Nokia Lumia 800 gets software update, improves Battery and Wi-Fi
- Category: Nokia
- Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:56
- Written by Kunal Khullar
The Nokia Lumia 800 has been proclaimed as one of the best smartphones of 2011 and even got a phone of the year award. The handset quite literally reflects the partnership of Nokia with Microsoft.
Launched in December, the handset was welcomed nicely by customers. However, users were later not satisfied with the handset as they claimed that the smartphone had battery draining issues.
Android Ice Cream Sandwich update finally rolls out for Motorola Xoom
- Category: Motorola
- Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:09
- Written by Rishabh Jain
The Ice Cream Sandwich OS is one OS update that everyone is looking forward to. While many high-end devices have already got the update, some are still lacking behind. But if you are a Motorola Xoom owner, you are in for good news. The Android 4.0 – Ice Cream Sandwich OS update has finally rolled out for the device.
Motorola's official site reads 'Ice Cream Sandwich is cool.' And Motorola Xoom, in our opinion just became a lot cooler. The first tablet to come with Android 3.0 – Honeycomb, now has an Android 4.0 – IML77 update.
Motorola's official site reads 'Ice Cream Sandwich is cool.' And Motorola Xoom, in our opinion just became a lot cooler. The first tablet to come with Android 3.0 – Honeycomb, now has an Android 4.0 – IML77 update.
Here’s a phone that lasts 15 years on a single charge: the XPal SpareOne
- Category: Mobile Phones / Tablets
- Wednesday, 18 January 2012 17:51
- Written by Rishabh Jain
How many times have you run out of battery on your phone? Well, there is just one answer to that; numerous. So, here's a phone that will take care of that, almost permanently. The SpareOne phone from XPal runs on a single AA battery and is claimed to keep its charge for up to 15 years.
The handset, shown off at this year's CES, though is designed to be an emergency phone and not a primary one "SpareOne's breakthrough technology provides an unprecedented lifeline during dire situations that require an emergency response, SpareOne's breakthrough technology provides an unprecedented lifeline during dire situations that require an emergency response" says Alan Cymbeknoh, the SpareOne Project director at XPal power.Samsung Omnia W: Hands-On [Pictures]
- Category: Samsung
- Wednesday, 18 January 2012 15:39
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Samsung had announced the Omnia W, a probable upgrade of the Omnia 7 in October and finally launched the device in December with the new Windows Phone Mango update.
While the handset doesn't have any high-end specs, the Super AMOLED display and the moderate price segment make it a good buy. We got our hands on the device and here are some hands-on pictures of the smartphone in action.
Samsung to come with Phones having higher battery life
- Category: Samsung
- Wednesday, 18 January 2012 15:08
- Written by Rishabh Jain
Ever since phones got smarter (i.e. smartphones), one issue that has constantly popped up is battery life. Even high-end phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S2 haven't been able to cope up with battery requirements. But that is set to change, according to Samsung.
In an interview to CNET, Samsung responded, "When you wake up to when you go to bed, we don't want you feeling anxiety about your battery life."
In an interview to CNET, Samsung responded, "When you wake up to when you go to bed, we don't want you feeling anxiety about your battery life."
Sony Ericsson launches Live with Walkman smartphone in India for Rs.14,549
- Category: Sony Ericsson
- Wednesday, 18 January 2012 14:13
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Sony Ericsson has officially made Live with Walkman Android smartphone available to the masses in India. Sony Ericsson is still putting in efforts to revive its walkman series and this is the latest offering by the company.
The handset has a dedicated Walkman hardware button and runs on Android Gingerbread which will be upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich in the future.
The handset has a dedicated Walkman hardware button and runs on Android Gingerbread which will be upgradable to Ice Cream Sandwich in the future.Fujitsu launches Arrows μ F-07D waterproof Android phone with 6.7mm thickness
- Category: Mobile Phones / Tablets
- Wednesday, 18 January 2012 14:13
- Written by Rishabh Jain
Fujitsu seems to be on a roll these days. As if the fireworks at CES and a waterproof Arrows Tab weren't enough, it has also launched a Android phone which can be called a milestone on its part.
So, what does this phone have to offer? Let's have a look.
List of upcoming Sony Android devices leaks with launch date and pricing
- Category: Sony Ericsson
- Wednesday, 18 January 2012 13:16
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Look what we bumped into, prices and release dates of unannounced Sony handsets for the year 2012. GSMArena found this list which leaked through Sony's sales report in India.
The list gives the codenames and approximate launch dates and prices of the handsets.
Rumours of Samsung buying RIM float around
- Category: BlackBerry
- Wednesday, 18 January 2012 12:09
- Written by Kunal Khullar
News has been creeping around that Korean giant Samsung is planning to buy RIM, or rightly a part of RIM in the near future. A source had earlier claimed that RIM co-chief executive Jim Balsillie was meeting with companies interested in either licensing its software or buying a part or all of RIM and the first vendor in line is Samsung.
Giving various reasons like BBM integration into its various ecosystems (Android, bada, Windows Phone) and also enterprise integration, assumptions have been made that RIM might be taken over by Samsung.
Giving various reasons like BBM integration into its various ecosystems (Android, bada, Windows Phone) and also enterprise integration, assumptions have been made that RIM might be taken over by Samsung.
LG unveils Optimus Pad LTE in Korea
- Category: LG Mobile
- Wednesday, 18 January 2012 11:33
- Written by Kunal Khullar
OEMs are really getting into the LTE business by launching various devices in countries supporting the 4G network. LG Electronics, for that matter, has unveiled a new LTE device which is its first LTE-capable tablet, the Optimus Pad LTE.
The tablet will make its debut in Korea and will be launched in other countries later on. The tablet has LTE technology and True HD IPS display, which were earlier featured on the Optimus LTE smartphone.
The tablet will make its debut in Korea and will be launched in other countries later on. The tablet has LTE technology and True HD IPS display, which were earlier featured on the Optimus LTE smartphone.
