Apple iPhone 5 16 GB Available For Preorder At Saholic.com

The wait is over. Saholic.com has put up the Apple iPhone 5 for pre-order. The iOS 6 smartphone is available in two colour schemes — white and black — and with internal storage capacities of 16, 32, and 64 GB. The website says you'll get a proper bill, and that your iPhone will come with a 12-month manufacturer's warranty. That means this is an official sale. Saholic will ship to most parts of India within two weeks of payment. While the 16 GB version is already listed for Rs 45,500, an inside source has confirmed that the 32 GB and 64 GB variants will be up in the next few days. These will be priced at Rs 52,500 and Rs 59,500 respectively. Here are the specifications of the iPhone 5:

• 4" Retina display with 1136x640 pixels at 326ppi, 16:9 aspect ratio, Pixel density of 326 ppi, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.
• 8 megapixel auto focus camera with LED flash.
• Camera Features: 1080p video recording, Panorama, Face detection, Video stabilization, Geo-tagging.
• 1.2 mp front camera.
• A6 chipset, twice as fast as A5 (according to Apple).
• Dual-band Wi-Fi with AirPlay support, Bluetooth 4.0, Assisted GPS with GLONASS.
• Supported Audio: AAC, MP3, AAX, AAX+, AIFF, WAV.
• Supported Video: H.264, MP4, MOV.
• 16 GB \ 32 GB \ 64 GB internal storage.
• Proprietary Lightning connector.
• Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Digital compass.
• Lithium-ion battery with 8 hours of talk time and 225 hours of standby time on 3G, 10 hours of video playback, 40 hours of music playback.
• 4.8" (l) x 2.3" (w) x 0.3" (7.6 mm) (d), 112 grams.
• iOS 6 enhanced for bigger screen.
• LTE support, uses nano-SIM card.

The iPhone 5 has been the most anticipated smartphone from Apple, breaking the US sales records that its predecessor set. There is little doubt that this will be replicated in India, considering the amount of interest the affluent have shown.
Will you be getting one for yourself? What capacity and colour? Leave your comments below!

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Android 4.0 BSNL Penta T-Pad WS702C With 7" Screen

 

ICS-based slate sports 2G GSM SIM, dual cameras, 8 GB internal strorage, and supports 3G dongles. 

State-owned telecom operator BSNL has launched the Penta T-Pad WS702C tablet, manufactured by Pantel Technologies. This one runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), and sports a 7" multi-touch capacitive screen with pixel dimensions of 1024x600 — which is great for the size. A 2G GSM SIM slot supports BSNL SIMs for voice and data. Powered by a 1.2 GHz CPU and a Mali-400 GPU, the Penta T-Pad WS702C comes with 1 GB of DDR3 RAM. Pantel states"built-in 3D acceleration graphics capability" as a USP, but nothing in the spec sheet points to an extra feature to this effect. Here are the tablet's specifications:

• 7" capacitive multi-touch screen with 1024x600 pixels.
• 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, Mali-400 GPU, 1 GB DDR3 RAM.
• Android 4.0 (ICS).
• 8 GB of internal storage, 32 GB microSD card slot.
• 2 mp rear camera and 0.3 mp front camera.
• BSNL 2G SIM, mini-USB port with support for external 2G and 3G dongles (GSM + CDMA), HDMI-Out, 3.5 mm jack, Wi-Fi.
• 4000 mAh battery with 6 hours of backup.
• Package Contents: USB cable, Charger, User manual.

USB-OTG functionality allows you to connect PC peripherals (keyboard, mouse, USB storage devices, and dongles). HDMI-Out enables sending images and videos to a larger HD screen. We don't know if the tablet supports Google Play store, but we're guessing it won't.
The BSNL Penta T-Pad 702C comes at an MRP of Rs 7500, which is a really great price for the features on offer. The real USPs of the tablet is clearly its high-res screen and 2G SIM connectivity option — a combination almost impossible to find in this price range.

 

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Zync Launches 9.7" Z1000 Tablet With Voice Calling

 

Android 4.0 slate features a 1.5 GHz CPU, 2 mp camera, and mini-HDMI port. 

