Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 310 in India

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Tab 2 310 in India, after the price was revealed earlier this week. Samsung announced the tab in February and it was unveiled in Asia in March. It comes with 3GB free data for Tata DOCOMO customers over a 3 month period. It is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor and runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It has 7-inch (1024×600) PLS TFT LCD display and has 3MP fixed focus rear-facing camera and VGA camera on the front. It weighs just 345 grams and is fully equipped with mobile voice call feature.
Samsung’s Readers Hub gives users access to more than 2 million e-books, 3,500 magazines in 25 languages and more than 2,000 newspapers in 51 languages, the Game Hub instantly connects users to the latest game titles and My Movies gives consumers access movies and music videos . You can also access content from the cloud via AllShare Play, which allows content to be transferred between the tablet and other devices. It has ChatON cross-platform communication service.
The connectivity features include, 3G HSPA+ support, Voice calling support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS. It has 16 GB internal memory and is expandable up to 32GB with micro SD. It has 4,000mAh battery.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 2 310 is priced at Rs 23,250.

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab 2 310 at Rs 23,250

Samsung Galaxy S2 ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Samsung’s Galaxy S2 is still considered to be the flagship model for the South Korean consumer electronics giant at the moment, although its reign is at an end, as the Samsung Galaxy S3 (which has already been rooted) hits Europe first at the end of this month, followed by a worldwide release later on. Well, this does not mean the popularity of the Galaxy S2 has diminished tremendously, and to sweeten the deal for those who are not chasing after the latest and greatest model, we have word that the Samsung Galaxy S2 sold from now on (in India at least) will come with Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich right out the box. That means there is no longer any need to perform manual checks for the Ice Cream Sandwich availability over KIES or Over The Air, saving you some time as well as making sure even the most technophobic person will be able to enjoy the goodness of Ice Cream Sandwich on the Samsung Galaxy S2 without having to do anything on their part (other than pick up the handset, of course).

Sony Xperia Ion dual-core smartphone

 

First released in the US via AT&T, Sony Xperia Ion smartphone has already available in Taiwan. It is now arrive in Hong Kong market. Reportedly, Sony has started taking reservations for this Xperia Ion smartphone in Hong Kong and retail price of HK$ 5,198 (around €526 or $670).

In case of you don’t know yet, the Sony Xperia Ion smartphone is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage. It has also a microSD card (up to 32GB) support for expansion storage.
The Xperia Ion dual-core smartphone packs a 4.6-inch 720p HD touchscreen display, a 12MP rear-facing camera that enabling up to 1080p Full HD video recording, and a 1,900 mAh battery.

Order Now: Karbonn A9 Smart Mobile Phone at Infibeam.com

The much awaited Android Smartphone Karbonn A9 is now available at Infibeam.com. Having been in the news ever since it was announced, the Karbonn A9 is all set to enthrall the smart and price conscious shopper.

The Karbonn A9 has a 1 GHz processor and Android Gingerbread (v2.3.6) operating system. The handset will sport a capacitive touch screen with a display size of 3.8 inch. The Karbonn A9 is an entry-level budget Android tablet, but the Dual SIM facility makes it all the more alluring for a Smartphone user.

There is a 5 mp HD Primary camera with a secondary camera support making the Karbonn A9 very handy. The preloaded FM radio ensures that you are entertained on the go. The Karbonn A9 is Wi-Fi enabled so you can stay connected from anywhere. All this, with an expandable memory of 32GB makes it a good buy.

The major highlight will be the 1600 mAh battery and an enticing price tag of only Rs 8,999. The simple and elegant design, glossy finish and impressive list of features make the Karbonn A9 a must have. So, if you are looking at a smart buy log into Infibeam and order the Karbonn A9 now.

Order Now: Karbonn A9
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LG’s Optimus 4X HD Commercial

 

We’ve talked about this latest LG offering the Optimus 4X HD a few times. Showing a nice new user interface that will come packed in with this device. Now seem via the YouTubez we have a fresh new commercial ready for you to soak in. The video brings us great visuals and a nice look at the phone. A few of the specs for Optimus 4X HD include, a Tegra 3 quad core processor, 720P IPS display, an 8MP BSI camera, 2150mAh battery and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. If you want to take ride on the Optimus ‘Light Cycle’ (you’ll see what I mean) click play, sit back and enjoy

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Kyocera Hydro waterproof smartphone SPEC

Kyocera Hydro is a waterproof smartphone powered by Android. The phone is made with a waterproof casing and is well suited for those who need some water protection for their phones. The Kyocera Hydro can withstand depths of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes at a time, so while you won’t exactly be able to take it with your scuba dive, the phone will withstand the occasional splash or submerging. The Kyocera Hydro is also a tougher-built, heavy duty smartphone that can handle more abuse and bumps than the regular smartphone. It also offers a “Eco” app, that makes it possible for users to turn off certain features of the phone in order to save power.

