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iGyaan Exclusive : HTC Flyer now Available, Price, Specs detailed with Unboxing Coming soon
Here is some great news for Tablet fans, The HTC Flyer is now available and selling at exclusive HTC vendors across the country. We already have a unit headed to us for unboxing and review. So expect a full coverage to follow suit.

Technical Details
- Dimensions (width x height x depth): 122 x 195.4 x 13.2mm
- Weight: 420g with battery
- Display: 7 inch touch-sensitive screen with 1024 X 600 resolution
- CPU speed: 1.5 GHz
- Platform: Android with HTC Sense
- Memory:
  - Internal storage: 32 GB
  - RAM: 1 GB
- Connectors:
  - 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
  - Standard micro-USB
- Camera:
  - 5 megapixel color camera with auto focus
  - 1.3 megapixel front camera
- Sensors:
  - Ambient light sensor
  - G-Sensor
  - Digital compass
- Audio supported formats:
  - Playback:.aac, .amr, .ogg, .m4a, .mid, .mp3, .wav, .wma
  - Recording:.amr, .aac
- Video supported formats:
  - Playback:.3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv , .avi .xvid (MP4 ASP and MP3)
  - Recording:.3gp
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth® 3.0 with A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
- GPS: Internal GPS antenna
- Battery:
  - Battery type: Rechargeable battery
  - Capacity: 4000 mAh
  - Standby time3: Up to 820 ~1470 hours
  - Video playback: Up to 4 hours
- Network:
  - HSPA/WCDMA: Europe/Asia: 900/AWS/2100 MHz
  - Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- Box content: Pouch PO S580, Data cable, Magic Pen ST D500, AC Adapter with ExtMicro USB Connector
Price Seems expensive for a 32GB version : Rs. 39,000/-
June 11, 2011
HTC Launches the HTC Wildfire S in India (PR)

After our very recent confirmatory news HTC has officially announced the Wildfire S in the Indian market. The device has been launched at a market price of 14,700 INR. as earlier expected by us. The device is headed to us for review and the unboxing video should go up soon

PRESS RELEASE

New Delhi – May 27, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today announced the launch of the HTC Wildfire S in India. The HTC Wildfire S, powered by the Android operating system, is an affordable and easy-to-use smartphone, combining great design and intuitive functionality. The smartphone includes HTC Sense, HTC’s unique customer-focused user experience that puts people at the center by making phones work in a more simple and natural way.

“The HTC Wildfire S is a stylish looking smartphone, offering fantastic value-for-money and great features, and we are delighted to launch it in India,” said Faisal Siddiqui, Country Manager, HTC India. “The HTC Wildfire has been among our best selling devices in India. Hence, we are extremely excited and positive that the HTC Wildfire S will garner a tremendous response from Indian mobile phone users”, he added.

HTC Wildfire S

Building on the popularity of the HTC Wildfire smartphone, the HTC Wildfire S smartphone is an affordable, compact and playful device that packs a powerful smartphone experience. It enables people to maintain and build connections and friendships through popular sites like Facebook®, as well as through voice and text messaging. You can instantly tag your friends in photos before posting them on Facebook, or share your latest discoveries from the Android™ Market at the touch of a button.

HTC Wildfire S is one of HTC’s smallest phones ever – measuring just 10.13cm long and 5.94cm wide – and sports a distinctive 3.2 inch, HVGA display.

Celebrate your individuality with the HTC Wildfire S, available in two cool and funky colors, dark grey and silver white. The phone’s home screen is fully customizable with your favorite apps, widgets and content, while a 5-megapixel color camera with auto focus, expandable microSD™ memory and support for a variety of audio and video formats make a great all-around multimedia device that slips easily into any pocket.HTC Sense

The new HTC Sense experience offers a variety of enhancements that improve how people capture, create, share and access multimedia content. With a newly created camera experience, people can record HD videos or capture and edit images with a variety of fun camera effects. With HTC Locations, a new differentiated online mapping experience, people have instant, on-demand mapping without download delays or incurring mobile roaming charges.

HTC Sense also includes a new integrated online e-reading experience utilizing a new e-book store powered by Kobo? and a new, mobile-optimized e-reader that offers the ability to highlight, annotate and quickly search for definitions or translate unfamiliar terms.

Pricing & Availability

The HTC Wildfire S will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 14,700* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.
* Price may vary according to the local applicable taxes

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones and tablets that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.