Domestic tablet manufacturer Zync has added another Android device to its lineup. The Z1000 sports a 9.7" screen, and features Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) out of the box. It is expected to receive the Android 4.1 (Jellybean) update "in the coming months". The Z1000 offers 3G connectivity and voice calling via a SIM slot. It is powered by a 1.5 GHz CPU, and has 1 GB of RAM. The tablet packs in a 0.3 mp front camera plus a 2 mp rear camera. Here's the detailed list of features:

• 9.7" multi-touch screen with 1024x768 pixels.
• 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, Mali-400 GPU, 1 GB of RAM.
• 2.0 mp rear camera, 0.3 mp front camera.
• 8 GB of internal storage, MicroSD card slot (up to 32 GB supported).
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, 3G.
• Mini-HDMI, MicroUSB port, SIM slot (voice calls supported).
• Android 4.0 (ICS), Upgradeable to Jelly Bean.
• Accelerometer, Orientation sensor.
• 7000 mAh Li-ion battery.

The Zync Z1000 cost around Rs 11,000 and comes with freebies including a Lycra pouch, screen protector, earphones, and a one-month subscription to BIGFLIX. Going by just the specs, the tablet seems to have all essential features covered. I think the price is fair, considering that it offers phone functionality. Let's hope Zync's new tablet will be better than previous attempts!
 

 

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iBall launches Andi 4.3j, a dual-battery Android smartphone for Rs. 9,499

The latest addition to iBall's Andi-smartphone series comes in the form of the Andi 4.3j. The device is the first dual battery smart phone to be launched in the Indian market, priced at Rs. 9,499.

the stylish looking device sports a 4.3-inch capacitive display and runs on Android Gingerbread (v2.3). It is powered by a 1GHz ARM Cortex A9 processor and boasts Wi-Fi, GPRS, Bluetooth and 3G capabilities as well.

The key highlight of this phone is the dual-battery feature that combines a 1,630-mAh and 900-mAh measure totalling a capacity of 2,530 mAh, which may come as a boon for travellers and gamers alike. iBall Andi 4.3j also flaunts dual-SIM (dual standby) capabilities.

Commenting on the launch of Andi 4.3j, Sandeep Parasrampuria-Director, iBall said, "We are excited to launch for the first time in India a dual Battery smart phone. Battery backup is the major problem to the smart phone users. Realizing the high utility of smart phones, long hour chatting and longer browsing we have launched this stylish dual battery phone to provide unhindered and seamless usage."

Current offerings from iBall include the recenty launched Andi 5c, dual-SIM Andi 3e and Andi 4d and Andi 2. Within its category, the Andi 4.3j is competing with the just launched the Sony Xperia tipo, Micromax A90 and the Spice Stellar Horizon.

Andi 4.3j key specifications

• Android2.3
• 4.3-inch capacitive touch display
• 1GHz ARM Cortex A9 processor
• 2,350mAh battery (1,630-mAh + 900-mAh)
• Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth,3G
• Dual-SIM (Dual standby)

Rumour: Apple iPad mini Will Launch On 17th October

If rumours are to be believed, the iPad mini will be unveiled later this month. A "major Apple investor" has spoken on condition of anonymity to Fortune.com, claiming that the company has already prepared invitations slated to be mailed to the press on 10th October. If that is true, the shrunk-down version of the tablet could be unveiled a week later on 17th October, while the launch could happen on 2nd November. While the source claimed the information came from "multiple sources", it may be just another of those speculations about the device, which have been in circulation since early this year.
The downsized version of the new iPad will reportedly sport a 7.85" screen, as against the 9.7" panel of its big brother. Other details are not known, although it has been said that the new device will not come with a Retina display featured in current iDevices. It will probably have a nano-SIM slot, anodised aluminium casing, thin bezel, the proprietary Lightning port, and iOS 6. The late Steve Jobs had categorically rejected the idea of a smaller device a couple of years ago, but the success of 7" Android slates in capturing the small tablet market might have prompted Apple to reconsider its decision. An earlier report had stated that the iPad mini could be priced in the range of $250 (approx Rs 13,000) to $300 (Rs 15,500), which seems rather low considering Apple's high quality standards. In any case, this news should be taken with the usual high doses of salt.
What do you think should be ideal price of the iPad mini? Let us know in the comments below.

A mock-up of what the iPad mini might look like.

