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Result : 32 % people would like a 4 inch Retina iPhone

There are always many rumors when it comes to Apple devices, especially the iPhone. Recently we asked you guys if you would like the screen size of the iPhone to be different from the existing 3.5 inch which has started to seem puny in front of ever increasing competition.

While only 12% argued that the screen size remains perfect, 17% said if the larger screen could be fit in the same size it would be impressive. 15% said that since its an iPhone 5 it should have a 5 inch screen, another 15 % aimed for the 4.3-4.9 inch bracket.

A whopping 32% sided with the 4inch idea, where if Apple would increase the size of the screen to 4 inches and retain the Retina it would make a perfect device.

Well we won’t know till Apple holds the event this year ( if at all ) But, lets hope that they do get a larger iPhone out this year.

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February 17, 2012
Contest Update : And the Winner Is!
Thank you all for participating in the First iGyaan Giveaway, we received hundreds of entries and it was impossible to pick our favorites. But after careful consideration we can proudly announce the winning entries for the first iGyaan Giveaway.

Winner First Prize

Congratulations :

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You have won the Micromax Bling 2 Mobile

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February 14, 2012
Samsung Wave M Unboxing and Quick Review
So we finally got our taste of the new Wave M, the cheaper version in the new range of BADA devices from Sammy. The Phone has a good set of specs and a decent price, but we sometimes feel Samsung is stretching its luck.

The device is well built to say the least, the touchscreen is very responsive and the list of included apps is interesting. The device does however lag a lot, and we saw this during our initial impression, its not a pretty sight.

In the Box is a charger, usb cable, 3.5mm headset with in-ear cups, the phone itself, a 1350mAh battery, a leather type cover and the warranty booklet along with quick start guide.

The back of the device is an interesting metallic texturized looking finish which is actually pretty smooth to touch and yet does not attract fingerprints. The buttons seem tactile and the device feels good to hold in the hand.

Initial impressions of the software lacked and the device failed to deliver during browser testing in the initial hands on (you will see in upcoming video).

Specs Include
- 832 MHz Processor
- 3.65 Inch Screen
- Bluetooth 3.0
- WiFi Direct
- Bada 2.0
- 5MP Cam
- 3G
Price is about Rs.12,250 in the Market.

Video Unboxing Coming Up!
February 7, 2012
Samsung Champ Duos Deluxe C3312 Unboxing and Hands on !
The next revision of the Samsung Champ is here and with a bang. The Champ Duos Deluxe is a dual sim variant of the Champ lineup with added features, an improved touchscreen and a lot more apps in the newer user interface.

In the box of the Champ Duos Deluxe you will find a charger, handsfree , manual and warranties along with the handset itself. The first look of the device shows that the device is well built and can handle some beating.

The touchscreen is a resistive touchscreen but is very responsive to the finger aswell, as will be demonstrated in our video.

Samsung Champ Deluxe Duos C3312 features and specification:
- 1.3 MP Primary Camera
- Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with dual standby
- 2.8-inch Touchscreen
- FM Radio
- GPRS and EDGE Enabled
- Expandable Storage Capacity upto 32 GB
- Operating Freq:GSM – 900, 1800
- User Interface: TouchWiz
- Java: Yes
- Screen resolution: QVGA, 240 x 320 Pixels
- Video Recording:Yes
- Size:55 x 101.8 x 12.1 mm
- Battery:Li-Ion, 1000 mAh
Price of the Phone is (MRP.) Rs 4750

Video Coming Soon.
February 7, 2012
The Great iGyaan Giveaway Started!

Announcing the beginning of the Giveaway Year, With the iGyaan Valentine Giveaway!

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February 1, 2012
Samsung Omnia W Review
Samsung has actually reigned supreme in the year 2011, and looks like the year 2012 will be in their hands too. The Omnia W is a representation of what a company like Samsung is capable of. The device is considerably cheaper than its competition but has excellent specs and usability. Here is our review on the Samsung Omnia W ( Wonder).

Build Quality

The Omnia W is well built, not the best build you would find in this price range, but definitely well built. The construction is all plastic and appears flimsy, but is actually quite good. The back panel has some shell/metal elements that have a brushed and painted look , to try and give the device a little more elegance than it actually deserves, that part may not have been achieved. Buttons are well raised and fairly easy to use. The front bezel is a hair higher than the glass front, protecting the display from flat falls. Overall the device should do well in day to day usage.

Specs
- 1.4GHz processor
- 512MB RAM
- 3.7-inch display
- 480×800 resolution
- 8GB storage
- 5MP camera
- 720p HD videos
- 1,500 mAh battery
Camera, Display and Multimedia

The camera on the Omnia is a 5 mega pixel autofocus camera, with impressive light capture, the camera is one of the best cameras in its class of phone. The autofocus is fast, although you have the ability to tap to focus aswell, images can be clicked almost instantly. Video on the other hand is capped at a 720p HD quality, we often wonder why companies do not design the cameras to deliver 1080p, either way, video capture will require a lot of ambient light and indoor video is poor. The front camera is only good enough for low bit video calling , and should solve the purpose unless your friend on the other side is viewing your video on a big screen TV, if so is the case you will look like a character from Minecraft.

