Tag: Android

  • Amazon Tablet Coming ?

    Amazon Tablet Coming ?

    There is a massive stir in the rumor mill that Amazon will release its Android Tablet this Summer as an answer to ever growing popularity of the said devices. Amazon will also release a new version of worlds most popular e-book reader the Amazon Kindle. Rumors suggest that the Tablet will be manufactured by Samsung and will run a customized version of Honeycomb 3.0 for Android. This will also perfectly fit the new Android app-store and Cloud-Drive from Amazon.

    Other Reports suggest that the Tablet will infact be a revision the the Kindle and will have a color e-ink display. With Android, an E-Ink Display running Honeycomb 3.0 and a capacitive touchscreen in a 10.1 inch size would make this device the be-all and end-all for all tablet users and e-book readers.

  • Leaked : Micromax A70 is the successor to the Popular Andro A60

    Leaked : Micromax A70 is the successor to the Popular Andro A60

    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:

     

    • 320 x 480 pixels, 3.2 inches screen, 256K colors Lcd Capacitive
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi hotspot
    • 5 MP, 2592?1944 pixels, autofocus
    • 1450 mAh
    • It also appears to have a secondary VGA front facing camera

    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.

  • Google Translate 2.1 on Android brings Japanese, Korean And Arabic Text-to-Speech (TTS)

    Google Translate 2.1 on Android brings Japanese, Korean And Arabic Text-to-Speech (TTS)

     

    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 Galaxy S Gets Gingerbread version of Android in Europe, Coming to India ?

    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.

  • App a Day: ToonPAINT for iOS and Android

    App a Day: ToonPAINT for iOS and Android

    Today we have an image editing software for you which manipulates images and allows you to re-colour them. Like the caricature artists in fairs you too can now cartoonize and re-colour your images from your photo albums or take fresh images from your camera. You can share your images in the ToonPAINT hall of fame, post them directly to facebook, tweet about them and also e-mail them.

     

    Lets look at some of the features of the app. After you’ve selected your image, the app processes the image and you can pan/zoom to the desired region, change shading options and the sizes of various attributes that modify the image. After you’ve set the image the way you want it, we move on to the painting section. Here, you can select colours, set brush sizes and pan/zoom into a section of the image and work your magic.

     

    The palette  has a few other options to Auto Colour the image (Available as an in-app purchase) and an Alpha Brush(Available as an in-app purchase), which re-colours your image from the original. Although the interface is attractive, several of the actions are a pain to complete as you must switch between control panels constantly.

     

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    ToonPAINT – Toon-FX

    ToonPAINT - Toon-FX

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  • Clash OF the Titans : HTC Sensation vs Galaxy S II vs Motorola Atrix vs LG Optimus 2X vs HTC Evo 3D vs LG Optimus 3D Vs Droid Bionic

    Clash OF the Titans : HTC Sensation vs Galaxy S II vs Motorola Atrix vs LG Optimus 2X vs HTC Evo 3D vs LG Optimus 3D Vs Droid Bionic

    Single Core cpu on a mobile phone is so passe’, its the break of the new world of technology and we are hitting it with the new dual core processors. Folks over at Engadget assembled the specs to all the dual core goodness available yet. We have it here for you in a tabulated form comparing spec for spec and detail for detail. Which one will you choose?
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  • Samsung Galaxy S 2 Benchmarked

    Samsung Galaxy S 2 Benchmarked

    Looks like the Galaxy S 2 is running Benchmarks all round, the device beats any stock device in current benchmarks. Scores are coming in over 3300 thanks to the dual core processor.

    The Samsung Galaxy S 2 was launched Yesterday in India, check out our coverage of the launch with hands on Here

  • Live from Samsung Forum 2011 : Samsung Galaxy S PMP Launched, Hands On (PR)

    Live from Samsung Forum 2011 : Samsung Galaxy S PMP Launched, Hands On (PR)

    We are Live at the Samsung Forum 2011 and we got some hands on time with the new Samsung Galaxy S Personal Media Player which was just announced for India. Check out the images below and Stay Tuned for the demo Video.