Kyocera Hydro is powered by Android 4.0, the latest release of the Android operating system. Here are the complete specs on the phone:

• CPU: 1 Ghz Qualcom single core CPU
• 3.5 inch 480 x 320 multitouch screen
• 512 MB of RAM
• 1,500 mAh battery, with up to 8 hours of heavy usage
• 3.2 megapixel rear camera with LED flash
• Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 2 GB built-in flash storage + 2 GB microSD card
• WiFi + Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
• Replacable battery

The Kyocera Hydro will support CDMA carriers, which means it will be compatible with a lot of carriers in the US, like AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint.

Sony Xpertia GX smartphone SPEC

The Sony Xpertia GX is a new smartphone from Sony for the Japanese market. The Sony Xpertia GX supports LTE connectivity, which means that it can and probably will eventually come to the United States and North America. The smartphone is the latest in Sony’s Xpertia line, and is powered by Android 4.0 — the very latest version. The Sony Xpertia GX is Sony’s flagship smartphone, and features the biggest screen, biggest camera, and fastest processor of any Sony smartphone on the market. The phone will launch in Japan to begin with, but will later come to more markets, including North America.

The smartphone features one of the largest screens and fastest processors of any phone on the market today. Here are the full Sony Xpertia GX specs:

• 1.5 GHz dual core CPU
• 4.6 inch screen (720p resolution)
• 13-megapixel camera
• 1080p video recording capability
• 1 GB of RAM
• 16 GB internal flash storage
• Android 4.0 operating system
• Available in black or white
• mini HDMI port
• Weight: 125 gram

HTC Desire C smartphone SPEC

The HTC Desire C is a smartphone from HTC that runs on Android 4.0. The HTC Desire C is a budget Android smartphone with simple hardware in order to keep costs down. The screen is a 3.5 inch touchscreen and it features a 5 megapixel rear camera. The HTC Desire C is in the lower end of HTC’s Desire line up of smartphones. Despite it’s low-end specs, the HTC Desire C supports and will ship with the latest version of the Android operating system. Here are the full specs:

• 600 MHz processor
• 256 MB RAM
• 2.5 inch 320 x 480 display
• 5 MP rear camera (no front camera)
• 4 GB on board flash storage
• microSD port
• Bluetooth + WiFi connectivity
• 1,300 mAh battery
• Ships with Beats music software
• Supports 3.5G in Europe and HSDPA in the US

Mercury Announces iXA Tab, Priced At Rs 4000

After its mTab range of tablets, Mercury has now launched the iXA Tab, at a considerably lower price of Rs 4000. This Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) device is powered by a 1 GHz CPU and 512 MB of RAM, which should be good enough to run the OS comfortably. The tab has a 7" touchscreen, albeit resistive, which is a price you have to pay for cost-cutting. The in-built capacity of 4 GB that can be augmented up to 32 GB via microSD card. Video calling is also possible, thanks to a VGA front-facing camera.
Connectivity is possible using Wi-Fi, allowing you to access internet, emails, and work while you are mobile. You can also listen to music and watch videos in a wide range of file formats. Optional accessories such as USB keyboard, can even turn this tablet into a netbook. Being an Android Gingerbread tablet, you get access to the Google Play Store, where you can download from thousands of apps. The iXA Tab has been announced as a limited edition product, and will be available for bookings from 23rd May, 2012.

BY JAYESH SOURCE TECHTREE

ViewSonic Launches New Dual-SIM 3G Smartphone, Costs Rs 10,000

Viewsonic has launched a new dual-SIM 3G smartphone with dual-standby capabilities, the ViewPhone 3. The Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) handset features a 3.5" multitouch display with pixel dimensions of 320x480 and sports the TouchPal virtual keyboard. Powered by a 800 MHz CPU, this phone supports HSDPA protocol, allowing fast download speeds up to 7.2 Mbps. The 5 MP autofocus rear camera takes care of still and video imaging. With 512 MB of RAM, the storage capacity can be expanded up to 32 GB using microSD card.
The ViewPhone 3 comes encased in black leather-finish back cover to give it a distinct look. Other features include Wi-Fi (with hotspot capability), Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, GPS (with AGPS), 3.5 mm audio jack, G-sensor, E-compass, and 1500 mAh battery. Just like its predecessor, it has ViewScene 3D for a rich animated interface. You can also access thousands of apps on the Google Play Store and make the phone more usable. The ViewPhone 3 is available exclusively at all Reliance Digital outlets across India at Rs 10,000.