Spice Stellar Horizon Mi-500 Dual-SIM Phone With 5" Screen And Android 4.0 Surfaces Online For Rs 12,500

Another low-cost manufacturer has hopped onto the big-screen-phone bandwagon. Spice Mobile has added a new member to its Stellar range of smartphones with the Spice Stellar Horizon Mi-500, which seems to be a beefed-up variant of the recently released Stellar Craze Mi-355 . Under its 5" capacitive multi-touch screen lies a 1 GHz dual-core CPU and 512 MB of RAM running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It comes with a rear 5 mp camera with dual-LED flash and front 0.3 mp snapper. Since the official product page isn't available yet, here's the list of its tech specs as mentioned on Saholic.com:

• Dual-SIM (GSM + GSM), Dual-standby, Quad-band 2G (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), 3G (UMTS 2100 MHz).
• Android 4.0 (ICS), Bundled with 6-month subscription to NetQin Antivirus, Supports Google Play.
• 5" TFT LCD multi-touch capacitive display with 480x800 pixels.
• MediaTek chipset with 1 GHz Dual-core CPU, 512 MB RAM.
• 5 megapixel main camera with dual-LED flash, 0.3 mp front camera.
• Camera Features: Auto-focus, 4x digital zoom, Video recording, Smile shot, Auto scene detect, Best shot, EV bracket shot, Night vision.
• 2 GB internal storage, 32 GB microSD card slot.
• Wi-Fi with hotspot function, Bluetooth, USB, Assisted GPS.
• FM radio, 3.5 mm jack.
• Video Formats: MP4.
• Audio Formats: MP3, WAV, MIDI.
• Proximity sensor, Orientation sensor, Ambient light sensor.
• 5.6" (l) x 3.0" (w) x 0.4" (10.5 mm) (d), Weighs 205 grammes.
• 2400 mAh Li-Ion battery, Micro-USB charging port.
• Available Colour: White.
• Package contents: Charger, Headset, Flip cover, User guide.

The phone comes preloaded with social networking and entertainment apps. The handset is now on sale via Saholic.com for Rs 12,500.

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Finnish handset maker Nokia is secretly working on a tablet that will run an ARM mobile processor and have Windows RT loaded on it.

Nokia was expected to join the tablet competition sooner or later. It will do so now, according to Windows Power Users, which has reported its sources as saying that the Finnish handset maker is working on a Windows RT tablet.
Nokia and Microsoft are already working closely on the Windows Phone 8 front and now the partnership appears to be maturing to spin out a great tablet.

Though Nokia has not tapped into the tablet market it certainly intends to join the competition. Nokia's design chief Marko Ahtisaari is said to have spent a lot of time designing a tablet for the company since March this year. Even Nokia's chief executive officer Stephen Elop has not outrightly denied the queries about the company working a tablet. Thus, it can be safely assumed that Nokia indeed is working on a tablet but we don't even have the approximate time of its arrival.
So far the only details available are that the Nokia tablet will run Windows RT (Windows on ARM) operating system developed specifically for the ARM based mobile processors. Judging by Nokia's current association with Qualcomm for Lumia 820 and Lumia 920, we can speculate that the Nokia tablet may have the new quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chip inside.
Apparently, the Nokia tablet is being used to test Windows RT based applications for Windows Store. The real question is whether the Nokia tablet will possess compelling hardware and software to match up to strong competitors such as Apple's iPad.
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iPhone 5 Now Available In India Through Tradus.com, Price Starts From Rs 60,000

Can't wait for Apple to officially launch the iPhone 5 in India? Well, if you have 60 grand in your pocket, you can now order the latest iPhone from Tradus.com. Keep in mind though that delivery will take close to 15 days. Since the device seems to be sourced from an international distributor, you won't get the company warranty either. However, the seller has offered a three-month warranty on his own accord. If the 16 GB version is not enough, you can opt for the 32 GB version for Rs 74,000, or a 64 GB iPhone 5 for a whopping 87 grand.



This might sound expensive, but is still a better deal than what sellers on OLX.in and eBay.in have quoted. Not to mention the ridiculous prices being thrown around in the grey market. Besides, it's unlikely that Apple will sell it for much less once it's officially launched in India.

