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Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V Unboxing and Quick Review

So we went hands on with the Neo V. Check out this highly anticipated device, in full iG Glory , with Specs Images and Video

Tech Specs

Price	20,000 /- MRP
Frequency	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; HSDPA 900 / 2100; HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
Phone Style	Touchscreen
OS	Android 2.3.5
Thickness	13 mm
Length	116 mm
Width	57 mm
Weight	126g
Built-in Memory	1GB ; RAM 512
Additional Memory	microSD up to 32GB
High-speed Data	GPRS, HSDPA
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, A-GPS
Screen Size	3.7-inches, 854 x 480 pixels
Secondary Screen Size	N/A
Screen Colours	16 million
Camera	Yes
Camera Resolution	5 megapixel with upto 16x zooming; Front VGA camera
Flash	Yes
Ringtones	Polyphonic, MP3, Truetone
Music Player	Yes
GPS	Gps + aGPS
Radio	Yes
Speaker	Yes
Processor	1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
Internet	Yes
Browser	HTML
Games	Yes
Battery	Talk time: Up to 7 hrs on 3G and 6hours 55 minutes on 2G, Standby time up to 430 hrs on 3G and 400 hrs on 2G

Images

Video

October 21, 2011

Samsung Galaxy y GT S 5360 Unboxing and Quick Review

The Samsung Galaxy Y has been the most requested device by iGyaan Readers and here it is in the form of an Unboxing and Quick Review.

The device is a budget Android targeted at the youth of the country, a slap on the face of local brands we presume. Check out the Tech Specs followed by images and the Video for pleasure

Tech Specs

Price	Rs. 7,830 (MRP)
Network	Edge + HSDPA upto 7.2 Mbps
Phone Style	Touchscreen Capacitive
OS	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Thickness	11.5mm
Length	104mm
Width	58 mm
Weight	97.5 g
Built-in Memory	160 MB Rom Ram Unknown
Additional Memory	microSD, up to 32GB
High-speed Data	3G
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Wifi ,
Screen Size	3-inch, 240×320 pixels
Secondary Screen Size	N/A
Screen Colours	256k
Camera	2-megapixel ff
Camera Resolution	1600×1200 pixels
Flash	NO
GPS	Yes
Wifi	802.11 b/g/n
Music Formats	MP3
Radio	Yes
Speaker	Yes
Processor	832 Mhz Processor
Browser	Android Browser, Full Flash Enabled
Games	Android MarketPlace Games
Battery	1200mAh

Images

Video

October 21, 2011

iPhone 4S Unboxing and Hands on

Its already later than I expected it to be! Anyway we have them now all iPhones for the iGyaan team have arrived with a bunch of Black ones that are still in transit. The new iPhone 4S follows in traditional Apple iPhone Packaging with only 4 essential things in the box, the device, the cable, the charger and the handsfree.

Check out the pictures while an unboxing video and some fun things start to pop up around iGyaan.

Oh and one big disappointment : Siri does not support navigation and maps in India , everything else seems ok!

Stay Tuned for the Video : Going Up!

October 19, 2011
iG Holiday Update : We are not Pricey : Transcend USB 3.0 Media Card Reader
The Time for high speed media cards is here, but the high speed devices were missing. Well no more, t he Transcend USB 3.0 Media Card Reader fulfills the gap at just 1300 Rs, giving you the ability to read future cards at high speed.

This device makes an excellent for your photographer friends, even a gift to self.

Price : INR : 1300/-

Features
- Super-Speed USB 3.0 interface (also compatible with USB 2.0)
- Supports SDHC UHS-1, SDXC UHS-1, UDMA6/UDMA7 CF and MSXC cards
- Transfer high-resolution images and video recordings to your computer faster and more efficiently
- Utilize the full speed potential of your memory cards
- USB powered (no external power or battery needed)
- LED card insertion / data transfer activity indicator
- Supports SD & CF built-in security functions
- Offers a free download of RecoveRx data recovery software
Dimensions:
67.6mm (L) × 45mm (W) × 15.2mm (H)

Weight: 32g

Interface: USB 2.0/3.0

Slot Power Output: 5V

Operating Temperature: 0°C (32°F) to 70°C (158°F)