The display is a beautiful Super AMOLED display is a Samsung PenTile display which means that two red subpixels, two green subpixels, and one central blue subpixel is placed in each unit cell of the display. In layman words, its an old technology developed by Samsung back in 1990, and is still used in some of their devices. The display matrix arrangement has often received critique, and is not appreciated well. We however, found that the display was able to reproduce color well and had good deep black levels. The display is excellent for viewing video and and playing games. If you have a thing for the “world wide web”, or a bookworm within, then the display is capable of crisp fonts / texts on the screen for easy viewing. Outdoor visibility is low-poor, due to the inherent problems in AMOLED screens.

With limitations to the kind of files that can be played back on the device, it does not compete with an Android device. Bluetooth is locked and file transfer denied, for most of the things. However, whatever Windows can play natively will work on the phone, and you can always sync up using Zune, or Windows Phone Connector. The speaker is loud enough for music and watching movies. The included earphones are above average, but will not satisfy the bassphile.

Phone and Messaging

A capable phone is what the Omnia W turned out to be. The earpiece and mic war loud and clear, and network connectivity was strong. In our standard 3 hour call test the Omnia dropped the call twice exactly at 1 hour 51 mins , both times. No network drop was faced in the overalll testing and we are quite happy with the result.

As we have already stressed enough, the WP7 keyboard is one of the best in the world, we don’t need to say that its really good on the Omnia W. It has predictive text and autocorrect, and it is a super fast keyboard, no complaints. The messaging and email capabilities are good, the OS is connected well to Facebook and Twitter and should serve you well.

Internet, Battery and Operating System

The internet is a domain which is not properly tapped on the Omnia, with limitations of the browser in terms of javascript and flash. That being said it is one of the fastest internet browsers out there. The screen is great for website browsing and even better to read daily news stories from iGyaan. With a host of apps from the marketplace you can actually find your fix for the web.

Battery life is impressive on the Omnia W with upto 2 days of standby and 5 hours of talk time. The battery fares well while gaming and heavy graphic games can be played for a good 2-3 hours. Music playback should last 10 hours while video lasts about 4-5 hours.

The OS is a different playing field in the world of iOS and Android, as we mentioned in our previous Reviews. The interface is one of the cleanest and snappiest out of the lot, and there is no crashing or lagging from the interface even when multiple tasks are running ( Surprising since Windows is the name attached). The marketplace is also ever-growing with a host of applications and games, the future of Windows Phone looks bright. With no access to file sharing over bluetooth and native file compatibility, the closed system may be a let down for some. Samsung has added Video Calling to the OS to make it a little worthwhile. Samsung also offers multiple apps to make the experience a bit better. The included AllShare will allow for you to stream media to other Samsung Devices.

Conclusion

One of the best phones available at the price range, if you are not happy with the Android OS. or the way it looks. Also to consider the OS is as fast and responsive as iOS if not faster. A good smartphone with inbuilt office documentation capabilities and one that supports Microsoft SkyDrive. If you are a true windows junkie, the interconnectivity will impress, the lack of script execution may limit the experience. But overall the phone is a complete mix of Phone, Smartphone and PMP.

We Rate It : 4/5

Price Rs. 17499/-

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January 27, 2012

Nokia Belle 701 Review

Nokia is really struggling with their Symbian phones, especially after the announcement of the end of days for the OS. Nokia Belle is the name given to the dying OS and the new revision brings some promise. Lets see how the Nokia 701 with Belle does in our review.

Build Quality

The Nokia 701 is exceptionally well built, If you have handled any of their E-Series metal phones, you will feel a similar sort of construction here. The back cover and top front bezel are all steel, the frame and remaining parts are solid plastic with a nice paint job that fools you into believing that the whole phone is made of metal. The 701 is also considerably heavy and feel really solid in the hand . The glass however, sits flush with the bezel and is prone to cracking if the device falls face-first. Overall the build is up to mark if not above it.

Specs

Price	Rs. 17,990
Frequency	Quad Band
Phone Style	Candybar touchscreen
Thickness	11mm
Length	117.2mm
Width	56.8mm
Weight	131g
Built-in Memory	8GB
Additional Memory	microSD – up to 32GB
High-speed Data	GPRS, 3G, HSDPA
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB, Wi-Fi, A-GPS
Screen Size	640×360 pixels, 3.5 inches
Secondary Screen Size	N/A
Screen Colours	16 million colours
Camera	Yes
Camera Resolution	8 megapixels
Flash	Yes, dual LED

Radio	Yes, with RDS

Battery	1300mAh, 6hrs talktime, 504hrs standby

Display, Camera and Multimedia

The display on the 701 is supposedly the brightest display in the world. It has a 1000 nits brightness and excellent outdoor visibility. The screen is also very responsive to touch and has great color reproduction.

The camera was a let down especially because sits a fixed focus camera, so has a lot of limitations. The video quality is mediocre and pictures are decent. Indoor performance is poor to say the least. Don’t rely on the camera much if you are a happy snapper.

Audio quality from the speaker is impressively good, the sound has deep bass and great quality mids and highs. The included earphones can be used for daily medium use, If you like listening to good quality music on your phone consider investing in a set of good earphones.

