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Lava launches IRIS 454 and IRIS 502 Android smartphones

The Indian smartphone maker Lava has launched two new smartphones under its IRIS range. First up is the Lava IRIS 454, which comes with a 4.5-inch qHD IPS display and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It is a dual-SIM (GSM + GSM) smartphone. Lava IRIS 454 comes with 1GHz dual-core processor with 512MB RAM. The internal storage available on the device is 2GB and can be further expanded through a microSD card. For camera, there is an 8-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, GPS and Wi-Fi. Lava IRIS 454 comes with a 1,650mAh battery. The other smartphone that has been launched is Lava IRIS 502. The smartphone features 5.0-inch capacitive touchscreen with a display of 480x800 pixels. It runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). This smartphones is powered by a 1 GHz processor with 512MB RAM, 4GB internal storage, which can be expanded by up to 32GB via microSD. It comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megap

BlackBerry Z10 launched in India for Rs.43,490 with 4.2-inch display

If you are a BlackBerry Fan, the wait is finally over! As expected, the Canadian giant has todayannounced the launch of its much-awaited BlackBerry Z10 smartphone running on the latestBlackBerry 10 OS. The BlackBerry Z10 packs in a 4.2-inch capacitive display with a resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels which gives us a pixel density of 356PPI while being powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-coreprocessor coupled with 2 GB RAM and internal memory pegged at 16 GB which can be expanded. There is an 8 MP camera with LED Flash on the BlackBerry Z10 for capturing all the moments which you experience while the front facing 2 MP camera will let you enjoy Video calls on the BBM with your friends and family. The smartphone arrives with a host of connectivity options which include MicroUSB port, MicroHDMI port, LTE (in select countries), Bluetooth, NFC andWi-Fi. The BlackBerry Z10 gets all its juice from a powerful 1800 mAh battery Specifications of the BlackBerry Z10: 4.2-inch capacitive dis

Lenovo launch three new Android tablets “Lenovo A1000, A3000 & S6000″

Lenovo has at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) announced the launch of three newAndroid tablets called the Lenovo A1000, A3000 and the S6000, all running on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS.                                  The Lenovo A1000 and the A3000 both arrive with a 7-inch IPS display and a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The Lenovo A1000 (pictured above) is powered by a 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor and has large front facing speakers which come along Dolby Digital Plus enhancement, thus making your music-listening and movie-seeing a great experience. The tablet will be available in Black and White color options and packs in 16 GB of internal memory which can be expandable to 32 GB using a microSD card slot and is a budget tablet. Next is the Lenovo A3000 which has the same display as on the A1000 but is powered by a 1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek, memory expansion slot up to 64 GB, weighs about 340 grams and measures 11mm. This tablet is expected to fall under the

Nokia Launched Four New Mobiles at MWC

As part of the Mobile World Congress, Nokia launched four devices to display their latestinnovations without compromising on the price tag. Of its Windows Phone 8 devices, The Nokia Lumia 720 and the Nokia Lumia 520 are the latest offerings in the Lumia series. Besides these, the Nokia 105 and Nokia 301 are two low end feature phones.                     The Nokia Lumia 720 is a mid-range offering from the Lumia range. With a 4.3 inch display, the phone has a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The windows phone 8 OS phone is powered by a 1 GHz dual core Snapdragon S4 with 512 MB of RAM. The phone has an internal memory of 8 GB besides 7 GB of cloud storage. The phone has a 2000 mAh battery which provides a battery life of 520 hours in standby. The Lumia 720 is expected to be seen in global markets in the Q2 of 2013 for EUR 249. Specification of the Nokia Lumia 720: 4.3 inch display 800 x 480 pixels resolution 1 GHz dual core Snapdragon S4 512 MB RAM 8 GB internal stora

Videocon launches A27 with 4.0-inch display, Android 4.0 for Rs.5,999

Indian smartphone maker, Videocon Mobile Phones has added another smartphone to its product portfolio - Videocon A27. The Videocon A27 is powered by 1GHz processor alongside 512MB of RAM. There is 2GB of internal storage on this smartphone, which can be expanded by up to 32GB through a microSD card. It is a dual-SIM, dual-Standby smartphone that runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system. Videocon A27 sports a 4.0-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen and is powered by 1,500mAh battery. For camera there is a 3-megapixel rear camera and a VGA front camera. Connectivity options include 3G, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, A-GPS and Wi-Fi. The smartphone is available in the market for Rs. 5,999 in two colour options - black and white. The dimensions of Videocon A 27 are 125.2mm X 63.8mm X 11mm. It comes pre-loaded with apps such as Facebook, Saavn, Fun Zone, Movie Studio etc. Commenting on the launch, Khalid Zamir, Head Product Planning and Development, Videocon Mobile Phones sa