    Video Hands on (iGyaan Exclusive)

    Key Features

    * 141.3 x 78.2 x 9.9 mm
    * 5.0 inches ( 400 x 800 pixel ) LCD Capacitive Touch Screen
    * TouchWiz UI
    * Multi-touch input method
    * Touch-sensitive controls
    * Swype text input
    * Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
    * Digital Compass
    * 5 MP Camera with video recording, auto focus and LED flash
    * 2 MP  front camera
    * Android OS, v2.2 (Froyo)
    * 16GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 48GB
    * Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB
    * GPS with A-GPS support
    * 1 GHz Processor
    * Image and video editor
    * 2500 mAH Li-Ion battery

  • App a Day: MicDroid for Android

    App a Day: MicDroid for Android

    Hi Guys,

     

    Today we decided to review something fun for you. Here’s MicDroid from the Android Marketplace. Its a audio recording software which auto tunes your ‘be-sura’ voice into a one hit wonder. We had quite a lot of fun while playing with this app. It can provide random entertainment while your waiting for a bus or a train or in line for your movie tickets.

     

    Features:
    -Automatic pitch-correction
    -On-the-fly pitch correction
    -Email recordings
    -Set recordings as ringtone
    -Disable/enable ads in settings

     

    The best thing about this app is that its FREE! So record yourself, your friends and even your dog and post the links below in the comments. Although the app is still in Beta, it promises to have an exiting future.  You can get a free audio hosting account from Chirbit and upload files in multiple formats.

     

    Here’s a sample of us singing a popular song from Youtube.

     

    You can download the app from this link or scan the QR code below from your phone.

     

     

  • Live from Samsung Forum 2011 : Samsung Galaxy Tab Launched: 10.1 Hands On

    Live from Samsung Forum 2011 : Samsung Galaxy Tab Launched: 10.1 Hands On

    We are Live at the Samsung Forum 2011 and we got some hands on time with the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 which was just announced for India. Check out the images below and wait for the demo Video.

    HANDS ON VIDEO


     

    FULL PRESS RELEASE

     

    Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9

    World’s thinnest Smartphone that lets consumers experience more with less

    The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 feature Samsung’s own TouchWiz user interface implemented on the AndroidTM 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, offering superior multi-tasking and enhanced user interaction and navigation.

    Super Fast

    The new GALAXY Tabs support HSPA+ network speeds of up to 21Mbps as well as Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity to deliver rapid mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer times. Also, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 include a 1GHz dual core application processor for a powerful multimedia and web browsing experience.

    Thinner & Lighter

    The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 are the thinnest mobile tablets available. The GALAXY Tab 10.1 weighs 595 grams and 8.9 weighs 470 grams. Combining the GALAXY Tabs’ ultra-thin form factor with a lightweight design adds to the outstanding mobility of these two products.

    Customized User Experience “Samsung TouchWiz UX”

    Samsung’s TouchWiz user experience is designed with a Live Panel menu users can customize to display a variety of content on the home screen including digital pictures, favorite Web sites and social network feeds. In addition, the interface includes an application tray of commonly used features such as task manager, calendar and music player which can be launched while other major applications are also in use, including large file downloads and document editing. This Mini Apps Tray provides a mixture of convenience and flexibility previously unheard of with tablet devices.

    The Ultimate Entertainment Hub

    The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 are pre-loaded with Readers Hub and Music Hub giving consumers instant access to more than 2.2 million books, 2,000 newspaper (49 languages), 2,300 magazines (22 languages), and 13 million songs. The devices are also designed with Samsung’s Social Hub, which will aggregate email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections into a single interface.

    The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 feature a 3 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front camera, providing smooth transition and seamless 1080p HD video and Flash playback for a rich entertainment experience.

    Ready for Business

    The GALAXY Tab 10.1 and 8.9 include an industry leading suite of solutions designed to give enterprise customers and IT managers more security. Developed in collaboration with industry-leading partners such as Cisco, Sybase, SAP and Citrix, Samsung’s enterprise mobility solutions will provide flexibility and connectivity for mobile workforces, ensuring that users are able to operate more efficiently on–the-move.