May 28, 2011
iG Exlusive : HTC Wildfire S to Launch in India within 2 Days, Stock Shipping now!
We have the inside on HTC Wildfire S, According to our sources at HTC. Shipments of the Wildfire S are en-route and should be hitting your favorite retailers by tomorrow or day after. Like always we will bring a full unboxing and review for your viewing pleasure.

Key Features of HTC Wildfire S
- 3G & Wi-Fi Enabled
- Android V2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
- 5 MP Camera With Auto Focus & Flash
- 600 Mhz Processor
Price is said to be set at 15,000 /- INR .
Stay tuned for More Updates.
May 25, 2011
DIY : How to Install Android 2.3 Gigerbread on you Samsung Galaxy Ace
Today we are going to show you how to Install GingerBread 2.3 on your SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE mobile PHONE.

What you will NEED!

1. A Samsung Galaxy ACE (DUH!).

2. The 2.3 Firmware S5830( click here to download password = samfirmware.com).

3. ODIN downloader (click here to download). and USB Driver (Click HERE)

4. OPS files (click here to download).

5. A windows PC + samsung data cable.

Important NOTES:

If you get errors after upgrade : i.e. error: phone application has stopped working or get constant crashes,do the following:

To fix phone not working, initiate restore phone to factory settings command from Settings – Privacy

TAKE SERIOUS CONSIDERATION BEFORE UPGRADING AND HAVE YOUR BACKUP IMAGE READY IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG – use the OLD FIRMWARES: (All backup images can be found here)
- Make sure your device is fully charged!
- BE sure to backup all your data!
- You are doing this at your own risk, Although, This will NOT void your warranty!
- Your phone does not need to be rooted to get this working.
AFTER BACKUP – FACTORY RESET YOUR PHONE BY ENTERING THE FOLLOWING CODE

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STEP 1

Download all the files above, and make sure you have the latest version of KIES software installed.

STEP 2

Extract the RAR to get a .tar file.

STEP 3

Open ODIN Downloader.

MAKE SURE you select One Package, Auto Reboot and Protect Ops checkboxes.

Select the Ops file (the file we downloaded earlier).

And finally select the tar package we extracted from the RAR downloaded earlier.

(You can also extract the rtar and select packages indivisually)

NOW CLOSE ODIN.

STEP 4

Backup you phone and data with the KIES software (after you are done exit KIES)

Turn OFF the Galaxy ACE and remove the Battery

Reinsert The Battery and Press the following buttons together

CENTER HOME BUTTON + POWER BUTTON + VOLUME DOWN Together

Hold the buttons together till you see the downloading screen

STEP 6 (Final Step)

CLICK START and wait for process to finish, once done your device will automatically reboot and will have Android 2.3 running on it.

A Few Things you will notice with 2.3
- The rom runs faster but uses more RAM
- Video now is up to 640x480px
- Camera can’t auto focus.
- The interface is overall nicer looking and runs smooth
- There are a lot of bugs and it may crash frequently
Test this out at your own risk, if you have feedback please leave it below

Rom Files courtesy (samfirmware.com)
April 24, 2011
Exclusive : HP Pavilion DV6 6017tx Core i7 Laptop Pre-Release Hands-On, Unboxing with Video

Hp will launch the new DV6 2016 tx for the market in a day or two and we managed to score a device for your viewing pleasure. We have also ordered a bunch of these laptops for use in our offices. So you can expect a full in-depth review to follow SUIT

So, for now check out the Specifications of this beautiful laptop from HP and gallery of images below and stay tuned for the full unboxing video that will be going up really soon.

Priced at : INR 53,000/- Net Inclusive of Taxes and Free Backpack (check video below)