Rumoured : Apple process of launching an iPad mini with Retina Display

The iPad Mini, which was the best-selling iPad of the previous quarter due to the attractivefeatures, is rumoured to be in the process of launching an iPad mini with Retina Display. The next gen iPad mini would feature an even better display resolution. While this was highly speculated for quite some time, images of what seem to be the rear shell casing on the next-gen iPad mini have been found. The images which show both, the insides and outsides of the casing, show a slightly thicker casing compared to the existing iPad mini. The increase in thickness of the casing is mostly attributed to the presence of Retina display and maybe a bigger battery. So should the next-gen iPad mini feature the Retina Display technology, which is currently seen in most Apple devices, then we can expect the resolution to increase to at least 2058 x 1536 pixels at 326 ppi. As of now this is the only available info about the future iPad mini, but we can be sure of more details and leaks com

Lava Iris 502 is a 5-inch phablet available online for Rs.8499 with 1GHz processor,Android 4.1 JB

Indian manufacturer Lava Mobiles is planning to make another addition to its existing range if Android OS running IRIS series with the launch of the Lava Iris 502. The Lava Iris 502 is a5-inch phablet which packs in a display resolution of 800 x 480 pixels while arriving with dual-SIM capability. The Iris 502 is powered by a 1 GHz processor which is coupled with 512 MB RAM while the internal memory is pegged at 4 GB but only 2 GB of memory is available for the users. Lava has provided a micro-SD slot for users who can expand the memory up to 32 GB and a 4 GB microSD card has been included in the package. The Lava Iris 502 runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS which is a plus for the smartphone and also the users. There is a 5 MP Autofocus camera on the rear with LED Flash while a VGA front facing camera has been included for video calls. Connectivity options includes microUSB, 2G,3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v2.0, 3.5mm audio jack. Specifications of the Lava Iris 502: 5-inch TF

Sony Xperia SP flow in,4.6 inch display confirmed

Today we are getting some leak pics of Sony Xperia Sp,Now we had given details of the SonyHuashan which is to be called the Sony Xperia SP when it is announced officially and thephone which is expected to be on display at the Mobile World Conference (MWC) next week is back in news with updates on the specifications. The Sony Xperia SP which would belong to the C530X series was reported to have 720p display. It was supposed to be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T chipset with a 1.7GHz dual-core processor and Adreno 320 graphics. All these previous specshave been confirmed according to the new reports. Besides this, it is now revealed that the Sony Xperia SP would have a 4.6 inch display along with 8 GB of internal storage. The phone would also have an 8 megapixels Exmor RS camera sensor. This device would be having a total aluminium frame on all sides except the back cover, which would be plastic. The phone is supposed to have the dimensions of 130.6 x 67.1 x 9

Intex launches AQUA style with 5.9-inch display for Rs. 11,200

Intex Technologies has added another AQUA smartphone in its product lineup with Intex AQUA Style. Priced at Rs. 11,200, Aqua Style comes with a 5.9-inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 480X800 pixels. Intex AQUA Style is a dual-SIM smartphone that supports 3G connectivity on one SIM. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The smartphones is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor along with 512MB of RAM. There is 4GB of internal storage available on the smartphone, which can be expanded by up to 32 GB via microSD card. For camera, there is an 8-megapixel rear view camera with flash and 1.3-megapixel one on the front for video calling. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS. AQUA Style comes with 2500mAH battery which as per the company gives talk-time of 3.5 hours and stanby time of about 100 hours. Popular apps such as Gmail, Nimbuzz, Facebook, WhatsApp, Google Maps and YouTube come pre-installed on Intex AQUA Style. Intex AQUA S