OS, Apps and Internet

Belle is possibly the only OS from the Symbian range that can truly compete with the Likes of Android and iOS, still not truly there, the OS is much more responsive than the previous builds and offers a more-Android-esque UI. Switchable dashboard, a notification panel, app drawer and widgets that mimic Android. Still, its user friendly , but certain things such as age old connectivity options and old menus are a let down.

Apps are limited to the ones on the OVI store and there are a lot now-a-days . From Angry Birds to NFS you even have Whatsapp and Skype.

Internet browser is still slow and laggy, pinch to zoom does not work and the browser cannot render a full page within the screen. The need to pan limits what you are looking at in the phones screen. There are however tons of apps from the Ovi store like : Opera Mini, and U browser that make the internet experience a lot better.

Battery Life

The Phone has a really bright display so you would expect a high battery drain, contrary to that battery life was excellent with over 5 hours of talk time, sometimes even 7 hours. the phone lasted 5 days on standby which was needless to say – impressive.

Conclusion

The Nokia 701 is proof that the company is really trying to prove itself in what has now become a world of iOS, Android and Windows Phone 7.5. The build quality is superior and so is the display , the OS is a drastic improvement over previous gen interfaces that were usually a let down. However, that being said, the phone feels a bit overpriced, and we have seen capable companies with better softwares and hardware throw out better phones at lower prices. We fail to understand why Nokia keeps pricing their phones so high. If you are a die hard Nokia fan and still need a fix of that Symbian Love this phone should suit you, bear in mind that the optics are sub satisfactory.

We Rate it 3.5/5

Price Rs. 17,999/-

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January 24, 2012

DIY : How to Jailbreak your iPhone 4s / iPad 2 Using Absinthe
So ready to break your device free from the evil clutches of Apple? The highly awaited untethered jailbreak for iPhone 4s and iPad 2 is finally out.

Lets begin

Here is what you need
1. iPhone 4s / iPad 2 on iOS 5.o or iOS 5.0.1
2. Download Absinthe from the links below
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3. Apple computer/Hackintosh running MAC OS X / Snow Leopard
4. Windows users will need to wait for the windows app
Lets begin with Jailbreak

Step 1
- Make sure you backup your device with iTunes or have all you data synced with iCloud
- For this jailbreak to work you have to disable backup passwords from iTunes.
Step 2
- Download and Open Absinthe on your Mac
Step 3
- Plugin your iPhone 4s / iPad 2 on your mac using the USB cable
- Click the Jailbreak button on Absinthe and wait for the process to finish.
Step 4
- Once the process is complete you will see a new app on your iPhone/iPads screen – Absinthe
- Tap the app to start it ( make your you have internet connectivity)
  Note: you might get error connecting to database – due to high usage currently)
- Once you do get a connection it will download the Jailbreak data and reboot your device.
- Once the device reboots you will see the Absinthe icon replace with CYDIA!
Enjoy your Jailbroken iPhone 4s / iPad 2 !

Video Coming Shortly!
January 20, 2012
Edit: The Rise and Rise of the next Giant : Samsung

2011 was a year of Samsung, the company has taken the consumer electronics market by storm, grabbing attention one way or another. Samsung also led as India’s number one manufacturer for mobile phones in all categories. From basic feature phones to high end Smart phones, the company has managed to challenge all odds and gain the market respect.

But all this does not come cheap, Samsung employs a huge amount of its annual earning into marketing. In 2011 alone Samsung is estimated to have spent over US $ 2 Billion in advertising their products. Out of which a major 40% is targeted towards mobile devices and 6-7 % towards new phones. Samsung also deploys twice that amount into market research and development, so that its teams know what the next big thing from the company is going to be.

Galaxy S2

In 2011 Samsung took a huge stab at Apple’s dominant spot as the world leader in smartphone sales. By quarter 3 2011 Samsung had replaced Apple as the world most selling smartphone manufacturer ( if you consider number of handsets and not just one model of handset). Samsung Galaxy S2 was the phone that changed everything for Samsung, the new innovations in the field of mobility that challenged design and construction, and innovative softwares threw huge limelight on Samsung’s potential in this market space. Android loyalists were drawn by Samsung’s willingness to answer to their demands and stuffing their handsets with all features requested (and more) by the users.

Who ever imagined a device like the Galaxy Note, a fully capacitive screen that had massive scribbling promise, a handwriting recognizing monster with the capabilities of real time editing and project handling. Live annotations and screen captures were there in previous Samsung handsets, but the precision with with the Note is able to do these tasks is excellent. People want change and innovation and that what Samsung has started to give to its users.

The South Korean company is earning high praise for the design of its new line of OLED television sets, its oversized Galaxy Note smartphone and its

Galaxy Tab 750

new line of laptops, dubbed Series 9. Samsung has held the title of the top TV maker for the past six years, and recently surpassed Apple Inc. to become the world’s top smartphone manufacturer. Samsung posted a US$4.5-billion profit in the most recent quarter, one of the best in the company’s history.

The Company now has set its sights on the personal computer and tablet markets, hoping to replicate the success the company has had in its smartphone and television businesses. Targeting their efforts at Apple, Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc, companies which are current leaders in the domain. This won’t be easy for Samsung either especially because globally they don’t even fall in the top 5 PC manufacturers category.

nx System Camera

One of Samsung’s biggest strengths is its component manufacturing facilities. Samsung itself manufactures 75% of the components used in its TVs, PCs and smartphones, enabling the company to innovate and test new products quickly. Samsung is also emerging big in a category seldom seen with asian companies, Cameras. With a exciting range of digital point and shoot cameras from the company, including innovative flip lcd type cameras. The company also has pioneered the professional SLR segment with their range of NX cameras, that are getting appreciation from professional Photographers.

