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Google has finally released Android 4.4 KitKat , the newest iteration of its mobile OS, after days of speculation surrounding its launch. The KitKat update to the Android OS brings some visual changes, including more immersive graphics, as well as deeper integration with Google's intelligent assistant, Google Now, among other changes and improvements. Here's a list of the top-10 new features of Android 4.4.KitKat: 1. User interface tweaks: Android 4.4 KitKat offers a translucent menu bar located at the bottom of the screen, and new transition effects when you open the app launcher. The OS offers full-screen wallpapers with preview and the wallpapers now extend through the notification tray as well, in addition to the navigation buttons. The new OS brings a more immersive experience by hiding the status bar and navigation buttons when the user is reading a book, or playing a game or watching a movie. They can just swipe the edge of the screen to bring back the status bar an...

Videocon as part of expanding its offerings in budget tablet segment has launched the VT85C at Rs. 8,999. The Videocon VT85C runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and supports voice-calling with SIM card. It comes with a 7-inch display with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. The tablet is powered by 1.2GHz dual-core Cortex A9 processor (unspecified chipset) with GC 1000 GPU. The Videocon VT85C sports a 5-megapixel rear camera and includes a VGA front-facing camera. There is 1GB of RAM onboard, and the VT85C includes 4GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. The tablet offers Wi-Fi, GPS, AGPS, micro-USB and 3G (SIM only) connectivity options. The tablet packs 3000mAh battery. Videocon preloads some apps on the tablet which include Facebook, OperaMini, Vstore, Hungama and NQ Mobile Security. It also features FM radio with recording and supports sensors such as ambient light sensor, G sensor, and proximity sensor. The VT85C comes with dimensions 192.1x121.1x10m...

Lenovo has introduced two new Android tablets, the Yoga Tablet 8 (8-inch) and Yoga Tablet 10 (10-inch), priced at Rs. 22,999 and Rs. 28,999 respectively. It's worth pointing out that Lenovo has only released the 16GB Wi-Fi + 3G variants of the Yoga tablets for the Indian market. The 32GB and Wi-Fi only variants will not be introduced for now. The tablets will be available from major retailers across the country, as well as the company's own dostore.com. Both the Lenovo Yoga tablets were first unveiled in October this year in US. The Yoga Tablet 8 and Tablet 10 feature Lenovo's multimode design, offering three modes to work - hold, tilt and stand. The tablets also feature cylindrical handles at one end for gripping. The Yoga Tablet 8 and Tablet 10 can be pre-booked from the company's official site; with the online shipping date is November 25. The company is also offering bundled free accessories with Lenovo Yoga tablets, 8-inch and 10-inch models worth Rs. 4,000 and...

iBall has introduced a new budget smartphone in India, called the Andi 4.5z, at Rs. 7,499. Though, the company notes that Rs. 7,499 is the best buy price, while the MRP of the smartphone is Rs. 8,299. The iBall Andi 4.5z will be available in two colours - Classy Black and Serene White. The smartphone is powered by 1.3GHz dual-core Cortex A7 processor (unspecified chipset) along with 512MB of RAM. It features a 4.5-inch qHD (540x960) IPS display. There is an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with LED flash and also houses a VGA front-facing camera. The smartphone runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean out-of-the-box. The Andi 4.5z from iBall is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) smartphone with dual standby. There is 4GB of inbuilt storage onboard, which is further expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. It also packs a 1700mAh battery and includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, EDGE, GPRS and 3G connectivity options. Commenting on the launch, Sandeep Parasrampuria, iBall Director, "Andi 4.5z is truly...

After being spotted at an online retailer recently, Micromax's new mid-range smartphone, the Canvas Magnus is now officially available via the company's site with a price tag of Rs. 14,999. The Android 4.2 Jelly Bean-based Micromax Canvas Magnus comes with a 5-inch IPS display with a 720x1280 pixels resolution. It is powered by a 1.5GHz quad-core processor (unspecified chipset) along with 1GB of RAM. The Canvas Magnus is a dual-SIM device with support for GSM+GSM. The Canvas Magnus features a 12-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and full-HD video recording support, apart from a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, and a 2000mAh battery. Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ AGPS, and 3G. It comes with 4GB of inbuilt storage which is further expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. The newly launched Micromax Canvas Magnus will join the Canvas family, which already includes theCanvas 2, Canvas 2 plus, Canvas Lite, Canvas Music, Canvas ...