LG announces Optimus F7 and Optimus F5 ahead of MWC

LG has announced two new smartphones in its F-Series - Optimus F7 and Optimus F5. The Korean smartphone maker had been teasing about the launch of a new series through teaser videos andFacebook posts. However, it was expected that this series will see the light of day at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013. Clearly the company could not wait a week more. Both LG Optimus F7 and Optimus F5 are 4G LTE smartphones that run on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). LG Optimus F5 features a 4.3-inch IPS display with a pixel density of 256ppi. It runs on a 1.2GHz dual-core processor along with 1GB of RAM. It comes with 8GB of internal storage and 2,150mAh battery. For camera, there is a 5-megapixel rear shooter and 1.3-megapixel one on the front. Optimus F7 on the other hand offers a 4.7-inch True HD IPS display and a pixel density of 312ppi. It is powered by 1.5GHz dual-Core processor with 2GB of RAM. Internal storage available on this smartphone is 8GB, which can be expanded by up to 32GB

LG Optimus F7 and F5 le@k images At upcoming MWC 2013

At the upcoming Mobile World Congress ( MWC ) 2013 which is scheduled to be held next week, LG is expected to unveil a range of smartphones under the L, F , V and G series which the company has been teasing lately.                       While we have already seen the LG Optimus L3 II, L5 II and the L7 II go official, popular and trustworthy leakster, @Evleaks has today posted the images of the 2 upcoming smartphonefrom the LG Optimus F series namely the LG Optimus F7 and the LG Optimus L5. The F-Series is being attributed to Freedom – or whatever that mean and currently the details on the specifications of the two smartphones are scarce but going by the images, it seems that the smartphones will arrive with a 4 and 4.3-inch display and carry a front-facingcamera. For now, this is all we have about the LG Optimus F7 and the Optimus F5 but more details are expected to flow in as we near the launch. Until then, catch the teaser from LG below.

Videocon A27 launched with 4-inch display,Android 4.0 ICS for Rs.5,999

Videocon has today announced the launch of a new dual-SIM Android smartphone called the Videocon A27 which packs in a 4-inch display and runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. The Videocon A27 gets all its processing speed from a powerful 1 GHz Broadcomm processor coupled with 512 MB RAM while the internal memory is pegged at 4 GB which is expandable to 32 GB using a microSD card. The A27 arrives with a 3 MP rear camera while there is a front facing VGA camera for videocalls. The 3G enabled smartphone also packs in Bluetooth v3.0, Wi-Fi GPS connectivity options while the devices comes with pre-installed apps like apps like TOI, ET, Facebook, Saavn, Fun Zone, Movie Studio and more. The A27 gets all the juice from a powerful 1500 mAh battery. Specifications of the Videocon A27: 4-inch capacitive display Display resolution of 800 x 480 pixels 1 GHz Broadcom processor 512 MB RAM 4 GB RAM Expandable up to 32 GB Dual SIM Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) 3 MP r

Apple releases iOS 6.1.2 to fix an Exchange calendar syncing bug

Nearly a week after promising to fix problems related to iOS devices overloading Exchange servers after being updated to iOS 6.1 due to issues with calendar sync, Apple has released the iOS 6.1.2 update to resolve the glitch. The update is available for iPhone 3GS, 4 and 4S,iPhone 5, all iPads following iPad 2 and all iPod touch devices after the 4th generation iPod touch. The size of the update for the iPhone 4S was 11.5MB, while it was 12.8MB on the iPhone 5.Apple clearly states in the update notification screen, “This update fixes an Exchange calendar bug that could result in increased network activity and reduced battery life.” The update can be downloaded over the air on the iOS devices or via iTunes on computers. Last week, several reports had pointed out the issue, following which Apple had acknowledged the problem saying that if an Exchange user responds to an exception to a recurring Calendar event with a Microsoft Exchange account on a device running iOS 6.1, the

Samsung starts rolling out Jelly Bean update for the original Galaxy Note

Samsung has reportedly started rolling out Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to the international version of the first generation Galaxy Note (N7000) 'phablet'. According to SamMobile, the update is rolling out slowly to all regions, and is available via Samsung KIES, Samsung's desktop phone management software or over the air. The update brings the goodness of Jelly Bean to the device offering a smoother user experience through changes brought in by Project Butter. It also brings the Nature UX interface, which Samsung introduced on the Galaxy SIII and Galaxy Note II. The update brings other Note II features including Multi-View, for multi Window Multitasking, Page buddy, customisable notification panel, Swipe like Input in Samsung Keyboard, Direct Call, Smart Stay and Pop-up Play, new widgets and Google Now. The Galaxy Note was announced by Samsung at the IFA event in October 2011. The 5.3-inch smartphone/phablet has been one of the most commercially successful