    GALAXY Tab 10.1

    GALAXY Tab 10.1, with its WXGA TFT LCD display (1280 x 800) powered by 1GHz dual core AP, is 8.6mm thin and weighs only 595g. It is the perfect device for sharing and enjoying media content with family and friends. In addition, with its surround-sound stereo speakers and support for Flash 10.2, the GALAXY Tab 10.1 will deliver premium entertainment experience whether watching videos, movies or playing games.

    GALAXY Tab 8.9

    At just 8.6mm thin and weighing only 470g, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is the perfect device for today’s mobile professional. Whether writing emails on a trip or reading an eBook on the couch, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 provides the ultimate tablet experience without compromising mobility.

  • Live from Samsung Forum 2011 : Samsung Galaxy S 2 Hands On (PR)

    Live from Samsung Forum 2011 : Samsung Galaxy S 2 Hands On (PR)

    We are Live at the Samsung Forum 2011 and the Samsung Galaxy S2 was just announced some time back. We got some hands on time with it check out the pics below, and wait for the demo video to be uploaded.

     

    iGyaan Exclusive Hands on Video


    FULL PRESS RELEASE

     

    World’s thinnest Smartphone that lets consumers experience more with less

    The GALAXY S II is a beautifully thin (8.49mm) and lightweight, dual-core smart phone that combines an unmatched viewing experience with incredible performance.

    The smart phone’s dual-core application processor delivers compelling features such as fast web browsing, multi-tasking comparable to a PC-like environment, supreme graphics quality and instantly responsive 3D user interface on the large screen. With super-fast HSPA+ connectivity, the GALAXY S II offers rapid mobile download speeds while BlueTooth® 3.0+HS considerably reduces data transfer times.

    Using AndroidTM 2.3 Gingerbread, the latest version of the world’s fastest-growing mobile operating system, the GALAXY S II includes access to Samsung’s four new content and entertainment hubs, seamlessly integrated to provide instant access to music, games, e-reading and social networking services. With Samsung Hubs, an integrated mobile applications designed to fit every element of consumers’ lives, the Samsung GALAXY S II delivers rich catalogues of books and magazines, music, advanced mobile games and control of consumers’ online social life, all from a single device.

    The Samsung GALAXY S II has been equipped with Samsung’s new crystal-clear Super AMOLED Plus screen, the most advanced mobile visual display that does not compromise battery performance. A significant reduction in power consumption from Super AMOLED display means it is also more energy- efficient than other comparably-sized devices, allowing Samsung to minimize device weight.

    Product Specification

    Network

    GSM 850/900/1800/1900

    HSPA+ 21 850/900/1900/2100

    OS

    Android 2.3 Gingerbread

    Display

    4.27” WVGA (480×800) Super AMOLED Plus

    Processor

    1 GHz Dual Core Application Processor

    ( BB& AP )

    Main(Rear): 8.0-Mega Pixel Camera AF with LED Flash

    Front: 2.0-Mega Pixel Camera

    Camera

    Single Shot, Beauty Shot, , Panorama Shot, Smile Shot, Action Shot,

    Cartoon Shot

    Codec : MPEG4/ H.264/ H.263/ DivX VC-1 Playback : FULL HD(1080p)@30fps Recording : FULL HD(1080p)@30fps

    Video

    Audio

    MP3, AAC, AAC+, eACC+

    3.5mm Ear Jack & Speaker, Stereo FM Radio with RDS, Voice Recorder

    Social Hub – Integrated Contacts, Integrated Calendar, Unified Inbox – Premium: SNS push notification, Push Email & Push IM – Basic: POP3/IMAP Email & IM (* Availability of Social Hub differs by country and mobile operator)

    Hub

    Music Hub

    Readers Hub

    Game HubEnterprise Solutions

    Value-added Features

    Connectivity

    Sensor

    Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync – The comprehensive mobile implementation of Exchange ActiveSync, which provides the most policies and restrictions support among Android ActiveSync clients, along with e- mail, calendar, contacts and tasks synchronization with a Microsoft Exchange Server

    On Device Encryption – A security solution that enables the protection of mobile data without the need to sacrifice speed and functionality. Superior performance can also be achieved when incorporated with Sybase Afaria Mobile Device Management and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, both of which complement the encryption support with their own mechanisms.

