includes special edition Beats Solo headphones. [/toggle]
October 7, 2011
Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 / 10.1 Unboxing, Specs, Price and Video

The Samsung Galaxy Tab has been an elusive device from Samsung. We first got our hands on with the tablet at the Samsung forum earlier this year, where the device was officially announced.

Now that the Tablet was fully launched in India, we finally got a chance to grab hold of ours and here it is. in all its glory.The device runs on a dual core 1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, with a 7000mah battery which should be powerful enough with ample juice for hours of usage.

Full SPEC-SHEET

Images

Video Unboxing

October 5, 2011

iGyaan Exclusive – Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray Coming Tomorrow Rs 18,899 – We Go Hands on

The Xperia Ray is yet to start shipping despite several websites claim to have it in stock. The device is a unique breed of Android candybar phone, which is not only slim but excellent to hold in the hand.

Tech Specs

Network	GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
Price	18,889/– INR
Frequency	Quad Band
Phone Style	Keyboard 12 keys and qwerty
OS	Android 2.3.4
Thickness	9.4 mm
Length	111.0 mm
Width	53 mm
Weight	100g
Built-in Memory	Up to 300MB
Additional Memory	microSD up to 32GB
High-speed Data	GPRS, HSDPA
Connectivity	3.5 mm audio jack,Bluetooth™ technology,WiFi
Screen Size	3.3 inches, 854 x 480 pixels (WVGA)
Secondary Screen Size	N/A
Screen Colours	16 million
Camera	8.1-megapixel,digital zoom up to 16x, Sony’s Exmor R™ for mobile
Camera Resolution	HD video recording 720p
Colors	Gold – Black – Pink – White
Ringtones	Polyphonic, MP3, Truetone
Music Player	Yes
Music Formats	TBC
Radio	Yes
Speaker	Yes
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 processor
Graphics	Adreno 205 GPU
Browser	HTML
Games	Yes
Battery	Li-Ion 1500 mAh