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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Microsoft to reveal Windows Phone 8 on Oct 29

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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Android 4.0 Based UbiSlate Tablet Range With 7" Screens Launched By Datawind; Starts At Rs 3000

 

The UbiSlate tablet (an enhanced version of the Aakash) is back in the news, and this time it has multiple models to show off. A press release from the company has stated that Datawind has launched four different variations with resistive or capacitive screens and optional GSM 2G SIM with phone functionality. Tablets with an R in the model number have a resistive screen, while the capacitive screen is denoted by a C. Wi-Fi-only versions have an i, while those with a SIM have a + at the end. Thus, the UbiSlate 7Ri has a resistive screen and Wi-Fi, while the 7C+ has a capacitive screen, Wi-Fi, and SIM slot. All four tablets share common features such as Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), a 7" screen, front 0.3 mp camera, and 4 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded via a 32 GB microSD slot. Here is the specifications sheet provided along with the PR e-mail:

 

HD video playback has been mentioned as a possibility and the 1 GHz CPU can certainly handle this task, although none of them have an HDMI-Out port to take the action to a bigger screen. The release document states that the SIM-enabled tablets can be used to make calls, in addition to accessing the internet via GPRS for Rs 100 per month. Non-SIM slates can make use of external USB dongles for web connectivity. Datawind boasts of its own UbiSurfer browser that claims to compress data up to 30x, resulting in faster surfing and reduced data usage. The tablets are priced from Rs 3000 to Rs 4500 depending on the features, and although pricing for individual models has not been mentioned, it's obvious that the UbiSlate 7Ri will be the cheapest, with the 7C+ being the most expensive of the lot.

The tablet maker has been mired in controversy for some time now, with shipments having been greatly delayed despite pre-order payments made months in advance. Now that the tablets are out, and with CEO Suneet Singh Tuli having declared that "deliveries have started", let's hope that the wait for India's cheapest tablet is finally over. Do you plan to order one of these slates, given the manufacturer's abysmal track record thus far? Let us know in the comments.

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