After the Canvas Fun A76 and A74, Micromax’s A63 has hit the market. The 4-incher has pixel dimensions of 480x800. The phone is powered by a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor, coupled with 512 MB of RAM (based on MediaTek MTK 6572). Like those countless budget phones from local brands, the A63 also offers dual-SIM functionality. For photography, there’s a 2 megapixel camera with LED flash. Considering even the (so-called) 8 mp sensors on Micromax phones deliver disappointing quality, we wonder what the 2 mp camera from the domestic brand will do. Another thing you need to take into consideration is how will a paltry 512 MB RAM will handle Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), which it comes pre-loaded with. The Micromax A63 comes in yellow, blue, and black. The phone can be bought for Rs 6800 via online stores. This is probably the most affordable Micromax phone to pack in Android 4.2 out-of-the-box. Whether the company has cut around too many corners to keep its pricing aggressive, remains ...

Successor to the insanely-popular GALAXY Note II has finally landed in India. It packs in 5.7" full-HD AMOLED screen. Similarly, Samsung has thrown in some impressive numbers when it comes to processing power. The phone is powered by an octa-core Exynos chipset (A15 1.9 GHz + A7 1.3 GHz). Now that’s a lot of power for a smartphone. You can expect smooth multitasking with 3 GB of RAM. The 13 megapixel camera can record full-HD (1080p) clips at 30 fps. The snapper is also said to feature Smart Stabilisation, but at this moment we're not sure whether it’s a hardware-based feature as seen in the Nokia camera phones with the PureView branding. On the software front, the phone will ship with Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean). Samsung also claims to have improved its S Pen functionality. The new feature called Air Command gives quick access to Action Memo, Scrapbook, Screen Write, S Finder, and Pen Window. While the Note 3 may not look different than its predecessor, it’s said to offer a lea...

Just a day after Samsung’s big launch, Sony has unveiled its latest flagship phone in India. As its name suggests, the Xperia Z1 is a successor to the original Xperia Z. Like most of Sony’s high-end offerings, this phone is dust and water resistant. Provided that all ports and covers are firmly closed, it can be kept under 1.50 metres of water for up to 30 minutes. The Xperia Z1 comes with 5-inch full-HD TFT LCD display with 1920x1080 pixels. The display enhancements involve Sony’s Bravia and Triluminos technology. However, the screen type is basic TFT LCD. We would have loved to see an AMOLED or IPS panel on this one. Going by the numbers, the Xperia Z1 has to be the fastest phone available in India. It’s powered by a 2.2 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor. The Xperia Z1 comes with 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage, that can be expanded by up to 64GB via a microSD card. The phone runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Earlier showcased at IFA 2013 in Berlin, this ...

Karbonn has introduced a new smartphone, the Karbonn A8 through online retailer, Saholic for Rs. 6,189. The company has not officially announced the smartphone, though. The listing was first spotted by Fonearena. The Karbonn A8 comes with a 4-inch display that sports a resolution of 480x800 pixels. It is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor along with 512MB of RAM. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera. The device includes 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via a microSD card. The Karbonn A8 is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) device with dual standby. The smartphone runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ aGPS and 3G. Other features include FM Radio and a G sensor. Some preloaded apps include Assassins Creed, Bubble Bash, Kingsoft Office, WhatsApp, Flipboard and Karbonn Live. The phone comes with a 1500mAh battery. Earlier, the domestic handset maker launch...

HTC has expanded its Desire range with the introduction of a new mid-range smartphone, the Desire 601 and an entry-level smartphone, the Desire 300. The HTC Desire 601 comes with a 4.5-inch qHD display with a 540x960 pixels resolution. It is powered by a 1.4GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor along with 1GB of RAM. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with some HTC One camera goodies like Sequence shot, Always Smile, Object Removal and HTC Zoe. It also sports a VGA front-facing camera. The device comes with 8GB of internal storage which can be expanded up to 64GB via a microSD card. The HTC Desire 601 also features dual-front stereo speakers with built-in amplifiers. Connectivity options on the device include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS and 3G. The device includes a 2100mAh battery that the company claims can deliver about 13 hours of talk-time and 440 hours of standby time. The HTC Desire 300 comes with a 4.3-inch WVGA display. The device is powered by a 1GHz dual-c...

