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Galaxy Tab 7.7 announced by Samsung at the IFA

Here is one more announcement by Samsung, this time a new tablet device. The company has introduced a new 7.7 inch Galaxy Tab. The new tablet has been announced at the IFA being held at Berlin.

The Samsung P6800 Galaxy Tab 7.7 has a 7.7 inch Super AMOLED Plus screen offerting a 1280x800 resolution, a 1.4GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM and Mali-400MP GPU. It is slim at just 7.8mm, has a 3MP autofocus camera with LED flash and 720p video recording, a 2MP fixed-focus front camera, an Infra-red port 3G HSPA+ connectivity and will run Android 3.2 Honeycomb with Samsung’s TouchWiz UI.

Samsung announces new Bada 2.0 handsets, Wave 3, Wave M and Wave Y

Samsung Electronics has unveiled three new handsets falling under their Wave series, namely the Wave 3, Wave M and the Wave Y. All three devices are powered by Samsung’s own new bada 2.0 platform which brings together a wide variety of new capabilities including multi-tasking, Wi-Fi Direct, voice recognition and Near Field Communication (optional).

The handsets will also feature ChatON which is Samsung’s proprietary mobile communication service that works across all major mobile devices.

“Smartphones are gaining popularity by the day. The new additions to the Wave portfolio are the first to benefit from the power of our bada 2.0 platform; the full extent of our commitment is clear to see in each device. We’ve produced easy-to-use smartphones that will inspire the market,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications business.

The Wave 3

 
The Wave M

 
The Wave Y

BlackBerry Torch 9810 launches officially in India

Research In Motion (RIM) has officially launched the BlackBerry Torch 9810 in India. The Torch 9810 is an upgrade for the original Torch 9800 and will be faster thanks to its new hardware and the all new BlackBerry 7 OS.   

The handset features a 3.2 inch high resolution all-touch display plus slide-out QWERTY keyboard. It has 8 GB of onboard memory which is expandable up to 32 GB with a micro SD card and a 5MP camera capable of taking high resolution pictures and 720p video recording. The processor has been upgraded to a 1.2GHz processor with 768MB of RAM to provide smooth performance. Other features include Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, and also features augmented reality thanks to the Wikitude World Browser.

The Torch 9810 is priced at Rs. 29, 990.

Is Nokia Sea Ray actually Nokia 703?

According to a ‘so-called’ leaked image, Nokia just might be launching the 703, which will be a Windows handset. The handset looks a lot like the previously leaked Sea Ray, and the image seems to be an easy Photoshop fluke as well

If the image is genuine, then we can tell you upon close examination that the handset will have a 3.7 inch display with a 480x800 pixel resolution, a 5MP camera with 720p@30fps video, 8GB memory with 512MB of RAM. Other than that we can’t cipher any other detail of the device.

We’ll keep a lookout on the 703.

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TRAI says Tata DOCOMO's network delivers on all network quality parameters

In last few days you must have seen the New Tata DOCOMO ads on TV suggesting ‘No getting away from the network that connects always. Everywhere’. The reason behind the present ad campaign is that Tata DOCOMO network delivers on all network quality parameters, as set by TRAI.

Tata DOCOMO claims that since the launch its network has improved significantly and is now comparable with the top players in the category. The company also claimed that over the last 2 years, it has completed the ramp-up of their network to support 2G as well as 3G services. Its network supports superior voice experience on calls & enables richer communication with friends and family by ensuring: Network Availability, Network Connectivity, Call Quality and Least congestion. Backed by globally most advanced network technology, network service delivery is now a key differentiator for Tata DOCOMO.

We say, it's not what TRAI says matters a lot, but what a cusomter of Tata DOCOMO feels, if Tata DOCOMO is keeping its customers happy when it comes to its network, they are doing well otherwise not.

What's your take, are you happy with Tata DOCOMO?

AT&T announces HTC’s first Honeycomb tablet, the Jetstream

HTC’s 10-inch tablet which had been in the rumour mill for quite some time now by the name of Puccini is finally out. AT&T has officially unveiled the Jetstream which will be HTC’s first ever device to be powered by Android Honeycomb.