The future of the brand also seems bright, as people have less and less faith in Apple’s ability to give what the users want. The next revision of the iPad and the iPhone 5 no longer seem as exciting as the Samsung Galaxy S3 or the Galaxy Tab 3 headed our way in 2012.

Its been a long time since our last edit, this one was long over due. The smartphone industry is ever changing, with constant evolutions in a battlefield of major companies and small startups. In a world where companies become large in a matter of months and fall even faster, we can only guess what the future holds in the massive divide.

January 14, 2012
iG Offer : Get Motorola Xoom 32 GB 3g + Wifi at 24,999/- + Free Moto Cover and Screen Protector

Here you go, the latest iGyaan Offer for those with tablet fever. The mammoth Motorola Xoom which sells for upwards of 35 thousand rupees can be your for a mere 24,999/-. Whats more you get the original Motorola cover (Worth Rs. 3499) and Screen protector ( Worth Rs. 1200) absolutely free.

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January 13, 2012
Nokia Lumia 800 Unboxing and Quick Hands On
The phone that marks a beginning for a change for the Legendary Mobile phone company. Nokia recently Launched the Lumia 800 in India and it has led Windows Phone to another level, at least in India. Still priced way above expected the phone is available for just under Rs. 30,000.

[tabs style=”default”] [tab title=”Initial Impressions”] The device is superiorly well built and has a stunning gorilla glass display. Under the hood is a 1.4GHz processor and 16GB of Storage. It runs the latest version of mango yet there are some features missing. Also on the OS front are some applications that have been custom made by Nokia for the device, For Example Nokia Drive. Nothing is openable or removable in the injection moulded shell of the phone. The only two openings are on the top of the device for micro USB ports and a micro SIM slot. The Speaker is located at the bottom of the Phone, a rather inconvenient location if you ask us.[/tab] [tab title=”Pros”]
- Well built
- Good Specs ( Windows Phone)
- Unibody Design
- Excellent display
- Custom Apps ( Nokia Drive/Maps)
- Nokia Support in India
[/tab] [tab title=”Cons”]
- Expensive at Rs.30,000
- Few features missing
- Underpowered
- micro SIM
[/tab] [tab title=”Specifications”]

Price: RS. 29,999.
Network: 3G
Display: 3.7-inch bright AMOLED ClearBlack display.
Screen Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels
Camera: 8 mega-pixel with auto-focus ,Carl Zeiss optics ,and dual LED flash.
HD Video Recording/Playback
Music: FM Radio, Music Player, 3.3mm Jack
Internal Memory: 16GB
Battery: standard 1450 mAh
Talk time: up to 13hrs.
Standby time: up to 335hrs.
OS: Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Processor: 1.4GHz Scorpion
Social Networking: Support to Social networking and Google Apps
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML5, RSS feeds
Email & IM: Yes
Connectivity: Windows Zune PC Sync, USB, Wi-Fi
Games,
Weight: 142gm

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January 13, 2012

Samsung Galaxy Note Gt N7000 Review – iG Video and Pics

The Time for a change, in the way we look at smartphones, has come to India, funnily enough technology has started to come to our shores than faster the time it takes to penetrate the Western Hemisphere.

The Samsung Galaxy Note is a device that is being targeted as a Hybrid device and trust us, its doing wonders for Samsung aswell. So why does the Samsung Galaxy Note spin a different note? We’ll tell you why!

Build Quality

The Galaxy Note is simply well built, with an awesome bezel that looks like metal – feels like metal – is strong like metal, but is actually a plastic composite. The back cover is a larger version of the flimsy plastic we saw on the S2 Review, somehow it seems a bit more durable on the Note. The front of the Note features a gorilla glass-type reinforced display, which is a very tough, scratch and impact resistant glass. But, its not invincible and the glass is raised above the bezel, which makes it a point of worry for us considering the large size of the Note (5.3 Inch Display).

Hardware

In terms of specs, the Note is really top notch. check out the full list below.

Manufacturer	Samsung
Phone Style	Touchscreen + Hybrid Pen Input
OS	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread + Touchwiz
Thickness	9.7 mm
Length	146.9mm
Width	83mm
Weight	178g
Built-in Memory	16/32GB, 1 GB RAM
Additional Memory	Up to 32GB, 2 GB included
High-speed Data	GPRS, HSDPA,Wi-Fi,
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB
Screen Size	5.3-inch screen Super-Amoled Display
Processor	Dual-core 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 proccessor
Screen Colours	16M colors
Camera	8 megapixels + LED flash + HD Video 1080p

Radio	Yes
Speaker	Yes
Internet	Yes
Browser	HTML
Games	Yes
Battery	Li-Ion 2500 mAh

Display, Camera and Multimedia

One of the most beautiful displays to cross our paths the Note has a gorgeous 5.3 inch Super AMOLED display which has a resolution of 1280x 800 px. The display replicates black on the screen and the depth of color actually shows on the screen. Pioneers in the AMOLED display industry, Samsung has really proved their point. Watch movies or play games, the end resultant is stunning Visuals. The MultiTouch capacitive display has 10 point input system, which makes for a brilliant touch experience. Fruit Ninja anyone?