Certificates: CE, FCC, BSMI

Supported Cards: SDHC (UHS-1), SDXC (UHS-1), MicroSDHC, M2, MS (MSXC), CF (UDMA6/UDMA7)

System requirement:

Desktop or notebook computer with USB port (USB3.0 port needed for USB3.0 performance)
One of the following Operating Systems:
Windows 7/ Vista/ XP (supports USB3.0)
Mac OS 10.2.8 or later, Linux Kernel 2.6.30 or later (supports USB2.0)
October 19, 2011
Breaking : HCL Launches the New X1 Tablet in India
HCL Has launched a new Tablet in India, Called the X1

The device has very ordinary specs, but what makes it special is the the number of apps developed around the tablet. HCL plans to offer end-to-end solution to buyers whether corporate or personal.

Tech Specs
- OS: Android 2.3
- CPU: ARM Cortex A8, 1 GHz, High performance low power CPU
- Screen: 7 inch 800×480 WVGA Capacative touchscreen
- Camera: 2MP Front facing camera
- Storage: 512MB DDR3 RAM, 4GB iNand ROM, microSD expandable upto 32GB
- I/O Ports: Mini USB Port, Mini HDMI, Micro SD Card Slot
- 3G: 3G enabled with USB Modem
- WiFi: WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
- Multimedia: Full HD playback 1080p
- Flash Support: Full flash support
- Preloaded Apps: Think Free Office, ME App Store
- Battery: 3500 mAh
The Price of the device is kept of 10,490/- and the device goes on Sale Today!

More Developing in our Live Blog !
October 13, 2011
HCL “Live Free” Event is Live !

HCL Just invited us to the launch of their new products tomorrow 13 of OCT 2011. We will go Live right here on this page : So Bookmark It!

HCL “LIVE FREE” EVENT

11:30 AM : Thursday 13 OCT 2011

LIVE VIDEO STREAM

October 12, 2011
Edit: iPhone 4s Pandemonium

Seldom does the world come close to such an instance where things happen so fast that its almost impossible to catch upto them. Last time this year we were discussing the iPhone 4 launch in India. Throughout this year there were speculations of a Jesus Phone in the form of the iPhone 5, a slim design, bigger screen, high spec’d cameras and a lot going on under the boot.

There were several devices launched in the mean time, the Samsung Galaxy S2 being the most prominent of them all followed by the likes of Sensation, Optimus 2 and now the Galaxy Note and galaxy Nexus. But companies like Samsung and LG live in the global markets, they cater to a vast audience, with a vast range of products. That makes them impressive industry giants but that also slows them down when it comes to device support.

Apple has followed a simple less product portfolio system from the get go, whereas other companies tend to branch out and diversify. Take the notebook for example, the Apple line has been consistent since the beginning with the Macbook, Macbook Pro (earlier know as powerbook) and the recent new addition the Air. Apple has essentially also eliminated the Macbook line and only now has the Pro and the Air.

In a similar scenario Samsung has a vast variety of Notebooks, even though they are relatively new to the industry. From over 300 different models in the Indian catalogue alone, it is difficult to imagine developing bios updates and bug fixes for each individual product.

For Apple the win – win scenario lies in their simplicity, One update to rule them all! Since all their MacBooks are essentially based on the same platform, Apple is usually able to send out app and OS updates without any problems. But that does not mean they are let off easy, issues are usually tested for several months before fixes are released, sometimes causing major problems too. But its easy to tackle problems if you have only two products to worry about.

The case of the iPhone

Same is the case with the iPhone, since its launch in 2007 several people have suggested year in and year out, that Apple will add a new phone to their lineup, an iPhone nano, a mini touch phone and possibly even a cheap variant of the main device. They have all been proven wrong, Apple’s strategy comes to light very simply: they have a yearly refresh cycle where they offer the last years product at a considerably lower price to see market response before they diminish stocks and stop selling the devices. This policy as we have seen is only applicable for the iPhone and not any other device.