For those who came in late, here are the iPhone 5's key specs:

• 4" Retina display with 640x1136 pixels at 326 ppi, 16:9 aspect ratio.
• 8 megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash, 1.2 mp front camera.
• A6 chipset, twice as fast as the iPhone 4S's A5 (according to Apple).
• Dual-band Wi-Fi with AirPlay support, Bluetooth 4.0, Assisted GPS with GLONASS.
• 4.8" (l) x 2.3" (w) x 0.3" (7.6 mm) (d), 112 grammes.
• iOS 6; Supports 4G LTE, 3G; Uses nano-SIM card.

What price do you expect the iPhone 5 will officially retail at when launched? Post your guess in the comments section.

Micromax Unveils Funbook Infinity With 7" Screen And Android 4.0 For Rs 6700

Micromax is one brand that seems to be ruling the roost as far as the budget market is concerned. After launching several Android-based smartphones, the company has brought the spotlight back on its budget tablets. The latest addition to its slate lineup is the Funbook Infinity (P275), which features a 1.2 GHz processor and runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).


 Here's the detailed list of specifications:

• 7" TFT WVGA LCD capacitive multi-touch screen with pixel dimensions of 800x480, 16.7 million colours.
• Android 4.0.4 (ICS), Adobe Flash support.
• 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, Dual-core Mali-400 GPU, 512 MB RAM.
• 2 mp main and 0.3 mp front camera.
• Wi-Fi, supports 3G via external dongle, USB 2.0, Bluetooth not supported.
• 4 GB internal storage; 32 GB microSD card slot.
• Video Formats: H.264, DivX, XviD, RM, AVI, MKV, RMVB, MP4, MOV, VOB, DAT, FLV, 3GP; 1080p playback.
• Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, M4A, FLAC, APE, 3GP, WAV.
• Orientation sensor, Front-facing dual speakers.
• 4000 mAh battery with 6 hours of internet browsing.
• Available Colour: Slate Grey.

The tablet comes preloaded with educational content sourced from McGraw Hill, Everonn, Pearson, and Vriti, which can be purchased separately. Bundled entertainment apps from BigFlix, Zenga, Hungama, and IndiaGames have been included, along with two full-length Bollywood movies — Rowdy Rathore and Tees Maar Khan. While the ample battery will doubtless last through any one of these flicks, it's highly unlikely that your patience will.
Similar to earlier products in the series, the Funbook Infinity also comes with an offer to obtain a Tata Photon+ 3G dongle for Rs 500, including data usage of 1 GB per month for two months. The slate is priced at Rs 6700, and the press release mentions that it's available on Micromax's e-store — though it was nowhere to be seen as of this writing.

 

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Android 4.0 Wishtel IRA ICON Tablet Launched With BSNL 3G SIM For Rs 10,500

Wishtel, in association with BSNL, has launched the IRA ICON tablet, which runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). The IRA CON is powered by a 1.2 GHz CPU with 1 GB of RAM. It has a 7" capacitive multitouch screen with pixel dimensions of 800x480. The device ships with 4 GB of internal storage and 32 GB microSD slot. The 3G SIM slot allows it to be used for voice as well as VoIP and video calls from anywhere. Wishtel claims the 4000 mAh battery supports 3 to 4 hours of usage. The IRA CON sports dimensions of 7.7" (l) x 4.7" (w) x 0.3" (7 mm) (d), and tips the scales at 400 grammes. Here are the detailed specifications:

• 7" multi-touch capacitive screen with pixel dimensions of 800x480.
• 2 mp rear and 0.3 mp front camera.
• 1.2 GHz CPU, 1 GB RAM.
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, 3G SIM (BSNL-provided), 3G via external dongle.
• HDMI-Out with Full HD (1080p) output, USB 2.0 port, 4D G-Sensor.
• 4 GB internal storage, 32 GB microSD slot.
• 4000 mAh battery with up to 4 hours of backup.
• 7.7" (l) x 4.7" (w) x 0.3" (7 mm) (d), 400 grammes, Colour: Black, Metal.
• Package includes: Earphone, Charger, USB cable, OTG cable, Power adapter, User manual.

USB OTG (On-The-Go) functionality features on the device; this allows you to connect various peripherals, including storage drives and input devices. On the software front, the tablet supports the Google Play store, which gives you access to a host of free and paid applications and games. It comes preloaded with educational apps such as Wish Learning and Wish News, and entertainment apps such as Wish Studio and Wish TV.
The appeal of the Wishtel IRA ICON is diminished somewhat by its price tag of Rs 10,500, which is as high as a 10" tablet.

 

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