The camera has an 8MP sensor that does wide angle imaging and a stunning video at full hd 1080p. The endless list of settings in the Note allow for users to really tweak their cameras before they go about snapping the world or themselves using the 2MP front camera.

Sound quality from the device is good, the speaker is loud enough and media is simply amazing considering the large AMOLED monster of a display. The movies playback really smooth and its actually an experience to watch on this device. Brilliance in all multimedia aspects, including the most unused feature of an FM radio.

Tablet-Phone and S PEN.

The device is not quite a tablet and is definitely much more than a simple phone, hence a hybrid title. The device has the most impressive form factor to deal with both aspects. Although it runs Android 2.3 GB, it going to be one of the first devices to get ICS by Samsung. The TouchWIz user interface cleans up the Note to a much deeper level than ever possible on Android. The custom editing and look of the device when you power it on is very clean and therefore is preferred by users.

From Editing documents , to making presentations, the Note has the screen real estate and the juice to do what the work demands. Combined with the realistic and lifelike S Pen the Note actually hands you a Magic Wand to play around with. We detailed the S Pen in a video you will find in the links below, but to sum it up, you can crop, edit, scribble, write and draw, convert writing to text and even sign documents with the SPen, great job Samsung!

Phone Calling and Messaging

The Samsung Galaxy Note is a brilliant phone, considering it comes with a loud earpiece and a very good quality mic. The network reception on the Note is also very solid. With no dropped calls and excellent network connections including HSPA and 3G , we were impressed with the network handling of the chipset within the Note.

The screen is large enough to accommodate the largest of fingers, and with a 10 point input, its practically impossible to miss the keys while typing. The standard keyboard includes swype for the drag and type – types. The Samsung keyboard can also be replaced with a host of others available in the Android Marketplace for free as well as a minor premium.

Internet and Battery Life

We found the performance of the Galaxy Note great in all aspects especially the internet and data transfer access. The Note handles all apps in a wonderful fashion so allows the full use of the World wide web and its applications. The device is a great bit of joy to read your books on , or even get the latest news, get updates on your stock purchases all with the flick of your wrist.

Battery life was bit of a shocker initially, especially when we got really low run times with a massive 2500 mAh battery pack. The culprit was data usage, and the OS is not optimized in the best possible fashion to handle media. A few tweaks of the background data usage setting and we got the following usage life :

	2G Usage	3G Usage	Wifi Usage
Calling	7 Hours	4.8 hours	– NA-
Standby Time	3 Days	2 Days	7 Days
Internet	7 Hours	4 Hours	11 Hours
Gameplay Multiplayer	4 Hours	3.75 Hours	5 Hours

Conclusion

The Galaxy Note is an amazing device, the best possible device, but only if you plan to use it intensively the way its meant to handle the usage. The S-Pen adds functionality we only dreamt of on devices during the time of i-mate and O2 XDA phones. Its definitely a great device for a business user, also for a person looking to make a consolidated investment b/w phone and Tablet. The screen is beautiful the performance great and the experience difficult to replicate with any other device available today. The device is slim enough to fit a pocket, yet large enough to feel awkward when you hold it to your face.

We Rate the Note 4.75 /5.0

Price : Rs. 32500/-

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January 11, 2012

A look back at 2011! Biggest News Events !

So much has happened in the year of 2011. We take a look back at some of the major launches and events that moved news in 2011, of course we do it month wise:

January

iPhone 4 CDMA : Verizon iPhone Confirmed : CDMA and Available 10th FEB 2011

Google Announces Honeycomb for Tablets : Google shows off Android 3.0 Honeycomb on Video

Samsung Shows off Series 9 Laptops : Samsung 9 Series laptop unveiled, Super Slim

February

Nokia and Windows Phone : Nokia and Microsoft enter strategic alliance on Windows Phone, Bing, Xbox Live and Office

HP Launches Touchpad : Breaking : HP Announces the Hp TouchPad 9.7-inch, Web OS3 Tablet with 1.2 GHZ of Power

Sony Ericsson Launches the PSP Phone : Sony Ericsson Announces the Xperia Play at Mobile World Congress

Samsung Confirms Galaxy S2 : Samsung Galaxy S II official: dual-core 1GHz CPU, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus

Apple Intros Thunderbolt : Apple and Intel reveal Thunderbolt I/O technology- Light Peak name is dead

March

Apple iPad 2 Launched : The Apple iPad 2 Released!

BMW’s Concept cars caught : BMW’s i3 and i8 caught testing on ice, with ski clothing?

Samsung Galaxy Tablets launched : Samsung Unveils GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9, World’s Thinnest Mobile Tablets

Nexus S launched in India : Samsung Launches Nexus S in India

April

LG Optimus 2X Launched : LG Dual Core Optimus 2X launches in UK for £449.99, coming to India in April?