    Cisco AnyConnect Virtual Private Network – provide reliable and easy- to-deploy encrypted network connectivity for mobile workers everywhere for business email, virtual desktop, and other Android apps, AnyConnect enables business-critical application connectivity

    Sybase Afaria Mobile Device Management – provides the comprehensive capabilities that IT requires to allow mobile workers access to enterprise assets using the device of their choice. IT can now confidently extend corporate security policies to the Android platform, allowing for the adoption of both personally-owned or corporate owned Galaxy S II.

    Cisco WebEx – the workforce will be able to stay connected to important meetings wherever they are while using Samsung Galaxy devices; users can view shared desktops, browsers, applications and documents with live annotations.

    Cisco Mobile – a VoIP solutions allowing the workforce to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi using an Android interface, providing significant cost-efficiencies for an international workforce

    Android MarketTM

    Adobe Flash 10.1 support

    Samsung TouchWiz

    QuickType by SWYPE

    Document Viewer / Editor

    Android Brower, RSS Reader

    Exchange ActiveSync

    Google MapsTM with Latitude, Places, Navigation (beta)

    A-GPS

    Google Voice SearchTM

    Lost Phone Management

    Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 + HS USB 2.0 Wi-Fi 802.11 (a/b/g/n), WiFi Direct NFC Connectivity (Optional)

    MHL DLNA (AllShare)

    Accelerometer, Light, Digital Compass, Proximity, Gyroscope sensor,

    Memory 16GB + microSD (up to 32GB)

    Size

    125.3 x 66.1 x 8.49mm, 116g

    Battery 1650mAh

    * 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.

     

  • Samsung Galaxy S2 Launched in India at Samsung Forum 2011

    Samsung Galaxy S2 Launched in India at Samsung Forum 2011

    Samsung has launched the latest Galaxy S II smartphone in India, which is touted as world’s slimmest handset in its category.

    The phone Specs

    • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
    • 4.27 inch Super AMOLED Plus display
    • Dual core processor
    • Touchwiz 4.0 user interface design
    • 8 megapixel camera with the ability to capture 1080p video
    • 2 megapixel front camera

    FULL SPECS

    Price Unknown /  30,000 expected
    Frequency Quad Band
    Phone Style Touchscreen
    OS Android 2.3
    Thickness 8.5mm
    Length 125.3mm
    Width 66.1mm
    Weight 116 g
    Built-in Memory 1Gb of RAM and 4GB of ROM
    Additional Memory microSD, up to 32GB
    High-speed Data GPRS, EDGE, Wi-Fi, HSDPA
    Connectivity Bluetooth 3.0, USB
    Screen Size 4.3-inch Super AMOLED 2 800 x 480 px
    Secondary Screen Size
    Screen Colours 16M
    Camera Yes
    Camera Resolution 8 megapixels
    Flash Yes
    Ringtones Polyphonic, MP3
    Music Player Yes
    Music Formats MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player
    Radio Yes
    Speaker Yes
    Internet Yes
    Browser HTML
    Games Yes
    Battery 1650 mAh
  • Spice MI 310 Review + Pictures : UPDATE Video Now Up

    Spice MI 310 Review + Pictures : UPDATE Video Now Up

    Spice has launched a new Android Smartphone, the MI-310 running Android 2.2 Froyo to compete in the mid-range mobile market. Read the review for more details.

     

    BUILD QUALITY AND HARDWARE

    The MI-310 has a stylish aluminium body which gives easy access to the battery and internally fitted Micro SD card.  The Power/Unlock button on the top of the phone is flush with the bezel which may cause some difficulty while unlocking the device. It has a 320×480 pixel, 3.15 inch capacitive touch screen display which displays vivid images and videos and there are no complaints there. The phone also comes with a stand-alone camera shutter button, volume buttons and a small touch-sensitive trackpad for easier scrolling.