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Kobian launches iXA Tab in India at Rs 3,999

Mumbai: Kobian, a leading player in
computer peripherals and tablets
announced the iXA Tab, especially
designed for the growing number of
students and masses, in general.
Tagged at a sub-4K price, the iXA
Tab will compete directly with
Datawind's UbiSlate 7C tablet,
another soon to be released tablet
in this price bracket.
The iXA Tab allows web surfing,
access to one's e-mail, viewing
videos, music, games, e-books and
much more. Bookings for the tablet
start from May 23, 2012 for a price
of Rs 3,999. The Ultrathin iXA Tab
comes loaded with Android 2.3,
weighs 341 gm, sports a resistive
touchscreen and is powered by a
1GHz core processor. You also get
512 MB RAM and 4GB internal
storage, which is expandable to
32GB through microSD.
The tablet also features Wi-Fi that
allows users to access Internet, work
on emails, video chat and much
more at all Wi-Fi enabled spots. The
built-in 0.3MP camera allows one to
capture those moments and also
video chat. It has good multimedia
features as well, like mp3, wav, wma,
aac etc.
One can watch movies and videos
from office, home or while traveling
with avi, mp4, mov, 3GP and many
more video formats the device
supports. Optional accessories, like
case with keyboard shall be available
for users as well.
While the tablet is fairly slim, the two
things that would hurt it a bit is the
OS and the fact that it has a resistive
screen The UbiSlate 7C which is
priced similarly packs in a capacitive
screen, so that may be reason
enough to go in for that, rather than
Kobian's tablet.
Some people may fuss over the fact
that this comes with Gingerbread
and not ICS. However, as long as it's
implemented well enough, we don't
see it being a major problem.
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LG Optimus VU Review

LG Optimus VU is rather a big phone or we can call it a tablet hybrid. LG seems to have plans to market there no phone as an alternative to ebook reader with IPS display and 4:3 aspect raro all set to make it an adroable reader . Apart from that here’s a detail look at other important features of the phone. Lets see what it has to offer.





Size and Design
Like mentioned it is a big phone weighing 168 g. The best part of the design is the sleekness of the phone, it is just 8.5mm thick. It is 90.4mm wide and 139.6mm long.

Display:
It features a HD-IPS LCD capacitve touch screen with 16M colors. The 5.0 inch display has a ressolution of 768 x 1024 pixels and a pixel of 256ppi. The display quality is pretty good and it also supports multi touch.

Camera:
It features an 8MP camera with auto focus and LED flash having a resolution of 3264×2448 pixels. The video recording capability of the phone is 1080p @ 30fps with LED video light. There an camera features such as face detection, image stabilization, geo-tagging. There is also a 1.3MP secondry camera

Processor and OS:
It features a Dual Core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon CPU and runs Android OS v 2.3.5 (Gingerbread). It is also powered by Adreno 220 GPU.

Connectivity:
It features Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n standards with WiFi Direct, DLNA and Wi-Fi hotspot. It also features Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP and micro USB v2.0

Storage Capacity:
It features 32GB of internal storage and also features micro SD memory card up to 32GB. There is 1GB of RAM

Battery:
It features a standard Li-Ion 2080 mAh battery. Battery performance is not yet confirmed.

Other Features:
It supports GPS connectivity with A-GPS support. The phone also has a T-DMB tuner and HDMI port. It also has active noise cancellation with dedicated mic. It has excellent Audio and Video player and True HD movie recorder. The phone is avaliable in just Black color.

Price and Avaliability:
It is avaliable at a price around $200.

Sony Xperia U pops up online for Rs.16,499

A long with their flagship, Xperia S, Sony announced a whole new range of phones in their new NXT series and along with the Xperia S India announcement; they also announced the Xperia U. This mainstream Android was touted to launch at a price tag well under Rs.20,000 and our wish may have been granted after all. Letsbuy and Flipkart are both listing the Xperia U for Rs.17,399 and Rs.16,499 respectively. However, Letsbuy is the only one allowing you to pre-order the phone right now.