Unboxing Video

iG Tech

April 20, 2011
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.
April 19, 2011
ASUS to Launch Eee Slate EP121-1A010M 12.1-Inch core i5 Win 7 Tablet PC in India
According to a reliable source at ASUS, the company is ready to launch its Eee Slate EP121-1A010M 12.1-Inch Tablet PC in India. The launch will happen within the coming weeks and we will have full coverage for your viewing pleasure. Its quite an interesting device, the only of its kind from a reputed manufacturer to run house a Core i5 processor and Windows 7 in a full tablet format. Specs of the Core i5 tablet include:
- 12.1″ WSVGA (1280×800) Capacitive LED Touchscreen
- Pen or Finger Touch
- Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System
- Intel Core i5-470UM CPU
- 4GB of DDR3 1333MHz SDRAM, 1x4GB; 1 slot, 4GB Max
- Intel HD Graphics
- 64GB Solid State Drive
- Wireless 802.11bgn
- Bluetooth 3.0
- 2.0MP Webcam
- Internal Speaker
- Internal Microphone
- Mini HDMI Port
- 2 USB 2.0 ports
- 2-in-1 Card Reader (SD & MMC)
- 4 Cell 34W/h Battery (Up to 3 Hours Battery Life)
- Includes Digitizer Pen; Folio Case; Bluetooth Keyboard
Pricing still remains a factor, and since the tablet will come in 2 variants 32GB and 64GB . for 55,000 and 65,000 INR respectively.
April 19, 2011
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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April 9, 2011

iG Exclusive : New Spice Mi 310 – Unboxing Video + Hands On : Updated

Spice was one of the first Indian companies to launch an Android OS based handset in the Indian Market, The Spice Mi 300. Now the successor of the very popular Mi 300 – the new Mi 310 is here it promises a lot more functionality at a lower price and a better build.

We will be reviewing this device in-depth and giving you a full run down soon.

Right now, we go hands on with the device, so check out the full specifications along with Hands on Pictures. The unboxing video will be up shortly.

Model Name	Spice Mi-310
Price	Rs. 8,999 MSRP
Network (MHz)	900/1800 MHz, UMTS 2100 MHz
Phone Style	Android Touch Phone + Optical Trackpad
OS	Android 2.2 Froyo
Talk time	Up to 2.5 hours (review pending)
Standby time	Up to 150-200 hours (review pending)
Battery Power	1200mAh
Memory Card Type	T-flash / Micro SD
Memory Card Support	Up to 16 GB (no card included
Phone Memory	85 MB (approx.)
Phonebook Capacity	Unlimited (based on memory card)
Screen	Capacitive Touchscreen
Screen Size (Pixels) External	8cm, 320×480 pixel
Speaker phone	Yes
Ring Tones	Multiple formats
Language Support	Multiple Languages
Applications	Android Marketplace Apps
FM Radio	Yes
Connectivity	WAP, GPRS, Bluetooth 2.1, Data cable, Wi-Fi
Camera	Yes
Camera Resolution	2 megapixel
Games	From the Android Marketplace

FULL UNBOXING VIDEO

iG Tech Labs

March 27, 2011

Samsung Launches the new Star II in India we go Hands ON
Samsung has just announced the new Star II in India. Comes with
- TouchWiz 3.0 and a whole bunch of social networking
- Full touch screen
- wireless 802.11 b/g/n
- 3.5mm ear jack
- The micro SD
- Exchange Active Sync and Push Email
- Schedules on-the-go (supports MS Office 2007, PDF, TXT)
- PRICE INR 6450/-
Check out the full Specs below
March 25, 2011
iGyaan Exclusive : HTC Incredible S Launching this Week in India : Hands ON
Here it is folks! the much awaited HTC incredible S, We have exclusive news that the Device is Launching in India this week. Whats more we already have a device for Review. Check out the hands on Images below and Stay Tuned for the Unboxing Video Coming up shortly.

Specs Include
- 8 MP with Dual LED Flash and Autofocus
- 1.3 MP Front Camera
- 480 x 800 pixels, 4 inch, Capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
- 1450 mAh Battery
- Android OS, v2.2 Froyo
- 1GHZ Snapdragon Processor
- ROM 1.1 GB ; RAM 768 MB
Price is set at 28,900 /- INR

UPDATE : HTC JUST ISSUED AN OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

HTC INTRODUCES THE ICONIC HTC INCREDIBLE S IN INDIA

Stunning design combined with the HTC Sense experience for those looking to lead,

stand out and be different

New Delhi – March 22, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today launched the new HTC Incredible S in the Indian market. The HTC Incredible S is an alluring smartphone that combines cutting-edge design with a premium mobile experience for those who dare to be different.

Showing what can be achieved when engineers and designers work together to raise the bar for mobile phone design, the HTC Incredible S smartphone features a stunning, contoured body that highlights the internal hardware components of the device.

