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iPad 3 to Launch 7th March , Quad core, 4G LTE and Retina display

Rumor after rumor after rumor, when it comes to Apple iPad 3. iMore cites unnamed sources in claiming that Apple’s next iPad will come equipped with a 2,048 x 1,536 Retina display and a quad-core A6 processor. Confirmation of faster connectivity options, with possibility of 4G LTE capable networking. The website is making solid claims on the launch dates which have been confirmed from other sources aswell, including The Loop. The launch stands confirmed at 7th march, however the specs may vary.

[iMore]

February 14, 2012
Rumor : iPad 3 Announcement will happen in First Week of March

Looks like its iPad time of the year, several sources are pointing at the 1st week of March announcement of the iPad 3, with stock available soon after. The new Tablet from Apple is supposedly set to use the same form factor as the iPad 2 , but will boast a faster processor , higher resolution display and bigger battery according to rumors. The iPad 3 will also come with improved optics for rear and from cameras and a whole new Speaker system. Knowing Apple, these many changes may not actually be happening to the iPad.

The iPad 2 was announce March 2nd last year, so the dates seem to coincide with last years launch.

[All Things D]

February 10, 2012
Samsung Launches Champ Deluxe Duos (C3312) in India
In an effort to boost its affordable Champ phones, Samsung has launched the new Champ Deluxe Duos (C3312) in India. The new budget touchscreen phone has Dual Sim capabilities along with a 2.8 inch touchscreen. It also boasts Touchwiz UI on top of what appears to be either Brew OS or Samsung lower form of BADA.

Some Apps Like Facebook, Twitter,Yahoo, MSN and GTalk come preinstalled along with Samsung’s popular ChatOn application.The OS has a Virtual QWERTY keyboard, Hindi language input and dual-SIM dual-standby support.

Other Specifications Include:
- GSM Dual-Sim
- 2.8 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen with 240 x 320 pixels resolution
- 3.5 mm jack
- microSD card support upto 32GB
- EDGE
- Bluetooth 3.0
- microUSB 2.0
- 1.3 megapixel camera
- FM Radio
- 1000mAh battery
Owners will get unlimited Free Music and unlimited Free Games from Samsung Hub / Samsung World and Samsung Apps. The device will also come preloaded with tons of free apps.
February 3, 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

AutoGyaan : Piaggio Unveils the Vespa scooter in India at Auto Expo 2012

Piaggio Vehicles Pvt. Ltd, the Italian motorcycle maker, unveiled the Vespa scooter at the 2012 Auto Expo. Vespa was started in 1946 and since then, the company have sold more than 17 million units worldwide. Piaggio plans to bring this iconic brand back to India with a new spirit. Piaggio have set up a new facility at Baramati for Vespa’s production, where they plan to manufacture with initial capacity of 150,000. The Vespa will hit Indian roads in April 2012 and will initially be available in 35 main cities.

The company showed off its Hybrid MP3 trike-scooter with a bi-wheel front and single wheel real. The show stoppers were the P Scooters, launched in a range of colors.

January 7, 2012
Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen Demo – Features : Video

The Galaxy Note Review is long pending, and coming soon. But before we really look at that, we take out the time to highlight the features of the S-PEN, the stylus type capacitive pen. The PEN is actually ( according to us) one of the major reasons the Note is such a wonderful device. Check out the full video below.

December 28, 2011
Micromax Launches the A75 Superfone Lite with Dual Sim (PR)

Micromax has launched the next version of the Andro A70, dubbed it as the lite version of the A85 , called it the Superfone Lite A75. The device features Android 2.3 , a 3.75 inch Capacitive touch screen, 650MHz Processor, Dual sim and dual camera, with a 3.25MP camera at back and a .3mp front facing snapper. It supports upto 32GB microSD and a 1300 may battery.

The price of the phone is kept at a decent Rs.8999/- at launch.

Stay Tuned for a full unboxing, followed by a full review IG style.

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Micromax launches A75 SUPERFONE Lite Dual SIM Android 2.3

– An affordable SUPERFONE for the youth

– Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) Android powered so you could enjoy the benefit of both voice and data plans.

New Delhi, December 12^th, 2011: Micromax Informatics Limited (“Micromax”), the 12th largest handset manufacturer in the World (According to Global Handset Vendor Market share report from Strategy Analytics), launches their latest Android SUPERFONE- Micromax SUPERFONE Lite A75.

This is the second device under the SUPERFONE category focusing on the smart and tech savvy youth of the country. This phone has best in class features, keeping in mind the requirements of its consumers. The A75 runs on Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread giving users the freedom to download over 2 lakh applications from Android Market.

This dual SIM Android powered device from Micromax has a 650 MHz processor for fast web browsing, checking mails, blogs, sharing photographs, and updating your status on social networking sites. The phone also comes with features like a 3.75 inch capacitive touchscreen, dual camera, 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth etc.

The A75 comes preloaded with apps like Google Voice Search which enables you to perform various actions by speaking to the phone, live sending text messages, taking down notes, play music, access websites, and find directions to places etc. The phone also has a series of apps like SAAVN for users to listen to their favorite music using this online music store, Times of India online newspaper, NETQIN ANTIVIRUS, to protect devices from certain virus threats using this antivirus etc.

The phone offers a practically unlimited phonebook and SMS memory and comes with a 3.5 mm universal jack for the best music experience.

A75 is available at Rs. 8999/- This model will be available across all leading outlets.

For more information, please visit www.micromaxsuperfone.com

About Micromax:

Micromax is the 12th largest handset manufacturer in the World (According to Global Handset Vendor Market share report from Strategy Analytics). The Indian brand is reaching out to the global frontier with innovative products that challenge the status quo that Innovation comes with a price. Micromax has sales presence across India and global presence in Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri-Lanka, Maldives, UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Afghanistan and Brazil.