The Xperia U may be positioned as a mainstream phone, but there’s nothing mainstream about the specifications and features it has to offer. The phone sports a very manageable 3.5-inch screen with a good resolution and to top it off, you also get Sony’s Mobile BRAVIA Engine treatment to it. Powering the phone is a 1GHZ dual-core processor so needless to say, it’s going to be quick. The phone will launch with Ginger bread but Sony will be pushing an ICS update for all their NXT phones soon. The 5MP shooter can record up to 720p video and packs in nifty features like 3D Sweep Panorama, Smile detection, etc. At just 110g, it’s fairly light as well and the 1320mAh battery should give it a good enough boost to go beyond a day without charging. Considering it launches at 16.5K, this will be the phone to beat as it’s the only dual-core phone in this price range from a Tier 1 brand.

Here are some of the specifications once more:

• Android 2.3 (Upgradable to 4.0)
• 1GHz dual-core processor
• 3.5-inch display with a resolution of 845 x 480
• 5MP camera with AF, LED flash and 720p HD video recording
• 0.3MP front camera
• 8GB Internal memory
• 512MB RAM
• Wi-Fi, DLNA, micro-USB 2.0
• 1320mAh battery

Apple iPhone 4S vs Samsung Galaxy S3

Samsung's Galaxy S3 flagship takes on Apple's reigning iPhone 4S in this prize fight comparison

Published on May 4, 2012

We stack the Samsung Galaxy S3 up against its biggest rival, Apple's iPhone 4S.

FormApple iPhone 4S - 115.2x58.6x9.3mm, 140g
Samsung Galaxy S3 - 136.6x70.6x8.6mm, 133g
Apple's iPhone 4S retains the distinctive iPhone ‘candy bar' shape from its predecessor, the iPhone 4, with the same rectangular format and fairly heavily rounded corners.
The build quality is top notch, but then you'd expect as much at Apple's price point. Some may be bored of Apple's visual style, while we're not the most avid fans ourselves we can appreciate good aesthetics and quality when we see it. The iPhone 4S has both of these in spades.
The Galaxy S3, Samsung's latest Galaxy S model, has gone for a more curvaceous shape than its predecessor and, indeed, its opponent for this comparison.
It reminds us of HTC's One S and the Galaxy Nexus, which is a good thing. What's not so good is the build quality. We thought the Galaxy S2 had a cheap feel but the Galaxy S3 really takes the cake. The plastic has a very unpleasant tackiness and shininess to it which doesn't lend a premium feel whatsoever.
We applaud Samsung for offering some interesting colour choices this time round with the Galaxy S3 being available in white or blue, but the build quality is a real let down.
Winner - Apple iPhone 4S

DisplayThe iPhone 4S uses Apple's famous Retina display technology, which means a 3.5-inch IPS LED-backlit LCD touchscreen with a 960x640 pixel resolution and a pixel density of 330 pixels-per-inch (ppi). Other features include Corning Gorilla Glass and an oleophobic coating to repel fingerprints. Picture quality is incredibly sharp and the screen is bright.
Samsung's Galaxy S3 has one of the largest touchscreens on the market, coming on only slightly smaller than the Galaxy Note. It has a 4.8-inch Super AMOLED HD with a 1280x720 pixel resolution and a pixel density of 306ppi, this is also reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass.
The clarity for a screen this size is seriously impressive, although the iPhone's screen may be noticeably sharper by the more discerning eyes. Colours look good and there's plenty of contrast with deep blacks.
The iPhone's screen is technically better with the higher pixel density, but a 3.5-inch screen is a bit small for our tastes. Your mileage may vary, as they say. We're calling this one a draw and it'll swing differently depending on your preferences for clarity or size.
Winner - Draw

StorageApple's iPhone 4S has three storage variants with either 16GB, 32GB or 64GB of space depending on how much money you're prepared to spend. All the different models have 512MB of RAM but there's no card storage to be found.
The Galaxy S3 has an identical range of options for internal storage at 16GB, 32GB and 64GB but each of these has 1GB of RAM and micro SD support up to 32GB.
A fairly easy win for Samsung here offering more RAM and greater flexibility through cards.
Winner - Samsung Galaxy S3.


ProcessorThe iPhone 4S is Apple's first dual core smartphone running on a 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 based processor with Apple's own A5 chipset and a PowerVR SGX543MP2 graphics processing unit (GPU).
Running iOS, this setup glides along without a care in the world. That's partly due to the fact it's a powerhouse and partly the excellent optimisation of iOS, but either way, you're not going to see any chugginess here.
Just as the iPhone 4S is Apple's first dual core, the Galaxy S3 is Samsung's first quad core device. It's ARM Cortex-A9 based and runs Samsung's latest Exynos 4212 chip clocked at 1.4GHz with a Mali-400MP GPU.
Like its opponent, this processor build runs very fast and we didn't encounter any stuttering when we used it at Samsung's unveiling.
Samsung may have crammed a more impressive sounding processor into its handset but the performance output is, relatively speaking, comparable. They both offer excellent performance on their respective operating systems.
Winner - Draw