“In today’s mobile market, where one is bombarded with choices and features, users are looking forward to an offering which amalgamates the best of both. HTC has always endeavored to take the mobile phone experience to a higher level and with the launch of the Incredible S is set to create a new paradigm in mobile experience for the users,” said Mr. Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “The HTC Incredible S is the answer for those looking for the perfect combination of performance and style and will help them stand out from the crowd as an icon.”

Personal entertainment experience second to none

Capturing and viewing video in crystal clear High-Definition has never been so easy and a bright 4-inch WVGA Super LCD display and stereo surround sound bring a vibrant cinematic experience to the palm of your hand. HTC Incredible S also takes high quality pictures with its 8-megapixel camera with dual flash, and it easily enables videos, photos and music to be shared from the handset direct to a TV using DLNA® technology.

The HTC Incredible S includes an industry first with automatic orientation shifting of the virtual home, menu, back and search function keys based on how it is held.

Add to this a premium Hi-Fi experience with dual mics, noise cancellation, surround sound and HTC Sense, and one gets a smartphone that sets new benchmarks in mobile entertainment.

HTC Sense

The new HTC Sense experience offers a variety of enhancements that improve how people capture, create, share and access multimedia content. With a newly created camera experience, people can record HD videos or capture and edit images with a variety of fun camera effects. With HTC Locations, a new differentiated online mapping experience, people have instant, on-demand mapping without download delays or incurring mobile roaming charges.

HTC Sense also includes a new integrated online e-reading experience utilizing a new e-book store powered by Koboä and a new, mobile-optimized e-reader that offers the ability to highlight, annotate and quickly search for definitions or translate unfamiliar terms.

Pricing & Availability

The HTC Incredible S will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 28,900* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.

* Price may vary according to the local applicable taxes

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com

iG Tech
March 22, 2011
HTC’s EVO 3D and EVO View 4G tablet to be announced at CTIA
BGR has been able to get hold of specs revolving around the launch of the EVO 3D and EVO VIEW 4G tablets at CTIA this year. Specs for the EVO 3D include
- 4.3-inch qHD 960 x 450-pixel Autostereoscopic 3D display
- 4GB of RAM, 1GB ROM
- 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm 8660 Snapdragon CPU
- Dual rear 5-megapixel cameras with dedicated camera button
- 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
- 1730mAh battery
- Android Gingerbread 2.3 with HTC Sense UI
- Output 1080p video via HDMI and output 720p 3D content as well.
- YouTube 3D
The EVO VIEW 4G which is HTC Flyer meant for SPrints networks will have the following specs:-
- 7-inch device
- 1024 x 600-pixel capacitive touch screen
- Aluminum unibody design
- HTC Scribe with optional pen support
- Latest HTC Sense UI optimized for tablet devices
- 5-megapixel rear-facing camera
- 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- 4000mAh battery
- DLNA and HDMI-out support.
March 21, 2011
Exclusive : Motorola Xoom Goes up for pre-order in India

Don’t fancy a new iPad 2, you don’t even have to wait for another year till it officially becomes available in India. The competition is bound to be here before Apple, and the Motorola Xoom goes up for Pre-Order at a whopping 35,000 INR/-.

Although, Infibeam is know to fake release dates and it does seem a bit early to take orders for something that ships in 2 months. But, we are trying to get an official word from our guys over at MOTO. So that we can get an exclusive details on Launch and pricing. So stay tuned.

[Infibeam]

March 12, 2011
iGyaan Exclusive : Leaked : Upcoming Micromax M2 first Hands On : Updated with Unboxing Video

Whats up guys, remember the leaked iPod killer phone from Micromax we talked about . Yup we have it now, it is going to be announced soon and we have an exclusive leaked handset.

Take a look at exclusive pictures of the device.

The device features a unibody construction, true to the name MicroMax has included dual sim capabilities in the device. It also has a touch wheel in the front, comes with awesome massive headphones. Unlike previous rumors the device does have a changeable battery, and comes with an authentic SRS wow HD engine with certification from SRS labs. Device will be slated at the sub 5,000 INR price bracket.

Video Unboxing

March 7, 2011
Leaked : Nokia’s Windows Phone 7 concept revealed!

Folks over at Engadget have caught hold of an image that showcases the upcoming Windows Phone Device from Nokia. At the announcement Nokia said that engineers from both Microsoft and Nokia have already spent a lot of time together developing on this. This could mean that, this may as well be the first phone from the Nokia-Microsoft alliance.

February 12, 2011