Swipe launches Android-based Fablet F2 and Fablet F3 in India

S wipe has launched two new 5-inch smartphone in the Indian market - Swipe Fablet F2 and Swipe Fablet F3. Priced at Rs. 7,590 Swipe Fablet F2 comes with a 1GHz processor and 256MB of RAM. It comes with a 5-inch WVGA Capacitive Multi-Touch Screen. It packs in a 5-megapixel camera at the back and a 0.3-megapixel one in the front. Swipe Fablet F2 runs on the dated Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread). The device comes with a 2,200 mAh battery, which as per company claims gives uninterrupted entertainment of up to 6 hours. The phablet comes with 4 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded by up to 32 GB. Connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and USB. The dimensions of Swipe Fablet F2 are 145.0X80.0X10.9 (mm) and it weighs 260 grams. To sweeten the deal, the company is offering three back shells (black, white and blue) free with this phablet. Swipe Telecom has also launched Swipe Fablet F3 in the market. This smartphone runs on Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean) and is priced a

HTC One official with 4.7-inch full-HD display, 'UltraPixel' camera

HTC Tuesday announced the launch of its latest flagship smartphone, the HTC One. The specifications and design are pretty much in line with what we'd seen in several leaks over the past few weeks. The HTC One comes with a 4.7-inch full-HD display with 468 pixels per inch packed in an aluminium unibody. It is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor alongside 2GB of RAM. HTC One will come in Grey, Black and Red colours with 32GB and 64GB storage options, but without expandable storage. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC, Infrared (see below) and Micro-USB. HTC One runs a completely overhauled Sense UI atop Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. HTC has done something unique with the HTC One camera, swapping the megapixel race for what it calls the UltraPixel camera. HTC says the One takes photos at 4-megapixels resolution, but claims "the quality of each pixel is substantially higher than the industry average

Canonical unveils Ubuntu OS Google’s Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets

After announcing the Ubuntu OS for smartphone, Canonical has now extended the operating system to tablets as well. The Touch Developers Preview for this operating system will beavailable from February 21 on Ubuntu’s developer site, and it will run on Google’s Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 tablets. Canonical had been teasing the launch of this operating system on its website. As per the company’s claims, Ubuntu for tablets will be able to support screen sizes ranging from6-inches to 20-inches, and screen resolutions varying from 100 to 450 ppi. On the face of it, Ubuntu OS for tablets looks very similar to Windows RT. This operating system also features what the company dubs as “side stage”. The feature allows user to use any top apps on screen simultaneously. “Multi-tasking productivity meets elegance and rigorous security in our tablet experience,” said Mark Shuttleworth, founder of Ubuntu and Canonical. “Our family of interfaces now scales across all screens, so your phone ca

HTC One official photo le@ked

HTC’s event, where the Taiwanese company is going to launch the HTC One or M7 as it is also known is mere hours away, but rumors and image leaks haven’t stopped trickling in. After the recent image leak where the phone was seen in both black and white avatars, the folks at No Where Else have now come across a set of press images of the One that show the back of the phone for the very first time. From the photo it looks like the back of the HTC One is also set to get a matte finish like the one seen on the HTC Butterfly. Another interesting bit is the side placement of the flash so close to the massive lens. To recap on the specifications of the HTC One/M7 then, the phone is expected to come with a4.7-inch 1080p SoLux display, powered by 1.7GHz quad-core processor and 2GB RAM. It will also feature a 4.3 ultrapixels or 13-megapixel rear camera, 32GB of internal storage andAndroid 4.2 Jelly Bean with Sense 5.0. The phone is expected to will reach markets around the first week o

Micromax A116 Canvas HD vs Lava Xolo A1000 : Comparison

Display: Both A116 HD and Xolo A1000 have 5-inch Capacitive touch screens and both of them are IPS (In-Plane Switching) displays. Both offer same resolution at 1280 x 720 pixels. A116 HD has 294PPi where as Xolo A1000 has 295PPi and won’t make much of a difference any way. Camera: Micromax A116 HD and Xolo A1000 have 8megapixel rear cameras. If you look at front camera A116 has a VGA front cam and A1000 has 1.2megapixel camera. Although they offer similar megapixel sensors you can’t compare cameras unless you tested them. These sensors may behave differently although specs wise similar. Memory: Both these phones have 1GB RAM and 4GB internal memory. Both have microSD slots for supporting external memory upto 32GB. Internal memory of 4GB is nothing if you look at the other specs of these phones, and one more thing to remember is 4GB may not be availablefor users, effective user memory might be around 2GB. Performance: This is the major difference between these p