After the launch of Galaxy Star last week, Samsung has launched yet another budget Android smartphone - Samsung Galaxy Young. The phone that was announced in February, has been available on online retailers for a while now. However, it is now officially available on the Samsung e-store for Rs. 8,010. The dual-SIM smartphone is powered by a 1GHz processor and has 728 MB RAM. It runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and sports a 3-megapixel camera. With a 3.27-inch display, it is slightly bigger than the Galaxy Star and has a resolution of 320x480 pixels. It comes with 4GB of internal storage which is expandable up to 64GB and has a 1,300mAh battery. The device comes with the Samsung TouchWiz UI. It supports the Samsung Motion UI and comes pre loaded with Samsung applications such as ChatOn, S Cloud and Game Hub Lite. At this price point the phone will be competing with the likes of LG Optimus L3 II (Review | Pictures), the Lava Iris 455 and Xolo X500 (Review). Samsung had re...

Maxx Mobile has launched two Android smartphones, the AX8 Race and AX9Z Race for Rs. 8,875 and Rs. 12,375, respectively. The Maxx AX8 Race is a dual-SIM (3G+GSM) smartphone that features a 5-inch capacitive touch display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. The phone is powered by a 1GHz single-core MediaTek Processor and has 512MB RAM. It offers 4GB internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. The phone sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash and a 2-megapixel front facing camera. It runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.The phone features 3G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity options in addition to FM radio. It has a 2300mAh battery. The Maxx A8 Race is available in Black and White colour options.  The Maxx AX9Z Race is also a dual-SIM phone and features a 5.3-inch capacitive touch display with a resolution of 540x960 pixels. It's powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Mediatek processor and has 512MB of RAM. The phone sports an 8-megapix...

The Indian smartphone maker Celkon has launched two budget Android phones in the market. The Celkon Signature One A107 comes with a 5-inch capacitive display and has a resolution of 480X800 pixels. It carries a price tag of Rs. 6,999 and the company is giving a free flip cover along with the purchase of this phablet. It is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor along with 512MB RAM. The internal storage available on this device is a scanty 512MB, but it can be further expanded by up to 32GB through a microSD card. Much like the other budget phones being launched, this one too supports dual-SIM capabilities. It runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Other features include an 8-megapixel primary camera, VGA front camera and a 2100mAh battery. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. The Celkon A9+ on the other hand comes with a price tag of Rs. 3,299. It is also a dual-SIM phone, which features a 3.5-inch display and has a resolution of 320x480 pixels. It also ru...

I t looks like Xolo is about to launch a new smartphone, the Q1000 which is powered by a 1.2GHz quad core processor. While the company has not announced the phone officially, it's already listed on e-commerce website,Flipkart. The pricing of the phone has not been revealed yet and the phone is not available for purchase at the time of writing this post but NDTV Gadgets has learned from sources that it will be priced at Rs. 14,999. According to the listing, the Xolo Q1000 features a 5-inch IPS display that has a resolution of 720x1280 pixels with a pixel density of 295ppi. The screen is made of scratch resistant Dragon Trail glass. The dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) phone runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It has 1GB of RAM and PowerVR SGX544 graphics processor. The phone sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and BSI sensor and a 1.2-megapixel front facing camera. The Xolo Q1000 offers 4GB of internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. The phone features 3G,...

Micromax has officially listed the successor to its Canvas 2 phone, the Micromax A110Q Canvas 2 Plus, on its website for Rs. 12,100. While the phone retains the same form factor as that of the A110 Canvas 2, it gets an upgraded 1.2GHz quad-core processor. The Canvas 2 was powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor. The RAM on the phone has also been upgraded to 1GB. The Canvas 2 Plus runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the latest iteration of the OS. The Canvas 2 ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The phone features the same 5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 480x854 pixels.It features an 8-megapixel rear camera with dual-LED flash and autofocus and a 2-megapixel front facing camera. The Canvas 2 featured a VGA front facing camera. The A110Q Canvas 2 Plus offers 4GB internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. The phone features a 2,000 mAh battery and claims a standby time of 280 hours and talk time of 6 hours. The Micromax Canvas 2 had received the...