Apple does not intend to give themselves competition by releasing two variants of the same device when their earning lie in numbers from the same device. Apple couldn’t be bothered giving os and bug fixes to previous adapters. Those who bought the iPhone 3Gs will start to hurt over the neglect that Apple will give to their updates. Its simple Apple want consumers to buy the latest products so they can continue to evolve and are able to enjoy the innovations of the company. But not everyone can afford new products yearly! Especially in India where contract systems don’t exist. Apple devices are expensive and much more than other devices, Apple includes the cost of one year of “Apple no questions asked service and repair” in their products. No other company offers you the ability to walk into a store with a defective product and walk out with a shiny new one. Other companies usually repair devices, sometimes delivering no real solution to the problem. No to mention that your precious device gets unscrewed and manhandled.

The iPhone 4s

The critics and investor management companies deemed the iPhone 4s as a major failure for Apple, but the truth really lies in the numbers. Apple got over 1 Million pre-orders of the iPhone 4s in the US alone in the first 24 hours. That is actually more than the total life sales of many companies. So what makes Apple iPhones so special? The first iteration of the device made people all over the world want it, possibly because they couldn’t buy one (sales were restricted to the US). This made people want it even more, causing groups from all over the world to indulge in home brewing the device.

The most significant specification change to the iPhone 4S from its predecessor is the bump to Apple’s A5 processor. Just as in the case of the iPad we should see a vast improvement in overall speed and responsiveness of the device. The iPhone 4S also bumps the resolution of its digital stills from 5 megapixels to 8 megapixels and its HD video capture resolution from 720p to 1080p this was seen in almost all cameras in higher end Android phones. But, the fact that apple continues to improve its rear illuminated sensor adding better optics and image stabilization is a mighty improvement.

Siri

The inclusion of Siri was not much of a shock because Apple had acquired the company some time ago, but the software has obviously come a long way since Apple purchased it and is integrated into core functions of the handset as well as Wolfram Alpha for getting answers directly from the internet. This personal assistant Siri was one thing that made me stop writing and start watching during launch.

Owner : How many cups in an ounce?

Siri : Let me think : Here is your answer!

Owner : Schedule my meeting for budgets at 12.

Siri : Note : You already have a meeting at 12 , would you like me to schedule it anyway?

For all those who have seen Terminator the movie, should know that this is the dawn of Skynet in the form of Siri. Jokes apart this is possibly the most advanced Ai you can think about putting in a handheld device. Forget peta flops of processing this takes a measly A5 chipset with a dual core processor.

The only reason Apple continues its success if because they not only focus on hardware but deliver the software as promised. They can always announce the iPhone 5 next year and they will, but till then Siri will rule the smartphone haven riding a 4s which houses brand new optics, a full hd 8 MP camera and a spec bumper Dual core A5 chip.

Now its only time before people start to mention the good aspects of Samsung phones and LG, i don’t deny them or dispute them. i love my Android devices, the S2 the Sensation and even the Evo 3D, my honeycomb tablets, a daily user of Blackberry and even my Windows Phones. I have used vLingo on the S2 and my tab But its no where near what Siri does. Honestly we do wish Apple paid us for what we write about them. But it does not seem that they need anymore hype than what they can already generate by themselves.

Is it the answer to world peace?

October 11, 2011
Update : How to Install Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread on the Samsung Galaxy 5 (i5500 / i5503) + Cyanogen Mod 7.1
Update : Oct 9th 2011

The Guide has been updated to include the latest rom update. For those who have already used this guide and are on the Madteam rom v1.0 (those who used the guide from Aug 15th) use the steps at the bottom of the page to upgrade.

New iGyaan Guide

Did you think it was possible?, we didn’t either!. But following various guides and tweaks we were able to get Cyanogen mod 7.1 running on the Samsung Galaxy 5, Yes the 1.5 year old device from Samsung.

The big differences we saw:
- Tremendous improvement in battery life, almost fixes any battery leaks.
- Fast and responsive OS Android 2.3, no lag and no jitters.
- Clean looking UI + Cyanogen mod tweaks
- Best Part : Nexus S style : CRT TV lock animation
This Guide was put together using our own experience, and its here to help you out.