Operating SystemWith the Samsung Galaxy S3 on Android and Apple's iPhone 4S on the company's own iOS platform, this is something of a long-standing blood feud. The Galaxy S3 runs the latest build of Google's Android system, version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) while the iPhone 4S is on iOS 5.1.
Ice Cream Sandwich is leaps and bounds ahead of the previous Android smartphone build, 2.3 Gingerbread, with a much cleaner menu layout, a more colourful and reworked interface and some handy multi-tasking app switching tools.
It also performs faster than previous builds and is generally more stable. On the Galaxy S3, Samsung has overlaid its TouchWiz interface, which we're not tremendously fond of but it doesn't exactly mar the experience completely.
Certainly we didn't notice it causing any performance issues. Added features, unique to the Galaxy S3, include ‘intelligent' S-Voice control for performing smartphone tasks via spoken commands (not hugely unlike the iPhone's Siri).
iOS on the iPhone is one of the most straightforward and reliable systems available and if you're after a ‘no fuss' solution we can't recommend it highly enough. However, it doesn't have the same multi-tasking or customisation capability of Android, it's a much more static system, though in truth this is what gives it its stability and ease-of-use.
As usual with these operating system comparisons, it's impossible to pick a winner because it depends entirely on personal preference. If you want customisation then Android is a clear winner, and these days it's also stable. But, if you want something anyone can pick up with no problem then it has to be the iPhone.
Winner - Draw

CameraThe iPhone features Apple's iSight camera setup, which is an 8-megapixel back-illuminated sensor (BSI) with a 3264x2448 pixel resolution. On the features front there's an LED flash, geo-tagging, autofocus, touch focus, face detection and HDR mode.
For video it captures in 1080p with an LED video light, video stabilisation and geo-tagging. A front-facing VGA camera supports video calling via Wi-Fi on Apple's FaceTime service.
This is a really good camera setup, Apple has added an additional lens and a wider aperture to improve image quality and video recording with the stabilisation feature is excellent.
Samsung's Galaxy S3 has a similar setup with the same 8-megapixel BSI configuration at the same resolution. Picture and video quality looks great but what really makes the difference is the added features.
Not only does it have the usual run of autofocus, LED flash, geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection and image stabilisation, but there's some excellent other stuff on top.
You can capture 1080p video and still images simultaneously and there's a rapid multi-shot mode which will pick the best photo from a stream of snaps. It also features a 2-megapixel secondary with 720p video capture and video call capability.
We have to hand Samsung the prize on this one.
Winner - Samsung Galaxy S3

Final ThoughtsIs the Galaxy S3 an iPhone beater? Well, not really no. It's as good as, we reckon, and an extremely viable alternative if you don't fancy iOS.
Some of the added features sound excellent but we do wonder about their practicality in real use.

The screen is great and the camera setup comprehensive, while the phone has all the power you might need. However, the build quality is really not good and if you're looking for a well-put-together handset then there are many other choices.
The iPhone 4S still has a huge amount to recommend but is a very different animal. It will come down to which platform you prefer but each of these handsets excels in its respective system.


by paul

LG Optimus LTE 2 high-end smartphone

 

LG officialy announced its new high-end device, the Optimus LTE 2.
Like Galaxy S III, the new LG smartphone will runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. The LG Optimus LTE 2 will comes with a massive 2,150 mAh battery (that 40 percent giving extra battery life) plus wireless charging feature, as well as True HD IPS display.
LG didn’t revealed technical specifications of Optimus LTE 2 smartphone. But this phone is become the first smartphone to have 2GB of RAM in South Korea. Based on its design, this phone is looks like the LG Optimus L7 smartphone, which already arrive in some Asian and European markets.
The LG Optimus LTE2 high-end smartphone will be released in Korea on May 2012.

The 5 Biggest Weaknesses Of Windows Phone

Windows Phone (WP) has been at the receiving end of as much criticism as praise ever since it was launched. While there is no doubt that this is a promising new mobile phone operating system, there are many things glaringly left to be done. In this article, we present an alternative perspective about the new OS, where we will state five problems with WP that will make it difficult to succeed against its rivals.


Lack Of Apps
With just over 80,000 apps, the Marketplace is far behind its more experienced competitors. If we even discount the numbers, there are quite a few apps that are found to be missing on this platform. Skype had been missing for quite some time, and although it has just been added, it clearly lacks the finesse sported by its iOS or Android versions. Opera browser is still not available for this platform, even though it had long been available as Opera Mini as well as Opera Mobile for Windows Mobile platform. Video streaming apps that let you play streaming videos from your computer, directly to the phone, are still missing, with the rare exception of some experimental app called Tversity Remote. With the Windows Mobile Marketplace shutting down this month, we hope that the company will focus its attention towards the current state of its application store.