LG Optimus 2X launched in India : Lg Optimus 2X and the Optimus Black Launched in India

HTC Sensation Launched : HTC launches the New Sensation 4G, qHD Display, Dual Core, Sense 3.0 (PR)

Micromax Bling 2 : iG Exclusive : Micromax Bling 2 Leaked Images- Android 2.2

Hands on with The Galaxy S2 : Live from Samsung Forum 2011 : Samsung Galaxy S 2 Hands On (PR)

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

Galaxy S2 Launched in India : Samsung Galaxy S2 Launched in India at Samsung Forum 2011

Indian Govt. Bans Nokia Mail : Indian Government Bans Nokia’s Push Email Service

Apple vs Samsung : Apple Sues Samsung for the Galaxy S, Galaxy Tab and other Infringements

Apple iPad 2 Launched in India : Apple iPad 2 launched in India, Shipping April 29th 2011. Original iPad to get cheaper!

May

Blackberry Bold 9900 Launched : Blackberry Bold 9900 / 9930 Launched – Bold Touch now Official (PR)

Apple iMac Refresh : Apple Refreshes iMac with Quad Core Sandy Bridge Intel i Processors and Thunderbolt Ports (PR)

Google Announces ICS : Android Ice-Cream Sandwich Announced for Phones and Tablets coming later this Year

Indian Sat Launch : India’s Communication Satellite GSAT-8 Successfully Launched into Orbit with Ariane 5 ECA

Sony Under Attack : NOW : Sony BMG Greece hacked / Sony’s Security continues to fail, Subsidiary So-Net Entertainment attacked

Google Mobile Wallet +NFC : Google Launches Mobile Wallet Payment Service (PR)

June

Windows 8 Announced : Microsoft Windows 8 taken out of the Wraps !! – Video

Apple Launches new EcoSystem : Apple launches iMessage to target BBM, inter iPhone connectivity over wifi + 3g , pictures , voice and video + text instant messaging

iOS 5 Release : Apple Introduces iOS 5 with 200 New Features

iCloud Launched : The 9 Apps of iCloud – RIP MobileMe

Citibank attacked : 360,000 Credit Cards Leaked in Recent Hack-Attack to CitiGroup

iPhone 3GS launched for cheaper : iG Exclusive : Apple Re: Launching Iphone 3GS in India Tomorrow for 20k, Factory Unlocked

Google Plus Launched : Google+ is the Behemoth new Social Networking Attempt from Google

July

Facebook + Skype : Facebook Brings Group Chat and Video Calling – Targets Google +

AppStore Crosses 15 Billion Downloads : The Apple App Store Crosses the 15 Billion Downloads Milestone

HTC Unlocks Bootloaders :HTC will start Bootloader Unlock in August – HTC Sensation on the List

Micromax A70 : Micromax Launches the A70 Android Handset in India (PR)

Audi A6 Lightweight : Audi all Set to Launch the A6 Lightweight in India

EeePad Transformer in India : ASUS Launches Eee Pad Transformer Tablet in India

Apple Has more Cash than US Govt : Is Apple Richer than the US Govt.?

BMW Concept cars released : BMW showcases the new i3 and i8 Concepts, we drool! (PR)

August

BB Bold 9900 Goes on Sale : iG Exclusive : BlackBerry Bold 9900 Touch goes on Sale in India, limited pre Launch Stock

Samsung XCover Launched : Samsung Launches the Rugged Galaxy XCover, Water and Mud Resistant (PR)

Galaxy Tab : Samsung Launches the Galaxy 750 / 730 in India ( Tab 10.1 / 8.9 )

Google Decides Motorola Takeover : Breaking: Google will Acquire Motorola Mobility : SuperPower the Android Devices

HTC buys Beats by Dre : HTC puts profits to use, Buys into Beats by DRE, Strategic partnership (PR)

Motorola Launches Defy + : Motorola Launches the Defy + , The next level of water-resistance (PR)

Xiaomi Phone : Xiaomi Phone with MIUI Launched, 1.5 GHz Dual core beast at a mere US$ 310

Cyanogen with Samsung : Steve Kondik (Cyanogen) Joins Samsung Mobile as Software Engineer | Expect Fireworks

HP ends Palm and WebOS : Tech Fail : HP to abandon WebOS only 8 Months after US $ 1.2 Billion Palm takeover (PR)

Steve Jobs Resigns : Breaking : Steve Jobs resigns Apple as CEO

September

Galaxy Note Launched : Samsung launches the 5.3 inch Galaxy Note (PR)

Apple VS Samsung Heats up : German court permanently bans Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Apple vs Samsung, Indian courts approached

HTC Launches First phone with Beats by Dre : HTC Sensation XE is Official with 1.5 GHz and Beats Audio, Comes in September

HTC Launches Explorer : iGyaan Exclusive : HTC Launches the New HTC Explorer (PR) Updated

Amazon Launches new Kindle : Amazon Launches the Kindle Touch and Kindle Touch 3G , Upgrades the Kindle (PR)

Amazon Launches Kindle Tablet: Amazon Kindle Fire 7inch Tablet Announced with Android for $199

October

Apple Launches the iPhone 4S : Breaking : Apple intros new iPhone 4s with A5 Chipset Retina display same design as the iPhone 4 (PR)

Apple Launches Siri : Breaking Apple Launches Voice Assistant called Siri with life like Q & A

Steve Jobs Passes : Steve Jobs, Co-Founder of Apple Passes Away at 56

India’s Budget Tablet : India’s Sakshat Tablet is now the UBISLATE / AAKASH for 2999 Rs. or 1799 Rs. on subsidy.