Note: Like any other unofficial guide, there is a high chance that you might brick your phone. iGyaan is in no way responsible for that and you are following this at your own risk.

Okay so lets begin!

Here is what you need
1. The iGyaan Galaxy 5 Pack : Download Here
2. A Galaxy 5 : Duh!
3. Widows PC
4. USB – Micro USB data cable
5. Patience and Humility.
6. A MicroSD card with over 1GB free space.
Step 1 (Important)
- Backup all your contacts and files.
- Sync your device to your Gmail Accounts
Step 2 (Device Prep)
- Time to put your Galaxy 5 in download mode
- Power off your Galaxy 5
- Hold Volume Down + Home + Power Button
- You should see the Download Screen
Step 3 (Install Recovery)
- Fire up ODIN (found in the iGyaan Galaxy 5 pack)
- Select the EUROPA_v1.0.ops in the OPS field ( also in the iGyaan Pack)
- Select One Package and ClockworkMod-Galaxy5-v0.4.tar in the one package Field
  (Also in the iGyaan Package downloaded earlier.)
- Connect your phone to your pc via usb cable, wait for it to show up in ODIN
- Once it shows up click START ( follow the images below)
IMPORTANT

Your Device Should now boot up in Clockwork Recovery like the image below.

WARNING : DONT UNPLUG OR REBOOT your PHONE HERE.

Step 4 (Copy files)
- Using the D pad or Volume +/- buttons browse to Mounts and storage
- Once in mounts and storage select “Mount USB Storage”
- Your memory card will show up on your PC
- Copy the “update-cm-7.1.0-RC1-MADTEAM-v1.6-signed.zip” to the memory card ( found in the iGyaan package)
- Once copied, Safely remove /eject the memory card mount from your PC
  (Do not remove it from the phone and do not reboot the phone)
- Press the back button several times, till you reach the main screen as the image above.
Step 5 (Backups)
Browse to Backup and Restore

and select backup ( let the device backup your existing rom on the memory card)

Once done press the back button to come back to the main recovery screen.

Step 6 (Install Prep)
- Browse to Wipe date /factory reset and initiate it by selecting “yes”
- Browse to wipe cache / initiate it by selecting “yes.”
- Browse to advanced : Wipe dalvik cache.
Step 7 (Install the Rom)
- Browse to “Install zip from SD card”
- Choose “Select zip from SD card”
- Select the “update-cm-7.1.0-RC1-MADTEAM-v1.6-signed.zip” we copied to the memory card earlier.
- Initiate it by selecting “yes”
Step 8 (One more thing!)
Once its done Reboot by selecting reboot system now from the main menu

At this moment your device will boot in Cyanogen Mod 7.1 for Galaxy 5. on Android 2.3.4

Its not over yet!

You will still need the Google Apps package to get the Market , Gmail, etc
Step 9 (Install Google Apps)
Once your phone is booted press the power button

Select “reboot”

Select “recovery”

You will boot back into Clockwork Recovery

Go to Mounts and Storage and select “Mount USB storage”

Connect your device to a PC

Download and copy the following file to the memory card of your phone : Google Apps iGyaan.zip

Once copied : come back to main recovery screen and select “Install zip from SD car”

Select the “select zip from sd card” and choose “google apps iGyaan.zip” : install by selecting “Yes”
Step 10 ( Final Steps)
- Once all the above is done : reboot your phone
- You will be boot into Cyanogen Mod 7.1 , but this time you will get the “Tap Android to Start” screen.
- Follow the directions on the screen.
Enjoy your newly revamped Galaxy 5.!
This rom comes highly recommended, we installed it on our Galaxy 5 and its almost like a new phone, its much faster cleaner and much more stable than the Samsung Official Rom. this rom also improves the battery life by more than three times.

Leave your feedback below, and if you were able to do it properly.

If you have any problems post all your questions in the iGyaanforum.com thread over HERE

Steps to Upgrade if you have used the Old Guide

Step One
- Download the new iGyaan Package : Here
Step Two
- Use a usb cable / sd card reader to copy the file “update-cm-7.1.0-RC1-MADTEAM-v1.6-signed.zip” to the SD Card root folder (the file is in the iGyaan Package)
Step Three
- Reboot into recovery using the Rom Manager And choose “backup and restore”
Next Create a new Backup.