No Support For Flash
While many would argue that the world is moving towards HTML5, it is still a fact that almost every video streaming site uses Flash and this should not be ignored. Lacking support for this API and not implementing a workaround to be able to view streaming videos from such sites leaves a vast majority out in the lurch, while competing mobile OSs such as Android support this feature.

Too Many Restrictions
There are many fields in which unnecessary restrictions have been applied in WP devices. It has Bluetooth that is only useful for streaming audio, but you are not allowed to transfer files to other Bluetooth devices; a limitation shared by the iPhone. Memory card is not supported officially, and you have to depend on the inbuilt storage that is usually 8 or 16 GB. In this age of HD movies and large apps, this space gets filled up before you even notice. Files cannot be drag-and-dropped; you need Zune installed on the computer to which you connect the phone to be able to do that.

Limited Format Media Playback
Windows Phone devices have a very limited video and audio format support. As mentioned earlier, you can only transfer videos to the phone using Zune software installed on the PC. The format choice is therefore limited to those that are recognised by Zune. You cannot hope to play popular file formats such as MKV and M2TS. HD media playback is also restricted to 720p, and 1080p is still unavailable. While WP devices support DLNA, TV-out has also been largely ignored, so non-DLNA televisions cannot play videos directly from the phone.

Internet Explorer Woes
Internet Explorer in WP devices is no doubt one of the better mobile web browsers at present. It is based on the same core as the desktop version of IE, and hence the better rendering. However, it still has quite a few rough edges to smoothen. The browser does not seem to cache pages as you surf. You can easily notice this on a slower connection when you go from one page to another and hit the Back button, only to see the previous page being downloaded again. You can bookmark pages, but you cannot save them to view them offline later. The browser does not seem to have a text search feature, leaving you to manually scroll through the text to locate a term.
Windows Phone is a comparatively new platform and we only hope that it will iron out the above issues with the next release of the mobile OS.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 & wireless charging: How it works

While announcing Galaxy S3 at an event in London, Samsung said the device would support wireless charging when used with a special charger that would be sold separately.

This brings up a question: How does wireless charging work? Among the engineers and scientists, wireless charging is known as 'inductive charging'. It utilizes two smart coils - one in the charger and another in the device that is getting charged. The primary coil creates a very small electromagnetic field around the charger through which electricity can be transferred. The secondary coil, which is in the phone, receives the power from electromagnetic field and converts in back into electric current to feed it into the battery.

The technology is still in the early stages and it works best when the distance between the two coils is few millimeters. That's the reason why users have to place the device on the charger.

The main benefit of wireless charging is that it removes one more wire. This not only makes it easier to charge the phone but also has aesthetic appeal. At the same time, wireless charging has poor efficiency. This means it takes longer to charge the battery through wireless charger.

Galaxy S3 is not the first phone to use wireless charging. Three years ago Palm commercialized the technology and sold a charger called Touchstone that allowed phones like Pre and Pixi to be charged wirelessly. Powermat is another company that sells special chargers, which can be used with iPhone and other devices for wireless charging.

After introducing the technology in 2009, Palm supported it in almost all of its devices. Even Touchpad, which was introduced in the market last year after Palm had been acquired by HP, had this feature. Of course, Palm is dead now.

There is a chance that Samsung is doing things differently. But that is not apparent. The company says that to charge Galaxy S3 wirelessly, users will have to keep the device on the 'special charger'. This is exactly how Touchstone worked.

Nokia 808 PureView Price in India - A Smartphone Par Excellence

The Nokia 808 PureView is a much in news phone and it packs fun to use features. The Nokia 808 is built on the Nokia Belle Operating system. It has a 1.3 GHz processor and dedicated graphics processor with open GL 2.0 which enables 3D graphics.

The key features of the Nokia 808 PureView are as follows:
- 41 MP sensor for stills at around 5MP resolution
- Carl Zeiss optics with Xenon flash and LED
- Video recording goes as high as FullHD 1080p at 30 fps
- Video encoded in H264
- Support for stereo sound recording
- Image sensor allows 4x zoom in 1080p and 6x in 720p.
- Single-core 1.3 GHz processor
- 512 MB RAM
- Runs on Symbian Belle
- 16:9 4″ AMOLED display

The Nokia 808 PureView is certainly a handset to look forward to as it comes with the staggering 41MP image sensor. You can easily zoom in with the 3X without actually losing any detail. This is the world`s first video recording device that allows recording without distortion. That is not all; users may avail the Stereo CD like audio even in the noisiest of environments.