Idea has launched two new 3G-enabled smartphones, Idea ID 920 and Idea Aurus III for Rs. 4,950 and Rs. 6,990 respectively. The Idea ID 920 is an entry-level dual-SIM Android 3G Smartphone, targeted at first time data users in semi-urban markets. It's powered by a 1GHz processor, has 256MB RAM and sports a 3.5-inch capacitive touch display that has a resolution of 320x480 pixels. The phone runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which is an old version of the OS.  It features a 2-megapixel rear camera and offers internal storage capacity of 512MB expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. A 2GB memory card is bundled with it. The phone comes with a 1400mAh battery. On the other hand, the Idea Aurus III runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and features a 4-inch TFT screen that has a resolution of 480x800 pixels. It's powered by a 1GHz processor, has 512MB RAM and 4GB internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. The dual-SIM phone sports a 5-megapixel rear camera ...

Spice has launched a new dual-SIM Android smartphone, Stellar Horizon Pro Mi-505, at a price point of Rs. 8,499. The Horizon Pro Mi-505 features a 5.0-inch screen that has a resolution of 480x800 pixels (WVGA) and runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The phone is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and has 512MB of RAM. It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with dual LED Flash and a 1.3-megapixel front facing camera. The phone has 4GB of internal storage that can be expanded to 32GB through a microSD card. Talking about connectivity options, the phone supports Wi-Fi, 3G (for both SIM card slots) and Bluetooth 4.0. It comes with a 2100mAh battery and promises a talk time of 4 hours and a standby time of 200 hours. Commenting on the launch, T M Ramakrishnan, CEO - Devices, S Mobility Ltd said, "We have received phenomenal success with Stellar Horizon Mi-500 launched last year. We have followed it up with this enhanced version with exciting features at a more attract...

A new Intel powered Xolo phone has been spotted online on e-commerce portal Flipkart complete with images and specifications. The listing does not have any information related to pricing and availability except that the phone is expected to be available soon. According to the listing, the dual-SIM smartphone will be powered by a 1.6GHz Intel Atom processor and have a 400MHz graphics processor, along with 1GB of RAM. The phone will feature a 4.3-inch qHD IPS display sporting a resolution of 540x960 pixels.  However, the X910 will run Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich. At a time when other Indian handset makers are shipping their phones with Android 4.1/ 4.2 Jelly Bean, it's disappointing to see the phone to come with an older iteration of the OS.  The Xolo X910 will sport a 5-megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera. It will come with internal storage capacity of 4GB expandable up to 32GB via microSD card. The sma...

After more than a month of HTC announcing the launch of its premium flagship HTC One in the Indian market, the phone has been listed on online mobile retailer Saholic's website for Rs.42,900. At the time of writing this post, only the Silver colour variant of the phone is available. The site is also offering a free back cover with the phone.  However, we checked the status of the phone's availability with a HTC representative and got a response that the phone is still not officially available. The representative refused to confirm a date when the HTC One will go on sale in the retail market. It's worth pointing out that the Saholic listing mentions a delivery time of 9 business days, so the listing does't confirm immediate availability. HTC One (Review) features a 4.7-inch screen with 1080p display. It is powered by a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor along with 2GB of RAM. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/ac/b/g/n, Blu...

Panasonic has launched a new Android smartphone, the Panasonic P51, in the Indian market at a price point of Rs. 26,900. The phone is the first in a series of phones that Panasonic will be launching in the coming months. Panasonic P51 features a unibody design and comes with a 5-inch IPS display that sports a resolution of 720x1280 pixels. The screen of the phone is made of Asahi Dragon Trail Glass and has an Oleophobic coating to prevent smudges. The dual-SIM phone runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, the latest iteration of the operating system and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor. It sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with auto focus and a 1.3-megapixel front facing camera which is capable of recording 720p video. The Panasonic P51 has 1GB of RAM and 4GB internal storage that can be expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. It has a 2500mAh battery and comes with a stylus and a magnetic flip cover. The phone comes preloaded with apps such as Kingsoft Office, Cam Scann...