Step Four
- From the Recovery main screen select “install zip from SD Card”
  and choose the file you copied above
Step 5
- Once the install is complete reboot the device and wait for it to load : first boot can take upto 15 minutes
Enjoy the update with tons of bug fixes !

As always the guide here is for informational purposes, iGyaan is not responsible for any softwares being used here and are courtesy their original developers. We therefore take no responsibility for any damages that may occur to your device.
October 9, 2011

LG Optimus 3D Unboxing and Hands on – Video, Specs and Images

Just hours after we unboxed and took a look at the HTC Evo 3D The Optimus 3D arrived at our lab. LG has been daring enough to try pricing a relatively low spec’d phone with the same value as the competitor. So we unbox and take a look at the Optimus 3D iG Style.

Here are the Specs

Product Type	Smartphone
Network Band	Quad Band
Number of Screens	1
Wi-Fi	Yes
Effective Camera Resolution	5 Megapixel
USB	Yes
Contract Type	SIM-free
Built-in Flash	Yes
Main Screen Resolution	480 x 800 Stereoscopic Glasses Free 3D
Main Screen Size	10.9 cm (4.3″)
Cellular Data Connectivity Technology	GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
GPS Receiver	Yes
Dual SIM Supported	No
Secondary Camera	Yes
Integrated TV Tuner	No
Cellular Generation	3.5G
Cellular Network Supported	GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, WCDMA 900, WCDMA 1900, WCDMA 2100
Memory Card Supported	microSD
Phone Style	Bar
Brand Name	LG
Battery Talk Time	13 Hour
Product Model	P920 Optimus 3D
Weight (Approximate)	168 g
Green Compliant	Yes
Green Compliance Certificate/Authority	WEEE
Touchscreen	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
Maximum Memory Card Size Supported	32 GB
Built-in Memory	8 GB
Main Screen Type	LCD
Realtone	Yes
Call Features	Call Log
Multi-touch Screen	Yes
Height	128 mm
Width	69 mm
Depth	11.9 mm
Operating System	Android 2.2
Manufacturer	LG Electronics
Product Name	P920 Optimus 3D Smartphone
Manufacturer Part Number	AESPML
Manufacturer Website Address	www.lge.com
Price	35,999/-
Standard Warranty	2 Year
Touchscreen Type	Capacitive

Images

Video

iG Tech Labs

October 6, 2011

Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 / 10.1 Unboxing, Specs, Price and Video

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

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

Full SPEC-SHEET

Images

Video Unboxing

October 5, 2011
Breaking : Apple intros new iPhone 4s with A5 Chipset Retina display same design as the iPhone 4 (PR)
Apple has launched the all new iPhone 4s, with the same retina display, the same design, but with a faster chipset – the A5 .

On the back is also a new camera that sports an 8-megapixel camera with a backside illuminated CMOS sensor for better low-light performance.

The lens also now packs an IR filter and a new assembly for apertures down to f/2.4.

The 4S can record 1080p video and has a new image signal processor for image stabilization and facial recognition.

Battery Life :
- Eight hours of talk over 3G
- 14 hours of 2G,
- WiFi you’ll get a respectable nine hours of web
- video playback: 10 hours
- music : 40 hours.
Price : The 4S will come in both black and white
- $199 for 16GB
- $299 for the 32GB
- new 64GB model at $399.
These are all contract prices we are trying to get sim free prices from UK
more developing on our live blog here.

[toggle title_open=”Press Release” title_closed=”Press Release” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]Apple Launches iPhone 4S, iOS 5 & iCloud
iPhone 4S Features Dual-Core A5 Chip, All New Camera, Full 1080p HD Video Recording & Introduces Siri

CUPERTINO, California-October 4, 2011-Apple® today announced iPhone® 4S, the most amazing iPhone yet, packed with incredible new features including Apple’s dual-core A5 chip for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics; an all new camera with advanced optics; full 1080p HD resolution video recording; and Siri™, an intelligent assistant that helps you get things done just by asking. With the launch of iPhone 4S also comes the launch of iOS 5, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system with over 200 new features; and iCloud®, a breakthrough set of free cloud services that work with your iPhone, iPad®, iPod touch®, Mac® or PC to automatically and wirelessly store your content in iCloud and push it to all your devices.