By: Amrith K. A.

source  http://www.mobileindiahub.com/

Review: Intex i-Tab

Pros:Bright display; 1080p video playback; Comes with 3G data card.

Cons:Terrible design; Uninspiring UI; Expensive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 These days, it's hard to find a tech company that hasn't tried its luck with tablets. Although most companies, except Apple and Samsung, haven't met with significant success, it isn't stopping domestic brands from testing waters in the low-end segment. Intex's i-Tab is one such tablet that features Android 2.3, full HD video playback, and a 3G data card.


Design And Build Quality
The review package came with the tablet, charger, USB cable, earphones, leather case, and an Ethernet adapter. According to Intex, customers are also given a pair Reebok sunglasses as a gift. The gadget measures 8" (l) x 6.3" (w) x 0.5" (13 mm) (d), and weighs around 475 grammes. The tablet looks cheap from the every possible angle that you see it from. Intex has come up with an uninspiring design, and has sprinkled tackiness on every possible part of the device. The only saving grace here, is the sturdy build. Overall, this is not a device that you can show off, which in effect, defeats the purpose of buying a tablet.

The i-Tab's 8" touchscreen has pixel dimensions of 800x600. The screen is bright and colour reproduction is decent. Having said that, its awkward screen ratio of 4:3 and reflective screen are slightly annoying.

The tablet is powered by a 1 GHz CPU and has 512 MB of RAM. Other specs include Wi-Fi, 8 GB internal memory, a microSD card slot, front VGA camera, 3.5 mm jack, mini-USB port, full sized USB host, HDMI, and a 5000 mAh battery. Thanks to the bundled Ethernet adapter, you can access the wired internet. Additionally, the bundled 3G data card allows you stay connected, while on the move. However, similar to most entry-level tablets, this one lacks the main camera and Bluetooth.


UI And Performance
The gadget runs the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) out of the box. The CPU handles the UI reasonably well, and the touchscreen is good at registering inputs. However, as found in most Android tablets, there's a slight lag while navigating through the menus. The software customisation is also not good, and a few menus, such as the multitasking bar looks out of place. Thanks to the gadget's front facing VGA camera and mic you can make video calls, using third party apps such as Fring and Skype. However, since most apps are developed for tablets with aspect ratio of 16:9, they look weird on this device.

The onboard browser supports Flash and can handle web videos reasonably well. Having said that, it struggles with script-heavy websites.


Multimedia
The device's sound quality through bundled earphones is decent. The speaker is loud enough, and there are plenty of equalizer settings to play around with.

The tablet can handle 1080p videos of all the popular formats, except for MKV. The HDMI port allows you to enjoy movies on a HDTVs.


Battery And Verdict
The 5000 mAh battery manages to keep the device running for about a day with normal use. Under heavy use, with all connectivity options turned on, it managed to play 720p videos for about 5 hours, which is impressive for an Android device.

The i-Tab offers good battery life, 1080p video playback, and HDMI port. On the flipside, it looks terrible and is bulkier than its rivals. For an asking price of Rs 12,000, the device doesn't make for a good deal, considering that there are better and cheaper ICS-based tablets available in the market.


Features: 4/5
Design And Build Quality: 1.5/5
Performance: 3.5/5
Value For Money: 2.5/5
Mojo: 3/5

Overall Rating: 3/5

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HANDS ON SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 VIDEO

Samsung Galaxy S3 review

There’s a lot riding on the Samsung Galaxy S3 – it’s the successor to the 20million selling S2, it’s the Android phone best-placed to take on Apple’s iPhone, and it’s the device that Samsung hopes will cement its reputation as an innovator.

I had less than an hour with the S3, but that’s a lot longer than people were able to grab easily with the device when Samsung announced it at London’s Earl’s Court tonight.

The first impression I came away with was not that the screen was the best on the market, although it has a depth, responsiveness and sharpness that bests, to my mind the HTC One X, although I wasn’t able to compare the two directly. Nor that the huge 4.8” screen was too big, although it’s heading that way. The compelling thing about the S3 is the package it offers. Like the iPhone 4S after the 4, it offers iterative improvements over its predecessor, but the total effect is to create a radically innovative new device.

In among those things is a new sensor that tracks your eyes – so long as you’re looking at the S3’s screen, it won’t dim or lock itself. Yes, you could just set the screen timer to longer, but “Smart Stay” means you don’t have to. In use, the feature seemed to work very well, with a little icon indicating the phone is watching your eyes.