    The overall construction of the phone feels quite sturdy and its quite comfortable to hold and use. It has an inbuilt memory of 85 mb with a Micro SD slot expandable to 16Gb, built in GPS with AGPS support, 3G compliance with HSDPA access (7.2 mbps), bluetooth 2.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g, a 2.0 MP camera with digital zoom and video recording and an internal FM radio. As far as sensors go the phone has a built in proximity sensor and accelerometer. While in a call, the proximity sensor sometimes fails and causes your cheeks to start pushing buttons on-screen, which can get quite frustrating. (A factory reset of the device however fixed this problem for us)

     

    MULTIMEDIA AND CAMERA

    The 320x480px screen is quite vivid and does a great job of displaying videos (even in HQ) and photographs. The audio output of the loudspeaker is pretty loud,and is sufficient while on the move. The in-ear headphones that come with the phone are quite comfortable and the sound quality is clear and crisp. The  high notes are quite sharp and the bass is quite deep. The phone doesn’t come with any games, but there’s LOTS of games that can be downloaded from the Android store. The inbuilt Android Music and Video player support many formats and are quite user friendly. The phone also comes with an in-built FM radio which can scan and store pre-set channels  and favourites.

    The 2.0 MP camera leave a little to be desired but is quite easy to use with the stand-alone camera shutter button. Video recording is a breeze. The two things that would make the experience better are better focusing and the addition of a camera flash. The phone comes with all the standard camera effects for video recording and image capture. We did notice that Video capability on this camera was much better than still images.

     

    PHONE, MESSAGING and BATTERY

    The Spice MI-310 is  a very easy to use phone. It has a very large phonebook, and the ability to sync  your contacts with Gmail, FaceBook etc. The biggest issue we faced with this handset was the microphone. At some point during the review the diaphragm of the mic got stuck and we got REALLY  BAD  voice quality. Now we dont know if this was a problem with the design of the phone or just this particular  piece but this is something to be wary of a little air dusting and light whack to the microphone fixed the problem. There were no signal issues for voice calls but we faced repeated issues with the HSDPA network. Eventually the phone refused to connect to 3G and remained in EDGE mode or WiFi (when we were in range). Switching the mode to WCDMA only via an app from the Android MarketPlace fixed this issue.

    When it comes to typing on the on-screen keyboard, its a bit of a hassle in portrait mode (we have big fingers), but works brilliantly in landscape mode. The best thing about messaging is the speech to text function. The bottom strip of menu buttons (standard on most android phones) are a bit too sensitive and may cause unwated tension while typing. The phone has decent battery life, lasting for approximately  3-4 hours talk-time and around 48 – 60 hours standby depending on usage.

     

    CONCLUSION

    The Spice MI-310 is good to look at, lightweight and is feature packed for its price. The display is quite vivid and getting a capacitive touch screen for this price is amazing. The fact that this is an android phone opens up many avenues for customisation through the Google Marketplace. However, there were slight  problems that we faced with the microphone, the proximity sensor and the 3G which after resolution can make this device the only one in this price bracket with the brilliant spec list.

     

    MRP : RS 7999/-

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  • YouTube rolls out Live Streaming service YouTube Live: still in beta

    YouTube rolls out Live Streaming service YouTube Live: still in beta

    Google’s YouTube on Friday announced that it is rolling out its new YouTube Live beta platform located at www.youtube.com/live. YouTube will use the channel to stream live events, concerts, interviews and more. Users will be able to subscribe to partners streaming on YouTube Live and will be notified of events. The online Live Streaming service is restricted to a few partners initially , But YouTube plans to bring the service to the thousands of existing partners over the months to come.

     

  • Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Launched in India

    Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo Launched in India

    Sony Ericsson has just announced the new Xperia Neo for India, while we were getting this news several vendors have confirmed that they should get the stock today. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo was announced at MWC 2011. The device has a 3.7-inch ‘Reality type display’ with BRAVIA engine.
    The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread on-board, with a 1GHz Qualcomm processor, and 8MP camera on its rear end with dual-LED flash.

    Tech Specs

    • Snapdragon 1 GHz processor
    • Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
    • Android OS, v2.3
    • 3.7 inches (854 x480pixels Scratch-resistant Display
    • 8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
    • 720p@30fps Video Recording
    • 8GB microSD™ memory card
    • Bluetooth™ stereo with A2DP
    • USB High speed 2.0 support
    • Wi-Fi™,A-GPS support
    • Stereo FM radio with RDS
    • 3.5 mm audio jack
    • aGPS,Bluetooth™ technology
    • colors :Blue Gradient, Red, Silver
    • Standard battery, Li-Po 1500 mAh

    PRICE is INR 24,500/-

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