The tablet has a dual-core 1.5GHz snapdragon processor, a 10.1-inch screen with a WXGA resolution, a rear 8-megapixel camera as well as a 1.3-megapixel front facing camera, microSD expansion slot, and a 7300mAH battery. The tablet will come with the Scribe pen technology, similar to the Flyer tablet.

HTC Jetstream Specifications:

• LTE (700/AWS)
• HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS (850/1900/2100 MHz)
• EDGE/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
• Android 3.1 (Honeycomb)
• HTC Sense™ UX for tablets
• Display: 10.1" WXGA HD screen
• Processor: Third-generation Snapdragon 1.5GHz dual-core processor
• Camera: Front Facing 1.3 MP, Rear facing 8 MP and Dual LED Flash
• Battery: 7,300 mAh
• Expandable Memory: MicroSD up to 32 GB
• Dimensions: 7" (l) x 9.87" (w) x 51" (d)
• Weight: 25 ounces

The 4G LTE enabled tablet is said to launch on 4th of September and will be available for $700 (REALLY?) on contract.

Sony Ericsson announces the Xperia Arc S

The slim and curvy Xperia Arc has been updated. Yes, Sony Ericsson has announced an updated version of the Xperia Arc at the IFA called the Xperia Arc S which will be hitting markets in October. You won’t see any design upgrade, however the processor has been upgraded. (Still no dual-core though)

The handset will now boast a 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processor which will be a boost of about 40% on processing power. The handset will have the same looks; however the software has been updated. It will run on Android Gingerbread along with a few minor fixes and additions in the UI by Sony Ericsson. Also the 8.1 megapixel camera will include a 3D sweep panorama mode that lets you use the phone's 2D camera to generate 3D images for viewing over HDMI on compatible displays.

Update:

According to sources, we have found out that the Arc S will also support USB-on-the-go, which means now you can plus in your external storage devices and even USB powered keyboards, mice and more.

Now Recharge your Airtel mobile through airtel.in

Finally! Airtel, the largest telecom operartor in terms of number of subscriber in India has announced that its subscribers can now recharge their mobile numbers on airtel.in. Karnataka subscribers of Airtel are already using this service from sometime now, and now its available for entire country. Airtel also offers 5% cash back on transactions done with VISA Debit Card.

For online prepaid recharge, you need to follow three recharge steps mentioned below -

Recharge Process:
1. Enter your number and select recharge amount and payment option
2. Check the Details of your transaction
3. Make Payment using secured online payment gateway



To recharge your airtel mobile visit this page

MTS launches two sub Rs. 5000 category smartphones in India

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL) or better known as MTS India has launched the most affordable Android smartphones; the MTS MTAG 3.1 and the MTS Livewire. The handsets were launched at the “IndiaOn” event held yesterday at New Delhi. Both are priced in the sub Rs. 5000 category and run on the CDMA EV-DO Rev A. technology supporting high quality voice and net enabled data services. Both of the handsets are powered by Qualcomm’s S1 processors that provide complete solutions that adapt to real-time demands, so users can do everything while ensuring extended battery life.
 
According to Vsevolod Rozanov, President & CEO, MTS India, “I am immensely pleased to announce the launch of MTS MTAG 3.1 and MTS Livewire Smartphones, incorporating Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S1 processors. This initiative has been designed to take the power of Android to the masses. Launched in the sub Rs. 5000 category, these are the most affordable Android Smartphones in India. This launch is in line with our endeavor to stay a step ahead in providing the most innovative telecom solutions to our customers. I thank our handset partners ZTE and Huawei for making this possible.”
 
MTS MTAG 3.1 From Huawei
The MTS MTAG 3.1 comes with a 2.8 inch capacitive touch-screen 240x320 pixels display. Supporting Multi-format Audio/Video player with 3.5mm jack, MTS MTAG 3.1 is packed with a 3.2 megapixel camera. The phone also has the MTS TV application allowing its users on the go access to Live TV and On demand video playback. MTS MTAG 3.1 provides easy access to Google Mail, YouTube, Google Talk and Google Maps.

MTS Livewire From ZTE


MTS Livewire has a 2.8 inch display and a 3MP camera. It runs on the CDMA EV-DO network providing access to Hi Speed Internet. The Smartphone provides easy access to Google Mail, YouTube, Google Talk and Google Maps. 

Both the handsets run on Qualcomm’s 600MHz processors and have Android 2.2 Froyo embedded.