On a similar note, if you’re looking at a contact, or a message from a contact, the S3 automatically dials that person when you put the phone to your face. It’s one less button to press.

An improvement to voice control, called S-Voice, that lets users control their phone using normal, natural language. So it’s like Siri, only it does more – you can say volume up, for instance, and the phone will filter out the noise of the song it’s playing so it can hear you. The S, we assume, stands for Samsung.

Elsewhere, the phone adds useful features that, for instance, can automatically share a photograph you take with people whose faces are recognised, called ‘Buddy Photo Share, or display social media profiles directly on a photograph when those face are recognised. These are features that are useful rather than revolutionary, but they feel like they will be obvious standards in the near future. Tagging groups and offering an automatic slideshow zooming into the faces in a picture are also useful additions. Samsung, unless the patent wars cause further upset, is setting new standards.

When it comes to features such as S-Beam, which transfers files quickly between devices by touching them together, or sharing the phone’s screen content with other devices, these are increasingly becoming more widespread industry standards, as indicated on the new Motorola Razr, which offers similar concepts. The Samsung processor is fast enough to allow crystal clear video to play in a window on your homescreens, which again is nifty, but not vital.

Are there areas where the phone disappoints? The camera is just 8MP – good, but not market leading – although it has been upgraded to offer a 20-shot burst mode and the automatic selection of a best picture. The firm insists on pre-loading apps which I don’t see much use for – while Dropbox (including a remarkable 50GB of storage for two years) and Flipboard are useful, the Music, Game and Video Hubs will have to offer remarkable content to outplay the entirety of the app store, Google Play.

I didn’t get long enough with the phone to talk about the battery life – a 2,100mAh battery is big, but this is a demanding phone that users will have on more than ever before, not only thanks to the screen that stays on because you’re looking at it. Samsung assures me that the performance will be better than the SII; it needs to be much better. It’s good to see, however, that one of the range of optional accessories will be wireless charging, via a special back and charging pad ideal for the bedside table.

Overall, the device is in many ways much like its predecessor: does it feel as solid or heavy in the hand as the iPhone? No, although it’s certainly a lot bigger. Is it a different, superb product in its own right? Absolutely. On spending just a short time with the S3, I’m confident in saying that it’s a worthy successor to the globally popular S2. But I also want to see how much all those new features make a real difference in everyday use to form a fuller opinion.

Specifications:

Screen: 4.8” Super Amoled HD display Storage: 16/32/64GB depending on model, plus expandable MicroSD card Cloud storage: 50GB Dropbox for two years Colour: Pebble blue or marble white Battery: 2,100mAh (wireless charging optional extra) Camera: 8MP rear; 1.9 MP front Resolution: 720 x 1280 px (306ppi) RAM: 1GB Dimensions: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.55 mm Weight: 133g Operating System: Android 4.0.4 Processor: Exynos 4 Quad (1.4GHz)

Meizu MX smartphone

The Chinese company, Meizu has decided and confirmed brings Samsung’s quad-core Exynos SoC into its smartphone. The Meizu MX smartphone sports new Exynos processor that based on Cortex-A9 architecture with 32nm HKMG technology.
New Meizu MX is scheduled to launch in June 2012 with a 50 percent increase GPU performance, a 50 percent reduce power consumption, and a 60 percent faster in processor performance compared to previous model, the dual-core version of Meizu MX.

Beside quad core CPU, new MX smartphone will have 2GB of RAM (instead of 1GB on previous version), and 32GB / 64GB of internal memory (only 16GB for dual-core model). The new Meizu MX will boasts a 4-inch touchscreen ‘retina display’ with a resolution of 960 x 480 pixel. For OS factor, Meizu MX should be ship with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS.

 

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Call Of Duty: Black Ops II Officially Announced

After making billions from the previous Call of Duty game, the publisher Activision is readying the next installment in the series. As speculated earlier, the game is being developed by Treyarch, and will be called Black Ops II.


The first official trailer reveals that the game is set in 2025, during the second cold war. It contains a plethora of futuristic guns, stealth planes, and quadrotors. On the other hand, a level or two seem to involve horse riding as well. Folks at TheVerge.com also share a tip that the protagonist is David Mason, the son of Alex Mason, who was a lead character in the original Black Ops game. The missions are said to be non-linear, and will allow players to shift between team members. Apart from the multiplayer mode, Treyarch will duly cover the Zombie modes too.


According to Activision, Black Ops II will hit the market on 13th November. Till then, check out its action-packed trailer.