“iPhone 4S plus iOS 5 plus iCloud is a breakthrough combination that makes the iPhone 4S the best iPhone ever,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “While our competitors try to imitate iPhone with a checklist of features, only iPhone can deliver these breakthrough innovations that work seamlessly together.”

iPhone 4S comes with iOS 5, the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 200 new features including Notification Center, an innovative way to easily view and manage notifications in one place without interruption and iMessage™, a new messaging service that lets you easily send text messages, photos and videos between all iOS 5 users. iOS 5 will also be available as a free software update for iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS customers allowing them to experience these amazing new features.*

iPhone 4S also introduces Siri, an intelligent assistant that helps you get things done just by asking. Siri understands context allowing you to speak naturally when you ask it questions, for example, if you ask “Will I need an umbrella this weekend?” it understands you are looking for a weather forecast. Siri is also smart about using the personal information you allow it to access, for example, if you tell Siri “Remind me to call Mom when I get home” it can find “Mom” in your address book, or ask Siri “What’s the traffic like around here?” and it can figure out where “here” is based on your current location. Siri helps you make calls, send text messages or email, schedule meetings and reminders, make notes, search the Internet, find local businesses, get directions and more. You can also get answers, find facts and even perform complex calculations just by asking.

iCloud is a breakthrough set of free cloud services, including iTunes® in the Cloud, Photo Stream and Documents in the Cloud, that work seamlessly with your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC to automatically and wirelessly store your content in iCloud and push it to all your devices. When content changes on one device, all your other devices are updated automatically and wirelessly.

iPhone 4S includes an all new camera with the most advanced optics of any phone. The 8 megapixel sensor has 60 percent more pixels so you can take amazing high quality photos with more detail than ever. iPhone 4S includes a new custom lens, a larger f/2.4 aperture and an advanced hybrid IR filter that produce sharper, brighter and more accurate images. The Apple-designed image signal processor in the A5 dual-core chip is built for performance, and coupled with the features built into iOS 5, makes the camera one of the fastest on any phone. With iPhone 4S, the Camera app launches much faster and the shot to shot capability is twice as fast, so you’ll never miss another shot.

New features in the Camera and Photos apps give you instant access to the camera right from the lock screen, and you can also use the volume-up button to quickly snap a photo. Optional grid lines help line up your shot and a simple tap locks focus and exposure on one subject; and the new Photos app lets you crop, rotate, enhance and remove red-eye, and organize your photos into albums right on your device to share them on the go. New iOS 5 features include built-in Twitter integration and iMessage, so you can instantly share your photos via Twitter directly from the Photos app and send photos via iMessage to individuals or groups. And with iCloud’s innovative new Photo Stream service, a photo you take on your iPhone is sent to iCloud and automatically pushed to your iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC. You can even view your Photo Stream album on your Apple TV®.

iPhone 4S can also now record video in full 1080p HD resolution and with the new video image stabilization feature, you can take richer, smoother videos. Other iPhone 4S video camera improvements include increased sensitivity, sharpness and an increased ability to capture video in low light conditions. With the new iMessage service in iOS 5, you can now instantly share videos with family and friends.

iPhone 4S has the same beautifully thin glass and stainless steel design that millions of customers around the world love, while being completely redesigned on the inside. Apple’s dual-core A5 chip delivers up to twice the processing power and up to seven times faster graphics than iPhone 4, all while maintaining incredible battery life-now up to 8 hours of 3G talk time.