Windows Phone 7 comes to India : Microsoft Launches Windows Phones In India, About a Year Later with 3 New Devices

iGyaan and iPhone 4s : iPhone 4S Unboxing and Hands on

Samsung & Google launch the Nexus : Samsung Galaxy Nexus is Official : 4.65 HD Amoled Display, First ICS

Samsung Galaxy S Plus in India : Samsung Galaxy S Plus Launched in India

Nokia Lumia : Nokia Finally Announces the Lumia 800 ‘first real Windows Phone’ (PR)

November

Galaxy note Launched in India : Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Launched in India at Rs. 34,990

Panasonic Tough Tablets : Panasonic dares your tablet, releases the Water, Fire, Dirt and Drop proof ToughPad A1 & B1

Transformer Prime : ASUS launches the new Transformer Prime with Tegra 3 and 12 Hour Battery (PR)

Range Rover Evoque in India : AutoGyaan: Range Rover Evoque Finally Arrives in India at whacky prices

iPhone 4S comes to India : Claims shutter down, India to get iPhone 4S Nov 25

Micromax A85 Launched : Micromax Launches the A85 SuperFone in India (PR)

HTC Sensation XL in India : HTC Launches the Sensation XL with Beats Audio in India (PR)

December

Pick: iG Holiday Gift Guide 2011: Gadgets Rs. 10,000

Pick : iG Holiday Gift Guide : Mobile Phones under 10,000

Micromax Launches A75 : Micromax Launches the A75 Superfone Lite with Dual Sim (PR)

HP OpenSources WebOS : HP is ready to make WebOS open source, we want to reverse engineer

Aakash Tablet on Sale : India’s Aakash Tablet now available, Ubislate 7 up for Pre Order

Nexus S Gets ICS : Google Begins Updating the Nexus S to Ice Cream Sandwich

Nokia ends Symbian : Nokia bids adieu to the Symbian name, embraces Nokia Belle

Samsung embraces Dual sim in Android : Samsung Launches Dual Sim Galaxy Y Duos and Galaxy Y Pro Duos (PR)

iGyaan Holiday Guide : Best Phones for 15,000

iGyaan Holiday Guide : Best Smartphones for 20000 Rupees

iGyaan Holiday Guide : Extreme Phones 21,000 and UP

January 1, 2012
Happy 2012 !

The new year is upon us, and the iGyaan Family is bigger than ever.

We are happy and thankful for all the love we get from You!

We resolute to be the best in what we do, to deliver what we can in the best possible fashion.

We are Indian and proud to the core. As we become multiples we grow stronger by unison.

A Happy New Year 2012!

May Technology shine upon all of us stronger than ever.

Prosperity, Peace and Satisfaction to everyone.

January 1, 2012
iGyaan Holiday Guide : Extreme Phones 21,000 and UP

The end of the year is upon us, and what better way than to look at the amazing phones of 2011, the top list, or the commercial giants. Here is a list of Smartphones which we think make sense in the Bracket from 21-40 thousand. Of course we only list our favorites.

Missed the Other Guides ? Check them Out:

Best Phones in Rs. 20,000/-

Best Phones in Rs. 15,000/-

Best Phones in Rs. 10,000/-

Android

Possibly the largest category in this guide we have literally more than 15 phones that can fit in this price range, so we take out what we think is the best of the lot.

Samsung Galaxy Note (Rs. 32000) : Phone? Tablet? Relax its a Galaxy Note! The best Android device money can buy today in India. The Note features a massive 5.3 inch screen with an awesome Super Amoled Display ( beautiful), it also has a S-Pen which is a capacitive pen with more features than a stylus ever had before : Detailed here. The Note also has a fast 1.4GHz processor, 16 GB storage, Android 2.3 with confirmed ICS. 8MP camera + front camera with Video calls. Check out our Unboxing and Hands On : Review is out Shortly!

Motorola Razr XT910 ( Rs. 33990) : The slimmest phone in the Android Series, Motorola has revived the Razr brand, with just a 7.1mm thickness for a smartphone. The device is powered with a 1.2 GHz dual core ARM Cortex A9 processor, the RAZR also packs in 1 GB of RAM and a PowerVR SGX540 GPU. A 4.3 inch super AMOLED advanced display make for the best viewing with a qHD resolution. 8MP camera allows great pictures and Full HD video recording 1080p. Our Review Out Shortly!

HTC Sensation XE ( Rs. 32000) and XL ( Rs. 37000) : While we really recommend HTC phones simply because of brilliant build qualities, we feel that they are overpriced and thus they share the third spot in the Android Lineup. The XE packs Beats audio and iBeats , 1.4 GHz processor a great 4.3inch qHD screen and Sense UI on top of Android 2.3.4. Our Review covers it in-depth. The XL is just a bigger version of XE with a much bigger price tag. The specs are strange, a 480x800px resolution, a 1.5GHz processor and Android 2.3. Its a way to express that you love HTC phones and thats it. Need we say our review is out shortly!