* Micromax holds the 3rd position amongst the handset manufacturers in India as pre revenue with a market share of 6.9% for the FY 2011. (Source: V&D report)

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December 12, 2011
HTC Launches the Sensation XL with Beats Audio in India (PR)

HTC has launched the mammoth Sensation XL in India, kind of like HTC’s answer to the Note. The device has a 4.7 inch SLCD display with Android 2.3 and newly acquired Beats by Dre Audio. The device is only 9.9mm thick and is powered by a 1.5 GHz Scorpion processor, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm MSM8255 chipset.

In the world of smartphone budgets where the prices are becoming lower, HTC has managed to price this phone at Rs. 39,990/- while the MOP( Best Buy) will be Rs. 38,799/-only.

We say Hah!

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HTC UNLEASHES THE HTC SENSATION™ XL

WITH BEATS AUDIO™IN INDIA

Beats integration, combined with amazing 4.7-inch display, introduces

powerful entertainment experience

New Delhi–November 29, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, today unveiled the HTC Sensation™ XL with Beats Audio™ integration in India. This latest innovation is the result of the new partnership between HTC and Beats takeing mobile entertainment to a new level with an amazing 4.7-inch screen and a specifically optimized audio experience. The HTC Sensation XL joins the HTC Sensation XE to provide customers with a strong line-up of HTC smartphones integrated with Beats Audio.

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

Design, Performance and Stunning Audio

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

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

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

HTC Watch

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

Capture the moment

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

The HTC Sensation XE will be available at an MRP of Rs. 39,990/- while the MOP( Best Buy) will be Rs. 38,799/-only.

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 devices 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.

About Beats Electronics LLC

Established in 2006, Beats Electronics is the brainchild of legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre and Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records Jimmy Iovine, who set out to develop a new type of headphone with the capability to reproduce the full spectrum of sound that musical artists and producers hear in professional recording studios. For more information, please visithttp://beatsbydre.com.

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November 29, 2011
Apple iPhone 4s Pre Orders begin in India : 16gb for INR 44,500

Airtel and Aircel have begun Pre orders for the iPhone 4S. The device which both companies claim is going to be the most selling iPhone ever is the fastest iPhone to be launched in India.

The device is also expected to hit Retail store Factory Unlocked starting December.

Hit the Link Below to check it out

[Airtel]

November 19, 2011
Samsung all set to release the Galaxy Note in India on November 2 with Live Stream

Samsung is going to launch the highly anticipated Galaxy Note on November 2nd with a live webcast. The galaxy note is the company’s first(possibly the worlds first) 5.29-inch phone which is powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core processor and runs Android 2.3.

The smartphone has an 8 megapixel rear camera and 2 megapixel front camera. It has an internal memory of 16 GB, which is expandable up to 32 GB using a microSD card. With no pricing in the prospect we expect this device to be launched above the 35,000 price bracket, making a new segment of mobile smartphone in the Indian market.

For those who want to watch the webcast can do so here:

http://www.livestreampro.com/samsung/galaxynote/

Expect a full featured iGyaan experience post launch.

October 28, 2011
Samsung Galaxy S Plus Launched in India
Samsung Has quietly Launched the new Samsung Galaxy S Plus. The stocks for the device started to arrive to vendors on saturday and most vendors in the captial, NCR region are selling the device for 22,000/-

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

Expect a full Unboxing followed by an in-depth review shortly afterwards.
October 17, 2011
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
Apple – Sprint deal may mean a CDMA iPhone 5 for the US
A US $ 20 billion deal between Apple and telecom carrier Sprint, suggests that the 5th variant of the Jesus phone will be locked to a CDMA/EVDO exclusive in the US. The device proposed to be announced in half a day from now is expected to launch alongside two other devices.

A 20 billion dollar deal means over 30 million phones, for a company like sprint getting this exclusive deal could just make their futures perfect. The rumored deal is proposed to last up untill 2014. The remaining carriers will get the iPhone 4s and iPhone 4 8gb versions.

Alternatively a global version of the iPhone 5 will feature a HSPA + 4G chipset capable of the next-gen networks, there you can breathe again.

Either way we will cover the event for you guys in our liveblog.

Some solid rumors for the device include
- Larger 4-inch screen, higher resolution.
- 1GB of RAM.
- Slightly larger design overall, but thinner and with a larger battery.
- 32GB of storage minimum
- iPhone 5 exclusive software and APIs (Assistant).
- Dedicated Assistant button
[Various Sources]
October 4, 2011
UPDATE : The HTC Global Launch Event is Now Live!

So we will be there live at the HTC Launch event, and will try and get all the Juicy bits for you guys as soon as possible.

Time : 12:00 noon Indian Standard Time

Bookmark this page for direct updates.

The video is now Live ! this is an iGyaan First!

September 28, 2011
Wow, HTC invites us to the First Ever Global Launch in India on the 29th of Sept. Update its the HTC Explorer!

Woah, what just happened here? Just minutes after the Apple invite we have received an invite from HTC for a first ever global Launch in India. Awesome is the word!

The event is happening this thursday, and this one we will cover Live. Of-course we had to really hide the juicy bits of the information for the sake of the medium. Stay tuned for live and hands on coverage from the event. Right here on iGyaan.in

Update : We have confirmed news that HTC will Launch the Explorer here in India.

HTC Cordially invites you to

Meet the Global Leadership Team

At HTC India’s First Ever Global launch in India

Mr. Jason Mackenzie, President – Global Sales and Marketing, HTC Corporation

Mr. Lennard Hoornik, President, South Asia, HTC Corporation

&

Mr. Faisal Siddiqui, Country Head, HTC India

Come & Experience yet another Innovation in smartphones

September 28, 2011