Improving on the innovative stainless steel external, dual-antenna design of iPhone 4, iPhone 4S is the first phone to intelligently switch between two antennas to send and receive. iPhone 4S now supports twice the download speed with HSDPA of up to 14.4 Mbps and iPhone 4S is a world phone, so both CDMA and GSM customers can now roam internationally on GSM networks.**

Pricing & Availability
iPhone 4S comes in either black or white and will be available in the US for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 16GB model and $299 (US) for the 32GB model and $399 (US) for the new 64GB model.*** iPhone 4S will be available from the Apple Online Store, Apple’s retail stores and through AT&T, Sprint, Verizon Wireless and select Apple Authorized Resellers. iPhone 4S will be available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and the UK on Friday, October 14 and customers can pre-order their iPhone 4S beginning Friday, October 7. iPhone 4 will also be available for just $99 (US) and iPhone 3GS will be available for free with a two year contract. Siri will be available in beta on iPhone 4S in English (localized for US, UK and Australia), French and German. iOS 5 software will be available on October 12 as a free software update via iTunes 10.5 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch customers.

iPhone 4S will roll out worldwide to 22 more countries by the end of October including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

*Some features may not be available on all products.

**Carrier roaming policies apply. HSDPA availability and network speeds are dependent on carrier networks.

***Qualified customers only. Requires a new two year rate plan, sold separately.[/toggle]
October 4, 2011
Breaking : iOS 5 will be available to download on Oct 12th

Apple has just announced the official date of the iOS 5 release. The latest version of the Apple iOS firmware will hit downloads on the 12th of October 2011.

The iOS 5 will add over 200 new features most of which were covered in out edit here

October 4, 2011

Blackberry Torch 9860 Unboxing and Quick Review Video

A quick unboxing and hands on review of the new Blackberry Torch 9860. The device is a far distance away from the original touchscreen Storm devices from Blackberry. Check out the Tech Specs followed by hands on images and a complete unboxing and mini review extravaganza.

Price	Rs. 28,490
Frequency	Tri-band 3G HSDPA UMTS networks: 2100/1900/850/800 MHz or 2100/1700/900 MHz Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks: 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Phone Style	Touch screen bar
OS	BlackBerry OS 7
Thickness	11.5 mm
Length	120 mm
Width	62 mm
Weight	135 g
Built-in Memory	768 MB RAM memory; 4 GB eMMC
Additional Memory	Up to 32GB
High-speed Data	HSDPA, HSUPA, WLAN, EDGE
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB,Wi-Fi
Screen Size	3.7-inches Transmissive TFT LCD with 800×480 pixels
Secondary Screen Size	N/A
Screen Colours	TBC
Camera	Yes
Camera Resolution	5 MP, autofocus
Flash	Yes
Ringtones	Yes
Music Player	Yes
Music Formats	MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player
Radio	TBC
Speaker	Yes
Internet	Yes
Browser	HTML
Games	Yes
Battery	Standard battery, Li-Ion 1230 mAh

Video

iG Tech

October 4, 2011

Apple Event for the iPhone 5 Launch Live !

Apple will Unveil the next iPhone tomorrow in their HQ in cupertino, this time in a small affair. Although we couldn’t be there covering it, we will bring you all the juicy bits from the launch here bit by bit.

So bookmark this page to get live updates, and even a live video feed if we can snag one.

Time: 10:00 PM Indian Standard Time on 4th October 2011

[liveblog]

October 3, 2011
iGyaan Exlusive : First Hands on with the HTC Explorer
iGyaan Exclisive First Hands on with the new HTC Explorer. We will have the specs shortly and an uploaded video aswell.

The device feels really sold and has a rubber back with a metal strip. The HVGA screen looks exceptionally clear and vivid. More Developing….

Full Spec Sheet
- Size / Weight: 102.7 x 58.5 x 12.8 mm
- Networks: HSDPA 900/2100
- Operating System: Android Gingerbread
- Display: 3.2” HVGA resolution
- Camera: 3MP
- Internal Memory: 512MB eMMC, 384MB DDR1 RAM
- Memory Card: 2GB MicroSD™ pre-installed
- WLAN: 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth®: 3.0 w/EDR
- GPS: GPS/AGPS
- Battery: 1,230 mAh
- Special Features: G-sensor, Light sensor, Compass, Proximity sensor, MicroUSB, 3.5mm audio jack
- Chipset Qualcomm®: MSM7227600 MHz
- UX: HTC Sense
September 29, 2011