HTC Evo 3D (Rs. 35000) : Want to jump on the 3D bandwagon? this is the device to choose. The LG Optimus 3D is a cheaper alternative, but we feel that the HTC is a better device. Specs include 1.2 GHz dual core processor, an Adreno 220 GPU based on a MSM 8660 chipset and 1 GB of RAM. An auto-stereo-scopic Display makes 3D viewing without 3D glasses possible. The 4.3inch display has a qHD resolution and the device has HTC Sense on Android 2.3 – to be upgraded to ICS and newer Sense in 2012. Our unboxing and Video Review cover the Evo 3D extensively.

Samsung Galaxy S2 (Rs. 28,000) : The best selling Android Premium smartphone in 2011, the Samsung Galaxy S2 is truly an amazing device. An upgrade to the Galaxy S, the S2 brought a lot of firsts for Samsung. An 8 MP camera with stunning pictures and full HD video, a beautiful Super AMOLED Plus display which hosts Android 2.3 with Touchwiz – flick and tap. A large in-built memory of 16 GB and is expandable up to 32 GB, good battery life and a gorilla display. This device truly answered all questions that buyers had in 2011. Check out our Full Review.

Sony Ericsson Arc S ( Rs. 28000) : No its not the best phone for the money thats why it falls under the S2, The SE ARC S is the only SONY entrant in our list, because of the beautiful Timescape UI and the stunning Bravia Engine on the display. Powered by a ~~poor old~~ 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor and Adreno 205 GPU, no this does not make this device incapable. The UI is stable and the performance is excellent from the device.

Samsung Galaxy S Plus ( Rs. 21000) : The Lowest range handset in our list, powered by the same processor as the ARC S , 1.4GHz Scorpion, The S Plus is exactly what the name says, a plus to the Galaxy S. 8GB memory and 512MB RAM, a Super Amoled Display. The funny thing is you get better specs on a cheaper device the Galaxy R ( Rs. 18800) .

The Galaxy Nexus didn’t make our list because its not officially available in India, Yes it should be at the top of the list, considering ICS is already on board and a 720 x 1280 px, 4.65 inch Super Amoled Capacitive touchscreen, a Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, 16GB internal storage – Optional 32GB . The phone also has a 5MP camera with full HD video and a front camera for native 3G video calls. A lot more specs than we can list here. The phone enters India end January 2012, you can get it from ebay ranging 35-45k. Best of luck!

Apple

iPhone 4S (Rs. 44900) : The Apple of everyone’s eye, the Apple iPhone 4S is the flagship phone from Apple this year. With millions sold within weeks its also one of the most sold handset in 2011 (considering iPhone 4). The new iPhone 4S brings the A5 chipset with dual core capabilities, best in class 8MP camera with full HD video and Image stabilization ( 5 Lens system). The highest resolution Retina Display. But the most popular thing of 2011 is Siri, the voice activated Assistant that follows your every command. Check out our Unboxing : Review Shortly

iPhone 4 ( Rs. 32,000) : Yes two Apple devices made our list, the iPhone 4 is the taster for those unwilling to shell out big buck for the bigger brother. Still you get iOS5, iCloud and Siri after jailbreak of course. The iPhone 4 has a 5 MP rear illuminated camera, the same Retina display, Front facing camera for FaceTime calls and Millions of Apps from the iOS AppStore. The iPhone 4 is a perfect device for those with the budget and the urge to jump over to iOS while Apple unveils the next-gen iPhone sometime in 2012 for big buck. Of course we reviewed it back in the day.

Blackberry

Bold 9900 ( Rs. 31000) : The Bold 9900 is the flagship Bold from RIM. The same keyboard layout from the original bold 9000, with a new capacitive touchscreen, a super slim profile and BB OS 7 . The only disappointment is the poor fixed focus 5MP camera. The 9900 is a businessman’s powerhouse, especially if you are a previous BB user. The device has excellent mail capabilities and of course has BBM. The new OS 7 also supports a lot more new age apps and games. The phone features a 1.2 GHz processor , 768 MB of RAM, 2.8-inch capacitive LCD and 8GB storage. Our Video Here

Torch 3 / 9860 ( Rs. 28000) : Our Second BB recommendation, the beautiful screen and the full touch display make the device feel really nice in the hands. Liquid graphics on a 3.7-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen. 4GB internal storage and 768MB ram. BB OS 7 and new age emailing and messaging, excellent media capabilities and an excellent form factor. A great Blackberry for those looking for a BB – iPhone Hybrid (minus iOS) . Our Video Here

Windows Phone

HTC Radar (Rs. 23000) : Our first recommendation simply because of Price vs Features. The Radar has a beautiful build quality with WP7.5 Mango running on top of a 1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor. The 3.8-inch Super LCD screen has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and look great. The device has a 5MP camera and a 0.3 MP front camera no 3G video calls though. Check out our full review. If you don’t really rely on Build quality, a better and cheaper alternative is the Omnia W for 18,990

NOKIA Lumia 800 ( Rs 28900) : The Amazing Everyday, no not yet ! Yes this is Nokia’s Answer to Android, but is it the right answer? The device runs WP7.5 Mango with proprietary Nokia Apps ( not really since we ported them to HTC) but the device has a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor, 512 MB of RAM and 16GB of onboard storage. Lumia 800 has a 8MP camera with full HD recording, but wait! where is the second camera? Our Review and Comparison with Omnia W comes out shortly.

December 31, 2011